WARRIOR'S FAMILY ASSISTANCE

American Legion Auxiliary, Dept. of NY
WARRIOR'S FAMILY ASSISTANCE

What is the Warrior's Family Assistance Program?

The Warrior's Family Assistance is a new program, developed and introduced by the Department of New York American Legion Auxiliary, to come to the direct aid of our veterans and their families.

This program offers financial assistance for eligible veterans and their families. There is money, available to assist in covering the costs of maintaining basic family needs such as meeting the costs of shelter, food, utilities, and health expenses - helping to keep a stable home environment. Funding can include, but is not limited to, family living expenses including rent, mortgage payment and utility bills; medical expenses; child care for working parents; insurance premiums and assistance with necessary home repairs.

It is not necessary to be a member of the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary to apply. Cash assistance is in the form of a grant and does not have to be paid back.

The program has been established to lend assistance as quickly as possible. In order to expedite the grant process, the American Legion Auxiliary will lend assistance by contacting you directly, assisting if necessary and making certain that the application is complete, before it is evaluated. Grants are not based on income levels, but rather on the needs of the family requesting assistance. Upon the completion of local review, grant eligibility is finalized by a panel of three.

We want to help you! If you know of a veteran's family or a military family in need of assistance, tell them about the Warrior's Family Assistance Program.

Who is eligible?

Any veteran that has served honorably within the last four years, or is currently serving in one of the Armed Forces and is a resident of New York State.

Administration

All applications will be considered and assistance will be based solely on the family's needs.. Applications will be approved by a committee of 3 department chairmen. The Finance Chairman will authorize payment.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Application may be requested by:
1. Contacting any member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
2. Contacting the Department of NY American Legion Auxiliary Headquarters
Website: www.deptny.org
Phone: In NY State call toll free 1-800-421-6348, all other areas call 518-463-1162
Address: Department of New York, American Legion Auxiliary
112 State St., Suite 1310, Albany, NY 12207

Once a request has been received, a review panel designated for that location will be contacting the applicant to assist with the process:
1. All documentation must be completed.
2. Income and expenses must be documented
3. Requests for payment of outstanding expenses must include photocopies of the past due or disconnection notice.

For more information, contact your local American Legion Auxiliary unit.