Unmet Needs, is financial assistance available to service members, veterans, and their families. Created in 2004 Unmet Needs assists military service members, veterans, and their families who are experiencing a financial hardship directly related to their military service. The financial assistance is in the form of a grant in an amount up to $5,000. All grants are paid directly to the "creditor" companies (such as the electric company, mortgage company, landlord, etc.) and not to the individual. The funds can be used for rent, car repairs, medical expenses, infant-care items and many other necessities. Each case is reviewed individually and acceptance determined by a committee.
Working with a Family Support Center Coordinator, Family Readiness Director or your Department Veterans & Military Support Chairman, you can help get our service members and fellow veterans the assistance they deserve. Unmet Needs, requires the service member or veteran to fill out an application. Additional information concerning the execution of the program and the application can be found at www.vfw.org, behind the login within the VFW Training and Support hub, under Veterans & Military Support.