National Guard / Reserve Income Replacement Program
"The Reserve Income Replacement Program (RIRP) was developed to provide specific payments to eligible members of the National Guard and Reserve who are involuntary serving on active duty (the term active duty includes full-time National Guard duty) and who are experiencing a monthly active duty income differential of more than $50.00, as determined by the member’s Service Secretary."
Click here for info on the VA's program of Supportive Services for Veterans
Arkansas National Guard Military Family Assistance
California - Veterans Assistance
California - Military Family Relief Fund
California National Guard Assistance Program
California - General Assistance, Vehicle Repairs, Holiday Assistance & School Supplies
California - Misc VSO's
http://www.ranchocordovaelks.com/CTS.htm
Transitional Assistance
http://www.usvetsinc.org/
Colorado - Check off Colorado
Shelter for Homeless in Denver: Click Here
Florida Programs:
http://www.floridaguard.army.mil/programs/family.aspx
http://www.dma.state.fl.us/family/documents/FLFRPAFApplication.pdf
Florida - Misc VSO's
https://www.floridaelks.org/Army_ofHopeProgramSummary_andRequestForm.pdf
Georgia's National Guard Family Support Foundation
Hawaii
Transitional Assistance
http://www.usvetsinc.org/
Illinois Military Family Relief Fund
Illinois - Additional Preograms
Minnesota's Military Appreciation Fund
Nevada
Transitional Assistance
http://www.usvetsinc.org/
New Jersey State Family Readiness Council
Pennsylvania Military Family Relief Fund
South Carolina:
Military Relief Fund
Program Brochure
Application
Texas - VFW Grant
Transitional Assistance
http://www.usvetsinc.org/
Washington State - Veteran's Innovation Fund
Washington State - Veteran's Family Fund
Wisconsin - Veteran's Emergency Assistance Fund
Military Business Men/Women, Entrepreneurs - Assistance/Programs/Initiatives
VETBIZ
Patriot Express - SBA
The Veterans Corp
Injured / Wounded Warrior Programs:
Our Military Kids
Misc Programs:
Military Housing Assistance Fund Grants
FREE SAT / ACT Software for Children of Military Members
http://www.eknowledge.com/military.asp
Free photos to canvas
http://cool.canvasondemand.com/2009/operation-hi-mom-honey/announcing-operation-hi-honey/
YMCA Memberships and Respite Care
for Active Duty and Title 10 Military Members/Family
The Department of Defense has partnered with the Armed Services YMCA to fund memberships at participating YMCA’s throughout the United States and Puerto Rico for the following groups:
** Families of joint deployed National Guard and Reserve personnel (Army/Navy/Air Force/Marine Corps)
** Active duty personnel and their families at independent duty stations
** Active duty families assigned to newly established joint bases
** Relocated spouse and family members of deployed active duty personnel
This program is for Guard / Reserve families while spouse is deployed – including 3 months for spouse pre and post deployment. You MUST use the YMCA at least once a month in a six month period in order to be renewed.
FITNESS FACILITY MEMBERSHIPS
The DoD will also buy down memberships at local fitness facilities (e.g. Gold’s Gym, Bally’s/24 Hour Fitness, etc.) for single active duty personnel at independent duty stations.
RESPITE CHILD CARE
Deployed Guard and Reserve personnel and independent duty personnel with children up to age 12 will be authorized free respite child care up to 32 hours per month, per child in YMCA facilities in states approved by the DoD. Please check with your local YMCA as this program is currently only in 10 states at certain locations. (PA and NY are 2 of the 10)
GET STARTED:
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Complete the ½ page Eligibility Form which can be found at http://www.militaryonesource.com
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2. Visit http://www.YMCA.net to find a participating local YMCA.
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3. Take the Eligibility form, a copy of your deployment orders and your military ID card to your local YMCA.
The Dads at a Distance web site has been designed to help fathers who are
military men
&
any other fathers who have to be away from their children
to maintain and strengthen the relationships they have with their children while they are away.
http://daads.com/
Click here for Self Help Books for teens with parents struggling with PTSD
