VFW Unmet Needs

Address

406 W. 34th St.
Kansas City, MO 64111

(866) 789-6333

https://www.vfw.org/assistance/financial-grants

Description:

Unmet Needs is there to help America's military families who have run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other military-related activity or injury. The program provides financial aid grants of up to $1,500 to assist with basic life needs in the form of a grant - not a loan - so no repayment is required. To further ease the burden, we pay the creditor directly.


The applicant is the service member, veteran, or eligible dependent listed under the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).

Expenses Eligible for payment:

-Household expenses such as mortgage, rent, repairs, insurance

-Vehicle expenses such as payments, insurance, repairs (major repairs for vehicles over ten years old will not be considered).

-Utilities

-Food and clothing.

Children!€™s clothing, diapers, formula, school or childcare expenses.

-Medical bills, prescriptions & eyeglasses the patient!€™s portion for necessary or emergency medical care only.

Ineligible Expenses:

-Credit cards, military charge cards or retail store cards.

-Cable, Internet, or secondary phones.

-Cosmetic or investigational medical procedures & expenses.

-Taxes - property or otherwise.

-Furniture, electronic equipment or vehicle rentals.

Any other expenses not determined to be a basic life need.

Hours:

24/7

Intake Process:

Please visit website.

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English and Spanish

Eligibility:

The financial hardship must be due to one of the following:

-Currently on active duty, whose financial hardship is a result of a current deployment, military pay error, or
from being discharged for medical reasons.

-Discharged on or after September 11, 2001, whose financial hardship is a direct result of your military
service connected injuries and/or illnesses

-Discharged prior to September 11, 2001, are on a fixed income that must include VA compensation, and facing an unexpected financial hardship

The financial hardship cannot be caused by:

-Civil, legal or domestic issues, misconduct, or any issues that are a result of spousal separation or divorce.

-Financial mismanagement by self or others, or due to bankruptcy

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

February 16, 2018

Geographies Served

  • Serves All Areas

Address Listings

Physical

200 Maryland Ave., N.E.
Washington, DC 20002

Physical (Primary)

406 W. 34th St.
Kansas City, MO 64111

Phone Numbers

Main Line

(866) 789-6333

Description

Unmet Needs is there to help America's military families who have run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other military-related activity or injury. The program provides financial aid grants of up to $1,500 to assist with basic life needs in the form of a grant - not a loan - so no repayment is required. To further ease the burden, we pay the creditor directly.

Hours

24/7

Required Documents

Please visit website.

Eligibility

The financial hardship must be due to one of the following: -Currently on active duty, whose financial hardship is a result of a current deployment, military pay error, or from being discharged for medical reasons. -Discharged on or after September 11, 2001, whose financial hardship is a direct result of your military service connected injuries and/or illnesses -Discharged prior to September 11, 2001, are on a fixed income that must include VA compensation, and facing an unexpected financial hardship The financial hardship cannot be caused by: -Civil, legal or domestic issues, misconduct, or any issues that are a result of spousal separation or divorce. -Financial mismanagement by self or others, or due to bankruptcy

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Please visit website.

Languages

English

Service Area

No boundaries.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Click here to see this service (BT-8300.0850) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

Unmet Needs is there to help America's military families who have run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other military-related activity or injury. The program provides financial aid grants of up to $1,500 to assist with basic life needs in the form of a grant - not a loan - so no repayment is required. To further ease the burden, we pay the creditor directly.

Hours

24/7

Required Documents

Please visit website.

Eligibility

The financial hardship must be due to one of the following: -Currently on active duty, whose financial hardship is a result of a current deployment, military pay error, or from being discharged for medical reasons. -Discharged on or after September 11, 2001, whose financial hardship is a direct result of your military service connected injuries and/or illnesses -Discharged prior to September 11, 2001, are on a fixed income that must include VA compensation, and facing an unexpected financial hardship The financial hardship cannot be caused by: -Civil, legal or domestic issues, misconduct, or any issues that are a result of spousal separation or divorce. -Financial mismanagement by self or others, or due to bankruptcy

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Please visit website.

Languages

English

Service Area

No boundaries.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Click here to see this service (BT-8300.0900) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

Unmet Needs is there to help America's military families who have run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other military-related activity or injury. The program provides financial aid grants of up to $1,500 to assist with basic life needs in the form of a grant - not a loan - so no repayment is required. To further ease the burden, we pay the creditor directly.

Hours

24/7

Required Documents

Please visit website.

Eligibility

The financial hardship must be due to one of the following: -Currently on active duty, whose financial hardship is a result of a current deployment, military pay error, or from being discharged for medical reasons. -Discharged on or after September 11, 2001, whose financial hardship is a direct result of your military service connected injuries and/or illnesses -Discharged prior to September 11, 2001, are on a fixed income that must include VA compensation, and facing an unexpected financial hardship The financial hardship cannot be caused by: -Civil, legal or domestic issues, misconduct, or any issues that are a result of spousal separation or divorce. -Financial mismanagement by self or others, or due to bankruptcy

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Please visit website.

Languages

English

Service Area

No boundaries.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Click here to see this service (BM-7000.0500) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

Unmet Needs is there to help America's military families who have run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other military-related activity or injury. The program provides financial aid grants of up to $1,500 to assist with basic life needs in the form of a grant - not a loan - so no repayment is required. To further ease the burden, we pay the creditor directly.

Hours

24/7

Required Documents

Please visit website.

Eligibility

The financial hardship must be due to one of the following: -Currently on active duty, whose financial hardship is a result of a current deployment, military pay error, or from being discharged for medical reasons. -Discharged on or after September 11, 2001, whose financial hardship is a direct result of your military service connected injuries and/or illnesses -Discharged prior to September 11, 2001, are on a fixed income that must include VA compensation, and facing an unexpected financial hardship The financial hardship cannot be caused by: -Civil, legal or domestic issues, misconduct, or any issues that are a result of spousal separation or divorce. -Financial mismanagement by self or others, or due to bankruptcy

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Please visit website.

Languages

English

Service Area

No boundaries.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Click here to see this service (BM-6500.1500-100) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

Unmet Needs is there to help America's military families who have run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other military-related activity or injury. The program provides financial aid grants of up to $1,500 to assist with basic life needs in the form of a grant - not a loan - so no repayment is required. To further ease the burden, we pay the creditor directly.

Hours

24/7

Required Documents

Please visit website.

Eligibility

The financial hardship must be due to one of the following: -Currently on active duty, whose financial hardship is a result of a current deployment, military pay error, or from being discharged for medical reasons. -Discharged on or after September 11, 2001, whose financial hardship is a direct result of your military service connected injuries and/or illnesses -Discharged prior to September 11, 2001, are on a fixed income that must include VA compensation, and facing an unexpected financial hardship The financial hardship cannot be caused by: -Civil, legal or domestic issues, misconduct, or any issues that are a result of spousal separation or divorce. -Financial mismanagement by self or others, or due to bankruptcy

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Please visit website.

Languages

English

Service Area

No boundaries.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Click here to see this service (NL-3000.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

Unmet Needs is there to help America's military families who have run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other military-related activity or injury. The program provides financial aid grants of up to $1,500 to assist with basic life needs in the form of a grant - not a loan - so no repayment is required. To further ease the burden, we pay the creditor directly.

Hours

24/7

Required Documents

Please visit website.

Eligibility

The financial hardship must be due to one of the following: -Currently on active duty, whose financial hardship is a result of a current deployment, military pay error, or from being discharged for medical reasons. -Discharged on or after September 11, 2001, whose financial hardship is a direct result of your military service connected injuries and/or illnesses -Discharged prior to September 11, 2001, are on a fixed income that must include VA compensation, and facing an unexpected financial hardship The financial hardship cannot be caused by: -Civil, legal or domestic issues, misconduct, or any issues that are a result of spousal separation or divorce. -Financial mismanagement by self or others, or due to bankruptcy

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Please visit website.

Languages

English

Service Area

No boundaries.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Click here to see this service (BM-6500.1500-120) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

Unmet Needs is there to help America's military families who have run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other military-related activity or injury. The program provides financial aid grants of up to $1,500 to assist with basic life needs in the form of a grant - not a loan - so no repayment is required. To further ease the burden, we pay the creditor directly.

Hours

24/7

Required Documents

Please visit website.

Eligibility

The financial hardship must be due to one of the following: -Currently on active duty, whose financial hardship is a result of a current deployment, military pay error, or from being discharged for medical reasons. -Discharged on or after September 11, 2001, whose financial hardship is a direct result of your military service connected injuries and/or illnesses -Discharged prior to September 11, 2001, are on a fixed income that must include VA compensation, and facing an unexpected financial hardship The financial hardship cannot be caused by: -Civil, legal or domestic issues, misconduct, or any issues that are a result of spousal separation or divorce. -Financial mismanagement by self or others, or due to bankruptcy

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Please visit website.

Languages

English

Service Area

No boundaries.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Click here to see this service (BM-6500.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

Unmet Needs is there to help America's military families who have run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other military-related activity or injury. The program provides financial aid grants of up to $1,500 to assist with basic life needs in the form of a grant - not a loan - so no repayment is required. To further ease the burden, we pay the creditor directly.

Hours

24/7

Required Documents

Please visit website.

Eligibility

The financial hardship must be due to one of the following: -Currently on active duty, whose financial hardship is a result of a current deployment, military pay error, or from being discharged for medical reasons. -Discharged on or after September 11, 2001, whose financial hardship is a direct result of your military service connected injuries and/or illnesses -Discharged prior to September 11, 2001, are on a fixed income that must include VA compensation, and facing an unexpected financial hardship The financial hardship cannot be caused by: -Civil, legal or domestic issues, misconduct, or any issues that are a result of spousal separation or divorce. -Financial mismanagement by self or others, or due to bankruptcy

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Please visit website.

Languages

English

Service Area

No boundaries.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Click here to see this service (BM-6500.1500-150) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

Unmet Needs is there to help America's military families who have run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other military-related activity or injury. The program provides financial aid grants of up to $1,500 to assist with basic life needs in the form of a grant - not a loan - so no repayment is required. To further ease the burden, we pay the creditor directly.

Hours

24/7

Required Documents

Please visit website.

Eligibility

The financial hardship must be due to one of the following: -Currently on active duty, whose financial hardship is a result of a current deployment, military pay error, or from being discharged for medical reasons. -Discharged on or after September 11, 2001, whose financial hardship is a direct result of your military service connected injuries and/or illnesses -Discharged prior to September 11, 2001, are on a fixed income that must include VA compensation, and facing an unexpected financial hardship The financial hardship cannot be caused by: -Civil, legal or domestic issues, misconduct, or any issues that are a result of spousal separation or divorce. -Financial mismanagement by self or others, or due to bankruptcy

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Please visit website.

Languages

English

Service Area

No boundaries.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Click here to see this service (BD-1800.2250) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

Unmet Needs is there to help America's military families who have run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other military-related activity or injury. The program provides financial aid grants of up to $1,500 to assist with basic life needs in the form of a grant - not a loan - so no repayment is required. To further ease the burden, we pay the creditor directly.

Hours

24/7

Required Documents

Please visit website.

Eligibility

The financial hardship must be due to one of the following: -Currently on active duty, whose financial hardship is a result of a current deployment, military pay error, or from being discharged for medical reasons. -Discharged on or after September 11, 2001, whose financial hardship is a direct result of your military service connected injuries and/or illnesses -Discharged prior to September 11, 2001, are on a fixed income that must include VA compensation, and facing an unexpected financial hardship The financial hardship cannot be caused by: -Civil, legal or domestic issues, misconduct, or any issues that are a result of spousal separation or divorce. -Financial mismanagement by self or others, or due to bankruptcy

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Please visit website.

Languages

English

Service Area

No boundaries.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Click here to see this service (BD-1800.8200-250) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

Unmet Needs is there to help America's military families who have run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other military-related activity or injury. The program provides financial aid grants of up to $1,500 to assist with basic life needs in the form of a grant - not a loan - so no repayment is required. To further ease the burden, we pay the creditor directly.

Hours

24/7

Required Documents

Please visit website.

Eligibility

The financial hardship must be due to one of the following: -Currently on active duty, whose financial hardship is a result of a current deployment, military pay error, or from being discharged for medical reasons. -Discharged on or after September 11, 2001, whose financial hardship is a direct result of your military service connected injuries and/or illnesses -Discharged prior to September 11, 2001, are on a fixed income that must include VA compensation, and facing an unexpected financial hardship The financial hardship cannot be caused by: -Civil, legal or domestic issues, misconduct, or any issues that are a result of spousal separation or divorce. -Financial mismanagement by self or others, or due to bankruptcy

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Please visit website.

Languages

English

Service Area

No boundaries.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Click here to see this service (LH-0600.9000-250) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

Unmet Needs is there to help America's military families who have run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other military-related activity or injury. The program provides financial aid grants of up to $1,500 to assist with basic life needs in the form of a grant - not a loan - so no repayment is required. To further ease the burden, we pay the creditor directly.

Hours

24/7

Required Documents

Please visit website.

Eligibility

The financial hardship must be due to one of the following: -Currently on active duty, whose financial hardship is a result of a current deployment, military pay error, or from being discharged for medical reasons. -Discharged on or after September 11, 2001, whose financial hardship is a direct result of your military service connected injuries and/or illnesses -Discharged prior to September 11, 2001, are on a fixed income that must include VA compensation, and facing an unexpected financial hardship The financial hardship cannot be caused by: -Civil, legal or domestic issues, misconduct, or any issues that are a result of spousal separation or divorce. -Financial mismanagement by self or others, or due to bankruptcy

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Please visit website.

Languages

English

Service Area

No boundaries.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Click here to see this service (LH-5100.5000) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

Unmet Needs is there to help America's military families who have run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other military-related activity or injury. The program provides financial aid grants of up to $1,500 to assist with basic life needs in the form of a grant - not a loan - so no repayment is required. To further ease the burden, we pay the creditor directly.

Hours

24/7

Required Documents

Please visit website.

Eligibility

The financial hardship must be due to one of the following: -Currently on active duty, whose financial hardship is a result of a current deployment, military pay error, or from being discharged for medical reasons. -Discharged on or after September 11, 2001, whose financial hardship is a direct result of your military service connected injuries and/or illnesses -Discharged prior to September 11, 2001, are on a fixed income that must include VA compensation, and facing an unexpected financial hardship The financial hardship cannot be caused by: -Civil, legal or domestic issues, misconduct, or any issues that are a result of spousal separation or divorce. -Financial mismanagement by self or others, or due to bankruptcy

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Please visit website.

Languages

English

Service Area

No boundaries.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Click here to see this service (LH-5100) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

Unmet Needs is there to help America's military families who have run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other military-related activity or injury. The program provides financial aid grants of up to $1,500 to assist with basic life needs in the form of a grant - not a loan - so no repayment is required. To further ease the burden, we pay the creditor directly.

Hours

24/7

Required Documents

Please visit website.

Eligibility

The financial hardship must be due to one of the following: -Currently on active duty, whose financial hardship is a result of a current deployment, military pay error, or from being discharged for medical reasons. -Discharged on or after September 11, 2001, whose financial hardship is a direct result of your military service connected injuries and/or illnesses -Discharged prior to September 11, 2001, are on a fixed income that must include VA compensation, and facing an unexpected financial hardship The financial hardship cannot be caused by: -Civil, legal or domestic issues, misconduct, or any issues that are a result of spousal separation or divorce. -Financial mismanagement by self or others, or due to bankruptcy

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Please visit website.

Languages

English

Service Area

No boundaries.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Click here to see this service (BH-3800.5000) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

Unmet Needs is there to help America's military families who have run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other military-related activity or injury. The program provides financial aid grants of up to $1,500 to assist with basic life needs in the form of a grant - not a loan - so no repayment is required. To further ease the burden, we pay the creditor directly.

Hours

24/7

Required Documents

Please visit website.

Eligibility

The financial hardship must be due to one of the following: -Currently on active duty, whose financial hardship is a result of a current deployment, military pay error, or from being discharged for medical reasons. -Discharged on or after September 11, 2001, whose financial hardship is a direct result of your military service connected injuries and/or illnesses -Discharged prior to September 11, 2001, are on a fixed income that must include VA compensation, and facing an unexpected financial hardship The financial hardship cannot be caused by: -Civil, legal or domestic issues, misconduct, or any issues that are a result of spousal separation or divorce. -Financial mismanagement by self or others, or due to bankruptcy

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Please visit website.

Languages

English

Service Area

No boundaries.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Click here to see this service (LH-5100.6500) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

Unmet Needs is there to help America's military families who have run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other military-related activity or injury. The program provides financial aid grants of up to $1,500 to assist with basic life needs in the form of a grant - not a loan - so no repayment is required. To further ease the burden, we pay the creditor directly.

Hours

24/7

Required Documents

Please visit website.

Eligibility

The financial hardship must be due to one of the following: -Currently on active duty, whose financial hardship is a result of a current deployment, military pay error, or from being discharged for medical reasons. -Discharged on or after September 11, 2001, whose financial hardship is a direct result of your military service connected injuries and/or illnesses -Discharged prior to September 11, 2001, are on a fixed income that must include VA compensation, and facing an unexpected financial hardship The financial hardship cannot be caused by: -Civil, legal or domestic issues, misconduct, or any issues that are a result of spousal separation or divorce. -Financial mismanagement by self or others, or due to bankruptcy

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Please visit website.

Languages

English

Service Area

No boundaries.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Click here to see this service (BH-3800.7000) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

Unmet Needs is there to help America's military families who have run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other military-related activity or injury. The program provides financial aid grants of up to $1,500 to assist with basic life needs in the form of a grant - not a loan - so no repayment is required. To further ease the burden, we pay the creditor directly.

Hours

24/7

Required Documents

Please visit website.

Eligibility

The financial hardship must be due to one of the following: -Currently on active duty, whose financial hardship is a result of a current deployment, military pay error, or from being discharged for medical reasons. -Discharged on or after September 11, 2001, whose financial hardship is a direct result of your military service connected injuries and/or illnesses -Discharged prior to September 11, 2001, are on a fixed income that must include VA compensation, and facing an unexpected financial hardship The financial hardship cannot be caused by: -Civil, legal or domestic issues, misconduct, or any issues that are a result of spousal separation or divorce. -Financial mismanagement by self or others, or due to bankruptcy

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Please visit website.

Languages

English

Service Area

No boundaries.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Click here to see this service (BV-8900.9300) and related services within the Service Tree.

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