Army Emergency Relief is a private nonprofit organization founded in 1942 by the Secretary of War and the Army Chief of Staff to help soldiers and their dependents deal with financial crisis. In 1999, AER made 50,906 loans totaling $33.7 million.
Army Emergency Relief is a private nonprofit organization founded in 1942 by the Secretary of War and the Army Chief of Staff to help soldiers and their dependents deal with financial crisis. In 1999, AER made 50,906 loans totaling $33.7 million. Funded by contributions and fees from the repayment of loans as well as investments, Army Emergency Relief is well suited to helping soldiers deal with financial needs in critical times. Commanders and First Sergeants have information on how to access this help for their soldiers and their dependents. Retirees and their dependents are also eligible for help.
Army Emergency Relief helps the following personnel:
Soldiers on extended active duty and their dependents
Members of the Reserve components of the Army (Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve) on continuous active duty for more than 30 days, and their dependents
Soldiers retired from active duty because of longevity or physical disability, or retired upon reaching age 60, and their dependents
Widows/Widowers and orphans of soldiers who died while on active duty or after they retired
Emergency Services helps with emergency financial needs for:
Food, rent or utilities
Emergency transportation and vehicle repair
Funeral expenses
Medical/dental expenses Personal needs when pay is delayed or stolen
AER does not offer the following:
Help pay for nonessentials
Finance ordinary leave or vacation
Pay fines or legal expenses
Help liquidate or consolidate debt
Assist with house purchase or home improvements
Help purchase, rent or lease vehicle
Cover bad checks or pay credit card bills
Army Emergency Relief also gives undergraduate-level education scholarships, based primarily on financial need, to children of soldiers. Last year, 1,793 scholarships were given totaling $1.8 million. For more information, contact:
Army Emergency Services 200 Stovall Street Alexandria, VA 22332 Phone: (703) 428-0000 Fax: 703-325-7183 Official Website
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Army Emergency Relief is a private nonprofit organization founded in 1942 by the Secretary of War and the Army Chief of Staff to help soldiers and their dependents deal with financial crisis. In 1999, AER made 50,906 loans totaling $33.7 million. Funded by contributions and fees from the repayment of loans as well as investments, Army Emergency Relief is well suited to helping soldiers deal with financial needs in critical times. Commanders and First Sergeants have information on how to access this help for their soldiers and their dependents. Retirees and their dependents are also eligible for help. 
