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Service To The Armed Forces (SAF) | American Red Cross - National Headquarters

431 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20006

Serves active and retired military personnel from any branch of the military and their immediate family members. Retired persons must be receiving retirement benefits from the military branch that they served under. Reservists must be on federally declared active duty.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
(877) 272-7337

Voice - voice | Service to the Armed Forces (SAF)

(800) 733-2767

Voice - voice | National 24/7 Hotline 1-800-RED-CROSS

https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/military-families.html

App available in Spanish.

- Call the toll-free number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for more information. If no answer leave a message and the call will be returned. - Download the Hero Care App by texting "GETHEROCARE" to 90999. - Submit a request online at www.redcross.org/get-help/military-families/financial-assistance.html

No fee.

United States

Description

Contacts deployed military personnel on behalf of families experiencing an event which requires an urgent communication such as a death, illness, or birth of a child. Assists with emergency leave verification and basic information and referral. Provides access to emergency funds available through the various military aid societies (Army Emergency Relief, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, Air Force Aid Society, and the Coast Guard Mutual Assistance). Assists with acquiring funds which can be used for a variety of purposes such as burial of a loved one, emergency travel, and emergency food and shelter. NOTE: Assistance may come in the form of a loan or grant.

Providing organization

American Red Cross - National Headquarters

Serves as a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education inside the United States.