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Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance For Retired Military | American Red Cross

2111 Dana Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45207

All services are accessible, Building/office is accessible to people with disabilities, Elevators, Full Wheelchair Access.
Eligibility

Open to retired military personnel (served for at least 20 years and retired) and the spouse/widow of retired military personnel.

Required documents
Military service documentation (The following information is required: full legal name, rank/rating, branch of service, Social Security number or Date of Birth, and military unit address)
Hours
mon 8:30am - 5:00pm tue 8:30am - 5:00pm wed 8:30am - 5:00pm thu 8:30am - 5:00pm fri 8:30am - 5:00pm
(877) 272-7337
Voice·

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Application process

Application required, submit request form or call for information.

Fees

None.

Service area
Brown County, Ohio Kenton County, Kentucky Campbell County, Kentucky Grant County, Kentucky Boone County, Kentucky Butler County, Ohio Clermont County, Ohio Hamilton County, Ohio Warren County, Ohio

Provides undesignated temporary financial assistance in the form of grants and zero-interest loans to retired military personnel and their families in partnership with Military Aid Societies. Assistance may help with a variety of needs including emergency food, shelter, utilities, emergency travel, burial of a loved one, etc.

Last assured
01/14/2025
Providing organization
American Red Cross

National organization focused on helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to natural and other disasters through the immediate mobilization of people and resources and the provision of community, workplace and school-based training.