Coast Guard Mutual Assistance 2018 Fundraising Campaign Coasties for Life

What is CGMA? CGMA exists to help you, your shipmates, and co-workers in times of need CGMA has provided more than $187 million in assistance CGMA strives to promote financial stability and general well-being throughout the Coast Guard community CGMA is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial assistance to the Coast Guard family CGMA traces its history back to 1924 – over 94 YEARS!

Who is eligible for assistance? Active Duty  Retired Military Reserve  Auxiliary Civilian & NAF Employees Public Health Service Officers serving with the Coast Guard

How does CGMA help? Interest-free loans Personal grants Education assistance grants & loans Newborn baby supplies Free, confidential financial counseling and referral services

What circumstances may qualify? Unexpected financial and personal loss Pay, allotment, and travel claim problems Major vehicle repair Housing needs Debt issues Emergency travel Unanticipated medical bills Education needs Emergency pet expenses

CGMA 2017 Highlights More than 5,200 loans & grants Total Assistance over $6.3 million ∙ $ 85,584 in SEG Grants Over 2.5 million in Disaster Assistance ∙ $ 1.86 million in Loans ∙ $ 85,584 in Grants ∙ So far 35% of loans converted to grants

Support Programs PCS Incidentals Loan up to $1,000 PCS Childcare Reimbursement up to $450 Service Animal Loan up to $6,000 Supplemental Education Grant (SEG) for any degree program–$500 per client Education Loan up to $3,000

Adoption Program In support of Coast Guard families adopting ∙ up to $3,000 grant for home study expenses ∙ up to $6,000 loan for adoption expenses

Command Financial Management Training Budgeting, savings & debt Available for any unit by contacting CGMA-HQ Sponsored (paid for) by CGMA Members who need one on one counseling are eligible for individual sessions, debt management programs, and housing counseling through CGMA’s agreement with the NFCC ∙

2017 Assistance by Client Type

2018 CGMA Annual Campaign April is CGMA month!

Why hold an annual fundraising campaign? The campaign helps raise awareness about the variety of programs and services available Without an annual infusion of funds, CGMA would eventually be unable to provide assistance From enlistment through retirement, shipmates can count on support when then need it most because of those who gave during the campaign

How is CGMA funded? CGMA is funded through: ∙ individual contributions ∙ return on investments CGMA receives no funding from the government

Why give to CGMA? CGMA is donor sustained Future assistance depends on your contributions CGMA is the only relief society devoted solely to helping Coast Guard people “CGMA works because it allows all of us to pull together...” - Admiral Paul F. Zukunft

How does my dollar help? Donations For every dollar donated in 2017, CGMA provided $ 2.93 in assistance and programs Additional assistance funds come from loan repayments and return on investments Donations

Donations Grants Loans The bulk of assistance is provided through interest-free loans As loans are paid back, funds are reissued to other Coast Guard Members in need of assistance Grants may be given in cases when there is no realistic means to pay back a loan Donations Loans Grants

Donations Grants Programs Loans Programs deliver much needed services: Education grants for school supplies and books Reimbursements for education loan origination fees Newborn supplies Respite care to those in primary caretaker positions Professional financial-management counseling

CGMA is able to operate at minimal administrative cost with only 7 employees and over 400 volunteers

How can I help? Donate to support the work of CGMA Allotment and Payroll Deductions Check Credit Card Complete your CGMA Pledge Form and Return it to your CGMA Key Worker

CGMA relies on your donations Let’s work together—please consider how you will support this good work!

Where can I get more information? Visit www.cgmahq.org Contact your local CGMA Representative (Representatives listed online) Contact CGMA Headquarters: Toll free call: 800.881.2462 Email: HQS-DG-CGMA@uscg.mil

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