If you are a veteran (or know a veteran) who is struggling in this economy, there is hope. Several organizations exist to help veterans in their time of crisis and need.
One of these organizations is "USA Together."
USA Together matches veterans in need with people who want to help. Although the site does not and cannot guarantee that every need will be met, USA Together does have a tremendous success rate. "Virtually all requests" have been met--sometimes within just a few hours of posting.
To qualify for help, veterans must be a current or honorably discharged member of any branch of the military and have a documented and verifiable service-connected disability. Evidence of this must be submitted before the help request will be met. Relatives of servicemembers killed in action may also qualify. USA Together pays bills directly to the person you owe, so be prepared to offer them that information as well.
In today's economy, everyone is struggling. Veterans seem to be the hardest hit--especially young and female veterans. Check out these unemployment statistics from the end of 2011.
Unemployment rate for veterans 18-24 years old: 33.2%
Unemployment rate for civilians 18-24 years old: 14.9%
Unemployment rate for female veterans: 16.8%
Unemployment rate for female civilians: 7.8%\
(Statistics taken from this article.)
Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be discussing other charitable organizations that help veterans. If you have a specific need or question, please let me know in the comments and I will help connect you with the resources you need.
Hello, my name is Mary and I was honorably discharged from the Navy. Have applied to many jobs but have not been hired yet. I am on the verge of losing my car which if it is taken away will be a huge burden on continuing to try and find a job. I am a single mom also. I was wondering if you could send me more information about this...or if you even think that I could get help. Thank you so much. My email is maryelder86@gmail.com
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Hello and thank you for your service to the men and women of our great armed services! I am a disabled vet and victim of MST which happened 30 years ago. I have applied for service-connected disability benefits, but have not been approved yet. I live on $698.00 a month in SSI and have a 16 year old son. I have no problem with housing, but I have alot of difficulty with my electric bill. We have to do without other necessities in order to keep the power on. I have medical benefits through the VA, but that is the only documentation I can provide at this time. If you can connect me with someone who can help, please email me at jonmel62@hotmail.com. My name is Melissa and thanks again and bless you...
ReplyDeleteMy name is Magdalena Pointer and my husband is a wounded retired marine. He retired out of the Marine Corps in June of 2011. He got wounded and had surgery which led him disabled. Once he got out, he was entitled to benefits from the VA of 80%. Even though we have been married since 2010, they overlooked paperwork and are paying him for single pay. Since then, I have been taking care of him since the injuries and I am currently a full-time student on grants. We are trying to live off of his retirement pay alone, but it barely covers rent. He applied for Social Security since his disabilities and medications leave him unable to work, and they denied him so we are going through the appeal process. Since his retirement pay is only so much, it still leaves us unable to pay car insurance and gas for his VA appointments that I have to drive him to, along with all of our other bills. We are late on our rent, renter's insurance, electricity, water, and cell phones(for when the VA calls to make appointments). If anybody can please help us, we would greatly appreciate it. Any little bit helps.
ReplyDelete(Gas: $100, Car insurance: $300, renters insurance.: $50, water: $30, electric: $100, cell phones: $200, groceries: $200= Total needed: $980). Please send me an email at dalenapointer0726@gmail.com on any information that could possibly help us..
Anything that anybody can do would be an amazing blessing. Thank you all!
Hello my name is Danielle Jones-Browning recently separated from the army about 6 months ago single mother of 3 children under 10. In these months I have lost my car and been forced to leave a job due no support system and not enough income for day care. We are now facing eviction within weeks and VA has waiting list for any assistance rent is $855 with late fees adding up to $1100 and electric bill is $350. Please any help will make it easier if we do get displaced my email is daniellejb83@gmail.com. Thank you so much for your time and consideration
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I/We, Richard & Irma Barwick are requesting that Veteran’s Outreach, Servicer,
or other V.A. party related to this case review my financial situation to see if I/We qualify for any Financial or Food Assistance.
I/We are having problems making my monthly payments because of financial difficulties created by:
x Unemployment _Reduced Income _Divorce
_Medical bills x Debts x Family Death
_Payment Decrease _Business Failure _Job Relocation
x Illness/blindness _Military Service _Incarceration
x Low cash Reserve x Other/Foreclosure
I/We believe that my/our situation is x Temporary _Permanent
I/We, state the information provided above to be true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge.
Richard Barwick 02/11/13_________Ph:305-693-1894
Signature Date
My name is Marie and I am a honorably discharged veteran of the US Army.I have been a physical therapist Assistant and because of many surgeries and ortho conditions I can no longer do my job.I have been denied SSDI and have to appeal.I'm behind in my taxes and need help with utilities.I've called different resources and their either out of money or just don't call back.I need help 734-344-0009
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