Temporary Financial Assistance Headlines

Plans for 59th Washington Conference include fireside chat with congressional leaders and testimony Feb. 27.

Majority of the Temporary Financial Assistance grants supported Coast Guard families affected by the government shutdown.

Now that the federal government is open, the expedited American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance application for Coast Guard families is discontinued.

National Commander Brett Reistad: Temporary end of government shutdown 'welcome news,' but government needs to work together to avoid being 'back in the same spot on Feb. 15.'

The American Legion has already awarded almost $700,000 in nonrepayable grants to junior ranking Coast Guard families in need. Hundreds of additional requests remain, so any donations are appreciated.

The American Legion has provided $574,000 in Temporary Financial Assistance grant. With 1,500 more applications in process, more charitable contributions are sought to help fill the need.