Emergency financial aid

Our emergency-aid fund is fully committed for this cycle and reopens in Q4 2026. You don't have to wait on us — here are organizations that can help right now.

⚠ Veteran in Crisis? Call 988 and Press 1 — Veterans Crisis Line, 24/7, free, confidential. Spanish operators available. Text 838255.

Emergency aid is paused right now — but you have other options

Wounded Warriors is a small, veteran-run 501(c)(3). We've committed our entire current emergency-aid budget to the veterans already in our queue, and our next funding cycle opens in Q4 2026. We'd rather be straight with you than leave you waiting on a reply that can't come yet.

Please don't wait on us. The organizations below help with the same bills — rent, utilities, medical, transportation — and several move faster than we can. Apply to more than one; there's no penalty, and the fastest "yes" wins.

Applications reopen in Q4 2026. You're welcome to check back then.

In crisis or thinking about hurting yourself? Call 988 then Press 1 (Veterans Crisis Line) or text 838255 — free, confidential, 24/7, no VA enrollment needed.

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National emergency funds for veterans

Operation Homefront — 1-877-264-3968Emergency grants paid straight to your landlord, utility, or mechanic for rent, mortgage, utilities, and repairs. All branches, any era — veterans and active-duty.
USA Cares — 1-800-773-0387Emergency grants for rent, mortgage, and utilities, paid to your creditor. All branches and eras; veterans and active-duty.
Semper Fi & America's Fund — 760-725-3680Case-managed financial help for veterans and service members who are combat-wounded, critically ill, or seriously injured. All branches.
Coalition to Salute America's Heroes — 888-447-2588Emergency grants for utilities, rent/mortgage, and groceries — for post-9/11 combat-injured veterans.
VFW Unmet Needs — 1-866-789-6333Grants up to $2,500 for basic needs. Note: geared to active-duty and activated Guard/Reserve — confirm eligibility if you separated long ago.
American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance — 1-800-504-4098Up to $2,500 for the minor children of a veteran who is an American Legion member (or on active duty). Start through your local Legion post.
Army Emergency Relief (AER) — 1-866-878-6378For the Army community — active, retired, and Guard/Reserve on Title 10 orders, plus families. Grants and zero-interest loans for rent, utilities, and more.
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society — 703-696-4904For Sailors and Marines — active, retired, families, and surviving spouses. Interest-free loans and grants for rent, utilities, car repair, and food.
Air & Space Forces Aid Society — 1-800-769-8951For the Air Force and Space Force community — active, retirees with a valid ID, Guard/Reserve on active orders, and families.
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance — 1-800-881-2462For the Coast Guard community — active, reserve, retired, and families. Interest-free loans (no credit check) and grants.

Government & local help

Your County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO)Free. Often has local emergency-grant pools and knows every program in your county.
VA homeless / at-risk hotline — 1-877-424-3838Free, 24/7. For housing instability, eviction, or homelessness — connects you to SSVF and HUD-VASH.
SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families)Rent, utilities, and rehousing help for veterans facing homelessness.
Dial 211 (United Way)Free local clearinghouse for emergency rent, utilities, food, and transportation.
Search our directory by ZIPVerified veteran resources near you, including sliding-scale help.

When applications reopen (Q4 2026)

Our emergency grants pay a single, time-bound bill — rent, utilities, vehicle repair, a medical co-pay — directly to the vendor, one grant per veteran lifetime. Check back in Q4 2026.

Wounded Warriors · Texas 501(c)(3) public charity · EIN 86-1336741 · IRS ruling year 2021 · 1790 Hughes Landing Blvd Ste 400, The Woodlands TX 77380. Verify EIN at apps.irs.gov/app/eos/.