Does anyone know if the American Legion has a trust fund to help veterans with monthly bills such as the telephone/internet?

SrA Elizabeth Fontenot — Sat, 05 Jan 2019 00:26:33 -0500

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 5 at 2019 12:51 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Jan 2019 00:51:18 -0500

You can try, however do not think that a telephone/internet bill falls within their "Helping families in need meet the cost of shelter, food, utilities and health expenses" statement. You can google "does the American Legion help vets with bills?" - and all kinds of links will pop-up.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Jan 5 at 2019 1:13 AM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Sat, 05 Jan 2019 01:13:32 -0500

Many VSOs have emergency funds but, just as LTC Private RallyPoint Member stated, I seriously doubt that phone and internet would fall under the category of necessity.

Response by MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P made Jan 5 at 2019 4:39 PM

MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P — Sat, 05 Jan 2019 16:39:57 -0500

I would highly doubt it. Many organizations will only assist with "life sustaining needs" such as rent, groceries, and healthcare. Telephones and internet, while convenient to have, are not necessary for the sustainment of life.

Response by CPL Jason Skinner made Jan 22 at 2019 10:00 PM

CPL Jason Skinner — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 22:00:27 -0500

Try the patriot guard help on the home front grants. Also look into SSVF grants. These grants are given to nonprofit groups to help pay bills if your in arrears.