Emergency Grants and Interest Free Loans for Veterans?

2014-08-11T13:36:41-04:00

Are there any organizations that offer interest free/low interest loans, or grants in small amounts for veterans?

Obviously there would have to be steps in place to ensure it was not being abused, but I have known many veterans in a rough spot that could have used a little help (including my self not so long ago)

Searching I find there are options for very specific things like making your home disabled accessible, but nothing of an immediate emergency option.

One thing I notice about A lot of veterans, is for some reason they tend to have bad credit, and getting traditional loans can be either impossible, or incredibly expensive.

What options are there? If there are not any, should there be? Through the government, or a private Non-Profit Org? etc/

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2014 1:37 PM

2014-08-11T13:37:57-04:00

I think it would be a great idea, might even lower the homeless rate of vets.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2014 5:44 PM

2014-08-11T17:44:34-04:00

May I suggest you contact your local VFW. While I can not garantee what might pass muster for needs but the worst you can do is ask and be turned down. If you don't have a VFW nearby, perhaps any other local Veterans Service Organization in your area might be able to help. You will most likely have to do the usual: apply and have the organization do some due diligence and research. Don't expect a lot of money - most Veterans Service Organizations don't have a lot of money. Membership in the VFW is not required - but it can't hurt.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2014 7:00 PM

2014-08-11T19:00:06-04:00

Your local American Legion and VFW may provide help. USA Cares is another good resource. Additionally, Military OneSource is, I think, is really beneficial because they are great at doing the research for you on a local level.

Response by SGT Morrison (Mike) Hogwood made Dec 3 at 2015 12:54 PM

2015-12-03T12:54:38-05:00

to all concerned ,If possible try Army emergency relief (AER) or your local red cross,when i was in the Army ,I had to go on emergency leave from germany with wife and son,Red Cross gave me $ 1200.00 interest free,had it paid back monthly alotment,hope this helps

Response by SPC Stephen Rogers made Jun 29 at 2016 5:20 PM

2016-06-29T17:20:43-04:00

how about whom to contact information to acquire such grants or interest free loans

Response by SPC Tammy Stahl made Aug 20 at 2016 7:32 PM

2016-08-20T19:32:59-04:00

Can someone tell me where to go for help it's an emergency I'm 100% disabled gulf war

Response by CPL Victor M. Quinones made Aug 29 at 2016 9:49 AM

2016-08-29T09:49:40-04:00

I would like to receive an emergency loan

Response by SN David Barker made May 24 at 2017 11:44 AM

2017-05-24T11:44:52-04:00

yes i need a emergecy loan

Response by SN Steven Hammel made Apr 13 at 2018 10:54 PM

2018-04-13T22:54:37-04:00

yes

Response by SPC Donald Hawkins made Sep 3 at 2018 10:10 AM

2018-09-03T10:10:20-04:00

i would like to who vet can get a small loan from my creidt is around 595

Response by SGT Owens Earl Jr made Oct 9 at 2018 4:27 PM

2018-10-09T16:27:17-04:00

I need a loan or a grant to pay off my debt and save my home

Response by PFC Pete Nugent made Dec 10 at 2018 3:45 PM

2018-12-10T15:45:44-05:00

is it possible to get a low interest loan for 6.000.00

Response by SPC Jimmy Ellis made Jan 3 at 2019 7:11 PM

2019-01-03T19:11:32-05:00

My house started leaking more than five years ago. The insurance company sent me a check with the mortgage company's name on it so I had to send it to them. they asked that I find a contractor with a licence to redo the roof. In this small town none of the contractors have a licence and now the leaks are more prevlent. I have no way to get them fixed