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Where to Get Emergency Financial Assistance

Army Emergency Relief (AER) helps active-duty Soldiers, retirees, Reserve and National Guard Soldiers on Title 10 orders, and their Families. Each request for assistance is unique and considered on an individual basis. 

AER often helps with expenses for things like: 

  • Emergency travel
  • Rent, mortgage, and utilities 
  • Essential car repairs (not covered under insurance)
  • Medical and dental expenses (not covered under insurance)
  • PCS Costs
  • Special needs medical equipment
  • Spouse relicensing/recertification
  • Childcare
  • Funeral costs
  • Food and basic needs

Who Qualifies for Emergency Assistance?

  • Emergency financial assistance is available to:
  • Active-duty service members 
  • Retired military personnel 
  • Reserve and National Guard members on active orders for 30 days or more
  • Eligible Family members
  • Surviving spouses who have not remarried 


How To Apply for Assistance

The Annual AER Campaign

The Annual AER Campaign is held every year from 1 March to 15 May. This campaign is to inform Soldiers about AER and to accept contributions to the AER program.

Ways to Donate

  • Please contact your unit Project officer for donations or stop by the Fort Moore AER office, located at Army Community Services, Building 7, Patch Hall.
  • Donations can be made year round at www.armyemergencyrelief.org/donate/. Donations can be made via online electronic payment or via allotment from your monthly pay.
  • If you have any questions, please contact the AER office at +1 (706) 545-3530 or +1 (706) 626-0214.

Army Emergency Relief Portal

  • Creating your account in advance ensures you can access financial assistance quickly when you need it most. Waiting until the moment of need could cause up to a 24-hour delay for most types of support, and when time matters, that delay can make all the difference.

  • Take a few minutes now to get AER ready and give yourself peace of mind knowing help is just a click away! Create an account today and stay prepared for whatever comes your way

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