CGMA | The official relief society of the US Coast Guard

Thank You!

“CGMA means we love and care for each other as Family! ”

- ET1 Joseph Cardinale, USCG Ret

Every day the work of CGMA is made possible through dollars donated by those who appreciate the people and respect the mission of the United States Coast Guard. Whether standing watch at a station or underway on a cutter, Coast Guardsmen can rest assured that CGMA is ready to help. It is only through the Coast Guard community--through friends like you, that help is available to them.

CEO Corner // A Message from RADM Cari Thomas:

A year of resilience and growth
for CGMA – 2019

While CGMA has weathered storms and challenges alike this year, I am so grateful for those generous friends who choose to daily stand by the men and women of the Coast Guard. Whether during the distressing time of the government shutdown or the normal ebb and flow of financial challenges that any of our clients face, Coast Guardsmen can rest assured that CGMA is ready to help.

As the year ends, will you take a step to make #CGMAevenbetter?

RADM Cari B. Thomas, USCG (Ret)
CGMA CEO

31 Dec 2019

Inspirational Leadership Award

CGMA honors the sacrifice and celebrates the service of LT “Jimmy” Crotty with the establishment of the LT Thomas James Crotty Inspirational Leadership Award.

The Award recognizes the CGMA Representative who best exemplifies a willingness to go above and beyond in the service of the Coast Guard community. It embodies LT Crotty's spirit of respect for others and dedication to the USCG principles of service for others.

Awarded annually, this recognition will commend the CGMA Representative who visibly supports the CGMA mission of providing service and outreach to the entire Coast Guard community.

02 Dec 2019

CGMA Campaign 2019

When Coast Guard families need to know they are not alone, CGMA is READY to help, RELEVANT to the need and RESPONSIVE in any situation.

By reaching out to your fellow shipmates, you support the readiness and resilience of the force so they can respond to the Coast Guard mission. You are key to the strength of this time-tested network for the Coast Guard community.

Donate: www.cgmahq.org/give

15 Aug 2019

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

MEDICAL & DENTAL ASSISTANCE

QUICK LOAN PROGRAM

HOUSING ASSISTANCE

DEBT MGMT-FINANCIAL COUNSELING

DISASTER RESPONSE

LAYETTE PROGRAM

SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT

ADOPTION ASSISTANCE

GENERAL ASSISTANCE

PCS CHILD CARE

RAISE GRANT PROGRAM

BREAST MILK SHIPMENT PROGRAM

Introducing RAISE Grant Program

Learn More about RAISE

The official relief society of the U.S. Coast Guard

Serving the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard since 1924

Providing financial aid to the entire Coast Guard family

Coasties for Life

The 2020 Coast Guard Invitational will be held at the Barefoot Resort & Golf in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Hurricane Laura Assistance

Here is the latest information for COVID19 Assistance.

Fall Newsletter

Thank You!

“CGMA means we love and care for each other as Family! ”

- ET1 Joseph Cardinale, USCG Ret

On an average day, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance:

Provides $12,230 of financial assistance to 14 clients

Sends 2 “Welcome Baby” gifts to expecting Coast Guard families

Issues 5 zero-interest loans to help with emergencies

Equips at least one member with $2,600 of rental assistance

Pays caregivers for 4.5 hours of respite care for special needs families

Helps 36 students finish their homework through on-line tutoring sessions

Puts 46 books into the hands of college students

Funds $900 for emergency travel so members can be with their immediate family at crucial times

How We Help

Over 500 Representatives at 96 shore units and 39 cutters in 32 states and territories throughout the Coast Guard are available to provide counseling, short-term interest-free loans, financial grants, referrals, and other related means to our clients during their time of financial need.

EMERGENCY AND DISASTER ASSISTANCE

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

FAMILY SUPPORT ASSISTANCE

Who We Help

“We are so so happy to be home! We can’t thank you enough!”

Caitlin A

Helping Our Own

In 2019 CGMA provided essential financial aid to

1 in 5 Active Duty Members

1 in 7 Civilian Employees

1 in 32 Reserve Members

67% of all assistance went to individuals in pay grades E-6/GS-7 and below

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance serves the entire Coast Guard community:

Need Assistance?

Help from CGMA is within reach:

Your local Representative is the first person to contact if you need assistance

With few exceptions, everyone associated with the U.S. Coast Guard is eligible to request assistance on behalf of themselves or their immediate family members.

Any eligible person may request assistance from CGMA by contacting a CGMA Representative. Coast Guard service personnel may also contact one of the other Military Aid Societies or the American Red Cross for emergency assistance when they are unable to apply through CGMA.

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CEO Corner // A Message from RADM Cari Thomas:

Inspirational Leadership Award

CGMA Campaign 2019

Meet the Team

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RADM Cari Thomas USCG (Ret)

CWO4 Sean Fennell USCG (Ret)

Sara Martin

Alena Howard

Tanya Mathis

Erica Chapman

Gwendolyn Fouch

Jing Patton

Gosnel McDermott

The official relief society of the
U.S. Coast Guard