Support Coast Guard Mutual Assistance

By Daren Lewis

Shipmates,
In the next few weeks you will receive a solicitation from Coast Guard Mutual Assistance. Our shipmates at CGMA do an incredible job of filling the gaps for members of the Coast Guard family who have an issue that is not otherwise addressed. I've seen this in action for Active Duty and Auxiliarists. If you are in a position where you have resources for charitable giving I would encourage you to review the CGMA website and consider the CGMA for a portion of your giving. We are a family as members of the Coast Guard and we, in the words of the CGMA, "take care of our own".

Be safe out there and look to the safety of your shipmates.... CGMA is part of that for those of us who are able.

Daren

COAST GUARD MUTUAL ASSISTANCE

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance provides benefits to all parts of the CG Family - Active Duty, Reserves, Spouses, Retirees, Auxiliarists, etc.

ADM Papp is calling this year “The Year of the Family”. The CGMA wants to let the members of the USCGAUX know about the program and resources offered to the members of the CG Family. Annually, the CGMA contacts the Auxiliary members to request contributions. I know of some District 13 Auxiliary members that have been given assistance through the fund. 

The purpose of the CGMA is to assist persons during a time of financial need. Assistance is provided through counseling, short-term interest-free loans, financial grants, referrals and other related means. 

There are a large variety of conditions and situations usually every day essentials including emergencies, housing, and medical needs that are beyond the individual’s ability to meet at the time assistance is requested. Authorized Assistance is for situations requiring immediate attention, essentials, and to solve temporary problems, each case will be considered on its own merits, on a personalized and timely basis and with confidentiality. 

Assistance is meant to be used to supplement, not replace other forms of available assistance. 

The final contribution total for District 13 Auxiliary 2010 Drive was 16 contributions totaling $677.

The campaign for 2011 is 1 April to 31 April. “Promo Packages” will be sent to Auxiliarists prior to the start of the campaign, any amount you can contribute will be welcomed. With 1669 members in District 13, a one dollar contribution by each member can make a difference toward helping someone in need. It could be one of our fellow members in District 13. 

See http://www.cgmahq.org/ for information on CGMA.

Jo Ann Grubb, CGMA D13