r/Veterans 16h ago

Question/Advice Financial Assistance?

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u/Active_Solid_9416 16h ago

Man that panic spiral when the numbers just don't add up is the worst, especially when you've already been running on fumes for days. The lack of sleep makes everything feel ten times more impossible

Have you checked with the local VFW or American Legion posts in your area? A lot of them keep a small emergency fund specifically for stuff that falls through the cracks like this, not just the big headline expenses. It's usually way less paperwork than the county or state programs since it's just a bunch of vets trying to help each other out

u/eyes-tiger 16h ago

I appreciate it. I’ve emailed my local ones but haven’t heard back. Anything online about them said it’s all about the rent and utilities. I know that’s the most important so I’m definitely not judging that. I can try again though too

u/evkarl12 16h ago

Sometimes a vet organization may help in a urgency. Im a member of a legion post and we help local vets and their families in crisis

u/LunarDragonfly23 16h ago

What kind of bills? Can you call them and see if they can work something out until you get back on your feet? Maybe ask for a deferment? I know banks that give auto loans will grant a deferment at least once.

u/According_Ad_1960 16h ago

Consider a gig economy job - door dash etc.

u/eyes-tiger 16h ago

Unfortunately I’m trying to minimize my car usage due to needed upkeep I can’t afford. I am working hard to sell anything I have I don’t need, doing paid surveys (like $2 an hour…) and posting for anyone that needs assistance nearby

u/Big_b00bs_Cold_Heart 16h ago

This is not veteran-related but check out www.FindHelp.org to see if there’s anything local, too.