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Soldiers Plaza, Bldg. 2624 Ft. Benning, GA * 706-545-4043, 706-545-7515, 706-545-5516 |
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Army Emergency Relief AER provides emergency financial assistance to Soldiers (active & retired) and their dependant Family Members in times of distress. Categories of authorized emergency financial assistance are: (1) Non-receipt of pay; (2) Loss of funds- the loss has to be reported to the military or civilian police; (3) Medical, dental, and hospital expenses not covered by TRICARE; (4) Funeral expenses; (5) Required travel due to emergency leave/travel and convalescent leave; (6) Rent or mortgage; (7) Utilities; (8) Essential POV repair and/or maintenance; (9) fire or disaster.
Food Voucher assistance is available as a last resort. There must be a specific reason why Soldier or Family Member cannot obtain an AER loan/grant. Additional AER programs include scholarships for dependent children and spouses of active duty Soldiers, dependent children of retirees, or dependent children of deceased active or retired Soldiers. Applications may be obtained form the AER website www.arehq.org. AER is located in building 2624. Telephone: 706-545-2536 / 4043 / 7517.
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