HELPING OUR OWN

100% funded by donations
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance is the official relief society of the U.S. Coast Guard.

OVER $250 MILLION DOLLARS

of assistance has been disbursed to our Coast Guard community.

WE LOOK AFTER OUR OWN

We prevent short-term financial issues from becoming long-term problems by providing interest-free loans and grants to the Coast Guard community.

We serve:

ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS AUXILIARY MEMBERS CHAPLAINS CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES PHS OFFICERS RESERVE MEMBERS RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL SURVIVING SPOUSES

We provide interest-free loans, grants, financial counseling, referrals, and other help.

Our assistance programs focus on situations requiring immediate attention for essentials and solving temporary problems.

Need help?

Start with your local Representative.

There are more than 600 CGMA Representatives ready to help you.

Financial emergencies can happen to anyone.

Did you know that many aid recipients become CGMA donors?

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Willhoitte Family
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When disaster strikes, CGMA is here to help. Just days after reporting to U.S. Coast Guard Station Sand Key, BM2 Logan Willhoitte and his family faced Hurricane Helene’s devastating storm surge.…

Carlie
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As a new Coast Guard spouse Carlie moved away from her beloved small Maine hometown to bustling and humid Miami. Adjusting to military life with a cross-country move was complicated due to her health…

I have wanted to get a service dog for a very long time. The reason that we weren't ever able to get a dog before is because of the cost.

The Perry Family
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From an adoption grant for the twins and layette package to welcome the new baby to education support, CGMA is honored to stand with families at these distinctive milestones. Chelsae reflects on her…

CGMA’s help has been beyond a blessing.

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Updates & Highlights

11.13.2025

When the Coast Guard Needed Support, CGMA Delivered — With Speed, Scale, and Compassion.

The federal government is poised to reopen after the historic 2025 shutdown — the longest in U.S. history. For hundreds of thousands of federal workers, this moment brings tremendous relief. For the last 43 days, uncertainty loomed large. Coast Guard civilians missed two paychecks, faced rising bills, and made hard choices — but our Coast […]

10.23.2025

CGMA Leads the Way: The Only Aid Society Supporting the Coast Guard’s Total Workforce

As the government shutdown enters its 23rd day, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) remains on watch — ensuring no one in our Coast Guard family faces financial hardship alone. While Active Duty members received their last paycheck, hundreds of Coast Guard civilian employees continue to go without. Since October 10, CGMA has received more than […]

10.16.2025

A Home Within Reach: CGMA Helps a Coast Guard Family Find Stability

Orders, Uncertainty, and a Costly Move When PO3 Danny Ramirez received transfer orders to Long Island, his family felt both excitement and worry. The housing market near his new station was intense—upfront costs often exceeded $9,000 before move-in. “The stress was taking a toll on all of us,” Danny said. “We worried about schools, commutes, […]