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In the event of a shutdown and resulting pay halt, CGMA is prepared to step in the moment Coast Guard families n…

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In the event of a shutdown and resulting pay halt, CGMA is prepared to step in the moment Coast Guard families need help.

HELPING OUR OWN

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

Shutdown Assistance

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 MEMBERSAUXILIARY MEMBERSCHAPLAINSCIVILIAN EMPLOYEESPHS OFFICERSRESERVE MEMBERSRETIRED MILITARY PERSONNELSURVIVING 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.

Emergencies
Day-to-Day
Education
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Start with your local Representative.

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

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Financial emergencies can happen to anyone.

Did you know that many aid recipients become CGMA donors?

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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.…

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.

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

10.01.2025

On Watch. Always Ready. Always Here.

If shutdown results in a pay halt, CGMA is here to help The partial government shutdown in December 2018/ January 2019 resulted in the single largest relief effort in CGMA history as the Coast Guard workforce experienced work without pay. During this 35-day period, CGMA’s incredible team delivered $8.4 million in assistance to 6,200 Coast […]

09.03.2025

CEO Update – Fall 2025

As the Atlantic hurricane season reaches its peak, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) is fully prepared for what are often the most challenging months of the year for our community. These storms can strike without warning—uprooting families, damaging homes, and creating immediate, urgent needs. Thanks to your continued generosity, CGMA stands ready to respond at […]

09.03.2025

Make A Will

August was National Make-A-Will Month—now is the perfect time to protect what matters most. Creating a will ensures your wishes are honored and your loved ones are cared for. It’s also an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy. By including Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) in your estate plans, you help support Coast Guard members […]

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