HELPING OUR OWN

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

OVER $260 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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Updates & Highlights

08.17.2026

CGMA Launches 2026 Annual Campaign

Support for Coast Guard Members and Families Coast Guard Mutual Assistance’s 2026 Annual Fundraising Campaign is now underway through Sept. 30, inviting all to help CGMA support the Coast Guard community in times of financial hardship. As the official relief society of the U.S. Coast Guard, CGMA provides grants and interest-free loans to help members of the Coast Guard workforce navigate unexpected financial challenges. In recent years, those challenges have ranged from government shutdowns to natural disasters to out-of-pocket PCS costs and debt management. In […]

08.16.2026

Helping Our Own: Why Allotment Donations Matter

Every day, Coast Guard members and families face unexpected challenges. A sudden emergency, an unplanned move, a natural disaster, or a missed paycheck can quickly disrupt a family’s financial stability. When that happens, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance is ready to respond with practical support, compassion, and the reassurance that no one in our community has to face a financial […]

08.11.2026

The Countdown Is Complete: View the 2026 Coast Guard Video of the Year

Great Lakes Icebreaking Operations has been named the 2026 Coast Guard Video of the Year. After 10 unforgettable videos spanning frozen oceans, breaking surf, daring rescues, high-speed interdictions and months-long patrols, viewers chose the moment that rose above them all: Great Lakes Icebreaking Operations is the 2026 Coast Guard Video of the Year. The winning […]

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