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:
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.
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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.
Updates & Highlights
04.30.2026
$12.1M Delivered: See CGMA’s 2025 Impact
CGMA Delivers When It Matters Most: Inside a Year of Momentum In 2025, as financial pressure mounted across the Coast Guard community, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) quietly did what it has always done: show up. The organization delivered more than $12.1 million in financial assistance to over 4,000 Coast Guard members and families, meeting […]
04.22.2026
Annual Campaign Update: Standing with Our Total Workforce
By Donnie Brzuska In a year defined by uncertainty, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance is doing what it has always done: showing up for the Coast Guard community when it matters most. To ensure we remain focused on immediate needs, CGMA’s Annual Campaign will now run August 1 through September 30. This shift allows us to […]
04.15.2026
After the Shutdown: A Guide to Financial Recovery
Practical steps and resources for Coast Guard families moving forward Pay may have resumed, but for many Coast Guard families, the effects remain. Missed paychecks, delayed bills, and added stress don’t disappear overnight. Recovery takes time and a plan. The good news is that you don’t have to navigate it alone. The Coast Guard community […]
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