HELPING OUR OWN

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance is the official relief society of the U.S. Coast Guard.

OVER $230 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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Auxiliarist Andrew Niquette
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At age 23, Andrew was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lymphoma. While taking leave from work, he spent 6 months focusing on his treatment, receiving chemotherapy with good results. After returning to work, he…

I was very grateful to have CGMA there for me when I needed it. A grant of $10,000 to help offset costs of my stage 4 cancer diagnosis essentially allowed me to survive and carry forward in my battle."

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

08.22.2024

Former CGMA CEO, Rear Admiral Cari B. Thomas (Ret.), Honored with 2024 Spirit of Hope Award

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) is proud to announce that its former Chief Executive Officer, Rear Admiral Cari B. Thomas, USCG (Ret.), has been selected as the recipient of the Coast Guard’s 2024 Spirit of Hope Award. This prestigious award is presented in recognition of outstanding service to the United States, honoring those whose patriotism […]

07.16.2024

CGMA Welcomes CDR Brooke A. Millard, USCG (Ret) as New Chief Executive Officer

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance is pleased to announce the appointment of CDR Brooke A. Millard, USCG (Ret) as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 26 August 2024. CDR Millard succeeds RADM (Ret) Cari B. Thomas, who has led the organization with distinction since 2018. CDR Millard is a 2003 Coast Guard Academy graduate who earned […]

06.06.2024

Memories and Motivation

Retired Senior Chief recalls critical help for his family in the sixties Retired Senior Chief Robert Allen is approaching his 90th birthday this year and his children are planning the celebration. “I got a huge family with 14 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren,” he remarked. Many retirees remember important milestones during their time of service. Senior […]