A Lifeline in Crisis: How CGMA Stepped Up for the Holmes Family

Compassion Meets Urgency

For PO2 Bradley Holmes and his wife, budgeting and saving had always been part of their plan. But when a sophisticated scam emptied their checking and savings accounts overnight, everything changed.

Their mortgage was due. Their pantry was empty. “We didn’t know where to turn,” Bradley said. “It felt like the ground had disappeared beneath us.”

Their command referred them to Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, and within hours, the Holmes family received the lifeline they needed. CGMA provided a grant that covered their mortgage, giving them breathing room while the fraud investigation unfolded.

“The staff listened without judgment,” Bradley said. “They made us feel like we weren’t alone. That grant gave us hope when everything felt like it was falling apart.”

The Power of Community

For Bradley’s family, CGMA was more than financial help—it was relief, compassion, and a reminder that the Coast Guard family stands together.

Through programs like Basic Living Expenses assistance, CGMA donors and supporters help Coast Guard families face the unexpected with resilience. When crisis strikes, CGMA stands ready—on watch, always here.