coast guard mutual assistance 2015 fundraising campaign when we work together, it works

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance

2015 Fundraising Campaign

When we work together, it works.

What is CGMA?

CGMACGMA exists to help you, your shipmates, and co-workers in exists to help you, your shipmates, and co-workers in times of needtimes of need

CGMACGMA has provided more than $174 million in assistance has provided more than $174 million in assistance

CGMA CGMA strives to promote financial stability and general well-strives to promote financial stability and general well-being throughout the Coast Guard communitybeing throughout the Coast Guard community

CGMA CGMA is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial assistance to the Coast Guard familyproviding financial assistance to the Coast Guard family

CGMA CGMA traces its history back to 1924 – over 90 YEARS!traces its history back to 1924 – over 90 YEARS!

Who is eligible for assistance?

Active Duty Retired Military

Reserve Auxiliary

Civilian & NAF Employees

Public Health Service Officers servingwith the Coast Guard

How does CGMA help?

Interest-free loans

Personal grants

Education assistance grants & loans

Newborn baby supplies

Free, confidential financial counseling and referral services

What circumstances may qualify?

Unexpected financial and personal lossPay, allotment, and travel claim problemsMajor vehicle repairHousing needsDebt issuesEmergency travelUnanticipated medical billsEducation needsEmergency pet expenses

CGMA 2014 Highlights

Over 3,900 loans & grants more than $3.2

million∙ $377,000 in SEG Grants

∙ $130,000 in Quick Loans

New & Expanded Programs

PCS Incidentals Loan up to $1,000 Service Animal Loan up to $6,000 Supplemental Education Grant (SEG)

now for any degree program–$350 per client Education Loan increased to $3,000

Adoption Program

In support of Coast Guard families adopting∙ up to $1,000 grant for

home study expenses

∙ up to $6,000 loan for adoption expenses

Command Financial Management Training

Budgeting, savings & debt Available for any unit by contacting CGMA-

HQ Sponsored (paid for) by CGMA Members who need one on one counseling are

eligible for individual sessions, debt management programs, and housing counseling through CGMA’s agreement with the NFCC

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2014Assistance by Client Type

Client Category Amount

Active Duty 3,006 2,287,039$ Retired Members 291 360,137$ Civilian Employees 434 393,069$ Reserve Members 154 98,789$ Auxiliary Members 29 41,963$ Widows/Widowers, Others 13 19,640$ DoD Members 26 52,701$

Total 3,953 3,253,338$

#Loans/Grants

2015 CGMA Annual Campaign

April is CGMA month!

Why hold an annual fundraising campaign?

The campaign helps raise awareness about the variety of programs and services available

Without an annual infusion of funds, CGMA would eventually be unable to provide assistance

How is CGMA funded?

CGMA is funded through:CGMA is funded through:

∙ individual contributions∙ return on investments

CGMA receives CGMA receives nono funding funding from the governmentfrom the government

Why give to CGMA?

CGMA is donor sustainedCGMA is donor sustainedFuture assistance depends on your contributionsFuture assistance depends on your contributionsCGMA is the only relief society devoted solely to helping CGMA is the only relief society devoted solely to helping

Coast Guard peopleCoast Guard people

“CGMA works because it allows all of us to pull together...”

- Admiral Paul F. Zukunft

How does my dollar help?

For every dollar donated in For every dollar donated in 2014, CGMA provided 2014, CGMA provided $1.87$1.87 in assistance and in assistance and programsprograms

Additional assistance funds Additional assistance funds come from loan repayments come from loan repayments and return on investmentsand return on investments

The bulk of assistance is provided through interest-free loans

As loans are paid back, funds are reissued to other Coast Guard Members in need of assistance

Grants may be given in cases when there is no realistic means to pay back a loan

Programs deliver much needed services:Education grants for school supplies and books

Reimbursements for education loan origination fees

Newborn supplies

Respite care to those in primary caretaker positions

Professional financial-management counseling

CGMA is able to operate at minimal administrative cost with only 7 employees and over 400 volunteers

How can I help?How can I help?

Donate to support the work of CGMA

Allotment and Payroll Deductions

Check

Credit Card

Complete your CGMA Pledge Form and Return it to your CGMA Key Worker

Where can I get more information?

Visit www.cgmahq.orgContact your local CGMA Representative

(Representatives listed online)

Contact CGMA Headquarters:Toll free call: 800.881.2462Email: ARL-DG-CGMA@uscg.mil

Your Key Worker/ Campaign Coordinator:

Insert name Insert phone #

CGMA relies on your donations

Let’s work together—please consider how you will support this

good work!