Emergency Financial Assistance
Alabama
211 Connects Alabama
Description: A critical 24/7 statewide service connecting veterans to emergency financial assistance for housing, utilities, food, and other urgent needs. Operated by United Way and partnered with the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, it offers a searchable database of vetted local resources tailored to veterans.
Website: www.211connectsalabama.org
Phone: 888-421-1266 or dial 211Priority Veteran – United Way of Central Alabama
Description: Provides intensive case management and financial assistance for homeless or at-risk veterans in Alabama (excluding Baldwin and Mobile counties). Supports housing, utilities, and immediate needs through the Housing First model.
Website: www.priorityveteran.org
Phone: 866-460-3827Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA)
Description: Connects veterans to financial assistance programs via local Veterans Service Officers. Partners with 211 Connects Alabama for access to emergency resources like housing and utility aid.
Website: va.alabama.gov
Phone: 334-242-5077 (Main Office) or 888-421-1266 (211 for referrals)Veterans Crisis Line
Description: Offers 24/7 confidential support for veterans in financial or personal crisis, linking to VA resources for emergency financial aid.
Website: www.veteranscrisisline.net
Phone: Dial 988, then Press 1VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Description: Supports homeless or at-risk veterans with connections to emergency financial assistance for housing and utilities.
Website: www.va.gov/homeless
Phone: 877-424-3838American Red Cross – Military Family Assistance
Description: Provides emergency financial aid for veterans and military families for travel, burial, food, and shelter needs.
Website: www.redcross.org
Phone: 877-272-7337Alabama G.I. Dependents Scholarship Program
Description: Offers financial assistance for dependents of disabled veterans, covering tuition and fees at Alabama state-supported schools, easing financial burdens.
Website: va.alabama.gov
Phone: Email adva.accounthelp@va.alabama.govAlabama National Guard Educational Assistance Program (ANGEAP)
Description: Provides financial aid for Alabama National Guard members, covering tuition and fees up to $5,852 per semester, reducing financial strain.
Website: www.ache.edu
Phone: 334-242-2274VA Central Alabama Healthcare System
Description: Connects veterans to financial assistance for healthcare, housing, and other emergency needs through VA programs.
Website: www.va.gov/central-alabama-health-care
Phone: 800-214-8387VA Benefits Hotline
Description: Assists veterans with claims for disability compensation, pension, and emergency financial support.
Website: www.va.gov
Phone: 800-827-1000Operation Homefront – Alabama
Offers emergency financial assistance for veterans and military families, including help with rent, utilities, and food.
Website: www.operationhomefront.org
Phone: 210-362-4770 (National Office)Soldiers’ Angels
Description: Provides emergency aid for veterans, including food assistance and financial support for basic needs.
Website: www.soldiersangels.org
Phone: 210-629-0020Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) – Unmet Needs Program
Description: Offers financial grants for veterans facing unexpected hardships, such as rent, utilities, or medical expenses.
Website: www.vfw.org/assistance/financial-grants
Phone: 816-756-3390Disabled American Veterans (DAV) – Disaster Relief
Description: Provides financial assistance to disabled veterans affected by disasters, covering temporary housing and basic needs.
Website: www.dav.org
Phone: 877-426-2838Salvation Army – Alabama
Description: Offers emergency financial assistance for veterans, including rent, utilities, and food through local branches across Alabama.
Website: www.salvationarmyalm.org
Phone: Birmingham: 205-328-2420 (Varies by location)Alabama Unemployment Insurance (UI)
Description: Provides temporary financial assistance for unemployed veterans through no-fault job loss, helping with immediate needs.
Website: www.labor.alabama.gov
Phone: 866-234-5382National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Description: Connects homeless veterans to emergency financial assistance and housing programs, including those in Alabama.
Website: www.nchv.org
Phone: 800-838-4357Semper Fi & America’s Fund
Description: Offers emergency financial assistance for wounded, ill, or injured veterans, focusing on housing and utilities.
Website: www.semperfifund.org
Phone: 760-725-3680USA Cares
Description: Provides financial grants for post-9/11 veterans facing financial hardship, including housing and utility support.
Website: www.usacares.org
Phone: 800-773-0387Hope for the Warriors
Description: Offers emergency financial assistance for post-9/11 veterans and families, including support for housing, utilities, and medical expenses.
Website: www.hopeforthewarriors.org
Phone: 877-246-7349