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• A brief letter from you stating the reason(s) why you are requesting emergency funds and how much money you need (maximum allowable lifetime limit is $1,000). This letter must have your original signature on it, along with a statement about what, if any, funds you have received from the WMA MFG program previously.
• Supporting documents showing the specific financial need: For example, these could be copies of unpaid bills, estimates for car or house repairs, overdue rent or mortgage notices, school fees that need to be paid, etc.
• A letter from a reliable source stating a personal knowledge of your financial situation and need for emergency funds. The letter should be from someone like a pastor, a school official, social worker, counselor, bank official or local WMA chapter officer. The letter must be on official stationery and have the official’s signature and contact information on it.
• A letter from a Veterans Service Officer or a Women’s Veterans Coordinator, stating his or her knowledge of your need for emergency funds. This letter must be on official stationary and have the official’s signature and contact information on it. Links at the bottom of the email can help you locate your nearest Veterans Service Office.
• A copy of your DD 214 or proof of current active duty. If your name is different than what is on the DD-214, you will need to provide legal document(s) showing the official name change. Once we have received a complete application, we will evaluate your submission and get back to you as quickly as possible once we have received all necessary information. Questions concerning the program or process should be directed to [email protected]. Please keep in mind that funds are subject to availability.

For More information on this process please start your contact with the Funds Chairperson Emergency Funds: [email protected].

There are two categories for the disbursement of funds:

1. One Time Projects —if a chapter wishes to fund a project at a VA Medical Center (Christmas party, purchase of beauty shop supplies, etc) or equipment, the Matching Fund’s check will be made out to the Medical Center or supplier. A copy of the chapter check should accompany the application.

2. Ongoing Projects —if a chapter wishes to buy supplies for a VA Medical Center (i.e. refreshments, bingo prizes, canteen coupons, arts and crafts materials, etc.), the Matching Funds check will be made out to the chapter. Receipts of purchase must accompany the application and must be submitted before the fiscal year ending 30 June.

Please contact the Matching Funds Committee Chair at [email protected].