Coast Guard Mutual Assistance2013 Fundraising Campaign

Supporting the people Supporting

the mission

What is CGMA?

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

CGMACGMA has provided more than $166 million in assistance has provided more than $166 million in assistance

CGMA CGMA strives to promote financial stability and the general strives to promote financial stability and the general well-being of people throughout the Coast Guard communitywell-being of people 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 1924traces its history back to 1924

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 needs

CGMA 2012 Highlights

Over 5,900 loans and grants provided more than $ 4.27 million including:∙ $589,000 in SEG Grants

∙ $212,757 in Quick Loans

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

Addresses 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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2012Assistance by Client Type

Client Category Amount

Active Duty 4,796 3,303,128$ Retired Members 264 284,944$ Civilian Employees 578 463,023$ Reserve Members 297 155,938$ Auxiliary Members 16 28,217$ Widows/Widowers, Others 16 9,115$ DoD Members 22 35,525$

Total 5,989 4,279,890$

#Loans/Grants

2013 CAMPAIGN

April is CGMA month!

Campaign runs April 1 – 30

Why an annual fundraising campaign?

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

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

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 Coast Guard CGMA is the only relief society devoted solely to helping Coast Guard

peoplepeople

Part of respecting our Shipmates is looking after them when they are in need…please consider giving generously to CGMA to ensure that it remains solvent to support our Shipmates.

~ Admiral R. J. Papp, JR.

How does my dollar help?

For every dollar donated in For every dollar donated in 2012, CGMA provided 2012, CGMA provided $1.88$1.88 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.org Contact your local CGMA Representative

(Representatives are listed online)

Contact CGMA Headquarters:Coast Guard Mutual AssistanceUS Coast Guard Mailstop 71804200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 610Arlington, VA 20598-7180

800.881.2462

Your Key Worker is: Insert name

Insert phone #

CGMA relies on your donations

Support your shipmates; consider contributing

today!