Fort Sill wins AER award for 2nd year, raises $211K for Soldiers
Chris Gardner | Fort Sill Public Affairs Office | July 30, 2024 FORT SILL, Okla. — Fort Sill earned the Army Emergency Relief best large installation award for the second consecutive year through a...
View ArticleUSAG Wiesbaden ends 2024 AER campaign ranked first in Europe for second year
Michael Kenfield | U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden | July 18, 2024 WIESBADEN, Germany – U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden ended the 2023 Army Emergency Relief campaign as the top military installation in...
View ArticleDisaster assistance grants available following Tropical Storm Debby’s impact
Army Emergency Relief | Aug. 6, 2024 Army Emergency Relief will offer disaster assistance to eligible individuals impacted by Tropical Storm Debby. The storm made landfall near the Florida panhandle on...
View ArticleRedstone wins award for AER campaign participation
Marian Accardi | Redstone Rocket | Aug. 21, 2024 Redstone came in first place among small installations for participation in the 2024 Army Emergency Relief campaign. In all, the campaign raised more...
View ArticleBob Woodruff Foundation partners with AER to aid military families affected...
Bob Woodruff Foundation | Aug. 21, 2024 NEW YORK — The Bob Woodruff Foundation has activated its Natural Disaster Fund, established with support from Craig Newmark Philanthropies, to provide critical...
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Grants available for Soldiers affected by California wildfires
Army Emergency Relief | Sept. 11, 2024 Effective Sept. 11, 2024, Army Emergency Relief Headquarters approved disaster assistance grants to eligible individuals impacted by the California wildfires. The...
View ArticleSoldiers, Army Families can rely on AER assistance in Hurricane Francine’s wake
Army Emergency Relief | Sept. 11, 2024 Army Emergency Relief Headquarters approved disaster assistance to eligible individuals impacted by Hurricane Francine. Francine is still a category 1 hurricane...
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Former SMA visit increases awareness for Soldiers, spouses about AER in Vicenza
Stefanie Mosley | USAG Italy | Sept. 16, 2024 While getting in his car to start the first leg of his tour in Europe, retired Sgt. Maj. of the Army, Michael “Tony” Grinston, CEO of Army Emergency...
View ArticleDOD announces latest efforts to improve quality of life for service members
C. Todd Lopez | DOD News | Sept. 13, 2024 WASHINGTON — The Defense Department today announced a new series of initiatives aimed at improving the welfare and well-being of service members and their...
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Garrison Wiesbaden CSM talks running during AER CEO’s visit to Clay Kaserne
Michael Kenfield | USAG Wiesbaden | Sept. 18, 2024 WIESBADEN, Germany — Recently, Tony Grinston, retired Sergeant Major of the Army and Army Emergency Relief Chief Executive Officer, traveled to...
View ArticleHurricane Helene-relief grants available for Soldiers, retired Soldiers, Army...
UPDATE (1:39 p.m. EST, Sept. 27): Individuals at Fort Eisenhower, Fort Moore and Redstone Arsenal requesting Hurricane Helene assistance should call the American Red Cross through 8 a.m. EST, Monday,...
View ArticleAER leader visits native Alabama to support Soldiers
Eric Schultz | Redstone Arsenal | Sept. 25, 2024 Army Emergency Relief CEO and retired Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston shook hands and spoke about his new role with the nonprofit during a...
View ArticleAER offers grants to Florida Soldiers, Army Families in the path of Hurricane...
Army Emergency Relief | Oct. 7, 2024 Army Emergency Relief is issuing disaster relief assistance to Soldiers, retired Soldiers and Army Families impacted by Hurricane Milton. AER distributes emergency...
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New AER policy supports those affected by domestic abuse
Rachel Rachfal | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | October 25, 2024 Army Emergency Relief has updated its policy to expedite financial assistance for victims of domestic violence...
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Puma launches FUTURE 7 Camo with $10K donation to AER in honor of U.S. veterans
PUMA | Nov. 11, 2024 Somerville, MASSACHUSETTS — Sports company PUMA has today launched the new FUTURE 7 Camo edition and partnered with brand ambassador and USMNT athlete, Weston McKennie, to make a...
View ArticleFort Knox lends helping hand in wake of Hurricane Helene
Savannah Baird | Fort Knox News | Nov. 1, 2024 FORT KNOX, Kentucky — In the days following the touch down of Hurricane Helene at Fort Eisenhower, Georgia, neighboring military installations like Fort...
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‘I’m very thankful’: Fort Stewart Soldier uses AER grant to repair home
Amanda Kim Stairrett | Army Emergency Relief | Oct. 28, 2024 Sgt. 1st Class John Bones and his Family own a beautiful home in Richmond Hill, Georgia, but they’ve lived in a hotel since early August....
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#GivingTuesday: Military aid societies come together to raise funds for...
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Air Force Aid Society, Army Emergency Relief and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance | Nov. 20, 2024 Military aid societies embark on third-annual #GivingTuesday fundraising...
View ArticleMake a difference this holiday shopping season with military relief fund...
Travis Day | Army & Air Force Exchange Service Headquarters | Nov. 14, 2024 DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can make a difference to those in need in the military community...
View ArticleNavy Federal expanding support of nonprofits serving military community
Navy Federal Credit Union | Nov. 25, 2o24 Credit union partnering with Bob Woodruff Foundation and military aid societies VIENNA, Va. – Navy Federal Credit Union today...
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