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A military family including a father wearing an army combat uniform, a mother, and two children
Welcome to our Military and Veteran's Families Page! We extend our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our country, as well as their families who have supported them along the way. This dedicated section is designed to provide a range of resources and support specifically tailored to military and veteran's families.
We understand that military life can present unique challenges, from deployments and relocations to navigating the transition back to civilian life. In this section, we have compiled a variety of resources aimed at addressing the specific needs and concerns of military families. These resources are handpicked to provide you with access to valuable information, services, and support networks that can assist you in your journey. 
 
Thank you for your service and dedication. We are honored to serve and support military and veteran's families like yours. 
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national resources

SALUTE, INC. helps affected families by providing financial aid for rent/mortgage payments, auto expenses, phone, utility bills, and other everyday living expenses pending eligibility. For eligibility information please visit their website.
 
Operation Homefront provides various forms of relief to military families through its programs, such as Critical Financial Assistance, as well as veteran housing assistance programs including Transitional Housing (Villages), Transitional Homes for Veterans, Transitional Housing (Apartments), and Permanent Housing. This ensures that short-term issues do not turn into long-term crises for families. 

Soldiers’ Angels Baby Brigade provides virtual baby showers for expectant families of the military community, including: 
  • Spouses of deployed service members 
  • Spouses of post-9/11 wounded, ill, or injured service members and veterans
  • Expectant post-9/11 wounded, ill, or injured service members and veterans
  • Expectant low income and homeless veterans/expectant spouses of low income and homeless veterans referred by a VA staff member***

Adopt-A-Family (Holiday Support for Veterans and Service Members)
The Soldiers’ Angels Holiday Adopt-A-Family program helps businesses, organizations, and individuals support qualified Military and Veteran families that could use some help providing a holiday celebration for their families. Eligible families will receive (at minimum) one gift for each child and a grocery gift card to put towards a holiday meal.