The West Michigan Veterans Coalition Military Family Assistance fund is a limited financial assistance program established to address immediate quality-of-life needs of military-connected families during a time of temporary financial hardship.
Be able to supply proof that you live within Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Lake, Kent, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, or Ottawa County.
Be a current or former member of the Armed Forces, or a spouse of a current or former member of the Armed Forces.
Documentation
We strive to make the application process as streamlined and simple as possible. For eligibility verification, we do ask for some basic information, listed below. We may need you to provide further information and documentation, depending on the nature of the request.
Please provide the following documents with your application:
- A copy of your DD-214, retirement letter, NGB-22, letter of discharge, letter from current unit commander if still serving, or current orders.
- Provide proof of residence (current driver’s license, voter registration, state ID).
- Bills or account statements regarding the items you are seeking assistance with.
- If this is a repair, please provide at least two estimates.
- If this is a rent payment request, please provide your full lease.
- Marriage and / or death certificate if you are a spouse who is applying.
- Photo identification (military ID, state ID, driver’s license, passport)
The West Michigan Veterans Coalition reserves the right to deny a request or to pay only a partial payment of the requested amount.
You may only apply once from the date of application for the West Michigan Veterans Coalition Military Family Assistance Fund.
All checks will be written out to the vendor. Direct questions to West Michigan Veterans Coalition at (231) 259-8642 or info@westmichiganveterans.org.
A Message from the West Michigan Veteran Coalition
Thanks to the strength and generosity of our community, the Military Family Assistance Fund has been put to work supporting the military families who need it most. We have deployed every dollar available to start the year, because that is what our veterans and their families deserve. The need across West Michigan has been overwhelming, and it has only reinforced our commitment to stand in the gap for those who served.
To ensure we can continue delivering at a high level, the West Michigan Veteran Coalition is temporarily pausing the Military Family Assistance Fund through the summer as we recalibrate and strengthen our processes. This intentional pause allows us to return faster, more effective, and better aligned to meet the growing demand within our Veteran community.
Now, we are refueling for what is next. Applications will reopen again soon. Thank you for your patience.
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