Chief Director of Auxiliary ( CG-BSX )
R 091752Z MAR 21 FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC TO ALCOAST UNCLAS ALCOAST 094 / 21 SSIC 5760
SUBJ : COAST GUARD MUTUAL ASSISTANCE MUTUAL
1 . Summary : The purpose of this message is to provide guidance for the 2021 Coast Guard Mutual Assistance ( CGMA ) campaign , give ethics guidance , and educate members and employees about the various CGMA support programs . Since 1924 , CGMA has proven to be a valuable Coast Guard community resource . Through donations great or small , we can ensure CGMA remains strong and ready to serve our Coast Guard family for years to come .
2 . Campaign . The 2021 CGMA Annual Fundraising Campaign runs from 01 to 30 April 2021 . CGMA works because we give ; it
Guardsmen taking care of our own . It is up to each of us to ensure that CGMA stays strong and effective , ready to meet the needs of our fellow shipmates . I encourage the broadest support for the campaign and would emphasize two important objectives :
a . SEG-C Autumn . This is a one-time grant of up to $ 500 to help with the cost of various school supplies for the fall school term . This grant is available to members with dependents in Pre-K through 12th grade . Members who received the previous spring semester SEG-C are eligible to receive the fall grant as well .
b . to raise the funds necessary to continue its critical role on behalf of the CG Community . Such funding allows CGMA to remain nimble and to respond quickly to the urgent financial pressures of a shipmate in need . The generosity of our donors fuels the expansion of existing programs , plus the creation of new ones .
3 . CGMA offers a helping hand to shipmates and coworkers in need through direct financial aid and a wide range of programs and services . As a donor supported non-profit , CGMA receives no federal funds , and it must rely on our generosity and our commitment to helping each other .
4 . Unit requirements . Each unit should have assigned a campaign coordinator . See www . cgmahq . org / campaign for more information . As the campaign gets underway , unit Campaign Coordinators will be asked to contact each active duty military member and civilian employee . Selected Reserve , retired military , and members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary will be contacted by mail and are encouraged to respond using the contribution forms provided . To make a gift securely online visit : www . cgmahq . org / give . Post-campaign reports and forms should be provided no later than 15 May ; deployed units may arrange to submit their reports during a brief stop for fuel or upon return to homeport by contacting CGMA HQ at campaign @ cgmahq . org .
5 . Programs . The official financial relief organization for the Coast Guard , CGMA is poised and ready to respond to financial needs within the Coast Guard family . Since its beginnings in 1924 , CGMA has rendered more than 214 million dollars in assistance . Please take the time to educate members and employees . This assistance is provided in four essential areas :
a . Disaster and Emergency Response . CGMA is always ready to respond to disasters with immediate loans and grants to help those whose lives are significantly disrupted by floods , fires , and storms . CGMA is always responsive to those faced with unexpected emergencies such as funeral expenses , emergency travel , and urgent repairs to their homes or vehicles .
b . Education . CGMA offers many programs to empower growth and goals . Members are able to receive up to $ 6000 in loans for tuition and expenses for themselves or their dependents . CGMA distributes nearly $ 700,000 in grants for textbooks and other fees for advanced education each year . CGMA continues to provide free access to www . Tutor . com / military for active duty members , reservists on active duty , civilian employees and dependents . With a partnership with the Coast Guard Work-Life staff , CGMA financial resilience tools and grants are available .
c . Family Support . CGMA is there through so many key life events with programs like adoption loans and grants , housing security deposits and closing costs , OCONUS rental car assistance , non-rate A School uniforms , special needs grants , emergency