
HELPING OUR OWN
100% funded by donations
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance is the official relief society of the U.S. Coast Guard.

OVER $250 MILLION DOLLARS
of assistance has been disbursed to our Coast Guard community.
WE LOOK AFTER OUR OWN
We prevent short-term financial issues from becoming long-term problems by providing interest-free loans and grants to the Coast Guard community.
We serve:
We provide interest-free loans, grants, financial counseling, referrals, and other help.
Our assistance programs focus on situations requiring immediate attention for essentials and solving temporary problems.
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10.16.2025
A Home Within Reach: CGMA Helps a Coast Guard Family Find Stability
Orders, Uncertainty, and a Costly Move When PO3 Danny Ramirez received transfer orders to Long Island, his family felt both excitement and worry. The housing market near his new station was intense—upfront costs often exceeded $9,000 before move-in. “The stress was taking a toll on all of us,” Danny said. “We worried about schools, commutes, […]
10.14.2025
Community Update: CGMA Ready to Help During Government Lapse
October 14, 2025 The Coast Guard has confirmed that military members will receive their mid-month paycheck for October 15, with deposits expected between October 15–17. Read the official announcement here. CGMA continues to review and process requests for help. If the government shutdown continues and affects the November 1 paycheck, CGMA is ready to respond […]
10.10.2025
When Pay Stops, We Don’t
CGMA Ready to Bridge the Gap As the government shutdown continues, I know many of you are anxious about what the coming weeks may bring. It’s now likely that the October 15 paycheck will not arrive on time. That uncertainty hits hard — I’ve been there, and I remember exactly how it feels. I want […]
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