"AER actually paid all my medical bills, and they didn't give me a loan and that's one great thing about it.I think that helped us a whole lot, mentally because I was really drained. Sherrod, a fire-detection specialist with Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 27th Artillery Regiment. "You're already dealing with going to war and your only son has cancer," said Spc. AER provided assistance for unexpected financial stress including travel, housing, car repair, utilities, medical expenses, funeral costs and disaster relief. In 2007, AER provided more than 64,000 active-duty and retired Soldiers and their Families with well over $70 million in assistance. Today's AER also provides educational assistance in the form of scholarships to children and spouses of active-duty and retired Soldiers, along with support to surviving Families of fallen Soldiers, and grants to widows and wounded warriors. Since its founding, AER has provided over $1 billion in financial assistance in no-interest loans or outright grants.ĪER assistance is available to Soldiers and their Families, wherever they are located and the amount of assistance is only limited by a valid need. He further explained that the campaign provides an opportunity for Soldiers to help fellow Soldiers by making a donation to Army Emergency Relief and continue the proud legacy of "helping the Army take care of its own."ĪER was founded in 1942 for Soldiers and their Families who needed financial assistance during World War II. Foley, director of Army Emergency Relief: "First, to create greater awareness of the Army Emergency Relief benefits and programs available to Soldiers and their Families." The purpose of the Army's annual AER Campaign is twofold, said retired Lt. The theme of this year's campaign is "Army Emergency Relief: Strength for Soldiers and their Families." WASHINGTON (Army News Service, March 17, 2008) - The annual Army Emergency Relief Campaign began March 1 and continues through May 15.
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