Temporary Financial Assistance - The American Legion Department of Rhode Island
83 Park St
Providence, RI - 02903
- (401) 421-7390
About Temporary Financial Assistance - The American Legion Department of Rhode Island
Last-Modified: 2024-02-27 19:32:55The American Legion Department of Rhode Island offers assistance through their Temporary Financial Assistance Program. This program is available to those that qualify and are approved. The program is administered through the National Office however applicants are screened on a local or Post level. The applicants needs are investigated fully before approval is given.
Eligible applicants are minor children whose biological parent, or legal guardian, is a veteran and is, or would have been, eligible for American Legion membership. Legion membership is not required however. Applicants 18-20 years old will also be considered if a current disability requires special schooling or indefinite in-home care, or they are enrolled in an approved high school and are unmarried.
Legion membership eligibility requires the parent or guardian must have served at least one day of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States during one of the following periods:Dec. 7, 1941-Dec. 31, 1946June 25, 1950-Jan. 31, 1955Feb. 28, 1961-May 7, 1975August 24, 1982-July 31, 1984Dec. 20, 1989-Jan. 31, 1990Aug. 2, 1990-Cessation of hostilities as determined by the U.S. Government.
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Hello! Yes I’m not working right now and I would like if you could please help me with my rent payment, I have 2 children of age 7yrs and 4yrs old I really need the help to pay my rent thank you very much.
I like to know how can I get help with rent this month I’m trying my best in getting some kind of money to pay my rent but it’s not that easy to do if I can’t go no where because of this sickness going around so I’m in need of help if possible thank you for help if you can
Hello..If someone could please help me with my rent this month.I am out of work due to waiting for surgery for a knee replacement.My surgery was cancelled due to the virus..Please help me.Thank you.
Hi I would like to know how I can go about getting help with my rent. What items do you need from me. I have a 11 year old living with me as well
Im looking for subsidized apartment just for myself im living in one now but might be facing eviction. Id appreciate any help! Thamk You!! Brad Cochran
I am a single grandmother struggling to feed my babies its beem 3months since i have paid my rent .I lost my job when i got sick with covid .Im praying everyday for a angel to help I am so scared i will be living in my car i dont care about me its my grandchildren.please help.
