Relief for Coast Guard Members Impacted by Government Shutdown
Stonington, Conn. – The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today that the organization is sendingan initial $250,000 in family support to assist Coast Guard families impacted by the government shutdown.
As noted by the U.S. Coast Guard Commandant, this is the first time in the Nation’s history that service members in a U.S. Armed Force have not been paid during a lapse in appropriations.
“We are here to support the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard, who continue to stand the watch during this challenging time,” said Susan Ludwig, president, Coast Guard Foundation.“While these funds will not cover the $150 million it takes to fund the Service’s payroll, we can send our help to those who continue to put their lives on the line every day and serve our nation with pride.”
The Coast Guard Foundation is partnering with the U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association to distribute the support to members around the country.
“We are grateful for the outpouring of support we have seen across the country in response to the needs of Coast Guard service members and their families,” added Ludwig. “Everyday Americans are stepping up to help the Foundation and other Coast Guard community-serving organizations.”
To make a donation, please visit: www.coastguardfoundation.org/shutdown.
To learn more about the Coast Guard Foundation or to help support its work, please visit www.coastguardfoundation.org.
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About The Coast Guard Foundation
Since 1969, the Coast Guard Foundation has been committed to inspiring leadership, education and a proud legacy of service to our nation by supporting the men and women of the United States Coast Guard. The Foundation provides college scholarships to enlisted members, their spouses and their children, scholarships and support for families of Coast Guard members lost in the line of duty, and support for morale programs, including funding recreation, exercise and family-oriented facilities. The Coast Guard Foundation is headquartered in Stonington, Connecticut, where it maintains a staff of 15, with regional offices in the New York City area St. Petersburg, Florida and San Francisco, California. To learn more about the Coast Guard Foundation or to help support its work, please visit www.coastguardfoundation.org.
About the Chief Petty Officers Association (CPOA)
The CPOA proudly serves Coast Guard and other military active duty and reserve members, Veterans, their families and their communities. Through their strong and united network of nearly 10,000 members, they work to advance the interests of our membership through community service, scholarships and fundraising, and by partnering with military and veterans’ organizations, both locally and nationally.