EMERGENCY Assistance
When unexpected emergencies arise or there is a financial need, AFAS provides no-interest loans and grants
In 2020, $6 million in emergency assistance was provided to Airmen, Guardians and their families worldwide - $3.2 million in no-interest loans and $2.8 million in grants totaling 15,300 assists.
Emergency Assistance by Purpose
FUNERAL EXPENSES $132,000
OTHER EXPENSES $640,000
2%
COVID VIRTUAL SCHOOLING GRANTS $1.9M
11%
32%
VEHICLE EXPENSES $919,000
15%
EMERGENCY TRAVEL EXPENSES $921,000
15%
BASIC LIVING EXPENSES $1.5M
25%
Of the $6 million provided for emergency financial assistance:
92%
8%
More than $73,000 in assistance was provided exclusively to aid 59 Air Force Wounded Warriors . Of that 97% was in the form of grants.
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• 92% supported the Total Force (including Active Duty, eligible Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve) • 8% supported Air Force retired and widowed persons
AFAS.ORG / 2020 Annual Report
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