Veterans Emergency Fund

Quick, non-taxable money from Veterans Affairs Canada for Veterans and their families facing a financial emergency that puts their health or well-being at risk. It can help pay for food, clothing, shelter costs and uninsured medical care. A decision is made within two business days of a complete application, and payment within two business days of approval.

Program in Canada-wide. Money, grants & charity Government benefits Food & halal Housing & rent

How to reach them

1. Apply on their application form.
2. Questions? 1-866-522-2122
3. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

Where else they are

Their website is veterans.gc.ca/.../veterans-emergency-fund.

Good to know

• For whomCanadian Armed Forces Veterans, their spouses or common-law partners, survivors, and orphans of Veterans, who lived in Canada at least 183 days in the last fiscal year.
• CostFree
• Their stepsApply online through My VAC Account, the fastest way. Or fill in form VAC-1571 and mail it. Or call 1-866-522-2122, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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