Soldiers may donate to the AER directly through their units by requesting and completing a contribution slip, or by visiting the AER website at Representatives at the brigade level of units across the installation are now being trained by Financial Readiness Program staff to better assist Soldiers with their contributions or requests for assistance. “We need to spread the word and talk about the benefits that AER has to offer so that in the event that you might need it, it is there.” Now, he is an AER campaign coordinator for the 593rd ESC. He said AER representatives not only helped him get back on his feet financially, but they helped him create a budget for long-term success. Pogue credited his leadership at that time with educating him about AER. “When I got to my first duty station and got a house and everything, and the first month or two came around, my wife and I realized I wasn’t getting paid (Basic Allowance for Housing).” 1st Class Corey Pogue, with 593rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command, said the AER program was an incredible asset to him when he was just starting his military career in 2006 at Fort Hood, Texas. “Open up and be authentic with them,” Carns said. Shawn Carns, I Corps command sergeant major, encouraged JBLM leadership to engage with their Soldiers in an effort to encourage them to not only donate to the program, but so they feel comfortable asking for help. Now, Mason said that has dwindled to 5 percent.Ĭommand Sgt. The organization is headquartered in Arlington, VA. The program was initiated in 1942, and in its early years saw an average of 70 percent of Soldiers donate to the cause. Army Emergency Relief (AER), often referred to by the longer title Army Emergency Relief Fund, is a non-profit, charitable organization independent of, but closely associated with the United States Army, founded in 1942. Mason said for every dollar donated, 91 cents goes to helping Soldiers. Army, the AER operates through donations from fellow Soldiers and retirees to provide grants, interest-free loans and scholarships to promote readiness and help relieve financial distress Soldiers and their families may be experiencing. At JBLM alone, Mason said on average the AER provides about $3 million in loans, $350,000 in grants and almost $400,00 in scholarships for spouses and children each year.Īn official nonprofit organization of the U.S. The AER campaign runs annually from March 1 to May 15, but the program provides year-round support to Soldiers in financial need. “Not just about the program itself, but about the impact from contributing.” “Our primary mission this year is to reach 100 percent informed,” Mason said. Mason stressed the importance of connecting with Soldiers across the installation and educating them on the program for it to succeed. Raymond Mason, AER director, visited JBLM and provided key remarks at the campaign’s kickoff event at Carey Theater March 22. ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF DATE: 29 AUGUST 2021 ASSISTANCE BULLETIN NUMBER: 05-2021 SUBJECT: HURRICANE IDA (2021) DISASTER ASSISTANCE GUIDANCE ASSISTANCEAERHQ.ORG 1.

– Joint Base Lewis-McChord is aiming for 100 percent participation from the JBLM community in this year’s Army Emergency Relief campaign. Pamela Sleezer | Joint Base Lewis-McChord Public Affairs Office | March 23, 2023

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