Phone (833) 541-1599
Statewide
The Missouri Housing Development Commission provides housing resources to all Missourians. This particular website is a fantastic tool for those looking for affordable housing in Missouri.
Phone (800) 827-1000
Nationwide
This website provides information about how Afghanistan Veterans and their families can receive help from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Phone (877) 272-7337
Statewide
Missouri Red Cross of Missouri provides immediate assistance with food, shelter, clothing, finances, and more.
Phone (816) 231-0984
Statewide
Bishop Sullivan Center provides people in financial hardship with food, help in finding jobs, and other forms of aid.
Phone (703) 549-1390
Nationwide
Catholic Charities empowers at risk people to create a pathway out of poverty by alleviating their immediate crises to create stability; then providing robust support to lift them to dignity and self-reliance. Each diocese and local program offers unique services in their local communities. So, it is suggested that Veterans reach out to their local Catholic Charity organization and inquire about their specific services.
The Jefferson City area contact phone number is (573) 635-7719. Their email is info@cccnmo.org.
The Kansas City area contact phone number is (816) 221-4377. Their email is assistance@ccharities.com.
Their goal is to assist in reintegrating homeless veterans into meaningful employment and develop effective service delivery systems. They provide training and employment services to homeless and at-risk Veterans across Southern Missouri. For more information, contact Stephanie Arterberry at (417) 720-4213 or email her at sarterberry@ccsomo.org.
The St. Louis area contact phone number is ((314) 367-5500. You will have to visit their website to send a request to them via email.
Phone (703) 291-4605
Nationwide
This organization provides financial assistance to Veterans who were severely wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Phone (573) 522-4314
Nationwide
This organization offers temporary financial assistance with rent and utilities.
Phone (877) 426-2838
Nationwide
DAV is a nonprofit organization that provides a lifetime of support for Veterans of all generations and their families. They assist Veterans in many areas of need, such as financial assistance, transportation, food, shelter, and so much more.
Phone (202) 737-0522
Nationwide
The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) provides critically needed support to disabled and at-risk Veterans who leave the military wounded, physically or psychologically, after defending our nation.
Phone (877) 369-0938
Nationwide
The Dixon Center offers one-time grants through their Women Veterans Emergency Financial Assistance program to female Veterans and their families who are experiencing financial hardship.
Phone (800) 827-1000
Nationwide
From reducing debt to finding a home loan to creating a family budget and protecting your identity and VA benefits, VA and its partners have resources to assist with managing your personal finances.
Phone (573) 723-1092
Nationwide
The Mid-Missouri Fisher House provides free, temporary lodging for families of Veterans receiving hospital care.
Phone (913) 717-9980
Nationwide
FISH supports service members, honorably discharged Veterans, and their families in the Greater Kansas City area.
Phone (800) 466-3337
Nationwide
This program awards grants to nonprofit organizations for the new construction or rehabilitation of permanent supportive housing for Veterans.
Phone (800) 521-0198
Nationwide
This organization provides emergency assistance and education to help Veterans nationwide navigate the challenges of life after service.
Phone (202) 708-1112
Nationwide
The HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program combines HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance for homeless Veterans with case management and clinical services provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). VA provides these services for participating Veterans at VA medical centers (VAMCs), community-based outreach clinics (CBOCs), through VA contractors, or through other VA designated entities.
Phone (800) 906-9887
Nationwide
Internal Revenue Service's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. Visit their website or call them to learn more.
Phone (800) 669-8477
Nationwide
As part of their mission to serve Servicemembers, Veterans, and their families, VA provides valuable life insurance benefits to give you the peace of mind that comes with knowing your family is protected.
Phone (855) 373-4636
Statewide
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) may be able to help you pay your home energy bills. Call them to learn more.
Phone (888) 526-MONG
Statewide
If you are a service member or family member of the Missouri Army National Guard (MOARNG), the Care Team can provide assistance with many matters in your life such as mental health, spiritual needs, financial needs, personal/professional counseling, and much more! This link provides contacts at MOARNG for all of those needs.
This is where those who served in the Missouri Army National Guard can go to retrieve their record(s) of military service, such as the NGB Form 22. Call (573) 638-9683 for assistance.
Phone (573) 634-2969
Nationwide
Community Action gives people the tools to lift themselves out of poverty.
Phone (816) 236-9440
Statewide
Department of Revenue (DOR) has many programs to help Veterans pertaining to taxes, Veteran designations on licenses, and more.
Phone (855) 373-4636
Statewide
The Family Support Division of Missouri Department of Social Services may be able to help you or your family with food stamps, health care, child care, child support, and other needs.
Phone (888) 526-MONG
Statewide
The Missouri Military Family Relief Fund (MMFRF) provides financial assistance to qualified military members and their families. The fund is established to make Quality of Life and Medical Based Grants (QLMBG) during periods of financial hardship. This fund is available for members of the Missouri National Guard or a Missouri resident who is a member of another Reserve Component branch, and their families.
Phone (844) 667-3776
Nationwide
Modest Needs supports Veterans who have recently returned from overseas deployment through its Homecoming Heroes Grant, a special program designed to prevent Veterans from slipping into poverty as they work to make the difficult transition from overseas deployment to civilian life.
Phone (877) 424-3838
Nationwide
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance. If Veterans do not have access to a phone or the internet, only then are they to visit their closest VA medical center without calling in advance. VA also urges Veterans who are not homeless or at risk of homelessness to contact their VA medical center before visiting for any reason.
SSVF may include intensive case management, financial case management, housing search assistance, assistance in applying for VA benefits and services, life skills training, budgeting, job preparation, transportation assistance, landlord-tenant mediation, and temporary financial assistance (rent, utilities, etc.) to address housing barriers. Call (573) 443-8001 for more information.
For more information about this program, contact Eileen F. Devine, National Coordinator, Health Care for Homeless Veterans, at Eileen.Devine@va.gov.
Phone (760) 793-0053
Nationwide
Veterans who were severely disabled while serving in Operation Enduring and Iraqi Freedom can apply for grants to pay for medical bills, emergency transportation, vehicle repair and housing. This organization may assist with that process.
Phone (888) 289-0280
Nationwide
This organization provides financial assistance for basic needs such as groceries, clothing, mortgage, rent, utilities, and vehicle payments.
Kansas City Area
Phone (816) 756-2799
Statewide
The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program of the Salvation Army is designed to assist low-income Veterans and their families in obtaining and maintaining permanent stable housing.
Phone (760) 725-3680
Nationwide
Semper Fi & America’s Fund provides financial assistance for Veterans.
St. Louis Area
Phone (314) 881-6000
Statewide
This organization provides assistance with many areas of need in the St. Louis, Missouri area.
Phone (816) 921-0201
Statewide
St. Michael’s Veteran’s Center (SMVC) provides support to Veterans with employment, physical and mental health, trauma and addiction management with the means and support necessary to achieve long-term health, homelessness, employment. financial stability, and more.
Phone (573) 443-4523
Statewide
The Heart of Missouri United Way helps with financial assistance, temporary housing, and more.
Phone (573) 751-3091
Statewide
This resource provides assistance with the following needs: heating/cooling, water/sewer, and contractors/suppliers.
Phone (800) 827-0648
Nationwide
Manage your VA Debit online through this website. You can also review your benefit debt and copay bills, make payments, request financial help or dispute charges, and much more.
Phone (877) 827-3702
Nationwide
If you’re a Veteran or active-duty service member with a VA-guaranteed home loan and you’re facing foreclosure, the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program may help you keep your home. Find out if VASP is an option for you.
Phone (800) 482-2565
Nationwide
The Veterans Inc. Supportive Services for Veterans and Veteran Families Program helps individuals and families who are homeless or at risk.
Phone (573) 876-2600
Statewide
This organization can assist Veterans and their families facing challenges in many different areas.