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WHO WE ARE

ABOUT CGMA

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance is the official relief society of the U.S. Coast Guard, established in 1924. Taking care of our own is what CGMA does. We help Coast Guard members and their families navigate financial challenges, manage everyday needs, and pursue education.

Everyone needs a helping hand at some point—even those who spend their lives helping others. We’re committed to removing the stigma around financial hardship, so everyone in our Coast Guard community knows that asking for help is a sign of strength.

EMERGENCIES

When the unexpected turns life upside down, you don’t have to face it alone. CGMA helps Coast Guard families find financial relief when it matters most.

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DAY-TO-DAY

A move, a growing family, an expense you didn’t see coming? CGMA helps Coast Guard families manage life’sday-to-day  financial pressures and keep moving forward.

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EDUCATION

Your next chapter starts with opportunity. CGMA helps ease education costs so Coast Guard members and their families can focus on learning and what comes next.

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HOW WE HELP

Every contribution carries someone forward.

Every day, Coast Guard members and families face unexpected challenges. Your support helps CGMA provide relief when it’s needed most, so families can regain their footing and face what's next with confidence. 

Stories of Impact

43

Assistance programs

$12.1M

Delivered in grants and interest-free loans (2025)

4000+

Coast Guard families helped (2025)

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we are coast guard. we help our own.

Whether you donate, volunteer, or spread the word, your involvement is crucial to improving the lives of Coast Guard members and their families.

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