Supporting our troops, one military family at a time

Hello,



This is the first blog posting for the non-profit organization USA Cares. I am posting this because I would like to share a resource for military families who need assistance because they have already sacrificed so much for all of us; they deserve outreach on their behalf. I will periodically post updates on events, activities, and other things that the organization has accomplished in an attempt to spread the word about our work, and our enduring committment to serving America's heros.


Based in Radcliff, Kentucky, USA Cares is a non-profit organization which assists post 9-11 veterans and their families when they need a hand through three different programs. The first is called the Combat Injured Program, and it recognizes the depth of financial strain caused from being visibly or "invisibly" wounded (such as Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD). Often times these service members and their families face additional hardships while recovering from wounds received in combat. The second is known as the Housing Assistance Program. USA Cares has saved hundreds of privately owned military family homes from foreclosure. The program offers budgetary counseling and negotiations with the mortgage holder to bring the account current. Additionally, USA Cares offers similar assistance to those military families facing eviction from rental properties. Together, these efforts have spared thousands of children from the potential trauma of being force to leave their home. The third program is to ensure quality of life by making sure that the basic needs of the family are met until they are able to provide for themselves. USA Cares assists with critical needs such as overdue utility bills, auto payments, insurance, auto repairs and food. The continued ability to meet the needs of military families during temporary financial strains is fundamental to our mission.


USA Cares has had many success stories in its seven year existence, and has received more than 15,000 requests, and distributed more than $5 million in grants. It is the premier military assistance organization, and is proud to have the support of such people as Dennis Miller, Steve Wilkos, and Mark Wills, as well as other organizations such as the Coalition of Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans, America Supports You, and the Veterans Administration. USA Cares also has a thriving partnership with local businesses and organizations, as well as national ones, including Wal-Mart and Hillerich & Bradsby Inc., the makers of Louisville Slugger.


If you or anyone you know is a candidate for any of the above programs, please contact USA Cares for more information. Visit usacares.org today to find out how to not only receive assistance, but also to find out how to contribute to the cause.