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The Minuteman Emergency Assistance Fund (MEAF) is a benefits program receiving funds from the Minuteman Fund of Washington.

Who do we serve?

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Where is the money going?

NOT ACCEPTING GRANT REQUESTS RELATED TO COVID 19 pandemic in 2023 – THERE ARE OTHER PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO HELP WITH COVID 19 RELATED ISSUES

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NOT ACCEPTING GRANT REQUESTS RELATED TO COVID 19 pandemic in 2022 – THERE ARE OTHER PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO HELP WITH COVID 19 RELATED ISSUES

The quarterly FGGC (Food Gas Gift Card) Grants were the only MEAF grants given in 2022

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NOT ACCEPTING GRANT REQUESTS RELATED TO COVID 19 pandemic in 2021 – THERE ARE OTHER PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO HELP WITH COVID 19 RELATED ISSUES

NOT ACCEPTING GRANT REQUESTS RELATED TO COVID 19 pandemic in 2020 – THERE ARE OTHER PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO HELP WITH COVID 19 RELATED ISSUES

*Reduced Activity Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

2019 MEAF Grant Summary

No Activity due to lack of funding

 

How is MEAF Funded?

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Combined Federal Campaign

Combined Fund Drive

Corporate sponsors

Individual contributions

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Authorized MEAF Grant categories

auto repair

 

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Rent

Food

Clothing

Utilities

Essential privately owned vehicle

Loss of funds

Medical, dental or hospital expenses

Non-receipt of pay

Funeral expenses for dependents

Emergency travel expenses

Fire or disaster

 

 

 

FGGC (Food Gas Gift Card) Grant

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Minuteman Emergency Assistance Fund Food Gas Gift Card Grant

This $500 grant is given to Family Programs each quarter to distribute as they see fit. It is specifically for those Washington National Guard members that need just a little help with food or gas, to get to their next paycheck.

What impact does the MEAF have on Washington Families?

Minuteman Fund of Washington

EMERGENCY ASISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM

Impact on Washington Families

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2022 = $2,000.00 helped 4 Washington families in need

2021 = $3,829.70 helped 6 Washington families in need

2020 = $9,776.67 helped 9 Washington families in need

2019 = $0 lack of funding

2018 = $15,108.05 helped 12 Washington families in need

2017 = $22,532.56 helped 21 Washington families in need

2016 = $17,122.44 helped 115 Washington families in need

2015 = $9,115.00 helped 35 Washington families in need

2014 = $29,791.62 helped 58 Washington families in need

2013 = $51,417.37 helped 91 Washington families in need

2012 = $114,939.24 helped 205 Washington families in need

2011 = $57,073.84 helped 107 Washington families in need

2010 = $31,276.96 helped 68 Washington families in need

2009 = $90,294.32 helped 181 Washington families in need

2008 = $53,553.92 helped 107 Washington families in need

2007 = $29,843.51 helped 63 Washington families in need

2006 = $28,122.27 helped  54 Washington families in need

2005 = $30,371.80 helped 64 Washington families in need

2004 = $27,570.00 helped 61 Washington families in need

2003 = $13,513.33 helped 37 Washington families in need

2002 = $21,287.22 helped 48 Washington families in need

2001 = $20,915.00 helped 61 Washington families in need

2000 = $16,329.50 helped 39 Washington families in need

1999 = $23,934.86 helped 45 Washington families in need

1998 = $850.00 helped 3 Washington families in need

1997 – $2,515.00 helped 5 Washington families in need

 

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TOTAL NUMBER OF FAMILIES (1997-2022): 1,512

TOTAL MEAF GRANTS (1997-2022): $723,267.30

Soldiers and airmen needing emergency assistance can contact a Family Programs Specialist during normal business hours:

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Camp Murray / Puyallup / Bonney LakeJSS Bldg 3 Camp Murray 253-945-1869 / 253-355-5124
Moses Lake6500 32nd Ave NE, Moses Lake 98837 509-630-0701 
Pasco127 W Clark St. Pasco WA 99301 509-545-2031 / 253-355-5936 
Kent / Redmond24410 Military Road, Kent 98032 253-512-8766 / 253-208-8602 
Yakima2501 Airport Lane, Yakima 98901 509-469-4638 / 509-844-4059 
Tacoma / Camp Murray / JBLMJSS Bldg 3 Camp Murray 253-512-8367 / 206-473-2896 
Marysville / Smokey Point / Bellingham13613 40th Ave NE Marysville 98271 360-436-2423 / 253-355-6388 
Port Orchard / Bremerton 360-874-2966 / 253-254-1906
Olympia / Centralia515 Eastside St SE, Olympia 98501 360-704-6707 / 360-628-7195 
Tacoma / Camp Murray / JBLMJSS Bldg 3 Camp Murray 253-512-8367 / 800-364-7492 
Pierce County Readiness CenterPierce County Readiness Center Camp Murray 253-512-1350/ 253-254-1906 
Vancouver / Longview15005 N.E 64th St. Vancouver 98682 360-604-7373 / 360-355-6239 

Your donations help our soldiers and airmen

in times of financial crisis and personal challenges