Military Assistance Mission Supports Arizona Veterans Amid Childcare, Financial Challenges Nationwide

Several nonprofits are stepping in to address critical gaps in support for military families and veterans. Military Assistance Mission, founded by Marine mom Margy Bons, provides urgent, one-time financial help for basic needs like food and rent, focusing on speedy assistance to prevent evictions and maintain dignity. Operation Child Care, started by Kayla Corbitt after facing childcare subsidy difficulties, helps military families navigate the complex and slow benefits system by offering personalized case management and nationwide support. Project Gallantly Forward in Tennessee is preparing veteran retreat cabins to offer rest, healing, and job training, aiming to combat the high rate of veteran suicides by addressing invisible wounds. Charities for Vets, led by Richard Berman, evaluates veteran charities to ensure donors’ money is effectively used, highlighting inefficiencies and emphasizing transparency in veteran support organizations. Additionally, TWO4VETS in Tucson provides emergency financial aid for burial and cremation costs to families of deceased veterans, filling a vital need in end-of-life support.