Charities Supporting Veterans and Servicemembers with Cancer
A comprehensive national directory of charities providing support to veterans and servicemembers with cancer:
Note: The Jackson Copeland Foundation is not affiliated with these organizations and cannot provide information regarding the current availability of funds or specific eligibility criteria. All links were verified at the time of publishing.
| Branch / Scope | Organization | Assistance Focus | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARMY | Army Emergency Relief (AER) | Grants for rent, food, medical, and travel | AER Aid |
| NAVY / MC | Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society | Medical cost assistance and visiting nurses | Get Help |
| AF / SPACE | Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) | Emergency grants for medical-related travel/lodging | AFAS Portal |
| COAST GUARD | Coast Guard Mutual Assistance | Medical travel & emergency lodging grants | CGMA Aid |
| NAT. GUARD | National Guard Relief Foundation | Short-term emergency grants for Guardsmen | Request Aid |
| NAVY / SPEC | Navy SEAL Foundation | Health, welfare, and financial support for Naval Special Warfare | Get Help |
| FLORIDA | Florida Veterans Coalition | Emergency Relief Grants | Relief Grants |
| NATIONAL | Gary Sinise Foundation | HOPE Grants for financial stability/emergenies | Grant Inquiry |
| NATIONAL | Bob Woodruff Foundation (Got Your 6) | Searchable network of hyper-local urgent needs partners | Search Map |
| NATIONAL | Semper Fi & America’s Fund | Travel/Lodging for service-connected illness care | Get Help |
| NATIONAL | USA Cares | Emergency food, housing, and travel support | Apply Now |
| NATIONAL | VFW Unmet Needs | Grants up to $2,500 for rent, utilities, & travel | Grant App |
| NATIONAL | Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes | Emergency financial aid for post-9/11 disabled veterans | Request Aid |
| NATIONAL | Operation First Response | Essential living expenses during VA claims process | Apply |
| NATIONAL | Operation Homefront | Critical financial aid for medical-related bills | Apply Now |
| NATIONAL | Hope For The Warriors | Resource navigation for treatment-related travel | Services App |
| NATIONAL | Armed Services YMCA | Childcare, food security, and emergency support for enlisted ranks | Food Assistance |
| NATIONAL | American Legion (TFA) | Aid for veterans with minor children (shelter, health) | TFA Grant |
| NATIONAL | The Dixon Center (Single Stop) | Women’s Emergency Financial Aid & Benefits Screener | Access Aid |
| NATIONAL | Soldier On | Transitional housing & supportive services for at-risk veterans | Housing Aid |
| NATIONAL | Disabled Veterans National Foundation | Health and financial support programs for veterans | DVNF Aid |
| NATIONAL | Code of Support Foundation | Personalized case coordination for complex financial needs | Case Coord. |
| NATIONAL | National Assoc. of American Veterans (NAAV) | Links veterans and caregivers to housing and financial resources | Access Aid |
| NATIONAL | American Red Cross | Emergency communications & financial aid referral | Red Cross |
| NATIONAL | CancerCare (Military) | Transportation & childcare grants for cancer patients | Apply |
| TRAVEL | Fisher House Foundation | Free lodging for families at military/VA hospitals | Find House |
| TRAVEL | Angel Wings for Veterans | Free travel to treatment on corporate jets | Travel Assistance |
| TRAVEL | Luke’s Wings | Emergency flights for ill veterans & their families | Flight App |
| TRAVEL | Angel Flight | Free air transportation for medical needs | Get Flight |