Soldiers and Airmen of the North Carolina National Guard:
The North Carolina National Guard recognizes the uncertainty surrounding the
current government shutdown and the impact on you and your families. It is not lost on
me the gravity of the situation and this is why we are committed to providing you with
the most up-to-date information as it is made available. I want to personally thank you
for your continued commitment to service, building readiness, and upholding the highest
standards, despite potential financial difficulties.
There are support systems in place to assist if you or your family are experiencing
hardships. Do not hesitate to reach out to your chain of command, Family Programs
Office, or local support services, some are listed below.
- Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA): Offers no-fee,
no-interest loans for emergency hardship. https://feea.org - Military Aid Societies: The Air Force Aid Society and Army Emergency Relief
may provide financial assistance. https://afas.org,
https://www.armyemergencyrelief.org - National Guard Relief Foundation: Offers grants and loans to Guardsmen in
need. https://eangus-wcfa.org - NC National Guard Soldier and Airmen Assistance Fund (SAAF): Available
to all NCNG Service Members regardless of status. Contact your unit chain of
command/and Full-Time Soldier and Family Readiness Specialist for grant
application assistance. https://www.saaf-nc.com - Chaplain Resources: Regional support for Soldiers and their families is
available, please contact CH Farid Awad at 919-344-1628 or additional
information. Family Programs: The NC National Guard Family Programs Office is
available at 984-664-6088 for direct support and connection to additional
resources.
I am proud of your service, your strength, and your continued resilience. Remember
our organization is made stronger because of you, and if we don’t complete the mission,
then who will? As the mission continues, so does our responsibility to assist each other
as well as this great nation.
Thank you.