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“The official charity of the U.S. Air Force. The philosophy of AFAS
assistance is to meet immediate needs in emergency situations as a step
toward lasting solutions to a problem.”
The AFAS may help with assistance in the form of an interest free
loan, a grant or a combination of both for such things as: basic
maintenance, emergency leave, dependent funeral, essential car
repair, fire or other disasters and medical/dental problems not
covered by Tricare. Please contact your first sergeant prior to any
request for emergency assistance. The AFAS has now added a
Streamlined Falcon loan to their services and they still provide
community enhancement programs, a few are listed below.
| Falcon Loans |
| A loan of $500 or less that can be used for emergency needs such
as basic living expenses (phone, rent, utilities, food and gas),
vehicle related expenses (payments, repairs, insurance), emergency
travel, and medical or dental bills. To apply for a Falcon Loan call
723-3950 for an appointment and bring in an end of month LES. |
| Bundles for Babies |
| This class is for expectant mothers in their last trimester. It
offers information on Air Force Aid programs, financial impact of
having a baby and stressors place on family relationships. Upon
class completion, each family will receive a bundle of Gerber
Children’s wear and a canvas tote bag worth about $70. Classes are
offered once a month, call 723-3950 for more information. |
| Give Parents a Break |
| Give Parents a Break offers eligible parent(s) relief from the
stress that accompanies parenthood when a member is deployed, remote
or TDY for more than 30 days; during a family crisis or emergency
such as a serious family illness or birth of a new baby, etc.;
having a child with special needs; or unique hardships. This program
allows the parent to receive four hours of free childcare twice a
month at the Child Development or
Youth Center depending on
child’s age. Program hours are Friday 6-10 p.m.; Saturday 1-5 p.m.
each month. Call 723-3950 for more information. |
| Free Oil Change |
| Car Care Because We Care is intended to keep the primary vehicle
of active duty Air Force members running. First-term Airmen assigned
to their 1st duty station that meet with a Financial counselor to
discuss their personnel finances and other programs available to
them. Spouses of active duty members assigned to a remote tour or
deployed for more than 30 days are eligible. Get your voucher at the
Airman & Family Readiness Center weekdays from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Call 723-3950 for more information. |
| Helpful Links |
Air Force Aid Society
http://www.afas.orgAmerican Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org
Minot Red Cross
http://www.minotredcross.org
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