FORT EUSTIS, Va. –
The Fort Eustis Army Emergency Relief campaign team will launch their 2012 official kick-off 9 a.m. March 21 at the Fort Eustis Club. This year's campaign goal is $200,000.
Each unit has assigned a representative and all donations are to be submitted to the representative in the form of cash, check or an allotment from military pay.
"Generally, AER interest-free loans up to $1,000 for terms of between 12 and 24 months; in the case of larger loans, extensions may be granted on a case-by-case basis," said Debra Stancil assistant AER Officer. "The AER benefits are also made available to retirees, widows, and orphans of Soldiers who have died while on active duty or after retirement. Civilians wishing to donate to the AER campaign may contribute by cash or check only."
The AER campaign is designed to help meet the Soldiers needs in the event of an emergency. In today's economic environment, there are more Soldiers and families in need of assistance. They are given emergency financial assistance for needs such as food, rent, utilities, emergency transportation, vehicle repairs, funeral expenses, emergency medical/dental expenses and personal needs when military pay is delayed or during other financial hardships.
For more information on the AER campaign program contact Sgt. Toya King at 878-2137.