Financial assistance
The Legion provides emergency financial support to Veterans and eligible dependents. To learn more, reach out to a Legion Command Service Officer.
Financial assistance is available through the Poppy Fund.
Emergency financial assistance
- The
Royal Canadian Legion provides short term, emergency financial
assistance to serving and and retired Veterans and their families who
are in financial distress. Grants are available for a variety of
essential living requirements such as:
• Food
• Heating
• Clothing
• Prescription medication
• Medical appliances and equipment
• Essential home repairs
• Emergency shelter or assistance
Eligibility for financial assistance
If
you are serving or have served in the Canadian Armed Forces, Reserve
Force or RCMP, or in the Merchant Navy with campaign stars
or decorations, or under Commonwealth or Allied nations and currently
reside in Canada, or are an eligible dependent of
any of these Veterans, our services are here to assist you.
Financial Assistance Application Form
- To apply for financial assistance, download and complete the Benevolent Fund Application form.
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After filling out your form, please submit it according to the following criteria:
CAF or RCMP serving or retired members, Merchant Navy Veterans and eligible dependents
Submit your completed form to your local Legion Branch or Provincial Command Service Officer
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Serving or retired Commonwealth or Allied Veterans and eligible dependents that currently reside in Canada
Submit your completed form to Dominion Command Veterans Services.
For questions or assistance, please contract Veterans Services toll-free: 1-877-534-4666, or email veteransservices@legion.ca.