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.
After filling out your form, please submit it according to the following criteria:
Legion services for Veterans and their families are always free and you do not need
to be a Legion member to access these services.