HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – There is still time to help those in need by donating to the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign. The drive concludes June 30, with the local goal to raise $21,300.
Donations are accepted through multiple channels, including payroll deductions, checks, or online contributions.
“Time is winding down, but the opportunity to make an impact is still very real,” said Master Sgt. Alexandra Counts, installation project officer for the campaign. “Every dollar donated is a lifeline that helps someone in our Air and Space Force family through a difficult time.”
The most direct way for the Hanscom community to give is through the base’s dedicated AFAF campaign page. Supporters can also donate by texting “AFAF” to 50155 for one-time or recurring contributions.
The Air Force Assistance Fund is a Department of the Air Force campaign that supports four official charities offering emergency financial assistance, housing support, and other critical services to current and former Airmen, Guardians, and their families.
The four charities benefiting from AFAF are the Air Force Aid Society, the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation, the Air Force Village Charitable Foundation, and the Air Force Enlisted Village.
“These organizations are built on a foundation of service and support,” said Master Sgt. Nortaya Alexander, assistant installation project officer. “Whether it’s helping with a medical bill or providing a safe home for a surviving spouse, these charities are there when our people need them most.”
The Air Force Aid Society provides emergency financial assistance, educational support, and community programs for Air Force and Space Force families. One hundred percent of every contribution received goes directly to those in need.
The Air Force Enlisted Village offers housing and support services for surviving spouses of retired enlisted Airmen. It also provides transportation for medical appointments, commissary visits, and base exchange trips.
The LeMay Foundation awards grants to support widows and widowers of Air Force and Guardian retirees, assisting with medical and prescription costs, meal services, and other essential expenses.
The Air Force Villages Charitable Foundation provides housing and critical care to widowed spouses of retired Air Force and Space Force officers. More than 92 percent of those receiving assistance reside in assisted living, skilled nursing, or memory care facilities.
“This campaign is about taking care of our own,” said Counts. “There’s still time to contribute and be part of something that truly reflects the Air Force core value of service before self.”
For more information, visit www.afassistancefund.org or visit the AFAF YouTube channel to learn more about each charity.