Family, Spouse & SurvivorsCamp American Legion
Lake Tomahawk WI · family & survivors
A free Northwoods respite camp in Lake Tomahawk run by the American Legion Department of Wisconsin, with accessible cabins, dining, recreation and physical therapy facilities. Open to Wisconsin residents who are honorably discharged veterans or currently serving members of any branch, along with their spouses or partners and children 18 and under, and to families of the fallen. Stays are completely free, funded by donations; admission is by written application to the camp office (caloffice@wilegion.org).
Family, Spouse & SurvivorsCamp Hometown Heroes
Grafton WI · family & survivors
Free weeklong overnight summer camp for children ages 7-17 who have lost a parent, sibling or primary caregiver who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Trauma-informed grief programming is combined with normal camp activities at Turning Rivers in Campbellsport, Wisconsin, and about 200 children attend each year; the camp is free to families and is American Camping Association accredited. Running since 2013, it is now a program of the Grafton-based nonprofit Power of Humans; no phone is published, so contact is by email at team@powerofhumans.org.
Family, Spouse & SurvivorsMilitary OneSource
24/7 · all things military life
Free 24/7 DoD hub — counseling, taxes, spouse help, relocation, and more.
Family, Spouse & SurvivorsMilitary Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP)
Spouse jobs
Employers committed to recruiting and hiring military spouses.
Family, Spouse & SurvivorsMyCAA
Spouse tuition assistance
Up to $4,000 in tuition help for eligible spouses pursuing licenses or credentials.
Family, Spouse & SurvivorsTAPS — Survivors
Grief & survivor support
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors — 24/7 care for families grieving a military death.
Family, Spouse & SurvivorsVA Caregiver Support
For family caregivers
Programs, a support line, and a stipend for family caregivers of veterans.
Family, Spouse & SurvivorsBlue Star Families
Community & programs
Connection, support, and programs for military and veteran families.
Family, Spouse & SurvivorsNational Military Family Association
Advocacy & scholarships
Spouse scholarships, camps for military kids, and family advocacy.
Family, Spouse & SurvivorsFisher House Foundation
Free lodging near hospitals
Free 'home away from home' lodging for military and veteran families while a loved one is hospitalized.
Family, Spouse & SurvivorsElizabeth Dole Foundation (Hidden Heroes)
Military caregivers
Support, community, and resources for the family members caring for wounded, ill, or injured veterans.
Family, Spouse & SurvivorsVA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
Survivor monthly compensation
Tax-free monthly VA payment for surviving spouses, children, or parents of service members who died in the line of duty or veterans who died from a service-connected condition. Explains eligibility, required evidence, and how to apply.
Family, Spouse & SurvivorsVA Survivors Pension
Wartime survivor needs-based pension
Monthly needs-based payment for qualified surviving spouses and unmarried dependent children of wartime veterans who meet income and net-worth limits set by Congress. A separate benefit from DIC.
Family, Spouse & SurvivorsTravis Manion Foundation
Leadership & survivor programs
Runs leadership and character programs for veterans and families of the fallen, including the 7-month Spartan Leadership Program, Character Does Matter youth mentoring, and Survivor Expeditions. Acquired The Mission Continues in September 2025, making it one of the largest veteran service organizations in the country.
Family, Spouse & SurvivorsThink GREAT Foundation
Prior Lake MN · military spouse scholarships
Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) awarding educational scholarships to military spouses pursuing degrees and career training. Applications run through an online portal on their site; they also host the annual Home Front Heroes Gala.
Family, Spouse & SurvivorsFolds of Honor
Scholarships for military families
Awards educational scholarships, K-12 through post-graduate, to spouses and children of fallen or disabled service members and first responders. Over 73,000 scholarships awarded since 2007; applications open February 1 to March 31 each year.
Family, Spouse & SurvivorsOperation Helping Hand of Tampa Bay
Tampa FL · families of hospitalized veterans
All-volunteer nonprofit (a Tampa MOAA chapter initiative) assisting wounded and injured service members and their families receiving care at the James A. Haley VA Polytrauma Rehabilitation Unit. Funds therapeutic programs, travel, lodging, and emergency expenses, and hosts community dinners for patients and families.
Family, Spouse & SurvivorsNorth Dakota National Guard Foundation
Bismarck ND · family & survivors
All-volunteer 501(c)(3) chaired by the North Dakota Adjutant General; its Emergency Relief Fund provides financial assistance to North Dakota National Guard members and their dependents hit by a sudden emergency such as natural disaster, accident, illness, fire, or theft. Apply using the paper form on the site, or reach the foundation at 701-791-3000 option 8 (ND National Guard main line) or info@ndngfoundation.org. It also funds ND Guard service member and family support, child and youth, and survivor outreach programs statewide.
Family, Spouse & SurvivorsNorth Dakota National Guard Service Member and Family Support Center - Fargo
Fargo ND · Fargo–Moorhead · family & survivors
Regional office of the North Dakota National Guard's Service Member and Family Support program, staffed by a Soldier & Family Readiness Specialist. Helps with ID cards and DEERS enrollment, TRICARE questions, emergency financial assistance, and referrals for legal, mental health, and crisis support. The program serves all statuses - active duty, Guard, Reserve, retired, veterans and family members - across all service branches; Fargo office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Family, Spouse & SurvivorsSurvivor Outreach Services - North Dakota National Guard
Bismarck ND · family & survivors
Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) is the Army program for surviving family members of fallen Active, National Guard, and Reserve service members; North Dakota's coordinator is part of the ND Army National Guard's Service Member & Family Support division. Staff connect survivors with grief support and referrals near where they live, including for questions that surface months or years after a loss. Contact is by phone: work 701-791-3682, cell 701-658-9333.
Family, Spouse & SurvivorsFort Hood Army Fisher House (Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center)
Fort Hood area · Killeen TX · free lodging for families of hospitalized patients
A free place for the family of a service member, retiree or veteran to stay while their loved one is getting inpatient or extended outpatient care at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center on Fort Hood. There is no charge to the family. Rooms are assigned by referral from the hospital and by the house manager, and installation access (DoD ID or a visitor pass) is required to reach the house.
Family, Spouse & SurvivorsRestoration Ranch
Bastrop TX · Austin metro equine program for veterans and families
Veteran Equine Partnership workshops at the ranch teaching horsemanship skills — work that helps release tension, build a working relationship with a horse, and improve communication and trust. The ranch describes it as 'a free event to all Veterans and their family members,' and family members are welcomed alongside veterans. The ranch also runs separate Caregiver Workshops, a Women's Veteran Equine Partnership, and a one-on-one horsemanship program. Snacks and drinks are provided. Space is limited and RSVP is required.
Family, Spouse & SurvivorsVA Central Texas Health Care System — Caregiver Support Program
Temple TX · VA caregiver support serving Austin, the Fort Hood area and Waco
Free help for the family member or friend caring for a veteran: the local caregiver support coordinator arranges in-home help, respite care, skills training, counseling and peer support, and walks caregivers through applying for VA's caregiver assistance programs. Serves caregivers of veterans enrolled with VA Central Texas; phone intake, no walk-in office published.
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