Impact Stories

Your Gifts At Work

We are thankful for those who have made an estate gift to Coast Guard Mutual Assistance. Learn more about how their gifts have made an impact.

Young Yeoman Stuck in PCS Nightmare Goes From Rescued to Rescuer

A blizzard hit just as a young Coast Guard family was starting their transfer from Buffalo to Seattle. They hunkered down in a motel for the night and the next morning were shocked to discover their U-Haul trailer and car had been stolen overnight.

Sisters in Waiting: Twins Ava & Olivia

There is a thrill of getting exactly what you want after waiting a long time. Eight-year old twins Ava and Olivia experienced that thrill this year when they were adopted by their stepfather.

Generosity Brings Stability After the Storm

Disaster Assistance is a core part of the Mutual Assistance mission. In fact, CGMA is often comes to mind when a hurricane hits or wildfires spread. And rightly so!

When young Coast Guardsmen find themselves under water financially, there is a way up and out.

YN2 Gerard Lopez joined the Coast Guard just 4 months out of high school. Things were going well until his car began to fall apart.

Bringing Peace and Relief to a 90-Year-Old Coast Guard Widow

Mary Hardin is petite and precious. At a full 90 years old and less than 5 feet tall, she is the widow of long-retired Coast Guard member. Recovering from a recent fall, Mary was worried about how she would pay her medical bill and take care of pressing home repairs. Her worries began to shrink once she was surrounded by the help of CGMA and the care of shipmates.