Relief
Emergency relief and tragedy assistance give Coast Guard families immediate support when disaster, loss, or hardship turns life upside down unexpectedly.
Programs and Services
What You Need to Know About Hurricane Season 2026 and How to Help the Families Protecting Your Community
June 1, 2026
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins today with forecasters projecting 8–14 named storms and up to 3 major hurricanes. As communities prepare to dig in or evacuate, the Coast Guard prepares to respond. The Coast Guard Foundation is making sure their families aren't left behind.
Programs and Services
2026 Disaster Relief Program Activated for Coast Guard Members
June 1, 2026
The Coast Guard Foundation emergency disaster relief program is active for Coast Guard members impacted by the Garden Grove chemical tank Leak, the typhoon in Guam, historic flooding in the upper Great Lakes, and record-breaking rain and flooding in Hawaii. If you or someone you know needs support, apply now.
Programs and Services
Run to Remember in 2026
May 4, 2026
Learn how you can participate in the Coast Guard Foundation's annual Memorial Day Run to Remember.
Community Stories
A Thousand People, One Mission: Remembering AST2 Tyler Jaggers
April 7, 2026
AST2 Tyler Jaggers was the first Coast Guard rescue swimmer to die in a non-crash mishap in the 42 years since the program began. Considering the constant danger rescue swimmers face, this is a testament to their proficiency, preparation, and courage.
Programs and Services
Caring for Families and Shipmates with Tragedy Assistance Support
March 6, 2026
Coast Guard Foundation tragedy assistance support for AST2 Tyler Jaggers' family and shipmates.
Programs and Services
Resources and Support for Coast Guard Members and Families during the 2026 Government Shutdown
March 4, 2026
The partial government shutdown that affected the Department of Homeland Security and the United States Coast Guard ended on April 30, 2026. This news article remains as a resource to Coast Guard members and families.