VISION: A future where servicemembers, veterans, and their families have the support and opportunities to overcome the unique challenges of military life and thrive during and beyond service. 

MISSION: To empower servicemembers, veterans, spouses, caregivers, survivors, and their families with programs that honor their service, strengthen their well-being, and help them overcome the unique challenges of military life to succeed during and beyond service. 

Education Assistance

Crisis Relief

Provides immediate, compassionate financial assistance to members of the uniformed services community facing unexpected hardship or emergencies.

Learn more about our Crisis Relief Program here.

Community Outreach

Provides grants and resources that empower MOAA councils and chapters to deliver high-impact, locally focused support to uniformed services families nationwide.

Learn more about our Community Outreach Program here.

Professional Development 

Provides career-transition guidance, spouse and family education, and practical resources that equip servicemembers, veterans, military spouses, and families for success during and beyond their time in uniform. 

Learn more about our Professional Development program here.

Financial & Benefits Education

Provides expert analysis, personalized resources, and timely updates that help servicemembers, veterans, and their families make informed decisions about their finances, benefits, and long-term security.

Learn more about our Financial & Benefits Education program here.

The MOAA Charities Development team has a wide range of experience across various sectors. Together, we work to ensure our programs reach those in need.

Amanda Centers, CFRE, Vice President, Development

Jeff Angers, Director of Development, Fundraising

Lauren Walters, Development Program Director

Genelle Felix, Development Program Manager

Hailey White, MBA, Development Project Coordinator 

Sid Agrawal, Senior Manager, Fundraising and Marketing 

Ryan Hogan, Development Associate

The MOAA Charities is led by a Board of Directors with a wide range of experience and expertise. These volunteers provide strategic guidance, fiscal oversight, and support to our staff to ensure both charities are fulfilling their respective missions. We are grateful for these leaders who donate both their time and their money to serve our community.

MOAA Charities Board of Directors

ADM James G. Foggo, USN (Ret), Chair 

Mrs. Virginia "Gail" Joyce, Surviving Spouse 

LtCol Ronald J. Clark, USMC (Ret) 

CAPT Eugene de Lara, USN (Ret) 

CAPT Marvin H. Heinze, USN (Ret) 

GEN David G. Perkins, USA (Ret) 

Mr. Val Hawkins 

Mr. David Kaplan

MG George A. Alexander, USA (Ret) 

COL Stephanie E. Dawson, USA (Ret) 

CWO4 Lelia P. Jackson, USMC (Ret) 

VADM Fred M. Midgette, USCG (Ret) 

Lt Col Karon L. Uzzell-Baggett, USAF (Ret)

For general questions please call (800) 234-6622 or (703) 549-2311. Our Member Service Center representatives are ready to assist you Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time.

For questions regarding our Crisis Relief program, please email relief@moaa.org.

For questions regarding the Education Assistance Program, please email edassist@moaa.org.

For all other questions about MOAA Charities or our programs, contact our Development Team: (800) 234-6622 or charities@moaa.org.