According to the Department of Defense, our country has over 700,000 military spouses across all services - 93 percent of whom are women. In addition, almost half are married to enlisted members who make less than $20,000 a year in basic pay. When you include Reservists, the average yearly pay per individual drops much lower. It's easy to imagine how financial hardship can increase for the spouse and children when the service person is sent overseas.

The Unmet Needs Program is set up to alleviate stress during such hardships.

Since 2003, the VFW Foundation - with the generous help of corporate sponsors like Vermont American Power Tool Accessories - has provided millions of dollars of support to Americans serving in harm's way. But, as the risks to our country increase, so do the needs of these families. Your donation will go a long way toward helping with everyday, but critical, expenses:

• Mortgage assistance
• Rent
• Home repair
• Vehicle repair and maintenance
• Appliance repair
• Groceries
• Transportation expenses
• Medical expenses
• And much more

While our military troops are working to keep us out of harm's way, the Unmet Needs Program is attempting to do the same for their families. Remember, 100 percent of your donation will benefit the program. Will you help?

To give online, please click DONATE. And thank you so much for the help.