The Arizona Military Family Relief Fund (MFRF) was established by state

 law to assist the families of Active, Guard and Reserve service members

 who are residents or deployed from an Arizona base and are subsequently

 wounded, killed or become seriously ill while deployed in combat

 operations.  Family members in need may contact the MFRF and, if

 qualified, receive and immediate grant of up to $3000 and additional

 assistance for a total of up to $10,000. The MFRF operates under a

 volunteer board appointed by the Governor, is funded exclusively by

 donations and in its two years of fundraising has reached the $1M donation

 limit each year set by the state law. The MFRF issues state tax credits up

 to $200/$400 per couple for donations. The credit letters are filed with

 the donor's state tax return as an offset to their tax obligation.

 Additionally, donations may be claimed on federal returns.  We are working

 hard to get the word of our program to all hospitals and veterans centers

 across the country that may be treating AZ veterans in hopes of reaching

 every AZ vet and his or her family in their time of need.  We encourage

 you to visit our web site at http://dvs.az.gov/benefits/relief_fund.aspx,

 or contact the AZ Department of Veterans Services at

 602-234-8436/877-527-0764.