Wounded GIs forced to wait months for disability checks

Road to recovery

July 2010

Our Mission

The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes provides emergency financial aid and other assistance to troops who have been severely wounded in Iraq or Afghanistan.

The Coalition focuses on helping servicemen and women with the most debilitating injuries, such as those who have been severely burned, blinded, paralyzed or brain-damaged.

Because so many of our wounded heroes will need expensive, long-term care, we're also trying to educate the public - and our elected officials - about the importance of getting the government to fulfill its obligations to our wounded troops and their families.

Please join us in helping these severely wounded troops and their families by making a donation now.

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Troops We Have Helped

Jesse S. suffered trauma in Iraq and needed assistance with his phone bill. The Coalition gave him $200.22 to pay his bill.
Jancar L. received $2,000 from the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes to help him with his rent and deposit.
Monroe S. served in Iraq and received $3,450 in assistance for deposit and first month's rent
Carlos D. suffered from PTSD after serving in Iraq and received $1,055.26 in assistance from the Coalition to pay his mortgage.
Vladimir V. incurred traumatic brain injury (TBI) while serving in Iraq. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes gave Vladimir $850.02 to help with his car payment.
Timothy K. received assistance from CSAH after serving in Iraq. The Coalition gave Timothy $501.87 to pay for groceries.
Rodney M. received $3,374.80 in assistance from the Coalition for food, rent, utilities, and car payment.
Robert D. suffered from TBI while serving in Iraq and received $899 from the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes for rent.
Patrick P. received $501.87 in assistance from the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes for groceries after serving in Iraq.
Michael R. suffered from PTSD and TBI after being stationed in Iraq. He received $1,213 in assistance from CSAH to help with his rent.
Lee G. received $850 in assistance from the Coalition for rent after suffering trauma in Iraq.
Jose O. was given $1,875.90 by the Coalition to help him with his mortgage after suffering from PTSD while stationed in Iraq.
Jonathan S. suffered from PTSD while in Iraq and needed assistance paying his mortgage and utility bills. The Coalition gave Jonathan $2,267.70.
John P. was facing foreclosure after his tour in Iraq. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes gave him $4,233.71 in emergency assistance to save his home.
Irvin G. received $2,542.27 in assistance from the Coalition after serving in Iraq. This money helped him buy groceries and pay his rent and phone bill.
Eugene G. needed help with groceries, rent, and car insurance after incurring PTSD while serving in Iraq. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes gave Eugene $2,056.43 in emergency assistance.
Enrique D. received $954.99 from the Coalition in assistance to help make his car payment after developing asthma while serving time in Iraq.
Elias R. needed help paying his mortgage after suffering trauma in Iraq. The Coalition gave him $3,642.11 in his time of need.
Derek H. suffered trauma while in Iraq and needed help with his car payment. The Coalition gave him $886.31 in assistance.
Christopher P. was afflicted with PTSD while in Iraq and needed assistance. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes gave him $1,566.73 to help pay for his utilities.
Carl F. need assistance after serving in Iraq. The Coaliton gave Carl $2,026.67 to pay his mortgage.
Billy G. developed degenerative disc disease while in Iraq and needed monetary assistance. The Coalition gave Billy $2,819.79 to help him pay his mortgage, utilities, and car payment.
Andrew B. incurred PTSD after his tour in Iraq and needed assistance with groceries. The Coalition gave Andrew $301.87 to help him purchase food.
Aaron M. suffered trauma in Iraq and needed assistance. CSAH gave Aaron $1,094.19 to pay for his car
William B. incurred TBI and PTSD after serving in Afghanistan and needed monetary assistance. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes gave William $1,768.75 for his rent.
Sean R. suffered trauma while in Iraq and received $975 in assistance from CSAH for his rent.
Juan R. suffered trauma while in Iraq and needed assistance with mortgage, utilities, car payment, and phone bill. He received $2,000.25 from the Coalition to help with these bills.
Joshua T. sustained injuries to his esophagus while in Iraq and needed help paying for his car and utilities. The Coalition gave Joshua $1,783.90 to help him with his bills.
John J. suffered trauma while in Iraq and received $1,136.69 from the Coalition in assistance to pay for his car and gas.
Dallas B. incurred a back injury while in Iraq and need assistance with his bills. The Coalition gave Dallas $550 to pay his utilities.
Craig B. suffered from PTSD after serving in Iraq. The Coalition gave him $795.93 for his car and auto payments.
Christopher H., suffering from PTSD after a tour in Iraq, needed financial help. The Coalition was able to provide $2,535.01 to Christopher for his rent and utilities.
Christopher A. suffered from PTSD after serving in Afghanistan. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes was able to assist him with $153.50 that he desperately needed for his utilities.
Roger M, after serving in Iraq, suffered from PTSD and TBI. Needing help with his utilities, car and mortgage, the Coalition gave him $1,100.61 to help him through the tough times.
Jesse S. suffered from PTSD and a bulging disk after serving in Iraq. The Coalition was able to help him with his water and power utilities, giving him $829.71 in assistance.
Darren J., after serving in Iraq he suffered from PTSD and needed our help. The Coalition was able to give him $1,006.11 to pay his mortgage and utilities.
Christopher M. served in Iraq and developed PTSD. Falling behind in his mortgage, Christopher needed help and we were able to provide him with $2,615.26.
Christopher M. developed PTSD after serving in Iraq and fell behind in his mortgage. To prevent foreclosure on his home, the Coalition was able to provide him with $2,615.26.
Bryan C. developed PTSD after serving in Iraq and desperately needed assistance. The Coalition was able to give him $301.87 for food.
Brian A. developed TBI while serving in Iraq and desperately needed financial assistance for his transportation - his car. The Coalition was able to provide him with $383.03.
Watson Jr. served in Iraq and was diagnosed with TIB. Needing dire help just to pay for food, the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes was able to provide him with $301.87.
Larry S. served in Iraq and developed PTSD. He fell behind financially and the Coalition was able to provide him with $388.47 to pay for food and his car insurance.
Sean R., having served in Iraq and suffering from PTSD, was in need so the Coalition stepped in and was able to provide him with $1,859.51 for his rent, phone and other utilities.
Prince H. served in Iraq and acquired PTSD. He needed money fast and the Coalition was able to assist, giving him $3,650.00 for moving expenses, rent and deposit.
William J. served in Iraq and suffered from PTSD. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes was able to provide him with $436.00 to pay his energy utilities.
Gary P., after serving in Iraq, suffered from PTSD and was facing dire financial straights. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes was able to provide him with $2,066.00 for his late car loan payments.
Scott W. served in Iraq and suffered from PTSD. He had trouble paying his bills and the Coalition was able to provide him with $231.07 to pay his utility bills.
Robert K. served in Iraq and suffered from PTSD. The Coalition gave him $2000.00 towards the purchase of an automobile.
Patrick E. served in Iraq and suffered from PTSD. Falling behind in his bills, the Coalition was able to provide him with $1,980.75 to pay his rent and energy bills.
Kristina W. served in Iraq and suffered from PTSD. Falling behind in her bills, the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes was able to give her $1,575.00 to pay her rent.
Kenneth L. served in Iraq and, suffering from PTSD, fell behind in his bills. The Coalition was able to give him $2,207.11 for his rent and car payments.
Ryan J. served in Iraq and suffered from PTSD and TBI. He desperately needed financial assistance for car repairs and the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes was able to provide him with $2,045.98.
Joshua S. served in Iraq and suffered from PTSD. He desperately needed repairs to his car and the Coalition gave him $3,000.00 to ensure he had his transportation.
Gerald G. suffered from PTSD while serving in Iraq and fell behind on his car and phone bill. The Coalition was able to give Gerald $2,058.15 to help him get back on his feet.
Duron B. developed PTSD at serving in Iraq and needed assistance with his bills. CSAH gave Duron $1,127 to help with rent and auto insurance.
Prince H. developed PTSD while in Iraq and required monetary assistance. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes was able to grant Prince $1,000 to pay for his moving deposit.
Travis F. suffered from PTSD after serving his country in Iraq and needed assistance. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes gave Travis $1,001.87 for groceries and new clothes.
Odessa T. developed PTSD after serving time in Iraq and desperately needed money for groceries. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes was able to give Odessa $301.87 in assistance.
Nathen B. suffered a gunshot wound while serving in Iraq and fell behind in his finances. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes was able to give Nathen $301.87 in assistance to purchase groceries for him and his family.
Joel H. suffered from TBI and PTSD after serving in Iraq and needed assistance with his bills. CSAH gave Joel $501.87 for groceries.
Hurlen C. developed PTSD and sleep apnea after serving in Iraq and desperately needed money for groceries. The Coalition was able to give Hurlen $501.87 to purchase food.
Bryce F. developed PTSD while serving in Iraq and needed assistance purchasing groceries. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes granted Bryce $501.87 for food.
Alex P. suffered from PTSD after serving in Iraq and needed assistance with his bills. The Coalition was able to give Alex $501.87 for groceries.
Brian H. suffered from PTSD after serving in Iraq and desperately needed assistance paying his bills. The Coalition gave him $1,207.82 for utilities and groceries.
Travis K. suffered from PTSD after serving in Iraq and needed assistance with his bills. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes was able to give him $337.46 for utilities and car payment.
Joshua S. suffered PTSD after serving in Iraq and fell behind in his bills. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes granted Joshua $285.44 to help him pay his auto insurance
Jeffery I. sustained an injury to his left knee and developed asthma after serving in Iraq. As a result, he fell behind in his bills and was given $3,572 by the Coalition to help with his rent and car payment.
Gary C. developed PTSD after serving in Iraq and needed help with his rent and car payment. The Coalition gave Gary $783.52 to help him with his bills.
Dennis S. developed TBI and was paralyzed while stationed in Iraq. Dennis fell behind in his bills and desperately needed monetary assistance. The Coalition gave him $863.75 for his car payment.
Brendan M. lost all 4 limbs while serving his country in Iraq. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes gave Brendan a $750 gift check from direct donations.
Azriel R. suffered from TBI and PTSD after serving in Iraq and fell behind in his bills. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes gave Azriel $2,543.75 for rent, car insurance, medical bills, car payment, and utilities.
Travis D. suffered from PTSD after serving in Iraq and needed assistance paying his rent and car loan. The Coalition gave Travis $1,715 to help pay his bills.
Scott W. suffered trauma while in Iraq and developed PTSD, resulting in Scott becoming behind on his bills. The Coalition gave him $1,318.94 to help him pay his auto insurance and utilities.
Roger M. suffered from TBI and PTSD after serving in Iraq and needed assistance with his bills. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes gave Roger $826.57 to help him with his mortgage and utilities.
John L. incurred TBI and PTSD after serving overseas in Iraq and desperately needed monetary assistance. CSAH gave John and his family $1,590.95 for his car payment and groceries.
Brian S. now suffers from TBI and PTSD and, after coming home from his tour in Iraq, found himself in financial distress. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes gave Brian the emergency assistance he needed, granting him $2,500 to buy a car.
Wade P. suffered from PTSD and nerve paralysis after serving in Iraq and needed assistance paying his bills. The Coalition gave Wade $1,189.93 to help with his mortgage, utilities, and to purchase groceries.
Todd B. fell behind in his bills after developing TBI, PTSD, and paralysis after serving in Iraq. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes gave Todd $2,547.45 to help him catch up.
Ross N. suffered from PTSD after his military tour in Iraq, falling behind on his bills. The Coalition gave Ross $3,391.82 to help him get back on his feet.
Robert C. developed pulmonary disease and PTSD after serving in Iraq and fell behind in his bills. The Coalition gave Robert $2,074.30 for his rent, auto insurance, phone bill and utilities.
Phillip S. incurred PTSD and a knee injury while in Iraq and needed help covering his mortgage and car payment. The Coalition gave Phillip $2,559.93 to insure he kept his home and car.
Michael R. suffered from TBI and PTSD after serving in Iraq and needed assistance. The Coalition gave Michael $1,213 to help pay his rent.
Michael B. incurred PTSD and a knee injury while in Iraq and fell behind on his bills. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes gave Michael $1,126.87 for rent and groceries.
Manny G. developed PTSD after serving in Iraq and needed money to pay his rent. The Coalition gave Manny $1,150
Lee G. suffered from PTSD after serving in Iraq and needed emergency assistance. The Coalition gave him $850 to make sure his rent was paid.
Jeff R. developed PTSD and tinnitus while serving in Iraq and fell behind in his rent payments. The Coalition gave Jeff $1,950 to make sure he still had a home.
Jamie G. developed PTSD while serving in Afghanistan and fell behind in his bills. The Coalition gave him $836 for rent and utilities.
Donnie J. suffered trauma in Iraq and developed PTSD, making him fall behind on his bills. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes gave Donnie $1,344.68 for his mortgage payment and utilities bill.
Derek H. suffered from PTSD after serving in Iraq and fell behind in his bills. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes gave Derek $2,022.17 for groceries, car payment, and his cable/phone/internet bill.
David V. developed PTSD and sleep apnea after serving in Iraq, falling behind on his mortgage payment. CSAH gave David $1,089.24 to make sure he kept a roof over his head.
Corey M. developed PTSD after serving in Iraq and needed assistance paying his bills. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes gave Corey $1,564.89 for his rent, car payment, and phone bill.
Carl F. developed PTSD and severe migraines while serving in Iraq and needed assistance paying his utilities. The Coalition gave him $103.54 to insure he had gas and water.
Bryce F. suffers from PTSD, developed while he was in Iraq, and fell behind on some of his bills. The Coalition gave Bryce $1,013.59 for his rent and utilities.
Alan H. suffered from PTSD after serving in Iraq and needed help paying for his car. The Coalition gave Alan $359.68 to insure he had his transportation.
Troy S. developed PTSD while serving in Iraq and needed help paying for his car. The Coalition gave Troy $893.04 to insure he had transportation.
Travis K. sustained a gunshot wound and suffered from PTSD after serving in Iraq and fell behind on his mortgage payment. The Coalition gave Travis $893.04 so he could pay his mortgage and insure he kept his home.
Ross N. suffered from PTSD after serving in Iraq and fell behind in his bills. The Coalition gave Ross $1,963.81 to help him get back on his feet.
Robert R. incurred PTSD and TBI after serving in Iraq and fell behind on his mortgage payment. The Coalition gave Robert $1,140.04 to insure he kept his home.
Randall T. suffered from PTSD after serving in Afghanistan and needed help paying his rent. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes gave Randall $1,550 to insure he kept a roof over his head.
Michael R. incurred PTSD and TBI while serving in Iraq and needed assistance paying his rent. The Coalition gave Michael $1,213 to help him with this bill.
Luis L. suffered from PTSD after serving in Iraq and fell behind on his mortgage payment. The Coalition gave him $1,081.75 to insure he kept his home.
Jonathan C. suffered from PTSD after serving in Iraq and fell behind on his bills. The Coalition gave him $1,175.99 to pay his utilities.
Johnny T. developed PTSD while serving in Iraq and fell behind on his bills. The Coalition gave him $1,090.01 to help him pay his mortgage.
John K. developed PTSD while serving in Iraq and fell behind on some of his bills. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes was able to give John $1,597 to help pay his rent.
James S. suffered from TBI and PTSD after serving in Iraq and desperately needed repairs done to his car. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes was able to give James $1,935 to pay for the repairs he needed.
Dennis S. faced paralysis and TBI after returning home from serving in Iraq, forcing him to fall behind on his bills. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes was able to give him $2,514.05 to help him with his mortgage payment.

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