USA Cares

USA Cares is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Kentucky, dedicated to providing financial and advocacy assistance to post-9/11 active duty US military personnel, veterans, and their families. The organization offers a range of programs including Combat Injured, Housing Assistance, Emergency Assistance, Career Transition Assistance, Certified Military Housing Specialist Course, Senior Leaders Corporate Fellowship Program, and Financial Education & Empowerment Course. USA Cares holds a 100%, 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, a Platinum rating from GuideStar, and the ‘Best in America’ Seal of Excellence from Independent Charities of America. The Certified Military Housing Specialist Course educates loan officers, realtors, and housing professionals on working with military borrowers. The Career Transition Program prepares veterans for the hiring process and connects them with corporate organizations. The Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP), funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, focuses on employment for homeless veterans. The Financial Education & Empowerment Course, part of the financial assistance application process, teaches practical budgeting, saving, and debt management strategies. The Senior Leaders Corporate Fellowship Program, in partnership with Fort Knox Career Skills, helps service members transition to civilian careers. USA Cares operates chapters across various states to support veterans and military families locally and offers a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) program to assist veterans in low to moderate income neighborhoods. The organization provides assistance through grants and resources from entities like Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and Operation Homefront, and hosts events and fundraisers to support its mission and engage the community.