Military Family Support

Military Connected Students & Families

Through its mission, St. John the Baptist Catholic School pledges to “provide, in concert with parents, parish, and community, an educational opportunity which seeks to form Christian leaders in body, mind, and spirit.” Our school recognizes an opportunity to work towards this mission through intentional service and commitment to those individuals in the St. John the Baptist community who have served in our country’s military and their families. 

Today, over one million Americans are bravely serving in the United States Armed Services, which includes the more than 19,000 Indiana Hoosiers who have actively served their nation away from home. Students with family members and loved ones in the military face a unique set of challenges as they encounter family separation through deployments, reintegration issues, and other problems that arise. 

If you or your family is in need of military-related assistance, please contact the school office.


Military Family Resources:

Click on the link for each resource in order to learn more. While this is not a comprehensive list of the available resources, it is meant to provide a starting place for military personnel and families. 


Find Your County Veterans Service Office –

The County Veterans Service Offices are a local point of contact for veterans in their county to assist with all veteran issues. They work closely with The Indiana Department of Veteran Affairs, The United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and various Veteran Service Organizations assisting veterans and their family members with benefits they may be eligible for due to their military service. 

 

Military Family Relief Fund
Phone: 317-232-3910

  • Must be an Indiana resident
  • Must have Honorable Discharge
  • Must have 12 months of qualifying military service.
  • Must prove genuine financial hardship.

 

The American Legion Scholarships:

The American Legion’s scholarships provide financial assistance to high school students with exceptional academic and leadership qualities, including those participating in youth programs or connected to military service.


Operation HomeFront 

The Critical Financial Assistance program provides emergency financial assistance for veterans and their families. The program addresses critical financial shortfalls, including mortgage payments, rent, utilities, car repairs, home repairs, overdue bills, critical baby items, and groceries.

 

Active Military Branch Aid Resources

Army: www.armyemergencyrelief.org
Marine Corps: www.nmcrs.org
Navy: www.nmcrs.org
Air Force: www.afas.org
Coast Guard: https://cgmahq.org/
Space Force: afas.org