Benevolent Fund

The Command Benevolent Fund is a registered charitable fund registered with Canada Revenue Agency. The funds may only be used for emergency assistance, which is defined as shelter, food, fuel, clothing, prescription medicine and necessary transportation. Assistance cannot be continued over an extended period but may be offered more than once to an individual.

Funds are utilized to further support:

i. Any person who is serving or who has honourably served in the Canadian Forces and their dependents who are in need of assistance;

ii. Merchant Navy personnel who are eligible for and who have been awarded campaign stars or decorations, and their dependents who are in need of assistance;

iii. Ex-service personnel of Commonwealth countries who are resident in Canada, and their dependents who are in need of assistance; and

iv. Ex-service personnel of allied countries who are resident in Canada, and their dependents who are in need of assistance.

Should you require assistance please contact NS/NU Command admin@nsnulegion.ca or by phone 902-429-4090.

Benevolent assistance application form

Should you wish to make a donation to the Command Benevolent Fund please contact NS/NU Command admin@nsnulegion.ca or by phone 902-429-4090.