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Anchors of Support · Monthly Giving

Providing a Home Away from Home

The USCGA Parents Association is an all-volunteer community — the bridge between the Academy's mission to forge courageous, independent leaders and every parent's wish to give their cadet a safe harbor far from home.

Your monthly gift is an Anchor of Support: dependable funding for the cadets who count on us.

What Your Gift Does

Dependable Funding That Lets Us…

Provide Comfort & Care

Welcome packs for swabs, plus snacks and wellness items during exams.

Fund Cadet Transportation

The Cadet Van Pool — vans, fuel, and upkeep, funded entirely by us.

Keep Parents Connected

Newsletters, webinars, and updates keep families informed.

Support Every Cadet

Every cadet feels just as seen and just as valued.

“No cadet walks alone.”

Anchors of Support

Monthly Giving Tiers

Starting at just $25/month. Choose the anchor that's right for you.

Crew Member

$25/mo

⚓ Goal: 100 anchors

Donor wall listing, quarterly inside-stories, and an annual leadership Q&A.

Navigator

$50/mo

⚓ Goal: 75 anchors

Everything in Crew Member, plus newsletter recognition.

First Watch

$100/mo

⚓ Goal: 50 anchors

Everything in Navigator, plus quarterly Zoom briefings and an Annual Report listing.

Command Circle

$250/mo

⚓ Goal: 20 anchors

Everything in First Watch, plus a personalized impact report.

Guardian Anchor

$500/mo

⚓ Goal: 10 anchors

Everything in Command Circle, plus a social badge and homepage recognition.

About Us

The Parents Association

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy Parents Association is an all-volunteer community of parents and families dedicated to supporting cadets throughout their journey at the Academy. We're the bridge between the Academy and the families who stand behind every cadet — and together, we make sure no cadet walks alone.