Financial Relief for Income Loss

Financial hardship can strike without warning, and for members of service, the impact can be especially severe. The MOS Relief Project recognizes how quickly a household can fall behind when paychecks suddenly stop or are reduced due to illness, injury, suspension, or other unforeseen circumstances. What begins as a temporary setback can rapidly become a crisis, with rent or mortgage payments, utilities, childcare costs, medical expenses, and everyday bills piling up faster than a family can manage. We understand the pressure these moments create, and our mission is to ensure that no officer or family is left to shoulder that burden alone.

Income loss affects far more than finances—it disrupts a family’s sense of stability, security, and peace of mind. Officers often feel an overwhelming responsibility to continue providing, even when circumstances make it impossible. Many hesitate to ask for help, believing they must carry the weight themselves. But the reality is that unexpected financial strain can happen to anyone, regardless of how prepared or responsible they may be. The MOS Relief Project was created specifically for these moments, offering relief grounded in understanding, compassion, and real-world experience.

When an officer reaches out to us because their income has been disrupted, our first priority is to understand their situation fully and respectfully. Every case is reviewed by our Board—made up of active and retired officers who know the realities of the job and the toll that financial instability can take on a home. We take the time to learn what expenses are most urgent and how the crisis has affected day-to-day living. Whether a family is facing the threat of falling behind on housing payments, struggling to keep up with utilities, or needing support to cover essential living costs, we work to provide direct financial assistance that helps steady the household and prevent further hardship.

This support is not merely about easing bills; it is about restoring a sense of foundation in a moment when everything feels unstable. Our goal is to give officers and their loved ones the breathing room they need to manage their circumstances without the added anxiety of falling deeper into debt or risking the loss of their home. By offering targeted relief during periods of income disruption, we help families maintain stability while they navigate recovery, resolve administrative matters, or manage medical needs.

We know from personal experience that the stress of financial uncertainty can affect every aspect of life—from emotional wellbeing to job performance to family dynamics. That is why the MOS Relief Project approaches every request for income-loss assistance with care, respect, and confidentiality. We are here to support the people who spend their careers serving others, and we believe that officers deserve to feel supported in return when difficulties arise. Financial relief may not solve every challenge, but it can provide a crucial lifeline that prevents a temporary crisis from becoming a long-term struggle.

At the MOS Relief Project, we stand ready to help when income loss threatens an officer’s stability. Through compassion and direct assistance, we work to ensure that officers and their families never have to face the financial fallout of unexpected hardship alone.

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Responsible for overseeing all of our activities and maintaining governance and accountability

Michael Landi

President

Maximo Perez-Coyle

Secretary

Kitwane Lewis

Vice-President

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Standing beside officers and families during life’s most difficult moments.

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MOS Relief Project

MOS Relief Project is a nonprofit founded by active and retired police officers who understand the challenges and sacrifices of law enforcement life.

We provide compassionate financial assistance to members of service and their families during times of illness, injury, loss of income, or personal tragedy.

Our mission is to ensure that no officer or loved one faces hardship alone, offering support, stability, and hope when it is needed most.