Army Community Service Branch (ACS) Bldg 2624, (706) 545-6969/5516 Mon-Fri 8a.m.-5p.m.
The office for the Chief of Army Community Service (ACS) is located in the building, along with managers for the Family Advocacy Program, Exceptional Family Member Program, Family Member Employment Assistance Program, Army Emergency Relief, Information and Referral, ACS Volunteer Program, Installation Commercial Solicitation Officer, and Fund Raising Coordinator.
Army Family Advocacy Program (AFAP) Bldg 2624, (706) 545-6969 Mon-Fri 8a.m.-5p.m.
Provides continuous education and training classes for all military personnel and their family members on child/spouse abuse prevention and safety education for children, conducts predeployment briefings and provides family members with family readiness handbooks, and victim advocacy services, and respite care. FAP First Steps, a special program for parents with newborns, is located at Martin Army Community Hospital (544-2020).
Army Emergency Relief (AER) Bldg 2624, (706) 545-2536/4043/7517 Mon-Fri 8a.m.-5p.m. After hours call SDO, USAIC, at (706) 545-2218 for emergency leave, food, or imminent eviction/foreclosure. AER provides emergency financial assistance and undergraduate scholarships for children of active duty, retired personnel and children of Soldiers, who have died while on active duty. Scholarship applications available Nov-Mar. Internet address: http://www.aerhq.org
AER Emergency Food Locker Bldg 2624, 545-4043, Mon-Fri 8a.m.-5p.m. The Emergency Food Locker can provide two days worth of food items from its existing stock. Although the AER Food Locker is housed in Building 2629, clients must arrive at Building 2624 to obtain assistance through the AER staff.
Commercial Solicitation & Fund Raising Bldg 2624, (706) 545-6969 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4:30p.m.
Requests to obtain commercial solicitation permits for individuals/companies wishing to conduct business within government housing areas and billets/barracks on the installation, and approval for fund-raising activities/events are processed by this office for the Directorate of Community Activities. Anyone seeking information on fund raising and commercial solicitations should contact this office. Upon receipt of required documentation, Commercial Solicitation Permits are issued on Tuesdays only, 10a.m.-3p.m., excluding lunch 12-1p.m.; however, appointments may be scheduled at the convenience of the customer.
Consumer Affairs & Financial Readiness Program (CAFRP) & Utility Coordination Center (UCC)
Bldg 2633, (706) 545-5485 Mon-Fri 8a.m.-4:30p.m. CAFRP provides classes and individual assistance in all aspects of financial management to include check writing, budgeting, insurance, investing, credit management, home buying/selling, and financial planning for relocation, deployment, and retirement. Individual assistance begins with intake, held every Monday at 8:15a.m. The UCC is designed to provide a one-stop service for Soldier while inprocessing. A Soldier may have water, electricity, gas, and telephone services initiated. In most cases, a deposit is not required if the Soldier has good credit. Soliders clearing post will have their utility services terminated and receive an estimated final bill. All past due amounts, final bills, and estimated final bills must be paid in order to clear.
Information & Referral Bldg 2624, (706) 545-6969/5516 Mon-Fri 8a.m.-4:30p.m. This office offers information and referral services regarding on and off-post community resources i.e., educational, financial, medical, etc. Services are available to active duty military, family members, retirees, and civilians of the tri-community.
Relocation Assistance Program (RAP)/Lending Closet Bldg 2629, (706) 545-4485 Mon-Fri 8a.m.-4:30p.m.
RAP has an automated information library and worldwide installation files that include videotapes and welcome packets. RAP also conducts Newcomer/Spouse Orientation. Relocation counseling for family members and volunteer opportunities are available. RAP provides a Lending Closet to help during periods of transition. The lending Closet offers irons, ironing boards, kitchen items, and baby equipment for relocating military families.
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Bldg 2624, (706) 545-5717/6969 Mon-Fri 8a.m.-4:30p.m.
Information and referral support, crisis counseling and advocacy for family members with special needs.
Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP) Bldg 2624, (706) 545-6969 Mon-Fri 8a.m.-4:30p.m. FMEAP provides assistance in locating off-post and on-post job opportunities and counseling to determine employment needs and interests. Workshops on resume writing, interviewing skills, skill development classes, submitting applications, and job search strategies are given.
Army Family Team Building Program (AFTB) Bldg 359, (706) 545-5377/6108 AFTB is a family member volunteer program for military, family members, and civilians. AFTB was developed for family members by family members, and is taught by volunteer family members. AFTB is an educational program to teach Army culture and give families the skills they need for independence and self-sufficiency.
RELIGIOUS FACILITIES & SERVICES
The religious program at Fort Benning is one of the most comprehensive in the Army. Twelve chapels and chapel related facilities are strategically located on post and at Camp Merrill in Dahlonega, Ga.
The Fort Benning unit ministry team consists of thirty-one chaplains, thirty-two chaplain assistants, one Department of the Army civilian, two Directors of Religious Education, several nonappropriated fund contractors, and over 2,000 volunteers.
In addition to Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, and Moslem services, denominational services are conducted for Latter-Day Saints, Episcopalians, Lutherans and Pentecostals. Styles of worship include traditional, gospel, and free church traditions.
The Religious Education Center provides religious education and training programs for unit chaplains and major faith groups. The two full-time directors (Catholic and Protestant) coordinate with the chapel programs to provide a Protestant Sunday school and a Sunday Catholic Confraternity of Christian program, Bible studies and denominational instruction.
These activities are supplemented with Protestant Women of the Chapel, Military Council of Catholic Women, Protestant and Catholic youth groups, single-soldier groups, and weekly prayer breakfasts and soldier retreats.
The Chaplain Family Life Center, located at Soldiers’ Plaza, is staffed with trained and certified marriage and family counselors. The Center offers a variety of family enrichment programs, parenting skill classes, and couples communication seminars. They also provide "Rainbows," a grief recovery program for children. Since 1994, Fort Benning has hosted the Chaplain Family Life Training Program, sponsored by the Chief of Chaplains. In conjunction with Columbus State University and The Pastoral Institute, five chaplains each year will receive specialized training in family life ministry for Army-wide implementation.
Every soldier and family member assigned to Fort Benning has a chaplain. See the chart below or call 545-2288 for the telephone number of your unit ministry team.
In case of emergencies, or after duty-hours, call the Staff Duty Officer at 545-2218. The USAIC Chaplain and the unit ministry teams are committed to providing you with quality pastoral care.
Chapel Phone Numbers:
USAIC Office
Bldg. 4, Rm. 513 545-2288/2608
Chaplain Family Life Center
Bldg. 2606 545-1760/5301
The Infantry Center Chapel
Bldg. 101 545-2050/2359
Main Post Catholic Chapel
Bldg. 1681 545-1452/3461
11th Infantry Regiment Chapel
Bldg. 2595 545-1314/3335
Regimental Chapel (ITB)
Bldg. 3220 544-9269/9601
Soldiers Chapel (ITB)
Bldg. 3420 544-9287/8260
Reception Chaplain (ITB)
Bldg. 3020 544-9432/9902
29th Inf. Regt. Chaplain
Bldg. 101 545-2050/2359
Sightseeing Rd. Chapel
(36th Eng. & 75th Ranger Reg.)Bldg. 2820 545-2169/1541
MACH Chapel
Bldg. 9200 544-2511 /1382
Kelley Hill Chapel
(3rd Bde. 3rd Inf. Div.)Bldg. 9023 544-2712/3070
3/75th Ranger Regt.
Bldg. 2820 545-7200
After Duty Hours Contact:
Duty Officer 545-2218