WHAT IS THE VETERANS SERVICE CENTER?

 

The Veterans Service Center is a County agency dedicated to aiding veterans in times of need. There are two services the agency provides:

1). Emergency financial assistance to eligible veterans and family members who

     have demonstrated a need.

Eligibility Requirements for Financial Assistance

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1. Honorably discharged veteran, spouse, dependent children and surviving widows.

2. Resident of Ohio for one year and Fayette County for three months immediately preceding the application.

3. Financial disclosure and other proofs as required.

Financial Assistance May Be Provided?

Any Honorably discharged veteran, spouse, widow or dependent children may be served with respect to:

Mortgage/Rent (to avoid eviction), Utilities (to avoid disconnection), Transportation for medical treatment and Food Assistance.

2). The Veterans Service Center represents and assists veterans, spouses,

     dependent children and surviving widows when they apply to the VA for benefits

     for which they may be entitled.

Veterans Interested in Further Education

 

The following link is a great starting point for Veterans interested in additional education.

Eligibility Requirements for Service

Any Honorably discharged veteran (as defined by VA rules), spouse, widow or dependent children may be served by this office:

Services Offered:

1. V.A. claims assistance (for service connected Disability or non-service connected pension)

2. Widows benefits

3. Certificate of Eligibility for VA loan application.

4. Ohio Veteran Bonus

5. Help with forms, letters or communications with the V.A.

6. Military Injury Relief Fund (MIRF)

7. Grave markers/flag holders

8. E.V.R. preparation

9. Notary Public Services

This office will copy your veterans related documents, provide secretarial help with your V.A. communication, assist an unemployed veteran with job search and maintain a file of your important documents.

Funding for Center

 

We are a Fayette County Agency, with funding from County taxes under entitlement in Ohio Law. This law states at up to .5 mills may be collected for veterans service. (ORC 5901).

We are not directed or supported by any agency of the Federal or State Government.

Please understand that any assistance application or income disclosure will be held in total confidence as far as the law allows.

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