Grant County Veterans’ Assistance Program

 

Update as of 03-17-2020

Requests for assistance through the Veterans Assistance Fund can be made by contacting the Veteran Service Coordinator for an appointment. The contact information is (509) 754-2011, x2931 or by email at [email protected]. Grant County cannot offer assistance with claims, inquiries or assistance to the Veterans Administration (VA) at this time.

 

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Who runs the program?
 

The Grant County Veterans Assistance Program is administered by the Grant County Veterans Service Officer (GCVSO). The GCVSO is responsible for providing Veterans in need with temporary, emergency assistance. Additionally, the GCVSO will assist nationally recognized Veteran organizations (American Legion, VFW, AMVETs, etc.) with providing similar assistance. These organizations have trained staff on duty to assist Veterans with the program.
 

Where does the money come from?
 

Funding for the Grant County Veterans Assistance Program comes from the Citizens of Grant County through their property taxes. Anyone who owns or rents property in the county contributes to the program, including many veterans who have or will use it. It is not charity. It is assistance to veterans in need of recognition of the service they rendered to their country when it needed them.
 

Who is eligible for the program?
 

A Veteran, Widow/Widower of a Veteran, or a dependent of a Veteran is eligible for assistance provided the person has been a resident of Grant County for six months.
 

How is eligibility determined?
 

Veterans who can prove financial need based on US Government published poverty thresholds. Financial need cannot be caused by mismanagement or illegal activity.
 

Proof of eligibility:
 

A DD-214 proof of Honorable or General discharge under honorable conditions, a Veteran’s Administration registration card or other military id may be used. Assistance will be provided to help the veteran attain the proper identification.

 

Types of Assistance Available:

• Rent to prevent eviction.

• Utilities to prevent cut off.

• Food and necessary items for hygiene and health.

• Burial assistance.

• Medical, Dental, and Travel assistance to be determined on an individual basis.

• Catastrophic Emergencies as determined on an individual basis.

Authorized Grant County Veterans’ Assistance Program Offices

 

Vietnam Veterans of America 1525 E. Wheeler Rd. Moses Lake, WA 98837 Located in Grant County Building across from Ziggy’s Monday – Wednesday – Friday 9AM – 12PM 1PM – 3PM 509-766-5015 ext. 5207

American Legion Post 28 276 8th AVE NW Ephrata, WA 98823 509-754-2761

American Legion Post 157 31 Coulee Blvd. Electric City, WA 99123 509-631-1839

American Legion Post 183 P.O. Box 145 Quincy, WA 98848 509-398-3653

American Legion Post 209 538 W Broadway Moses Lake, WA 98837 509-765-1126

Veterans of Foreign Wars P.O. Box 421 Quincy, WA 98848 509-750-0938

For further information and/or to receive tracking numbers, contact:

Grant County Veterans Service Coordinator 509-754-2011 ext2931 [email protected]

Mailing Address: Grant County Veterans Assistance P.O. Box 37 Ephrata, WA 98823