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County Veterans Assistance Fund or Program

Resource Title Contact Information
Asotin County Veterans Resources
Emergency Financial Assistance, Referrals and information
Benton County Veterans Resources
7102 W Okanogan Place, Suite 201, Kennewick, WA 99336
Burial expenses, Case management, Childcare, Dental Assistance, Food Assistance, Motel Hotel for homeless Vets, Rental assistance, Transportation Assistance, Work specific necessities to gain employment
Chelan County Veterans Assistance Programs
428 Orondo Ave. Wenatchee WA 98801
Burial expenses, Claims assistance, Emergency Financial Assistance, Federal benefits, Food Assistance, Homeless Supports
Clallam County Veterans Resource Center
Claims assistance, Referrals and information
Clark County Veterans Resources
VA Medical Center, 1601 E 4th Plain Blvd, Building 18 , Vancouver, WA 98660
Burial expenses, Clothing, Dental Assistance, Emergency Financial Assistance, Food Assistance, Prescription assistance, Referrals and information, Rental assistance, Transportation Assistance, Utility assistance
Columbia County Veterans Resources
311 E Main Street, Dayton, WA 99328
Burial expenses, Clothing, Emergency Financial Assistance, Food Assistance, Referrals and information, Rental assistance

Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program (Blue Mountain Action Council)
(509)529-4980  www.bmacww.org    
roseb@bmacww.org (Rose Berg) or laural@bmacww.org (Laura Lebowski)

Cowlitz County Veterans Resources
1005 Fir St, Longview, WA 98632
Burial expenses, Emergency Financial Assistance, Food Assistance, Healthcare, Referrals and information, Rental assistance, Utility assistance
Douglas County Veterans Services
110 2nd St NE East Wenatchee, WA 98802
Burial expenses, Claims assistance, Emergency Financial Assistance, Federal benefits, Food Assistance
  • Advocacy
  • Case management
  • Claims / Benefits / Appeals / Upgrades
  • Emergency vouchers
  • Pension funds (as eligible)
  • Veteran's Affairs benefits
  • Veteran's Affairs healthcare
Ferry County Veterans Resources
P.O. Box 1198, Republic, WA 99166
Emergency Financial Assistance, Food Assistance, Rental assistance, Utility assistance

Application https://ferry-county.com/Other_Depts/Veterans/VAB%20Application%20Final%2020180918.pdf 

Franklin County Veterans Resources
1016 N. 4th Avenue, Pasco, WA 99301
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Emergency Financial Assistance, Food Assistance, Prescription assistance, Rental assistance, Utility assistance, Vision assistance
Garfield County Veterans Resources
789 W. Main St., PO Box 278, , WA
Mon, Mar 30, 2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (PDT)
Burial expenses, Emergency Financial Assistance, Rental assistance
Grant County Veterans Services
P.O. Box 37 , 35 C ST NW, Ephrata, WA 98823
Emergency Financial Assistance, Food Assistance, Motel Hotel for homeless Vets, Work specific necessities to gain employment
Grays County Veterans Resources
Burial expenses, Emergency Financial Assistance, Food Assistance, Rental assistance, Utility assistance

Gwyn Tarrence
Veterans Ombudsman
veteranrelief@graysharbor.us
360-660-2640

Veterans' Relief Fund

The Revised Code of Washington (RCW 73.08) requires all 39 counties to establish a Veterans' Relief Fund.

The Veterans' Relief Fund may be able to help with rent, utilities, food, and other needs.

This is a fund of last resort and in no way can it be construed as a veteran's benefit. 

All applications must be filed with local service officers at veteran support organizations.  Please contact your local service officer to discuss making an application.

To apply for assistance from Grays Harbor County Veterans' Relief Fund, you must have been honorably discharged, have been a resident of Grays Harbor County for at least 6 months, and have income below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level.

When contacting service officers, it may be helpful to bring:

  • a copy of your DD-214

  • proof of residency

  • proof of income

  • any shut-off or eviction notices requiring payment

If you are denied assistance or feel that you have been discriminated against, you have the right to file an appeal and request that a full explanation of the reasons why you were denied assistance be put in writing.

Island County Veterans Services

Tyler Howard, Veterans Services Coordinator, islandcountywa.gov, 360-632-7328

Zack Commet, Veterans Service Officer, t.howard@islandcountywa.gov, 360-632-2496

Jefferson County Veterans Resources
P.O. Box 1220 , Port Townsend, WA 98368
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Emergency Financial Assistance
King County Veterans Program
Northgate Executive Center II 9725 3rd Ave NE, Suite 300, Seattle WA 98115 , 645 Andover Park West, Suite 100, Tukwila WA 98188, , WA
Case management, Crisis intervention, Emergency Financial Assistance, Employment assistance, Homeless Supports, Referrals and information
Kitsap County Veterans Services
614 Division St., MS-23, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Emergency Financial Assistance

Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs): 

Bainbridge Island

Helpline House

282 Knechtel Way NE
Hours: Mon. thru Fri. 9 am to 5 pm
Call 206.842.7621 for appointment

Bremerton

DAV, Chapter 5; 360.373.2397

4980 Auto Center Way
Bremerton, WA 98312
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00am to 2:00pm by appointment only.
Ask for service officer

VFW Post 239; 360.377.6739
190 S. Dora Avenue
Hours: Mon. 1pm to 4 pm; Wed. Noon to 2 pm
Ask for service officer

Port Orchard

Fred Needham VFW Post 2669

VFW Post 2669 - Fred Needham VFW Post 2669

3100 SE Mile Hill Rd

Port Orchard, WA 98366

360-876-2669

Service Officer hours:  Monday through Friday 9:00am to 11:00am. 

Poulsbo

American Legion Post 245

American Legion Poulsbo Post 245 | Facebook

19705 NW Viking Ave.

Poulsbo, WA 98370

Phone: 360-779-5456

Service Officer hours:  Thursday 10:00am to 3:00pm.

Silverdale

VFW 4992; Call 360.692.4992 for appointment
9981 Central Valley Road

American Legion Post 109; Call 360.649.3663 for appointment

Suquamish

Suquamish Tribe Veterans Office; Call 360.394.8515 for appointment
18490 Suquamish Way NE
Hours: Tues., Wed. 10 am to 2 pm

Suquamish Warriors Vets Center

6353 NE Middle Street. 360.626.1080
Hours: Thursdays 9 am to 3 pm

Klickitat County Veterans Resources
205 S Columbus Ave Room 203 Goldendale, WA 98620
Emergency Financial Assistance, Food Assistance, Homeless Supports, Referrals and information, Utility assistance
Lewis County Veterans Resources
360 NW. North St, Chehalis, WA 98532
Claims assistance, Emergency Financial Assistance, Food Assistance, Homeless Supports, Rental assistance, Utility assistance
Lincoln County Veterans Resources
P.O. Box 28, Davenport, WA 99122
Emergency Financial Assistance, Transitional housing, Transportation Assistance

 

 

 

 

Mason County Veterans Resources
Memorial Hall, 210 West Franklin Street, Shelton, WA 98584
Monday - Wednesday 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 4 PM
Emergency Financial Assistance, Food Assistance, Homeless Supports, Motel Hotel for homeless Vets, Rental assistance, Utility assistance
Okanogan County Veterans Resources
1 Tonasket Shop RDP.O. Box 1740, Tonasket 98855, WA 98855
Emergency Financial Assistance, Homeless Supports, Referrals and information, Rental assistance

 

 

Pacific County Veterans Services
1216 West Robert Bush Drive, South Bend WA 98586
Claims assistance, Clothing, Counseling, Emergency Financial Assistance, Federal benefits, Food Assistance

Pacific County is grateful for the opportunity to support our Veterans who have served our country with honor.  The Veterans Assistance Program offers temporary financial assistance.

To apply for assistance, contact your local Veterans Post or Veteran Service Officer:

  • American Legion Post 150 - 221 Duryea, Raymond 98577 - Contact: 360/942-3034

  • American Legion Post 48 - PO Box 686, Ilwaco 98624 - Contact: Teresa Bryan - 360/642-2041              

  • VFW Post 3721 - 318 N 2nd, Long Beach 98631 - Contact: 360/642-1228

  • VFW Post 968 - 131 Duryea St, Raymond 98577 - Contact: 360/942-3082

See Policies and Procedures for eligibility guidelines. 

For questions regarding the program, please contact Veterans Services Clerk, Amanda Bennett, Monday through Friday from 8:00am until 4:30pm at (360) 875-9334.

Pend Oreille County Veterans Assitance
Referrals and information
Pierce County Veterans Resources
3602 Pacific Ave. Suite 200, Tacoma, WA 98418
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This office is closed on weekends and holidays.
Burial expenses, Claims assistance, Emergency Financial Assistance, Food Assistance, Rental assistance, Transportation Assistance, Utility assistance

County Services for County Veterans

The Veterans Bureau administers the Veterans' Assistance Fund as mandated by State Law to provide emergency relief to indigent veterans residing in Pierce County. The purpose of the Veteran's Assistance Fund is to provide emergency assistance to qualified veterans in need. It is funded by Pierce County using property tax dollars. We are not part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and assistance is provided on an emergency need basis only. 

Partnerships

We also partner with other agencies and organizations to act as a central collection point for the veteran community. 

  • The Pierce County Veterans Bureau has the right to verify all information on any application and to share information with other counties to establish statistical data and prevent fraud.
  • Assistance is provided in the form of vouchers only. No cash is provided.
  • Non-receipt of checks (VA, Social Security, Military Retainer, etc.) is not considered automatic entitlement to assistance.
  • The purpose of the Veterans Assistance Fund is to provide emergency assistance to qualified veterans in need and is funded by Pierce County using property tax dollars. We are not part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and assistance is provided on an emergency need basis only.

For More Information

For more information about services offered by the Veterans Bureau, call us at (253) 798-7449 or toll free at 1 (800) 992-2456.

San Juan County Veterans Resources
350 Court ST #1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Emergency Financial Assistance
Skagit County Veteran Service Officer / Veterans Service Specialist
160 Cascade Pl STE 104, Burlington, WA 98233
Claims assistance
Skagit County Veterans Resources
Vets Connect, 160 Cascade Place, Burlington, WA 98223
Clothing, Crisis intervention, Emergency Financial Assistance, Food Assistance
Skamania County Veterans Resources
Snohomish County Veterans Resources
Snohomish County Campus 3000 Rockefeller Ave Lower Level, Drewel Building (Administration Building East) Everett, WA 98201
8:00 am - 11:00 am and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Claims assistance, Emergency Financial Assistance, Food Assistance, Homeless Supports, Referrals and information, Utility assistance
Spokane County Veterans Resources
1117 N Evergreen Rd, Spokane, WA 99216
Burial expenses, Claims assistance, Emergency Financial Assistance, Food Assistance, Homeless Supports, Rental assistance, Transportation Assistance, Utility assistance, Work specific necessities to gain employment
Stevens County Veterans Resources
Claims assistance, Emergency Financial Assistance, Referrals and information
Thurston County Veterans Program
4232 6th Ave SE, Suite 202, Lacey, WA 98503
Mon - Fri 8am - 4pm
Burial expenses, Emergency Financial Assistance, Food Assistance, Referrals and information, Rental assistance

 

 

Veteran Service Program
507 N Nanum St. Suite 117, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Claims assistance, Records request, SSI/SSDI benefit assistance
Wahkiakum County Veterans Resources
64 Main Street Third Floor, Cathlamet , WA 98612
Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Emergency Financial Assistance, Food bank
Walla Walla County Veterans Services
314 W Main (Health Department entrance off of Rose), Walla Walla, WA 99362
Burial expenses, Claims assistance, Dental Assistance, Emergency Financial Assistance, Employment assistance, Work specific necessities to gain employment

 

 

Whatcom County Veterans Services
509 Girard Street Lower Level, Bellingham, WA 98225
8:30AM to 4:00PM
Claims assistance, Emergency Financial Assistance, Food Assistance, Food bank, Homeless Supports, Motel Hotel for homeless Vets, Referrals and information, Rental assistance
Whitman County Veterans Services
400 N Main St, Colfax, WA 99111
Emergency Financial Assistance, Employment assistance, Homeless Supports, Referrals and information
Yakima County Veteran's Programs
223 N. 1st Street, Yakima, WA 98901
Case management, Emergency Financial Assistance, Homeless Supports, Records request, Referrals and information