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Mothers of Military Support and the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
Section. Working Together "Serving Those Who Served" |
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OIF, OEF, or ONE Returnees Assistance.
3 Million apply for it! |
The State of Washington, Department of
Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA Medical Centers and Vet
Centers) are interested in helping each and every veteran who has returned home.
Their agencies have skilled counselors who
understand how to help with deployment-related stress reactions and family problems that
may result.
If you are unsure whether you should seek these professional services, they are
available to provide an initial evaluation that will help find answers to any of your
questions. These services are free to honorably discharged veterans.
Please let them know if you are in need of help by
calling either of these numbers for more information:
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (800-562-2308) or
VA Medical Center Deployment Health Clinic (800-329-8387 ext 62636 or 206-764-2636).
Just tell them that you were deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) Operation
Enduring Freedom (OEF) Operation Noble Eagle (ONE)
Veterans Innovations Program
The Veterans Innovations Program was created to provide assistance to veterans and their
families.
Funds are provided to veterans and families in need through three separate programs within
the Veterans Innovations Program.
Defender’s Fund
Competitive Grant Veterans Family Fund (Opens Spring 08)
Defenders' Fund
You may be eligible for a one time emergency grant of up to $1000.00
If you are a current or former WA National Guard or Reservist;
Served in Operation Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, or Noble Eagle and;
Are experiencing financial hardships in employment, education, housing, health care or
other areas due to extended deployment.
Veterans will be screened to determine whether they need additional assistance, such as
claims preparation.
Payments will be made to creditors such as landlords or utilities to directly resolve the
financial hardship.
The Defenders' Fund is meant to supplement other funding opportunities such as: County
Veterans Assistance Funds, Minuteman or other private organization funds.
Contact your retention NCO or National Guard, Annie Deandrea at 253-512-8722
WDVA at 1-800-562-2308
Click here for an Application
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Individual
Grant Program
The Competitive Grant Program goes beyond the initial emergency assistance provided
through the Defender’s Fund, and focuses on activities that will help veterans and
their families obtain sustainable family-wage employment.
Applicants must have served in Operation Noble Eagle; Operation Iraqi Freedom and/or
Operation Enduring Freedom or awarded a Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary or Service
Medal.
Individual grants are tailored to meet the needs of the veteran or their family. Below are
examples of how a grant could be used:
Supplement wages for on-the-job training or apprenticeship programs;
Tuition payments for education or certification programs; and/or
Supportive services such as transportation assistance, housing, child care, or other
needs-related payments necessary to enable an individual to resolve crisis situations,
enter training or employment, and/or retain employment.
Click here for an Application
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WDVA offers a complete referral service to
provide veterans with accurate and current information on the entire range of issues
associated with veterans’ benefits and entitlements. This service is available Monday
through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Messages may be left 24 hours a day.
Olympia Service Center
Toll-Free Phone Number 1-800-562-2308 (within WA State only) or 360-725-2200
1102 Quince Street SE 1st floor. PO Box 41155 Olympia, WA 98504-1155
Seattle Service Center
915 2nd Avenue, Rm 1050 Seattle, WA 98174 1-877-249-0516 or 206-220-6145
Jim
Rising, Administrator
360-725-2220 FAX: 360-586-1093
E-Mail:
Jim Rising, Administrator.
1102 Quince St SE 1st floor
PO Box 41155 Olympia, WA 98504-1155 Richard F. Venesky, Program Mgr
Veteran Estate Management
360-725-2235 FAX: 360-586-1092
E-Mail:
Veteran Estate Management
1102 Quince St SE 1st floor
PO Box 41155 Olympia, WA 98504-1155
Alex Deluao, Service Center Manager
360-725-2219 FAX: 360-586-1093
E-Mail:
Alex Deluao, Service Center Manager
1102 Quince St SE 1st floor
PO Box 41155 Olympia, WA 98504-1155
Seattle Service Center 1-877-249-0516
Richard Stewart,Program Mgr. Seattle VARO
360-710-1390 (C) FAX: 206-220-4667
E-Mail:
Richard Stewart, Program Mgr.
915 2nd Avenue, Rm 1050 Seattle, WA 98174
Lynda Reese,Veteran Benefits Specialist (VBS) Seattle VARO
206-220-6145 FAX: 206-220-4667
E-Mail:
Lynda Reese,Veteran Benefits Specialist.
915 2nd Avenue, Rm 1050 Seattle, WA 98174
Lonnie James, Veterans Community Service
Coordinator
509-457-2736 509-457-0951
E-Mail:Lonnie
James, V.C.S.C
1111 North First St, Suite 1 Yakima, WA 98901
Jerry Pfannenstiel, Veterans Community
Service Coordinator
360-929-8028 Pager(800) 986-0790
FAX (360) 257-1186
E-Mail:Jerry
Pfannenstiel, V.C.S.C
4278 Hollydale Lane Oak Harbor, WA 98277
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Contracted
Service Officers
John Waterbrook Independent Contractor
Walla Walla County
509-526-6240 FAX: 509-527-6110
E-Mail:John
Waterbrook
Walla Walla VAMC 77 Wainwright Dr., Bldg. 77, Rm 109 Walla Walla, WA 99362
Fred Kogin
Independent Contractor
Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties
360-538-2364 360-532-0656 (H)
FAX: 360-538-2391
E-Mail:Fred
Kogin ALT. E-Mail:Fred
Kogin
511 West Heron Aberdeen, WA 98520
W 8-4
Jim Pace Independent Contractor
San Juan & Whatcom Counties
360-733-9226 FAX: 360-733-9117
E-Mail:Jim
Pace
Vet Center 3800 Byron, Suite 124
Bellingham, WA 98226 T-W-TH 8-4VA RCS (Readjustment Counseling Service) Vet Centers in Washington State:
Bellingham (360) 733-9226
Everett (425) 502-0617
Seattle (206) 553-270
Spokane (509) 444-8387
Tacoma (253) 565-7038
Yakima (509) 457-2736
Services provided to Washington State residents in extreme southeast Washington state
counties:
Portland, Oregon (503) 273-5370 |
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