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More Hoosier veterans are now able to get support from the state’s Military Family Relief Fund.
The fund provides up to $2,500 to veterans and their families who are struggling with financial issues – anything from utilities and rent to medical bills to emergency car repairs.
Prior to July 1, only veterans who served on active duty for more than one year – in war time – were eligible for the fund. Those two requirements have been eliminated.
Veterans will also no longer have to connect their financial hardship to their military service. The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs, which manages the program, said that requirement was subjective and unnecessary.
Staff Report Monday, July 12, 2021 8:37 PM The Warsaw Military Veteran Stand Down is 4 to 7 p.m. July 23 at the Warsaw Municipal Airport, 3000 Airport Road.
Goodwill’s Veterans Resource Network (formerly Vets’ Community Connections) and its community partners have organized employment and housing opportunities, information pertaining to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, free personal care items, care kits, backpacks, a meal and more, according to a news release from Goodwill.
Stand Down is a concept that was created during war time. It was time away from the battlefield when soldiers could rest from combat and take care of personal hygiene, enjoy warm meals, receive medical and dental care and enjoy the camaraderie of battle buddies in a safe environment.
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