A local non-profit is the recipient of a more than $5000 grant meant to help veterans.
The State Department of Administration announced Friday that more than $620,000 in grants were awarded to 12 charities that provide financial assistance, entrepreneurship training, or other services to Wisconsin veterans and their families.
The grant awarded to Rock Valley Community Programs will support the rehabilitation and repair of 12 veterans transitional housing service apartments.
Rock Valley Community Programs provides transitional housing to veterans with studio style apartments; case management; educational groups for emotional regulation; life skills training; sobriety maintenance; health, wellness, and addiction therapy; and substance abuse recovery services.
UpdatedFri, Dec 18, 2020 at 2:13 pm CT
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Gov. Evers, WDVA Announce More than $620,000 in Grants to Organizations Helping Wisconsin Veterans and Families. (Shutterstock)
MADISON, WI Gov. Tony Evers announced on Friday with Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary Mary Kolar announced $620,940 in grants were awarded to 16 registered nonprofit organizations that provide financial assistance, entrepreneurship training, or other services to Wisconsin veterans and their families, according to a news release. Our veteran community in Wisconsin is at its best when organizations work together to provide care and assistance to our nation s heroes, Gov. Evers said. Especially after a difficult year for all of us, when many of our most vulnerable veterans are hurting, it is critical that we support these important organizations that can serve as a lifeline to veterans and their families.