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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, April 3, 2006
Contact:
Linda
Loyle, Veteran’s Assistance Fund Office, 360-786-5578
Veteran’s
Assistance Office Moves to New Location
OLYMPIA
– The Thurston County Veteran’s Assistance Office is now at a new location
on the Courthouse Hill. After many
years in the Family Support Center in downtown Olympia, the Veteran’s Office
is now located at 2404 Heritage Court SW in Olympia, near the intersection of
Evergreen Park Drive and Cooper Point Road.
The Veteran’s Assistance program is a state mandated
program run through
Thurston
County
.
Washington
law requires each county to establish a fund for needy veterans and their
families and the families of deceased veterans. (RCW 73.08.010.)
The office has been providing help for an average of 85 persons a month
for the last year or so.
There are various types of assistance available and it
could include help for emergency needs such as shelter, utilities or food. The
assistance may come in the form of a voucher. There is a dollar limit to the
amount of assistance in a one-year period.
Veterans must meet certain criteria to be eligible for
the assistance including
Washington
and
Thurston
County
residency, proof of an honorable discharge, proof of need, low-income status
and other qualifications. Personnel
at the office can explain the details.
The new office of the Veteran’s Assistance Fund is-
2404 Heritage Court SW
Olympia
,
WA
. 98502
Hours of Operation-
9:00AM to 11:00AM
Tuesday and Thursday Only.
Telephone- 360-786-5578
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