Veteran Assistance Funds offered by Community Action of Skagit County at Vets Connect

160 Cascade Place, Burlington, WA 98233

Eligibility

For veterans with 180 days of active duty and an honorable discharge, who have lived in Washington state for 12 months. Income at or below 150% federal poverty level.

Hours

M-F, 8:30am-5pm.

(360) 416-7585

Voice

Websitehttps://www.communityactionskagit.org/skagit-vets-connect/

Email[email protected]

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Call.

Fees

None.

Service area

Skagit, WA

Other Information

Languages

Spanish

Focus Population

Veterans

Provides emergency funding and assistance with claims to the VA for veterans and their dependents. Works in partnership with Skagit County Public Health. Types of financial assistance include - Food, gas, & clothing - Utilities with disconnect notice - Mortgage, rental, security deposit - Transportation assistance Also assists with getting discharge documents/DD-214 requests, case management, budgeting, and referrals to additional services.

What's Here

Telephone Service Payment Assistance Rent Payment Assistance Food Vouchers Rental Deposit Assistance Medical Care Expense Assistance Water Service Payment Assistance Veteran Benefits Assistance Electric Service Payment Assistance Heating Fuel Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Community Action of Skagit County

A community-based non-profit organization offering a wide variety of services. The primary purpose is to help low-income persons reach, or maintain, self-sufficiency. The agency has eight impact areas: Family Stability, Housing, Financial Stability, Employment, Education and Literacy, Health, Food and Nutrition, and Community Engagement and Volunteerism.