To provide relief outside of the Soldier’s Home for honorably discharged, indigent soldiers, sailors, marines, nurses and members of women’s auxiliaries and the indigent wives, widows and minor children of such indigent or deceased soldiers. Also, $300 burial benefits for eligible veterans and spouses.
County Veterans Committee for Burial and Soldiers and Sailors Relief
MEMBERS:
William Beachnau
P.O. Box 394
Vermontville, MI 49096
Representing Veterans of Foreign WarsGary Lindsey
1919 W. Sager rd
Hastings, MI 49058
At LargeFrank Williams – Chair
9840 E. Barnum Rd
Woodland, MI 48897
Representing the American Legion
MICHIGAN VETERANS’ TRUST FUND COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE:
William Beachnau
Gary Lindsey
Frank Williams
Kristin Liceaga, Coordinator
ADDRESS:
231 S. Broadway
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-1296 / Fax: 269-945-4536
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
STATE TRUST FUND PROCEDURE: The following papers must be presented before you may file for Trust Fund Assistance.
- Discharge papers or report of Separation DD-214. Must show services date and place of entry
- Proof of residence
- Marriage certificate
- Birth certificates of minor children
- Bills for which you are requesting assistance.
- Interview
BASIC ELIGIBILITY
Legal resident of the State of Michigan at the time of entering the service, or resided in the State of Michigan for 5 consecutive years prior to the date of application. Must have had 180 days active service (sole-exception – 90 days for World War I Veterans).
NEED DEFINED:
Any emergency in the life of honorably discharged veterans and their legal dependents who meet the eligibility requirements which necessitate immediate assistance for food, fuel, clothing, shelter and other unforeseen emergencies.
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