MEMBERS:

Frank Weinbrecht
3160 S. Broadway
Hastings, MI 49508
(269) 945-5471

Robert Shaffer
2235 Robinwood Drive
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9296

Mark Hopkins
121 W. Grand Street
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-8566

John D. Hislop
9835 Barnum Road
Woodland, MI 48897-9706
(616) 367-4123

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.

VETERANS’COUNSEL/TRUST

COMMITTEEMEN:

Frank Weinbrecht: V.F.W.
Joseph A. Beaudry: American Legion
Terrence Vickers: Unaffiliated
Holly Steiner: Authorized Agent

ADDRESS:

220 W. State St.
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-1296

OFFICE HOURS:

Tuesday, Thursday – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Friday – 9:00 A.M. -12:00 P.M.

PROCEDURE: The following papers must be presented before you may file for Trust Fund Assistance.

1. Discharge papers or report of Separation D-214. Must show services date and place of entry
2. Proof of residence
3. Marriage certificate
4. Birth certificates of minor children
5. Bills for which you are requesting assistance.

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.

Page Last Modified: December 4, 2007 at 1:24 pm