Veterans Service Center
The Veterans Service Center is a County agency dedicated to aiding veterans in times of need.
Eligibility Requirements for Financial Assistance
- Honorably discharged veteran, spouse, dependent children, and surviving widows
- Resident of Ohio for one year and Fayette County for three months immediately preceding the application
- Financial disclosure and other proofs as required
Financial Assistance May Be Provided
Any honorably discharged veteran, spouse, widow, or dependent children may be served with respect to Mortgage / Rent (to avoid eviction), Utilities (to avoid disconnection), Transportation for medical treatment and Food Assistance.
Eligibility Requirements for Service
Any honorably discharged veteran (as defined by VA rules), spouse, widow, or dependent children may be served by this office.
Services Offered
- V.A. claims assistance (for service-connected disability or non-service-connected pension)
- Widow's benefits
- Certificate of Eligibility for VA loan application.
- Ohio Veteran Bonus
- Help with forms, letters or communications with the V.A.
- Military Injury Relief Fund (MIRF)
- Grave markers/flag holders
- Notary Public Services - For veterans only
This office will copy your veterans-related documents, provide secretarial help with your V.A. communication and maintain a file of your important documents.
Funding for Center
We are a Fayette County Agency, with funding from County taxes under entitlement in Ohio Law. This law states at up to.5 mills may be collected for veterans service. (ORC 5901).
We are not directed or supported by any agency of the Federal or State Government.
Please understand that any assistance application or income disclosure will be held in total confidence as far as the law allows.
Additional Information
Veterans Service Commission does not view the granting of emergency assistance as welfare. Rather it is seen as earned benefit due Fayette County veterans who qualify.
Home Visits
If you are elderly or infirm and need services, please do not hesitate to call our office. A home visit from our Service Officer may be arranged. Our office phone number is 740-335-1610.
Our Pledge
Our solemn pledge is to serve our fellow veterans while providing them with the highest respect and dignity.