Veterans Assistance Fund offered at Benton County Department of Human Services
7102 West Okanogan Place, Suite 201 (Health District building, 2nd floor), Kennewick, WA 99336
Eligibility
Benton and Franklin County Veterans, their families, and the families of deceased Veterans, who meet the eligibility criteria for assistance. Call for more details.
Hours
M-F, 8am-5pm. Wednesdays are designated as "Veteran Days".
(509) 737-3912
Voice
Application process
Call to speak with a program specialist.
Fees
None.
Service area
Franklin, WA
Benton, WA
Other Information
Focus Population
- Veterans
Languages
- Spanish
Provides assistance for Benton and Franklin County Veterans, their families, and the families of deceased Veterans who meet the eligibility criteria for assistance. Community referrals to partner agencies for housing, case management services, VA claims and other services are given when needed. Services may include: utility assistance, rental/mortgage assistance, application fee/background checks for housing or pre-employment, up to 1 week in a motel for homeless veterans, bus passes, food vouchers, burial expenses (up to $1,000), necessary safety equipment required by employer to gain employment, dental assistance (up to $2,000), and childcare assistance.
Data provided by
Washington 211
What's Here
Gas Service Payment AssistanceElectric Service Payment AssistanceGas MoneyRental Application Fee Payment AssistanceCriminal Background Check Fee Payment AssistanceDental Care Expense AssistanceFood VouchersChild Care Expense AssistanceRent Payment AssistanceHomeless Motel VouchersWater Service Payment AssistanceBurial/Cremation Expense AssistanceLocal Transit PassesMortgage Payment AssistanceHeating Fuel Payment AssistanceVeteran Benefits Assistance
Providing organization
Benton County Department of Human Services
The office responsible for managing human service programs for Benton and Franklin Counties in the area of developmental disabilities, housing, and prevention.