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Kitsap County Veterans Relief and Assistance Fund offered at Bainbridge Island Helpline House

Washington State law and the Kitsap County code have established the Veterans Assistance Fund as a steady source of tax dollars to be utilized for the needs of indigent veterans and their families.  A portion of property tax collected in Kitsap County is earmarked for the VAF.  The overall goal is to assist all veterans-in-the-need back into mainstream society by ensuring they understand all the programs available to them.  ####Temporary emergency assistance is available for:   - Rental and mortgage assistance  - Energy or utilities assistance  - Food assistance  - Auto repair  - Appliance repair  - Clothing

Location

282 Knechtel Way Northeast, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Hours

M-F, 9am-5pm

Application process

Call to make an appointment for assistance.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible applicants must have served honorably at least 180 days active duty, or be an immediate family member. Applicants with an other than honorable discharge are not eligible. Applicant must be a resident of Washington State for at least 1 year and a resident of Kitsap County for 3 months.

Fee

None.

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Bainbridge Island Helpline House

Bainbridge Island Helpline House offers an umbrella of social services at no charge, including professional crisis intervention, assessment, resource referral and advocacy.  Volunteer services include food bank, clothing, and medical equipment loan. While Bainbridge Island residents are the main focus, Helpline House also assists residents in Kitsap County through access to food bank use.