Veterans Assistance Fund offered by Community Action of Skagit County at Robert M. Gates Skagit Vet's Connect

160 Cascade Place, Burlington, WA 98233

Eligibility

For veterans with 180 days of active duty and an honorable discharge, who have lived in Washington state for 12 months. Income at or below 150% federal poverty level.

Hours

M-F, 9am-3pm.

(360) 588-5156

Voice

https://www.communityactionskagit.org/skagit-vets-connect

Languages

Interpreter services

Application process

Call.

Fees

None.

Service area

Skagit, WA

Description

Provides temporary financial assistance to veterans and their families in the event of severe financial difficulties. Items payable by vouchers are food and sundries, rent, utilities, medical, transportation (bus), and vehicle gas. Other items are payable at the discretion of the program coordinator.

What's Here

Telephone Service Payment Assistance Personal/Grooming Supplies Bus Fare Prescription Expense Assistance Electric Service Payment Assistance Local Bus Transit Services Heating Fuel Payment Assistance Rent Payment Assistance Medical Care Expense Assistance Water Service Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Community Action of Skagit County

A community-based non-profit organization offering a wide variety of services. The primary purpose is to help low-income persons reach, or maintain, self-sufficiency. The agency has eight impact areas: Family Stability, Housing, Financial Stability, Employment, Education and Literacy, Health, Food and Nutrition, and Community Engagement and Volunteerism.