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

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.

Location

160 Cascade Place, Burlington, WA 98233

Hours

M-F, 9am-3pm.

Application process

Call.

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.

Fee

None.

Languages

Interpreter services

Agency info

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.