1611 Virginia Ave., Ste 212, Box 406, North Bend , Oregon 97459 Hours: 9am-3:30pm Monday-Friday
desk@sovoservesvets.org
541-756-8718 (Office) 541-756-8758 (Fax)
Southwestern Oregon Veterans Outreach
Volunteers wanted for Dewitt Memorial upkeep; also an aluminum fabricator
Pointman Ministries – Outpost 101 of Coos Bay is looking for assistance with mowing and weed eating at the David Dewitt Memorial. Must have own tools. They are also looking for an aluminum fabricator to design and install… Read More
Updated 2022 Oregon Veteran Benefits Magazine Now Available
Published annually by the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the 2022 Veteran Benefits Magazine introduces readers to the services and benefits available to veterans and their families in Oregon. Free, confidential services are available through Local Veteran Service… Read More
Welcome SOVO’s new Office Coordinator
Meet Patrick Murphy, SOVO’s new Office Coordinator. Patrick is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SOVO office. He assists the Board of Directors (primarily Tom Benz) with applications for funding from local and area grant-making organizations; he… Read More
Tips for avoiding VA home loan scams
VAntage Point These tips for spotting and avoiding VA home loan scams come from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Many service members, Veterans and military spouses have been receiving fraudulent calls and mailers from companies who claim to… Read More
Sign up for your Covid-19 Vaccination at Safeway – Link inside
Link to register is listed at bottom of this article. You will be asked to confirm that you are eligible for Vaccine according to the government priorities. COVID-19 vaccine is currently being prioritized for the following people: *… Read More
City of Coos Bay awards $5000 to SOVO
Thanks to the City of Coos Bay, SOVO has been awarded a $5,000 grant which can be used as needed to support services to the nearly 10,000 veterans in SOVO’s catchment area.
Bandon by Sea Rotary Donates to SOVO
Many thanks to Bandon by the Sea Rotary for donating $1,000 to SOVO from their annual veterans golf fundraiser. This money is earmarked for the Coos County STAND DOWN which serves hundreds of veterans each year. The Stand… Read More
New Board Members for SOVO
SOVO is pleased to announce the addition of four new board members. Rick Anderson, Kyle Brown, Teka Brown, and Matt Hays have all agreed to serve on the board. This is great news for the veterans SOVO serves. … Read More
How to replace lost documents
Credit to KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 Many folks have lost important documents through natural disasters, moves, or simply misplacing them. In the wake of the recent disasters, the Federal Emergency Management Administration and the Oregon Office of… Read More
About Southwestern Oregon Veterans Outreach, Inc.
(SOVO) helps bridge the gap between what is available and what is needed to assist in meeting the needs of our veterans and their families. SOVO helps ensure that veterans receive the benefits they are due for their service to our country. Coos County, Oregon has approximately 6000 veterans and one County Veterans Service Officer.
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Largest Stand Down in Oregon to return after two years – August 19, 2022
Seeking volunteers and providers for the upcoming Coos-Curry Veterans Stand Down at Pony Village Mall on August 19th! This is the best-attended (largest) Stand Down in Oregon! Everyone is welcome! Please contact our Lead Carol Elderkin Gardner and… Read More