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Tag: Veterans

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

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

Introducing new Director on SOVO Board

Krystal Hopper is the newest member of the SOVO Board of Directors. Krystal is the proud daughter of a military family and a strong advocate for Veterans. She serves as co-lead of the annual North Bend Veterans Stand… Read More

Support Oregon Veterans this Tax Season

from ODVA Blog Did you know that the Charitable Checkoff program lets you designate all or part of your Oregon refund to support veterans? Your tax refund can be donated to support: The Oregon Veterans’ Homes (charity code… Read More

Health Care: Hope for Veterans in Curry County

from The Curry Pilot by Jeremy C. Ruark Veterans in Curry County are being told there is hope for their health care needs. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Roseburg Health Care System Director Keith Allen is meeting… Read More

Post 911 GI Bill Update

reposted from va.gov Because of continued information technology difficulties with implementing sections 107 and 501 of the Harry W. Colmery Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (Forever GI Bill), both of which change the way monthly housing allowance payments… Read More

VA and U.S. Digital Service Launch New Web Tool to Help Veterans Track their Benefits Appeals

WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S Digital Service announced their launch of an improved Appeals Status tool to increase transparency and enable Veterans to track the progress of their benefits claims… Read More