Mason County's Veterans' Assistance Fund

Most Counties in Washington State have their a program for supporting veterans. This week we look at Whatcom County.

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Mason County's  Veterans' Assistance Fund helps eligible indigent and suffering veterans or family members with certain expenses, overseen by the Veterans' Advisory Board.
Eligibility:

• Honorably discharged veteran or eligible family member of a veteran who meets the definition of veteran as defined by law.
• The county defines "indigent and suffering" to mean the current poverty level as defined by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
• Applicants must be a resident of the Mason County for at least ninety (90) days.
• Applicant must present proof of residency and income.

How to Apply: 
Telephone a Veterans' Service Officer to schedule an eligibility appointment and find out what documents to bring to the appointment. There are two Veterans' Service Offices:

• In Shelton
  Memorial Hall
  210 West Franklin Street
  Phone: 360-426-4546
   Business hours are Monday - Wednesday 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 4 PM or by appointment.
• In Belfair
  North Mason County Resource
  140 NE SR 300.
  Phone: 360-552-2302.
  Business hours are Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; On Wednesdays, the office is open until 6:30 p.m.

For more information, see http://www.co.mason.wa.us/ac/veterans/index.php