About Us
RELIEF MISSION- To provide temporary assistance for basic needs to those who served their country honorably.
For those making a conscientous effort to improve their situation.
ELIGIBILITY
Veterans, spouses, widows, dependent children. (Those with legal custody may apply on behalf of a veteran's dependent child).
Residency- Must be resident of the State of Ohio and resided in Ross County no less than 90 days. Time spent hospitalized or incarcerated does not count toward establishing ones residency.
Income limitations.
Active Duty- other than time spent training.
Character of Discharge- must be present on DD 214 and acceptable under office guidelines.
Picture identification and veterans DD-214 required at time of application.
Services
Guidance in applying for benefits administered by the VA such as Pension, Compensation & Survivor benefits. Navigating the appeals process, address changes etc.
Military records recovery, replacement Medals, Decorations and Awards
Income verification statements
Diplomas for War Veterans
Emergency Assistance
Information on Ohio's Veteran Homes in Sandusky and Georgetown
Transportation to VA scheduled appointments
Funeral/Burial assistance, plots, Government headstones, flags and standards
Children's school clothing
OFFICE STAFF
RICHARD SHANKS
DIRECTOR/COUNTY SERVICE OFFICER
STACEY BOROFF
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/COUNTY SERVICE OFFICER
JOHNA PULVER
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR/ CLERK
NICHOLETTE BOLTE
TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR/COUNTY SERVICE OFFICER