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Summit County Veterans Service Commission is now providing transportation services to the new VA outpatient imaging and infusion center in Kent, OH. The new facility is located at 3038 Cascades Boulevard in Kent. The Kent location, which will take over the infusion services previously offered in Akron, will provide essential healthcare services to approximately 50,000 patients. [...]
Support Our Veterans Co (SOVC)
Our Mission: Providing access to housing and supportive services for veterans in need.
Support Our Veterans Co (SOVC) aligned with the Housing First Approach in 2018 with properties in Columbus, Mansfield and Youngstown, Ohio, and the Veteran’s Administration’s HUD/VASH Program.
As of January 2026, the veterans placed in these properties are still in […]
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) now offers free commemorative urns or plaques for eligible cremated Veterans whose remains are not interred. These items honor Veterans; however, accepting one permanently forfeits the right to burial in a VA national cemetery or a government marker.
Key Details of the Program:
- Eligibility: The Veteran must have served […]
- Eligibility: The Veteran must have served […]
Larry D. Moore Military Service Members Can Now Include Email on Their DD Form 214
Military service members can now include email information on their DD Form 214. Recent updates to the “Certificate of Uniformed Service” series have added a specific block for members to provide […]
When someone leaves a coin or a small stone on a Veteran’s headstone, it carries quiet meaning. It is a simple way of saying, “You are remembered. You are not forgotten.” For families, it offers comfort knowing that others have taken a moment to visit, reflect, and honor their loved one’s service.
Specific coin denominations indicate […]
Budgeting is personal. There are many things that will apply to most households, but your budget should uniquely reflect your responsibilities and goals. A budget should be pleasing to the eye and easy for you to use – you might like: color coding, category selections, totaling weekly/monthly income, expenses and balances, etc.
The framework of your […]
Scammers are targeting Veterans, Surviving Spouses, and families who receive VA benefits by posing as official VA representatives and demanding repayment for fake overpayments. Messages, sent by mail, email, or text, often look legitimate and use fake VA logos.
Common Scam Tactics:
- Fake VA logos or spoofed phone numbers to appear legitimate
- Claims that you owe […]
The DD Form 214 is one of the most important documents a Service Member receives at separation. It verifies military service and is often required to access benefits, employment, and other services. Whether you are applying for VA health care, education benefits under the GI Bill, home loan guaranty, or simply proving your service to […]
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