Purpose of the Veterans Service Commission
Of primary importance to the Veterans Service Commission is the provision of the basic necessities of life to veterans and their dependents. The Veterans Service Commission was established to assist veterans and their dependents who are experiencing an unexpected hardship as a result of sickness, injury, disease; or have become destitute due to lack of employment or lack of adequate employment. The Veterans Service Commission provides temporary financial assistance to veterans and their dependents who qualify as determined by the Commission.
Meetings
Meetings are held on the Second and Fourth Monday of each month. Each meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Veterans Service Office, Historic Courthouse 91 North Sandusky Street. Assistance applications must be filed in person no later than 1 business day prior to the next scheduled meeting in order to be presented to the Commission.
Eligibility
To qualify for Veterans Service Commission financial assistance, applicants must have resided in Delaware County for the last 90 days. The applicant, or the veteran on whose service the application is based, must have been honorably discharged from active military service performed for other than training purposes only. Reservists and National Guard members who are activated and serve a minimum of 90 days on federal active duty under (U.S. Code 10), for purposes other than training are eligible for financial assistance.
Documents Required
Discharge records, proof of income, bank statements, current bills and proof of residency in Ohio and Delaware County is required at the time of application. If applicable, Marriage License, Divorce Decree and Birth Certificate or Adoption Records for Dependent Children will be required.
Emergency Financial Assistance
The Veterans Service Commission provides short-term basic living needs to eligible veterans, spouses, dependent children and widows on a temporary basis as follows:
- Mortgage/Rent Payments
- Utilities and Food Voucher
- Assistance is available for other emergencies on a case-by-case basis
Note: An emergency exists when the applicant’s funds have been depleted by some catastrophic event. Low or no funds caused by the veteran’s own careless spending will not be considered an emergency.
Board of Commissioners
David Hyatt
Member of the Commission
American Veterans
Richard Ray
Member of the Commission
Disabled American Veteran
Christine Santiago – Foos
Vice – President of the Commission
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Merlin Reimer
Secretary of the Commission
American Legion
John McAllister
President of the Commission
Military Order of the Purple Heart & Vietnam Veterans of America
Commission Office Staff
Brian Galligher
Director
US Navy Veteran
Rey Cordero
County Veteran Service Officer
US Army Veteran
Lisa Upperman
County Veteran Service Officer
US Air Force Veteran
Scott Leonard
Deputy Director
County Veterans Service Officer
US Army Veteran
Andrew Apostolec
Transportation Officer
US Marine Corps Veteran
Bill Piwtorak
Social Services Officer
US Air Force Veteran
Karen Kish
Admin Asst. II
US Army Veteran