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Here to Help Allen County Veterans Move Forward

The Allen County Veterans Service Commission helps local veterans and their families understand benefits, access support and take the next step. Whether you served recently, years ago, deployed or never deployed, our office is here to help.

What We Do

  • Help with VA benefits and claims

  • Emergency financial assistance

  • Transportation to VA appointments

  • Guidance for veterans and families

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Veterans Serving Veterans

Our team is made up of veterans and dedicated staff who understand military service and are here to help Allen County veterans and families find the support they’ve earned.

Board Members

Chad Cupples.avif

Chad Cupples

The American Legion

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Coleman Clark Jr

AMVETS

Bill King Jr.avif

Bill King Jr

Disabled American Veterans

Michael Burkholder.avif

Michael Burkholder

Veterans of Foreign Wars

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Gideon Foster

Military Order of the Purple Heart

Staff

Tamara Wilson.avif

Tamara Wilson

Executive Director

Robert Sattuck.avif

Robert Shattuck

CVSO / VBA

Will Thompson.avif

Will Thompson

Lead CVSO

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Harriet Carter

Administrative Assistant

Maricel Copus-Davidson.avif

Maricel Corpus-Davidson

Office Manager

Justin Harbison.avif

Justin Harbison

CVSO / VBA

Drivers

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Tom Fleming

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Rudy Jackson

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Marv Miller

A Legacy of Service

Veterans Service Commissions have a long history in Ohio. After the Civil War, many veterans returned home facing injury, financial hardship and an uncertain future. Families of those who did not return were also left in need of support.

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To respond to those needs, Ohio established the Soldiers Relief Commission in the late 1800s. That system later became what we know today as the Veterans Service Commission.

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The purpose remains the same: to make sure veterans and their families have a place to turn when they need help. Today, the Allen County Veterans Service Commission continues that mission by helping local veterans access benefits, emergency assistance, transportation, resources and support.

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Our Commitment

The Veterans Service Commission exercises extreme care in determining those individuals entitled to eligible temporary financial assistance. Section 5901.01 through 5902.99 of the Ohio Revised Code governs the Commission. This law provides help to those veterans who have served our country honorably and are now in need of assistance. It is to this end that the Allen County Veterans Service Commission devotes a major portion of its resources.

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In order to serve better the veterans of Allen County, the Commission also works closely with other agencies that provide care. Some of these agencies are: Department of Human Services (General Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children, Food Stamps, Medicaid), Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, Social Security Administration, (SS, SS Disability, SSI, Medicare), Department of Veterans Affairs (Compensation and Pension, Medical Care, Counseling, etc.), and various other federal, state and local agencies. Referral to an appropriate agency will be made as needed.

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