Provides civil legal services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. Helps establish eligibility for benefit programs such as SSI, TANF, medical assistance, SNAP, and veterans compensation and pension; upgrades discharge characterizations; enforces custody and other family law rights; assists with shelter and supportive services; helps with replacing or correcting identity documents; and preserves private and subsidized housing eligibility.

Provides assistance to veterans and their families with applying for the benefits they have earned during their service.

Provides assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other government agencies.

Provides outreach concerning its program services to the American people generally and to disabled veterans and their families, specifically.

Providing a structure through which disabled veterans can express their compassion for their fellow veterans through a variety of volunteer programs.

Assists veterans and their families with service-connected disability claims, VA pension claims, veteran burial benefits, education benefits, home loan guarantees, healthcare eligibility, and appeals.

Focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities. Programs for Family, Youth, Community and National Affairs. Help with VA claims, assistance in finding employment, support for current members of the military, and financial advice.

Provides 22 agencies under one roof providing an array of services and supports, including mental health and drug and alcohol counseling, a food pantry, and other agencies that serve families, seniors, and veterans.

The Philadelphia Veterans Advisory Commission provides assistance in applying for county, state and federal veteranâs benefits. Veterans Services provides a wide range of benefits, resources and assistance.
County benefits include:

• Burial Allowance
• Burial Plots
• Headstones and Installation Allowances
• Flags and Emblem Markers
• Safeguard DD-214

For more information visit Armstrong County Veterans Affairs Office
State benefits include:

• Blind Veterans Pension
• Emergency Assistance
• Educational Gratuity
• Paralyzed Veterans Pension
• Real Property Tax Exemption
• State Veterans Home System
• Widow's Real Property Tax Exemption

For more information visit Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Federal benefits

Provides assistance to veterans and their families in applying for federal, state, and county services and programs

Provides assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other government agencies. Provides outreach concerning its program to disabled veterans and their families specifically.

Provides civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. Offers representation/legal advice in areas such as the following: Protection from abuse; Child custody/visitation; Landlord/tenant disputes, public housing; Criminal Record Expungement Assistance; Government benefits (TANF, LIHEAP, Food Stamps/SNAP, and Unemployment Compensation); Utility Shut Offs; Sheriff's sales/levy's; Consumer; Mortgage foreclosures; Low Income Taxpayers Clinic; Guardianships; Legal Services for Veterans - Homeless/Near Homeless; Elder Law.

Provides information on the full range of federal, state, and county veterans benefits. Offers financial aid on an emergency and temporary basis. Coordinates special honors and ceremonies to commemorate veterans.

Provides assistance to veterans and their families with applying for the benefits they have earned during their service.

Provides information and resources for federal, state, and local benefits, services, and programs available to individuals who have served in the United States' Armed Forces. Offers assistance with the application process for available programs and benefits. The Division of Veterans Services advocates for new services and programs to improve the quality of life for veterans and their families. The office also seeks and shares military and veterans-related news and information about events happening throughout Allegheny County.

Helps veterans and his/her dependents receive benefits, when eligible, from the Federal Government, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or Crawford County.

Assists in applying to the Department of Veterans Affairs for injuries and disease associated with military service.

Provides assistance to veterans and their families in applying for state and federal veterans programs and benefits. Serves as the point of contact for the veterans and regional veterans administration office. Distributes flags and markers for county veterans graves. Assists in assessing veteran discharge records, medals, awards, etc.

Focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities. Programs for Family, Youth, Community and National Affairs. Help with VA claims, assistance in finding employment, support for current members of the military, and financial advice.

AMVETS implements programs for and advocates on behalf of veterans and their families. A network of AMVETS National Service Officers (NSOs) are stationed at VA regional offices and medical centers and provide information, counseling and claims assistance to all veterans and their dependants in matters concerning education, disability compensation, employment, hospitalization, rehabilitation, pension and other benefits. Annually awards scholarships to veterans and their dependents. Also conducts programs to teach children about American heritage, civics and citizenship. Pennsylvania AMVETS CODE Career Center provides asset assessment, resume writing assistance, interview skills training, and exploration into education, training, licensing, and certification opportunities.

Processes claims for and administers VA benefits, including: disability compensation, pension, home loan guaranty, life insurance, education, vocational training for disabled veterans, burial allowance, and survivor's compensation, pension, education and referrals to other service providers. Provides information and assistance concerning benefits eligibility and application procedures. Makes referrals, when necessary, to other VA facilities, such as medical centers and national cemeteries.

Provides assistance for veterans.

Provides assistance for veterans.

Welcome Home Checklist Please Note: If you are a severely disabled Veteran and need any special accommodations, please identify that to your service officer or career counselor when making appointments. Receive your DD 214 Things to do within one year from Separation Have your DD 214 recorded in the County Recorder's Office for FREE

• Safeguard all your records. You will need them again.

Visit your County Director of Veterans Affairs (normally located in the County Courthouse) or Accredited Service Organization Representative for FREE

• Take a copy of all your records with you for your appointment: Service Medical Records; Personnel File; Dental Record,
• Have your County Director of Veterans Affairs or Accredited Veterans Service Officer review your records and advise you on the benefits you qualify for,
• File for disabilities through an Accredited Veterans Service Officer.

Fill out VA form 10-10 EZ for

Provides transitional assistance to military members who are reintegrating back into civilian life. Provides essential housing, employment, and other vital supportive services to eligible Veterans, service members, and their families to improve self-sufficiency, sustainability, and quality of life.

Focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities. Programs for Family, Youth, Community and National Affairs. Help with VA claims, assistance in finding employment, support for current members of the military, and financial advice.

Provides assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other government agencies.

Provides outreach concerning its program services to the American people generally and to disabled veterans and their families, specifically.

Providing a structure through which disabled veterans can express their compassion for their fellow veterans through a variety of volunteer programs.