JEFFERSON COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE
OREGON VETERANS EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Provides a grant for emergency financial assistance to veterans and their immediate family members once per lifetime. Funding is limited, and varies per individual.

Emergency financial assistance may include, but is not limited to, emergency or temporary housing and related housing expenses, such as expenses for utilities, insurance, rent, and house repairs; emergency medical or dental expenses; and/or emergency transportation. All payments are made directly to the vendor.
860 SW Madison Street
Madras, OR 97741
Eligibility: Veterans with an Honorable Discharge or a General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions and their immediate family members (spouse, un-remarried surviving spouse, child, or stepchild).
Hours: Office: Monday/Wednesday 9am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-5pm by appointment
Outreach locations:
Crooked River Ranch: 1st Tuesday of the month by appointment
Deer Ridge Correctional Facility: 2nd Tuesday of the month by appointment
(503) 373-2085
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Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (503) 373-2085 Main phone Emergency Assistance
  • (541) 475-5228 Alternate
Email Address: [email protected]
INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call the local County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) who can assist with the application process and submit to the Oregon Department of Veteran Affairs for consideration. Applications are accepted from the 1st to the 10th of every month, and are considered in order of submission. If funding has been exhausted for the month, applicant must wait until next month before reconsideration.

Visit website to view and download VS1024 Oregon Veterans’ Emergency Financial Assistance Program Application online under Benefits and Programs; Financial Assistance
FEES: None
DOCUMENTS: -VS1024 Oregon Veterans’ Emergency Financial Assistance Program Application
-Cover letter
-DD214 or evidence of separation from military service, showing length and character of service
-Proof of Oregon residence; Driver License/State ID, or mail showing physical address
-Copies of the death and marriage certificates of a deceased veteran if an un-remarried surviving spouse is applying
LANGUAGES: English, interpretation by arrangement
AREA SERVED: Jefferson County
Services:
  • Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance * Veteran/Military Personnel Issues
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE