Oregon Veterans' Emergency Financial Assistance Program (OVEFAP)
This financial assistance program is for veterans and their immediate family (spouse, unremarried surviving spouse, child, or stepchild) who are in need of emergency financial assistance.
 
Emergency financial assistance include but are not limited to the following:

• Emergency or temporary housing and related housing expenses
  • Expenses for utilities, insurance, house repairs, rent assistance or food;
• Emergency medical or dental expenses;
• Emergency transportation;
• Expenses related to starting a business, such as business licenses or occupational licenses;
• Temporary income after military discharge; and
• Legal assistance for certain veteran issues

The next steps.

1. Learn more - Read the brochure with details about OVEFAP
2. Locate and contact an accredited Veterans Service Officer
3. Complete the OVEFAP Application Form
4. Complete the OVEFAP Financial Status and provide supporting documentation
5. Submit entire package through Veteran Service Officer

Everyone agrees that government is not the solution to all problems, we encourage servicemembers and veterans to inquire within their local military commands and veteran service organizations. Here are a few of the programs in existence.
 
Air Force Aid Society

American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance

Army Emergency Relief

 

Disabled American Veterans Disaster Relief Grants

 

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

 

Oregon National Guard Emergency Relief

 

VFW Unmet Needs