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Helpful Links offers links to programs and assistance from the VA as well as independent sites. To ensure that our veterans and their families are given legitimate information we make every effort to thoroughly research all links before placing them on our website.The American Legion Post #40 has no commitment to or association with these websites.Please use caution when using these links. When interacting with any website, read their posted privacy statements as you will be subject to their privacy policies.While we support the protection of privacy on the internet, the American Legion Post #40 is not responsible for actions between you and the actions of third parties.Should you have any problems with any links, please notify webmaster@lanesboroamericanlegion.org
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
MACV (Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans)A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Minnesota veterans since 1990. MACV provides many unique programs that serve veterans and their families throughout the state. MACV provides direct services and assistance to veterans across Minnesota in the areas of housing, employment, and legal assistance. MACV operates various events across the state of Minnesota to include legal clinics and Stand Downs. https://www.mac-v.org/
Veterans HomesThe Minnesota Veterans Homes, not only consider it their duty to provide the highest level of care to those who answered our nation's call, they believe it is an honor. It is their mission to serve Minnesota Veterans and their families with quality health care in a community of trust, delivering a safe, dignified and compassionate health care system, and to provide a nurturing and engaging home environment for Minnesota's heroes. https://mn.gov/mdva/homes/
Elderly Veterans Assistance
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will provide benefits and services that address a variety of issues from the changing health risks, as well as financial challenges through VA benefits and health services for veterans age 65 or older. These Veterans served in conflicts around the world including World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and even in the Persian Gulf War. VA benefits including disability compensation, pension, education and training, health care, home loans, insurance, vocational rehabilitation and employment, and burial. http://www.benefits.va.gov/persona/veteran-elderly.asp
No Veteran Should Be Without a Place to Call HomeThe VA is committed to ending homelessness among Veterans by focusing on conducting coordinated outreach to proactively seek out Veterans in need of assistance, connecting homeless and at-risk Veterans with housing solutions, health care, community employment services and other required supports, as well as collaborating with federal, state and local agencies; employers; housing providers, faith-based and community nonprofits; and others to expand employment and affordable housing options for Veterans exiting homelessness.
Moving Help Guide – Military Move/RelocationCreated to serve as a guide, providing information and resources that you may not know were available and to hopefully make any moves you have simpler and easier. Provides information on various types of moving services available, tips on how you can save money, as well as information about the companies that provide moving help and moving labor services. https://www.movingoptions.com/moving/military-move-relocation/
Military Moving Guide: Active Service and VeteransMoving as an active, or even a retired service member can be strenuous, due to both personal and economic factors that affect military personnel. This guide can help veterans and active duty service members navigate PCS orders, as well as homeownership after duty. https://uphomes.com/blog/military-moving-guide
MORTGAGE INFORMATION
NewDay USAFor 20+ years, NewDay USA has been building our nation's leading VA mortgage company, serving America’s veterans and their families, to help Veterans get the financial security and peace of mind they deserve. Led by Veterans, for Veterans. Inspired by the values they embody. Taking pride in doing what’s right. Showing fortitude when faced with hardship. Banding together to succeed. At NewDay USA, that mindset has come to define their business philosophy. They promise to treat you with the dignity and respect that you deserve. https://www.newdayusa.com/about
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