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LUDINGTON — New billboards along US 10 between Ludington and Scottville will help connect local military veterans and their families with emergency financial assistance available through the Mason County Veterans Endowment Fund.
The billboards are scheduled to be installed beginning Nov. 9 to raise awareness of the fund and the assistance available to veterans facing financial hardships.
Established in 2008 by veterans to help fellow veterans, the Mason County Veterans Endowment Fund provides emergency financial support to Mason County veterans and their families.
The fund assists veterans, their spouses and children with a variety of urgent needs, including emergency housing, roof repairs, food, home repairs, utility bills, transportation and health care expenses.
The organization works alongside several other local agencies as part of a countywide veterans aid consortium to provide assistance to those in need.
To qualify for assistance, applicants must document their residency in Mason County, provide a copy of the veteran’s DD-214 showing an honorable discharge from military service and demonstrate a need for emergency assistance.
Applications are available at the Lakeshore Resource Network, Veterans Service Office and Help Ministries. Once an application is submitted and reviewed, assistance can be provided within a few days.
Veterans seeking assistance, family members of veterans or anyone who knows a veteran who may need help are encouraged to call 231-843-6811.
The Mason County Veterans Endowment Fund is managed by the Community Foundation of Mason County, which also accepts charitable donations to support the program. Contributions help ensure that emergency assistance remains available to local veterans and their families for years to come.
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