Friends and neighbors,
Thank you to all our neighbors who have served in the armed forces. Today, we honor and are grateful for your service, selflessness, and sacrifice.
We want to make sure our communities are aware of the resources Washington State provides veterans, and how to access those important programs. In addition to services offered by the VA, the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) offers many programs, including career assistance and those designed to help veterans navigate housing, mental health, and medical challenges.
Programs offered include:
- Help with college and career training
- The Veteran Innovation Program
- The Veteran Owned Business Certification Program
- The Veteran Peer Corps
- The Veteran Conservation Corps (VCC)
- Transitional housing for veterans experiencing homelessness
- The Homeless Veterans Reintegration Project
- Connection to the Traumatic Brain Injury Program
You can find out more or apply for benefits at www.dva.wa.gov, by phone at 1-800-562-2308, or by email at benefits@dva.wa.gov.
Additionally, the legislature passed several important bills last session that will help many veterans become more financially stable.
All veterans with disabilities now qualify for in-state tuition regardless of state resident status, saving them thousands of dollars in tuition.
We also passed long-term tax relief for seniors and veterans with disabilities by creating a better way to calculate the exemption qualification threshold. The cost in King County is different than in other parts of the state. This new calculation helps us give our veterans with disabilities the tax relief they deserve.
We want to continue to strengthen the support systems and programs for our veterans, active duty personnel, and their families. If you have thoughts, ideas, or lived experiences on how Washington State can better serve those who served on our behalf, please let us know.
As always, please contact us anytime you have any questions, concerns, or ideas.
Thank you for your engagement. Thank you especially to those who have served,
| Rep. Bill Ramos
(425) 654-5947 |
Rep. Lisa Callan
(425) 295-2945 |
