Every county in the state of Indiana employs a County Veterans Service Officer. They are a local point of contact for veterans in their county to assist with all veteran issues. They work closely with the Indiana Department of Veteran Affairs, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and various Veteran Service Organizations assisting veterans and their family members with Federal and State benefits they may be eligible for due to their military service. Click here to see a map of the state, locate your county and see contact information for your CVSO.
Veterans Day Virtual Events
There’s no shortage of observances, parades, events and workouts to join online! Here’s some of the largest Veterans Day events happening virtually.
Veterans Month Events
Veterans Day is Nov. 11, but veterans and their families are celebrated all month. View all events here.
Veterans Day Discounts
This Veterans Day discounts list will continue to be updated as we learn of more nationally available Veterans Day discounts, meals or other ways businesses and organizations want to give back to veterans. View the list here. Â
Veterans Day is Nov. 11
Submit artwork
Hey kids! To honor our veteran parents, grandparents, family and friends, we are asking for your artwork!
Submit a drawing of the service member or veteran in your life by Nov. 11Â with a note of appreciation and we will publish in a special bulletin. Send artwork to:
IDVA 777 N. Meridian St., Ste. 300 Indianapolis 46204 or e-mail to outreach@dva.in.gov.
*Optional to include child’s name, age, branch of service represented and city/town where you reside if you wish it to be posted with the artwork.
Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Make the most of Veterans Day and be in your own parade! Track your progress and share! Ask family and friends to join you in your 5K run or walk or go it alone, then share with veterans on social media. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A VETERAN TO PARTICIPATE.
Make the time arrangements to fit your schedule and invite others to join you (include the dog if he/she can finish the 3.1 miles).
Choose a place to walk/run.
Download or use an existing app to track your distance and progress.
Take pictures of your adventure.
Share a couple of pictures and your completed 5K on your app to the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs social media platforms.
Or send an e-mail to outreach@dva.in.gov with your name, if you are a veteran, branch of service, location of your journey and a comment if you would like. All of the information is optional.
Deadlines include finishing the 5K and sending pictures to our Outreach Team before Veterans Day Nov. 11.
November 4, 2020
Veterans Day Council event
The Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis, Inc., a voluntary non-profit organization fostering a wholesome relationship between the community and veterans of our Armed Forces, announces the cancelation of the annual Veterans Day breakfast and parade. In place of the annual events held near The American Legion Mall in Downtown Indianapolis, the Veterans Day Council will present a Veterans Day virtual service and awards ceremony to honor veterans. The virtual service will be live streamed online.
There is a Veterans Stand Down event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 12 at the UAW Local 685: 929 E. Hoffer St. Kokomo. The event is free and masks are required. For more information, contact Angela Ciski 765.236.1071.
Through a grant from the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs, Indiana Legal Services Military Assistance Project has launched a Veteran Eviction Avoidance Project. If you are working with a veteran who is facing eviction or may face eviction or even fears eviction, please complete the online referral form with the veteran:Â http://ow.ly/DRtB50Bc5z0
The Veterans Eviction Avoidance Project serves all 92 counties in the state of Indiana and can take direct referrals from veteran service providers.
If you have questions, please contact the Military Assistance Project Director at Indiana Legal Services, Inc. Polli Pollem either via e-mail at polli.pollem@ilsi.net or by phone at 317.631.9410, x12295.
Are You a Veteran in Crisis or Concerned About One?
Did you know that USDVA offers same day services in Primary Care and Mental Health at 172 VA Medical Centers across the country? Make the Connection Resource Locator.
Did you know the MFRF COVID-19 emergency grant may used on a case-by-case basis by families for up to two months of household needs such as food, housing, utilities, medical services, childcare and other essential family support which has become difficult to afford due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Additionally, for applicants applying for COVID-19:
Removal of the requirement that the veteran’s hardship must have occurred as a result of their military service.
Removal of the required periods of war or conflict.
Modification of the $2,500 lifetime limit to allow the IDVA director to approve MFRF requests in excess of $2,500.
Removal of veteran’s ability to only utilize the fund to the total of $2,500, allowing veterans who have previously used the fund to apply for the MFRF COVID-19 relief.
(Shared from the Indiana Department of Revenue’s Tax Talk Blog. Tax Talk is a weekly blog published each Wednesday by DOR that discusses tax tips, DOR programs and helpful information for tax preparers. During tax season, blogs are posted on both Mondays and Wednesdays.)
INDIANAPOLIS – In November, we will be highlighting the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) for our Money Monday series. Established in 1945, the IDVA has remained focused on assisting Hoosier veterans and qualified family members or survivors, with obtaining state and federal benefits.
As veteran communities and benefits evolve, the IDVA is dedicated to customizing communication to reach every veteran and family category or group. The IDVA staff creates, coordinates and participates in direct outreach events for veterans and their families across the state daily.
