The brave men and women who serve in our military sacrifice so much for our freedom, and when they return home, they often need additional support as they adjust to civilian life. Seeking employment can be difficult due to disability, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and other factors. A new Indiana law ensures more of our struggling Hoosier veterans are eligible for financial assistance.
The Indiana Military Family Relief Fund provides Hoosier veterans experiencing financial hardships with up to $2,500 in aid. Thanks to a new law I supported, more veterans and their dependents can qualify for help through this fund.
Applicants no longer need to connect their financial hardship directly to their military service and are not required to have served during wartime or at least 12 months of active duty service, which means Indiana National Guard members can benefit. In addition, eligibility is open to veterans discharged generally, honorably or discharged as other than honorable. This emergency grant can be used for needs such as housing, utilities, food, medical services and transportation assistance.
If you’ve applied for this program before but were denied, I encourage you to apply again now that the eligibility requirements are expanded. Call 317-232-3910, email MFRF@DVA.IN.GOV or Visit the Department of Veterans Affairs website at in.gov/dva and click on Military Relief Fund to apply.
Veterans can also visit in.gov/veterans to find a variety of employment resources provided by the state.
We must always extend a hand to those who serve our nation, especially when they are in need. Thank you to our brave service members and their families. My office is always available to assist our community. Please reach out to me by emailing h75@iga.in.gov or calling 317-232-9769.
