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    Shapiro Administration Encourages Eligible Veterans In Need To Seek Financial Assistance Through Veterans Temporary Assistance Program

    The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) offers financial assistance to veterans who are facing an unexpected financial hardship. The Veterans Temporary Assistance (VTA) program provides eligible Pennsylvania veterans and their surviving dependents with financial relief of up to $1,600 per year for necessities such as food, shelter, fuel, and clothing.

    “When unexpected challenges arise, the commonwealth stands ready to support our veterans,” said Maj. Gen. John Pippy, Pennsylvania’s adjutant general and head of the DMVA. “The Veterans Temporary Assistance program is funded by the generous donations of thankful Pennsylvanians and exists to make sure no veteran or family member has to face hardship alone. If you’ve served and now need support, we urge you to reach out—we’re here to help. It is the least we can do to thank you for your service to this country.”

    For more information about the program’s criteria, eligibility and needed documentation, go to Veterans Temporary Assistance. To apply, eligible veterans should contact the County Veterans Affairs Directors in the county in which they reside.

    Learn more about the DMVA by visiting us online at www.dmva.pa.gov or follow us at www.facebook.com/padmva, https://www.instagram.com/pa.dmva, https://www.linkedin.com/company/padmva/ or https://x.com/padmva.