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Veterans Assistance Program
The Guthrie County Veteran’s Relief program is funded by the county to provide emergency assistance for basic needs to resident Veterans and families. Call the office or contact via email and request an application. Applications can be returned in person by appointment, by postal mail, email, and via the drop box at the east entrance of the courthouse. Call the office to find out what documentation you need to provide with your application.
Basic needs available:
- Rent
- Utilities
- Food and provisions
- Prescription medication
- Transportation (fuel)
- Burial Assistance (note: you MUST make application after death and before burial)
Eligibility
To be eligible for this program, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be a Veteran with an Honorable Discharge (Under Honorable Conditions/General Discharge is acceptable.)
- Be a resident of Guthrie County
- Meet county income guidelines
- Apply for any and all benefits available from federal, state, and local sources
- Program is for emergency needs that cannot be met by other means