The Clark County Veteran's Relief Fund provides emergency relief for the area's indigent veterans. These veterans have access to the fund as outlined in the Policies and Procedures. The fund is administered by the Veteran's Resource Committee. Currently, assistance is available through a veteran's service officer contracted through the American Legion. The service officer is stationed at the Veteran's Administration campus in Vancouver. To schedule an appointment, call (360) 397-8478.
Clark County Code Chapter 229 Veteran's Relief (PDF 28KB)
Policies and Procedures Manual for Administration of the Veteran's Relief Fund of Clark County (PDF - 179K)
Facts About Our Local Veterans:
According to the 2005 American Community Survey conducted by the US Census Bureau, there are 39,022 veterans in Clark County. The median income of all Clark County veterans in 2005 (2005 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $39,696.
Age of Clark County Veterans:
| Age Group | Number of Veterans |
| 18 - 34 yrs | 4,370 |
| 35 - 54 yrs | 13,033 |
| 55 - 64 yrs | 9,717 |
| 65 - 74 yrs | 6, 634 |
| 75 yrs and older | 5,268 |
Gender of Clark County Veterans:
| Gender | Percent |
| Male | 90.0% |
| Female | 9.1% |
Clark County Veterans Period of Service:
| Period of Service | Percent |
| Gulf War veterans | 22.3% |
| Vietnam era veterans | 35.7% |
| Korean War veterans | 12.2% |
| World War II veterans | 10.0% |
US Census Bureau, 2005 American Community Survey
Helpful Links:
Armed Forces Benefits
County Veterans Coalition (CVC) of Washington State
Washington Department of Veteran Affairs
Washington National Guard Family Programs
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
