Resources for Support |
Healing on the Homefront 2009 meeting schedule and topics (PDF - 321K) |
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 (VRC). The VRC meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 2p.m. at the 40 et 8 Chateau, 7607 NE 26th Ave, Vancouver, WA.
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 the office (360) 397-8478, cell (360) 607-1272 or email vetfund@gmail.com.
Veterans Assistance Program brochure (PDF - 86K)
Clark County Code Chapter 2.29 Veteran's Relief (PDF - 28K)
Policies and Procedures for Administration of the Veterans Relief Fund of Clark County (PDF - 112K)
Returning Soldiers |
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 |
Stand Down Report |
Click Here to view the report by the Stand Down Committee for the Stand Down held on September 21, 2009 (PDF - 32K) |
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
