More than $620K awarded to nonprofits working to support veterans
December 18, 2020 11:46 AM Logan Rude
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Gov. Tony Evers and WDVA Secretary Mary Kolar announced the $620,940 in grants on Friday.
“Our veteran community in Wisconsin is at its best when organizations work together to provide care and assistance to our nation’s heroes,” Evers said. “Especially after a difficult year for all of us, when many of our most vulnerable veterans are hurting, it is critical that we support these important organizations that can serve as a lifeline to veterans and their families.”
Organizations in Janesville, La Crosse, Green Bay, Appleton and the Milwaukee area will receive funding from the program. Rock Valley Community Programs, Inc. in Janesville was awarded $5,000 to support the repair of 12 transitional housing service apartments.
UpdatedFri, Dec 18, 2020 at 2:13 pm CT
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Gov. Evers, WDVA Announce More than $620,000 in Grants to Organizations Helping Wisconsin Veterans and Families. (Shutterstock)
MADISON, WI Gov. Tony Evers announced on Friday with Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary Mary Kolar announced $620,940 in grants were awarded to 16 registered nonprofit organizations that provide financial assistance, entrepreneurship training, or other services to Wisconsin veterans and their families, according to a news release. Our veteran community in Wisconsin is at its best when organizations work together to provide care and assistance to our nation s heroes, Gov. Evers said. Especially after a difficult year for all of us, when many of our most vulnerable veterans are hurting, it is critical that we support these important organizations that can serve as a lifeline to veterans and their families.