Share: OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 17, 2020 /CNW/ - The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for everyone, including the organizations that serve Canada's Veterans and their families. Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence announced that $2.8 million from the Veterans Organizations Emergency Support Fund (VOESF) will go to 38 Veterans organizations across Canada. These organizations are in addition to the four announced when the VOESF was launched in November, 2020 – The Royal Canadian Legion, ANAVETS, True Patriot Love, and VETS Canada. These organizations support the well-being of Veterans and their families across the country. They carry out a range of services such as, mental health support, social and community support, commemoration efforts, animal therapy, healing through physical activity, and healing through nature, and counseling.