The Veterans and Family Support program is the foundation of our organization - demonstrating that Every Day is Veterans Day, and that our appreciation for their efforts to defend our freedoms extends From Sea to Shining Sea Honoring Veterans. This year, the primary focus of our program will be: · VFW-Based Veterans Assistance Programs · Veterans’ Mental Health Awareness · Veteran and Veteran Spouses Employment The Veterans & Family Support Program is our mission to provide support and care to our nation’s heroes and their family members. Please keep in our hearts our Auxiliary members who are Veteran’s family members and may also be caregivers. Do you know a member who is a fulltime caregiver? It’s a possibility that this member may be entitled to assistance from Veteran Affairs (VA). "The Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is for eligible Veterans who have incurred or aggravated a serious injury in the line of duty on or before May 7, 1975 or on or after September 11, 2001. This program provides resources, education, support, a financial stipend, health insurance (if eligible) and beneficiary travel (if eligible.) For more information visit caregiver.va.gov or talk to a Service Officer. Veterans Crisis Line information Are you a veteran in crisis or concerned about one? You are not alone the Veterans crisis line is here to help, if you need help or know someone that needs help click here, to be directed to veterans crisis line website. You do not need to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care connect to get help. For immediate help Dial 988 press 1 or text 838255
Dog T.A.G.S Is a service dog organization out of Mechanicsburg Pa. Dog T.A.G.S. (Train Assist Guide Serve), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is a service dog owner training program for veterans suffering from service connected PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), and/or TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). The veteran trains his/her personal dog with the help of experienced dog trainers. We have veterans who have served in conflicts ranging from Vietnam to present day Iraq and Afghanistan. Bellacatio Bellacatio is a Veteran-owed non-profit organization that offers educational tools, wellness programs and other resources to the veteran community. The organization offers financial literacy learning software to increase financial aptitude, personal credit, and savings; technology training focused on software development, cybersecurity and wellness events, programs and activities to veterans. "Bellacatio is dedicated to empowering the Veteran community through education, training and wellness programs." Our mission Is to empower our veterans by fostering financial stability, mental wellness, and access to STEM education. Through dedicated support, innovative programs and strategic partnerships, we aim to equip individuals with the tools to thrive. Click here for more information or ways to donate and support this amazing organization. Victory House Mission Statement Our mission is to provide comprehensive support to our veterans through job training, and placement, PTSD counseling, drug and alcohol counseling, and other essential skills. As a Christian-based organization, we are dedicated to empowering our veterans to prevent homelessness and ensure they lead fulfilling stable lives. What are we doing? Offering job training Offering job placement Offering drug and alcohol treatment What makes us different? Peer support homeless shelter for veterans The founder is a veteran that dealt with homelessness, drugs and alcohol. One more vet lost is one too many. Click here for more information Franklin County Veterans Affairs Click here for other Important Phone Numbers
Chairman
Tracy Hershey
2025/2026
Program Focus
VFW's National Veterans Service
NVS Consist of a nationwide network of service officers who are experts in dealing with the claims process and help thousands of veterans cut through the bureaucratic red tape every year. They are the key to success, recovering approximately $1 billion in earned benefits and compensation for veterans each year.
Dog T.A.G.S. was incorporated on December 6, 2012. The Founders of the organization were veterans suffering from service connected PTSD who knew the need for a program like this to help them heal. The program meets weekly. The veterans have the opportunity to share their thoughts in a group setting and then train their dogs to become their service dogs with qualified trainers to instruct and review training tasks.
The Dog T.A.G.S. program is entirely staffed by unpaid volunteers. Each training program has at least one qualified trainer present to discuss any of the veterans needs. We are always accepting donations. Please contact us for more information. Click here
MISSION STATEMENT:
Our office is dedicated to serving the needs of area veterans and their families through benefit coordination, outreach, and advocacy.
The Office of Veterans Affairs is a local county office, accredited with Department of Military and Veterans Affairs through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Our office performs a number of key functions including the following.
Information on federal, state, and county benefits and resource
Benefit Claims: submission and appeals
Veteran Temporary Assistance
Healthcare information and enrollment assistance
Outreach programs (community events, peer services, and service dog program)
Information and support for justice-involved veterans
Click here for more information about Franklin County Veterans Affairs
Learn more about the PACT act and your VA Benefits here.
