Veterans' Assistance Fund

Per RCW 73.08.010, Mason County established a Veterans’ Assistance Fund (VAF) to provide relief to local indigent Veterans and their families using recommendations received from the Veterans' Advisory Board (VAB).  This ten (10) member board adheres to the VAB By-Laws and meets at 8:45 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month, excluding December, at Memorial Hall in Shelton.  The VAB Operating Policy and Procedures provide detailed information regarding the program such as eligibility, services, application procedures, and more.  The VAB will also recommend other local resources as available.

Mason County defines indigent to mean the Veteran and all members of the household be at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) as provided by the Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) Poverty Guidelines.

How to Apply:

Schedule an appointment with a Veterans’ Service Officer (VSO) to determine eligibility, needs, and required information.

Eligibility:

• Meet the definition of “Veteran” as defined by RCW 73.08.005.
• Be a resident of Mason County for at least ninety (90) days.
• Present proof of residency and income.
• Supply a copy of DD214 or discharge paperwork.

Office Locations

Shelton – Memorial Hall
210 W Franklin Street
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-4546
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or by appointment,/p>

Belfair – Crossroads North Building
140 NE State Route 400
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 552-2303
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Resources

For additional information, visit the Mason County Veterans website.
If you need to find a copy of your DD214, visit the National Archives website.
For State services available to Veterans, visit the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website.
For any other questions regarding the Mason County VAF, please contact McKenzie Smith at (360) 427-9670 ext. 589 or at msmith@masoncountywa.gov.