At Goodwill we recognize the unmet needs of veterans and the members of their families. In order to meet this need we are developing a new initiative, the Veterans Emergency Response Fund (VERA). With the help of veterans and other community partners, VERA is being designed to fill the gaps. Rather than duplicating efforts, we will be coordinating and connecting with existing services, so that veterans in our region will have an additional holistic resource to ease their path. The goal is simple – to meet immediate needs for veterans and their families, to fill the gap, connect, and move forward.
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Veteran Emergency Response Fund - Application Instructions
The funds available through the VERA fund have been raised to benefit stateside veterans’ unmet needs. This fund is accessible through Goodwill Industries of Northern New England. A committee of veterans, community members and Goodwill staff will review all applications monthly.
Who is eligible?
- All veterans, regardless of discharge status, with priority given to those who have served in combat zones
- All spouses and children of fallen soldiers
Is there an application deadline?
- All applicants will be notified of status of application within 30 days of applying
- Applications are accepted via mail, email or fax to the following address:
Goodwill Industries of Northern New England
Attn: Anne Nadzo
353 Cumberland Avenue
Portland, ME 04101
anne.nadzo@goodwillnne.org
Fax: 207.761.8460
Is there any additional information I should know?
- All needs will be considered with funding not exceeding $1,000 per applicant per year
- A copy of the applicant’s DD214 must be attached for funding consideration
- Applications can be picked up at:
- Vet Centers (Sanford, Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, Caribou)
- Goodwill Workforce offices (Portland, Brunswick, Biddeford, Belfast, Augusta, Lewiston)
- Via e-mail, contact: anne.nadzo@goodwillnne.org