Kittitas County Veteran Services Program (Denise Payton and Eddie Vader, VSOs) and the Veterans Relief Fund

Kittitas County's Veteran Services Program - Denise Payton, VSO (509-933-8320) and Eddie Vader, VSO (509-910-4855), 507 N Nanum, Ellensburg ([email protected]), weekdays 8 to 4 with vouchers available Monday to Wednesday 9 to 2 - assists veterans, dependents and survivors with VA and State claims, runs the Veterans Relief Fund emergency voucher programme, and holds office hours at the Upper Kittitas County Senior Center in Cle Elum on the first and third Tuesdays.

Also called: VSP, VSO, Veteran Services Program, Veterans Relief Fund, vouchers, Denise Payton, Eddie Vader, 509-933-8320, 509-910-4855, 507 N Nanum, Ellensburg, Cle Elum, Upper Kittitas County Senior Center, HopeSource, SSVF, KCPHD, Public Health, Human Services Division, Ellensburg, Cle Elum, Kittitas, Roslyn, South Cle Elum, Ronald, Thorp, Easton, Vantage, Liberty.

For: Veteran or service member, spouse, child, survivor.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Kittitas County, WACounty

The office. The county's Veteran Services Program page lists the Kittitas County Veteran Services Program, 507 N Nanum, Ellensburg, WA 98926, with Denise Payton, VSO, 509-933-8320, and Eddie Vader, VSO, 509-910-4855, [email protected], office hours Monday to Friday 8 to 4 and "Vouchers are available Monday-Wednesday 9-2". An October 17, 2023 press release announced the programme's first Veteran Services Officer in the Morris Sorenson building; a July 1, 2025 release describes an expansion under way - "the VSP is gathering information about what clients need and how we can improve services, improve outreach, and awareness" - with the survey phone 509-933-8325, and notes "Anyone interested in working with the Veteran Services Officer (VSO) will need to provide discharge paperwork to verify military service." The page's "What is a Veteran Service Officer (VSO)?" section: "A Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is someone who works on behalf of veterans and their dependents and survivors. They are trained and either accredited or certified in the Veterans Administration (VA) claims and appeals process and can help you with Veterans Affairs (VA) related needs. VSOs provide added support, such as helping with emergency funds, coordinating resources, and can help you understand and apply for local and Washington state Veteran benefits." The voucher side. "The purpose of the Veterans Relief fund is to provide emergency relief to veterans in need that are facing financial hardship. Applicants must meet requirements and provide documentation. Program funds are subject to availability." The fund is the county's own RCW 73.08 programme (see the State entry); the Veterans Advisory Board reviews services "in accordance with RCW 73.08.010(1)". The outreach. The Upper Kittitas County Senior Center, 719 E 3rd St, Cle Elum, WA 98922, "1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month, Office Hours: 10-2". What the VSO works from. The page's resource list: VA (1-800-827-1000) and WDVA (1-800-562-0132); the Veterans Crisis Line (dial 988, press 1); the Yakima VA Medical Center (1211 Antanum Ridge Drive, Union Gap) and the Wenatchee outpatient clinic (2530 Chester Kimm Road); American Legion Post 8 (Ellensburg, 1101 Craig Ave) and VFW Post 683 (Kittitas, 106 S Main St); HopeSource's SSVF support (606 W 3rd Ave); WorkSource; and the Central Washington University Vet Center (400 E University Way, 509-963-3028).

Thresholds

Thresholds for Kittitas County Veteran Services Program (Denise Payton and Eddie Vader, VSOs) and the Veterans Relief Fund
Gate	Rule
Veterans, their spouses and minor children	The programme assists veterans and their families with VA and State claims and the Veterans Relief Fund; no rating is needed to ask.

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Last updated 2026-11-02.

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