Oconto County Veterans Service Commission: the Veterans Emergency Relief Fund ($2,500 a year)

The fund. The Veterans Services 2025 Annual Report: "Chapter 45.81 of the Wisconsin Statutes establishes a County Veterans Service Commission, consisting of three Oconto County residents who are veterans, appointed for staggered three-year terms. The Commission is responsible for administering the Oconto County Veterans Relief Fund, which provides short-term, temporary financial assistance to resident veterans and their dependents. The Commission reviews claims for financial aid, determines eligibility, and authorizes assistance. Administrative duties are typically delegated to the County Veterans Service Officer, who also serves as the Executive Secretary of the Commission." The money. "In 2025, the office provided $2,500.00 in Emergency Relief Funds to assist Oconto County Veterans in need." The commission's October 31, 2025 minutes record "The continuation of $2500.00 in the annual budget and the overall balance of the fund. The account was reviewed in detail and audited with bank statements. No errors were found and all Commissioners signed off on the audit" - 2025 budget $2,500.00, expenses $2,500.00, balance $0. Its October 23, 2026 draft minutes: 2026 budget $2,500.00, expenses to date $1,100.00, balance on hand $1,400.00; the next meeting is set for October 29, 2027. The commissioners. Andy School, Bruce Hansen and Renee Dietrich (chair at both meetings), with CVSO Ron Christensen; the County Board re-appointed Hansen on November 20, 2025 for a term ending December 31, 2028. How to ask. Through the Veterans Service Office, 920-834-6817, 301 Washington Street, Oconto. The State's own aid (the Health Care Aid Grant and the other WDVA programmes) is in the Wisconsin entries.