Services for
Active Duty & Honorable Discharged 
and their Families.

   Employment Services   
   Housing   
Health
 Supporting our Troops   
    General Contact Organizations

Any interest in forming a "family of veterans" support group?  contact clerk@munroefalls.com

It's our war too.

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DisabilityInfo.Gov

Federal government's one-stop web site for information of interest to people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and many others.

E.S.G.R. (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve)

Assists in preventing, resolving, or reducing employer and/or employee problems and misunderstandings that result from National Guard or Reserve membership, training or duty requirements.

Helmets to Hardhats

Employment listing for veterans returning from active duty training

Unites States Department of Labor, Hire Vets First

Provides employment resources and assistance to veterans and transitioning service members

The Job Center

Offers free employment services including assistance with job placement, resume development and career training

Housing    

National Coalition for Homeless Veterans

National Hotline: (800) 838-4357

National network of community based service providers and local, state and federal agencies that provide emergency and supportive housing, food, health services, job training and placement assistance, legal aid and case management support.

Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority

Address: 100 West Cedar Street, Akron OH 44307

Phone: 330-762-9631

Public agency committed to building stronger neighborhoods by providing quality housing options and professional services.

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Veteran Resource Center

National Hotline: 800-998-9999

Provides information on HUD community based housing programs as well as information on services designed to help homeless veterans or veterans who are in danger of becoming homeless.

Health 

Summit County ExecutiveMED card

To receive a free prescription drug card call: (888) 456-3932

A free prescription drug card created to help Summit County residents cope with the high costs of prescription drug care.

                more information 

Ohio Department of Job & Family Services     

              Toll  Free Number: (877) 644-6562

               more information  

Medicaid is a state and federally funded health care plan. 

Medicaid provides health care coverage to low-income and medically vulnerable people of all ages.

Veteran's Affairs Health Revenue Center

              Toll Free Number: (877) 222-8387

Veteran's Affairs Health Resource Center representatives are available to answer questions relating to healthcare.

Support Our Troops  

Resources to help families and friends support troops.

"America Supports You"  Program by the Department of Defense showcasing and communicating American support to Troops

Anysoldier – Anysoldier is an organization that helps supports send packages to any active duty soldier.

Address: P.O. Box 29, Hoagland, IN 46745-0029

United States Postal Services – The USPS FAQ (frequently asked questions) answers questions regarding support for our troops.

Donate Sky Miles – Provides a unique service whereby individuals may donate their unused frequent flyer miles to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, so the troops may fly home for free.

Operation Uplink – VFW Foundation

                                406 West 34^th Street

                                Kansas City MO 64111

Phone: 800-479-5228 or 816-756-3390

Collects money from individuals  who wish to purchase and distribute phone cards to troops.

BlueStar Mothers – Non-profit service organization made up of mothers of troops supporting each other and their children.  Members hang blue stars in their windows when their children join the service.

Soldiers' Angels – Supports soldiers by sending backpacks full of needed items, letters and by making personal visits and phone calls.

Phone: 615-676-0239

General Contact Organizations  

American Legion – A community service organization providing support and service assistance resources to veterans and their families.

National Hotline: 800-504-4098

State of Ohio Governor's Office of Veterans' Affairs – Assists Ohio veterans through advocacy, legislation service and community support including housing, healthcare and legal assistance.

Phone: 614-644-0898

National Veterans Foundation – Non-profit organization that offers emotional support, a listening ear, and information about Veteran services and resources.

Phone 888-777-4443

United States Department of Veterans Affairs – Provides a wide range of veteran benefits including health, education, home loan, life insurance, memorial services and pensions.

Phone: 800-827-1000

American Red Cross – Summit County Chapter –

Address: 501 West Market Street, Akron, OH 44303

Phone: 330-535-6131

The Armed Forces Foundation – Direct financial support to servicemen and women and their families.  This comes in the form of paying for hospital bills, medial supplies, car and rent payments, utilities and airline tickets.

National Hotline: 202-547-4713

Summit County Veterans Service Commission           

Address 146 Park Avenue, Akron, OH 44308

Phone: (330) 643-2830

Provides Summit County Veterans with support including financial assistance, benefits, and preparation of paperwork, emergency food, transportation and health services.

Summit County Department of Job & Family Services  

Address: 47 North Main Street, Akron, OH 44308

Phone: (330) 643-7200

Provides public assistance and social service programs including food stamps, job training and placement and Medicaid

Summit County Stand Down   

            Homeless & Displaced Summit County Veterans

            Firestone VFW Post #3383
            733 W. Market Street
            Akron, OH 44303
            330-762-7328