Aiding Our Veterans

Our Mission:

Our mission is to provide temporary aid and assistance to veterans and eligible family members during times of need. We are a state-mandated agency dedicated to aiding Medina County veterans during times of need.

History:

Ohio County Veterans Service Offices were established in 1886 to assist Union Soldiers and their families after the Civil War.

Who We Are:

The Veterans Service Office is legislated by the State of Ohio and funded by county property taxes. Each of the 88 counties in the State of Ohio has a board of five Veterans Service Commissioners created under the Ohio Revised Code, ORC 5901, who administer the program for their respective community. We understand the issues veterans are facing and have extensive knowledge about benefits that may be available to them.

Assistance & Services We Provide

Awards/ Medals and Records Requests

Emergency Financial Assistance: Eligible veterans and/or family members who demonstrate a need may receive temporary assistance with rent, mortgage, utilities, food, personal hygiene products, medications, and dental.

Federal & State Benefit Application Assistance: Assist with the preparation and submission of applications for various benefits available to claimants through the Department of Veterans

Grave markers and flags: Provide free grave markers and flags to mark the graves of Veterans interred in Medina County Cemeteries

Notary Services & DD214 Certifications

Transportation to Local VA Hospitals: Provide daily transportation to and from the VA hospitals and clinics in Cleveland, Akron, and Parma.

Transportation on Medina County Public Transit: Registered veterans may utilize transportation services available through Medina County Public Transit for free.