• UNMET NEEDS FUND APPLICATION

    UNMET NEEDS FUND APPLICATION

  • The "Unmet Needs” Program is offered by the Wisconsin VFW as a reflection of its commitment to helping our comrades-in-arms and their families when they need a hand-up, not a handout. Through this program we provide direct financial assistance to provide for basic life needs of Wisconsin Veterans and their families. Once an application is received, action is taken quickly by the Unmet Needs Committee (made up entirely of VFW volunteers). If a grant is approved by the committee, a financial distribution is promptly and directly made to the applicant’s creditor. Additionally, whether approved or denied, the committee will make all effort to refer the applicant to an appropriate agency or other nonprofit that may be able to provide further assistance.

    Application is open to all Wisconsin Verterans, their surviving un-remarried spouse, or an out-of-state Veteran who is an active member in good standing in the Wisconsin VFW.

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  • COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SECTION IN DETAIL. FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION/DOCUMENTATION MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

    **Please note the following expenses are not considred basic life expenses and will not be considered for a grant: credit card payments, security deposits for housing leases, consumer loans, taxes, college expenses, furniture rentals, or other exenses determined by the Unmet Needs committee as not being a basic life need.

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  • REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION

    • DD 214 for Veteran
    • If applicable, VA Rating Letter or other document showing VA Service-connected disability percentage.
    • If applicant is surviving un-remarried spouse of Veteran: Marriage Certificate (or proof of receiving Disability & Indemnification Compensation).
    • Current account statement/invoice from creditor in which applicant is seeking financial assistance in paying. “Current” is defined as no more than thirty-five (35) days old. Statement/invoice must show applicant’s name, account number, and creditor’s contact information.
    • If seeking financial assistance with rent, and a monthly invoice is not provided by your landlord, written verification from your landlord, on official letterhead, showing current amount of back-rent owed.
    • If seeking financial assistance with repairing/replacing major housing fixtures (furnace, air conditioning, water heater, or other necessary repairs/replacements needed for a habitable environment); OR vehicle repairs, please provide two (2) written estimates, on official letterhead, from different professional contractors/auto repair facilities.
    • If Eviction/Foreclosure Notice has been received, submit copy of Notice.
    • If utilities have been disconnected or a Notice of Disconnect has been received, submit a copy of either.
    • If Repossession Notice received or Collections Action has been initiated, submit documentation showing such.
    • As noted herein, applicants are required to pursue/exhaust other resources and benefits available to them prior to submitting their application. It is preferred by the Committee that this be shown by a written statement on official letterhead from the agency/organization, but an email to the Program’s email address or submission of proof of application for assistance will suffice.

    REMINDER: FAILURE TO SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN AUTOMATIC DENIAL OF YOUR APPLICATION!

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  • UNMET NEEDS PROGRAM TERMS AND CONDITIONS

     

    You must initial each block below and type/sign your name at the end to acknowledge and accept the following terms and condtions.

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  • The Committee endeavors to render decisions on applications within fourteen (14) days of receipt, but no later than thirty (30) days. Committee Chairman Jason Johns will directly notify you of the decision via email or phone.

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