FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 20, 2024 For Media Only Contact: Ian Connor ian@lineonepr.com (317) 508-8927
Seasonal Support for Indiana Veterans Available Through Operation Holiday Program Financial assistance provided through the Indiana Military Family Relief Fund INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) is now accepting applications for its Indiana Military Family Relief Fund (MFRF) Operation Holiday program. In its fourth year, this program provides financial assistance to Indiana veteran families, offering $200 per family for food and $300 per household dependent for essential expenses that become difficult during the holiday season. Veterans and their families can apply now until Friday, December 13. “As joyful as the holiday season can be, it also brings heightened financial pressures that may weigh heavily on military veterans and their families,” said Joe DeVito, outreach director of the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs. “Since its inception, this program has supported more than 500 veteran families in Indiana, and we hope to reach even more veterans across the state this year.” MFRF’s Operation Holiday program may only be used to provide services to veteran families experiencing financial difficulty who reside in the state of Indiana, have served or are currently serving in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and hold a DD-214, LES or National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22. Applicants must provide the following documentation:
All applications must be completed and submitted by 4 p.m. EST on Friday, December 13. The application, and additional information about the program can be found online at https://www.in.gov/dva/about-idva/links/military-family-relief-fund/. Veterans with questions regarding the program or their application, please call (317) 232-3910. ###
About the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) is a state agency dedicated to its mission: to Support, Serve, and Advocate for the Indiana Veteran Community. For more information about IDVA and its services, visit in.gov/dva. |