Articles tagged as: Military Family Relief Fund
October 11, 2021
Indiana tries to heighten awareness of Military Family Relief Fund
The fund provides up to $2,500 to veterans and their families who are struggling with financial issues -- anything from utilities and rent to medical bills to emergency car repairs.
Read MoreJuly 13, 2021
More Hoosier Veterans Now Eligible For Military Family Relief Fund
Prior to July 1, only veterans who served on active duty for more than one year -- in war time -- were eligible for the fund. Those two requirements have been eliminated.
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2021
Veterans Groups Object To State Wanting Admin Fee From Military Family Relief Fund
Some veterans groups are upset with legislation that would allow the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs to take money from the state's Military Family Relief Fund for administrative costs.
Read MoreMay 15, 2019
Criminal Probe Opened Into Veterans' Agency Mismanagement
The office of Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry confirmed the investigation Tuesday. Indiana's inspector general earlier found mismanagement but insufficient evidence for criminal or ethics charges.
Read MoreMay 6, 2019
New Law To Put Tighter Rules On Indiana Veterans Fund Grants
The legislation signed last week by Gov. Eric Holcomb strips the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs of its authority to award Military Family Relief Fund benefits to the agency's employees.
Read MoreApril 15, 2019
Inspector Finds Mismanagement At Indiana's Veterans Affairs
Indiana's inspector general has found mismanagement at the state's Department of Veterans' Affairs but insufficient evidence for criminal or ethics charges.
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2019
Legislation Would Tighten Veterans Aid Fund's Management
The legislation would make Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs employees ineligible for grants from the Military Family Relief Fund and would firmly cap the lifetime amount a person could receive at $2,500.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2019
Indiana Veterans Agency Adopts Relief Fund Rules
The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs' adoption of the policy comes after years of work - and recent controversy.
Read MoreDecember 7, 2018
State Veterans Affairs Director Resigns
The departure comes after an Indianapolis Star story detailed complaints about the distribution of military relief dollars at the agency.
Read MoreDecember 3, 2018
Indiana Veterans Question Veterans Assistance Fund Handling
The fund was created in 2007 to help veterans with food, housing, utilities, medical services and transportation. It receives a portion of sales from veteran license plates or Support the Troops plates.
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