Frequently Asked Questions
Veterans Helped with financial services
2010 - 68 ($16,515); 2011 - 35 ($22,030); 2012 - 50 ($28,342); 2013 - 74 ($40,645); 2014 - 90 ($59,966);
2015 projected - 127 ($74,432)
Veterans Helped without financial assistance
2010 - 46; 2011 - 23; 2012 - 62; 2013 - 64; 2014 - 56; 2015 projected - 43
2010 - 68 ($16,515); 2011 - 35 ($22,030); 2012 - 50 ($28,342); 2013 - 74 ($40,645); 2014 - 90 ($59,966);
2015 projected - 127 ($74,432)
Veterans Helped without financial assistance
2010 - 46; 2011 - 23; 2012 - 62; 2013 - 64; 2014 - 56; 2015 projected - 43
What is Friends of Veterans?
What are the eligibility requirements for financial assistance?
What types of assistance are provided?
Are your staff paid employees?
Do you need volunteers?
- It is a non-profit organization which provides financial assistance for veterans who reside in either Vermont or New Hampshire.
What are the eligibility requirements for financial assistance?
- You must be a veteran who served 6 months active duty, received an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge, and reside in either Vermont or New Hampshire.
What types of assistance are provided?
- We provide financial support for security deposits, first or last month's rent, rent that is in arrears, overdue electric or heating bills, and other support for livability of the home. Support for vehicle repair may be provided if the vehicle is required for employment or medical appointments.
Are your staff paid employees?
- All of our staff are volunteers and many of them are veterans.
Do you need volunteers?
- Yes! We need caseworkers to assist our clients and office workers to help with answering and logging phone calls, filing documents, and faxing. Volunteers must pass an interview process and may be required to have a background check before they can participate in caseworker functions. We will provide on-the job training.
