MULTNOMAH COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE
OREGON VETERANS EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Oregon Veterans Emergency Financial Assistance Program, funded through the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA), is a grant that provides emergency financial assistance to veterans and their immediate family members once per lifetime. Funding is limited, and varies per individual.

Emergency financial assistance may be provided for housing related expenses (utilities, insurance, rent, and house repairs); emergency medical or dental expenses; and/or emergency transportation. Payments are made directly to the vendor.
209 SW 4th Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
Eligibility: Veterans with an Honorable Discharge or a General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions and their immediate family members (spouse, un-remarried surviving spouse, child, or stepchild).
Hours: Phone Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Phone/FAX Numbers
  • Main phone (503) 988-8387
Email Address: [email protected]
INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call the local County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) who can assist with the application process and submit to the Oregon Department of Veteran Affairs for consideration. Applications are accepted from the 1st to the 10th of every month, and are considered in order of submission. If funding has been exhausted for the month, applicant must wait until next month before reconsideration.

Call ahead to make an in-person appointment; walk-in appointments are not provided.
FEES: None
DOCUMENTS: DD214, Oregon Veterans' Emergency Financial Assistance Program Application, and Financial Statement
LANGUAGES: English, interpretation by arrangement
AREA SERVED: Multnomah County
TRAVEL/LOCATION INFORMATION: Accessible from the SW 5th and Oak Max Stop (Orange, Green, Yellow Lines)
Services:
  • Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance * Veteran/Military Personnel Issues
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MULTNOMAH COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE