What We Do

The Clark County Veterans Assistance Center (CCVAC) aims to provide a welcoming and safe environment for the purpose of assisting Clark County Veterans and their families in obtaining benefits, services, and resources to meet their basic needs. CCVAC strives to support the reintegration of military Veterans into the community.

Our Services

The CCVAC offers a number of services in addition to financial assistance for qualified veterans. If you are a veteran in need, we encourage you to contact us or stop by to see how we can assist you.

  • Financial aid through the Veteran’s Assistance Fund

  • Assistance with VA claims and benefits

  • Free clothing for Veterans in need

  • Free food for hungry Veterans in need

  • Free hygiene items

  • Outdoor equipment for homeless Veterans: backpacks, sleeping bags, etc

Additional Assistance in Securing:

Employment

  • Housing

  • Medical and dental care

  • And much more…

Our Services

  • The center aims to provide a safe space and basic services for all veterans in the Clark County area. Basic necessities are also provided at this location including clothing, food, hygiene Items, backpacks, and sleeping bags. Breakfast and lunch are also provided daily.

  • The Veterans Assistance Fund administered by the Clark County Veteran’s Assistance Center offers financial assistance to low income, qualified veterans who need help. The fund helps Veterans bridge financial difficulties until they can secure permanent employment or survive a difficult financial period. The fund is supported by tax dollars and has limitations.

    Click here for more information.

  • Get help filing a disability claim with the Veterans Administration (VA). CCVAC has Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) to help Veterans/families file or follow up on a disability claim.

    Click here for more information.

  • The Helping our Heroes Fund raises funds for CCVAC’s goal of assisting Active Military, Veterans and their families in obtaining benefits, services and resources to meet their basic needs.

    The need to support our local military community is still great and thanks to your generosity, CCVAC is here to assist.

    All active duty, guard members, reservists and veterans living in Oregon and Southwest Washington are eligible to access funds, if they meet the following criteria:

    • They were deployed at some point during service

    • If they are a veteran, they were honorably/general/general under honorable conditions discharged from service (Must produce their DD214)

    • Produce a Photo ID

    • Must write a statement/explanation of why assistance is needed

    • Helping our Heroes will require a copy of bill before any consideration will be made.

    • Click here to go to the application. Or download a pdf to print and fill out here.

    *All payments are made directly to vendor (No checks will be given directly to service member or veteran)

    Click here to download the application.

  • click here for more information on Operation Home Rescue.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. We are a private nonprofit organization dedicated to helping US veterans and their families.

  • Try contacting the Dept. of Veteran Affairs:

    • OR – (800) 692-9666 or (503) 373-2085

    • WA – (800) 562-2308

    Any member of the Guard or Reserve can contact the state Guard Bureau for their state to obtain form NGB-22 which serves the same purpose as a DD-214.

  • Apply on line at VA.gov: https://www.va.gov/records/get-veteran-id-cards/vic/

    You will need a digital copy of your DD214, a form of ID such as driver’s license or passport and a picture.

    Apply at the Reserve Center:

    Mon – Fri by appointment only – call (719) 366-5403.

    They are located at: 15005 NE 65th St,Vancouver, WA 98682

    Update your Driver’s License:

    Take a copy of your DD214 to your nearest driver’s licensing office and they will add “Veteran” to your license for free.

  • You can call the center at (360) 693-7030 for more information on how to connect with the correct resources.

  • For more information on what benefits programs you may qualify for, go to va.gov and click on the ‘Benefits & Healthcare’ tab.

  • Get answers to your questions about the VA-guaranteed home loan program by contacting a VA home loan representative at 1-877-827-3702. The VA home loan toll-free number operates Monday – Friday, from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm EST.

  • You can find instructions on how to view the status of your claim here.

  • Examples of the types of donations we accept include:

    • Canned goods (e.g. vegetables, chili, soup, fruit, etc.)

    • Dry goods (e.g. mac & cheese, cereal, hamburger helper, etc.)

    • Non-perishable items (e.g. peanut butter, potato chips, granola bars, etc.)

    • Drinks (juice boxes, capri-sun, etc.)

    • Personal hygiene items (e.g. bar soap, (full size) toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)

    • Clothing

    Due to storage concerns, please call to see if we can accept clothing or any other large donation.