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 DisabilityInfo.Gov Website: www.disabilityinfo.gov DisabilityInfo.gov is the federal government’s one-stop web site for information of interest to people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and many others. E.S.G.R. (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve) National Hotline: 800.336.4590 Website: www.esgr.org Organization assisting in preventing, resolving, or reducing employer and/or employee problems and misunderstandings that result from National Guard or Reserve membership, training or duty requirements. Helmets to Hardhats Phone: 724.980.8456 Website: www.helmetstohardhats.org Employment listing for veterans returning from active duty training. Unites States Department of Labor, Hire Vets First National Hotline: 866.487.2365 Website: www.hirevetsfirst.gov Provides employment resources and assistance to veterans and transitioning service members. The Job Center Address: 1040 Tallmadge Akron, OH 44310 Phone: 330.633.1050 Website: www.thejobcenter.biz Offers free employment services including assistance with job placement, resume development and career training. Back to top of page  National Coalition for Homeless Veterans National Hotline: 800.838.4357 Website: www.nchv.org National network of community-based service providers and local, state and federal agencies that provide emergency and supportive housing, food, health services, job training and placement assistance, legal aid and case management support. Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority Address: 100 West Cedar Street Akron, OH 44307 Phone: 330.762.9631 Website: www.akronhousing.org Public agency committed to building stronger neighborhoods by providing quality housing options and professional services. United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Veteran Resource Center National Hotline: 800.998.9999 Website: www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/about/hudvet/index.cfm Organization providing information on HUD community based housing programs as well as information on services designed to help homeless veterans or veterans who are in danger of becoming homeless. Back to top of page  Summit County ExecutiveMED card To receive a free prescription drug card call: 888.456.3932 A free prescription drug card created to help Summit County residents cope with the high costs of prescription drug care. Ohio Department of Job & Family Services Toll Free Number: 877.644.6562 Medicaid is a state and federally funded health care plan. Medicaid provides health care coverage to low-income and medically vulnerable people of all ages. Veteran’s Affairs Health Revenue Center  Summit County Council Phone: 330.643.2725 Website: www.co.summit.oh.us/council Council Members
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 Resources to help families and friends support troops. “America Supports You” Website: www.americasupportsyou.mil Program by the Department of Defense showcasing and communicating American support to troops. Anysoldier Address: P.O. Box 29 Hoagland, IN 46745-0029 Website: www.anysoldier.com Anysoldier is an organization that helps supporters send packages to any active duty soldier. United States Postal Services Website: www.usps.com/supportingourtroops/ supportingfaqs.htm The USPS FAQ answers questions regarding support for our troops. Donate Sky Miles Website: www.heromiles.org Donate Sky Miles provides a unique service whereby individuals may donate their unused frequent flyer miles to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, so the troops may fly home for free. Operation Uplink Address: VFW Foundation 406 West 34th Street Kansas City MO 64111 Phone: 800.479.5228 or 816.756.3390 Website: www.operationuplink.org Through Operation Uplink, individuals may donate money to purchase and distribute phone cards to troops. BlueStar Mothers Website: www.bluestarmothers.org BlueStar Mothers is a non-profit service organization made up of mothers of troops supporting each other and their children. Members hang blue stars in their windows when their children join the service. Soldiers’ Angels Phone: 615.676.0239 Website: www.soldiersangels.org Soldiers’ Angels supports soldiers by sending backpacks full of needed items, letters and by making personal visits and phone calls. Back to top of page  American Legion National Hotline: 800.504.4098 Website: www.legion.org A community service organization providing support and service assistance resources to veterans and their families. State of Ohio Governor’s Office of Veterans’ Affairs Address: 77 South High Street Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: 614.644.0898 Website: www.veteransaffairs.ohio.gov Assists Ohio veterans through advocacy, legislation, service and community support including housing, healthcare and legal assistance. National Veterans Foundation Phone: 888.777.4443 Website: www.nvf.org A non-profit organization that offers emotional support, a listening ear, and information about Veteran services and resources. United States Department of Veterans Affairs National Hotline: 800.827.1000 Website: www.va.gov Provides a wide range of veteran benefits including health, education, home loan, life insurance, memorial services and pensions. American Red Cross – Summit County Chapter Address: 501 West Market Street Akron, OH 44303 Phone: 330.535.6131 Website: www.summitcounty.redcross.org The Armed Forces Foundation National Hotline: 202.547.4713 Website: www.armedforcesfoundation.org The first priority of the Armed Forces Foundation is direct financial support to servicemen and women and their families. This comes in the form of paying for hospital bills, medical supplies, car and rent payments, utilities and airline tickets. Summit County Veterans Service Commission Address: 146 Park Avenue Akron, OH 44308 Phone: 330.643.2830 Provides Summit County Veterans with support including financial assistance, benefits, preparation of paperwork, emergency food, transportation and health services. Summit County Department of Job & Family Services Address: 47 North Main Street Akron, OH 44308 Phone: 330.643.7200 Provides public assistance and social service programs including food stamps, job training and placement and Medicaid. Back to top of page |
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