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Outstanding Service to Veterans Awards - Now Accepting Nominations

Published: 09/04/2024

PRESS RELEASE

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PROCLAMATION - Suicide Prevention Month

Published: 09/01/2024

Suicide Prevention Proclamation 
WHEREAS, suicide most often occurs when stressors exceed the current coping abilities of someone living with a mental health condition; and 
WHEREAS, suicide is the 9th leading cause of death in Washington state and the 11th leading cause of death in the United States; and 
WHEREAS, in 2023, an estimated 1,278 residents of… read more

7th Annual “Serving Those Who Served” conference being held in Spokane

Published: 08/27/2024

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), Employment Security Department (ESD) and Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) are proud to host the 7th Annual “Serving Those Who Served” Conference August 28 and 29.

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WDVA VSO Network Increases Claims Filed by 100%, Connects Veterans to PACT Act Claims

Published: 08/14/2024

Additional County Veteran Service Officer Grants, WDVA Benefits Specialists, and a 10% increase in Veteran Service Organization contracts have resulted in this dramatic increase in the number of claims filed. 

Thanks to funding from the Governor's budget and the Washington State Legislature, more Washington Veterans and survivors are being connected to their earned benefits with… read more

State Veterans Cemetery Inters Civil War Veteran with Full Military Honors

Published: 07/26/2024

 
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PRESS RELEASE - Request for Veterans Remembrance Emblem Fund Proposals Now Open

Published: 07/23/2024

(Application deadline changed to Sept 30)

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INDUS Invites You to the 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament Benefitting Washington Veterans Home

Published: 07/23/2024

INDUS Invites You to the 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament Benefitting Washington Veterans Home

INDUS, a leading technology company, is excited to extend an invitation to the community for their 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament. The event will take place on Friday, August 30th, 2024, at the prestigious Gold Mountain Golf Club in… read more

PRESS RELEASE - Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) to host a Veterans Town Hall and Women Veterans Forum

Published: 07/19/2024

PRESS RELEASE

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) to host a Veterans Town Hall and Women Veterans Forum 

PRESS RELEASE - Abuoh Neufville Joins WDVA as Assistant Director of Veteran Services Counseling & Wellness

Published: 07/10/2024

Abuoh Neufville Joins WDVA as Assistant Director of Veteran Services Counseling & Wellness

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A Message from the Director - July WDVA Veteran Voices

Published: 07/02/2024

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MAILING ADDRESS
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
1102 Quince St. SE, PO Box 41150, Olympia, WA 98504-1150
1-800-562-2308

DISCLAIMER
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), including the State Veterans Homes, does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. WDVA complies with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act in its facilities, activities, programs and services. WDVA can provide auxiliary aids and services such as assistive listening devices, TDD/TTY and ASL/ESL interpreters, etc., at no charge for persons with disabilities.