May is National Military Appreciation Month, a time to honor, remember and thank the men and women who have served or are currently serving our country. To remember and honor the fallen, we recognize Memorial Day this year on May 26. I encourage everyone to participate in the National Moment of Remembrance, a moment of silence at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day.
Indiana continues to improve and expand resources to assist service members and veterans with housing, legal aid and more through the help of several organizations.
The Military Assistance Project provides struggling Hoosier veterans, military members and their families with free legal services. This program specializes in civil cases such as wills, guardianship, document preparation and more.
Indiana's Military Family Relief Fund can help Hoosier veterans and their families with expenses related to housing, utilities, food, and medical and transportation costs. Honorably discharged veterans who are Indiana residents and can prove genuine financial hardship can apply online through the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs' website under the Military Relief Fund Application.
County Veterans Service Offices work in partnership with the IDVA, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and various veteran service organizations to connect veterans, military members and their families to benefits and assistance. To find an office near you, visit the IDVA website at in.gov/dva/locate-your-cvso.
For 24/7, confidential crisis support, veterans or their loved ones can dial 988 then press one or send a text to 838255 for the Veterans Crisis Line. Callers do not have to be enrolled in veterans benefits or health care to connect. Hoosiers can also visit veteranscrisisline.net and join a chat with a VA responder.
Thank you to all those who have and are serving. Please reach out for additional resources at in.gov/h16 or by calling 317-232-9819.
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State Rep. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) represents House District 16,
which includes portions of Jasper, Pulaski, Starke and White counties.
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