Transitory Veteran In Need of Assistance Policy

Transitory Vet Policy

Harry Bossard American Legion Post 32

230 West Lincoln St.

Papillion, NE 68046

SUBJECT: Policy Letter, Transitory Veteran In Need Assistance

I. This policy letter is in accordance with Article X of the American Legion Post 32 By Laws.

II. Harry Bossard American Legion Post 32 may provide transitory veterans in-need with limited financial assistance. The Post 32 Veteran Service Officer (VSO) is the designated approval/disbursement authority for any financial support provided. In the absence of the Post 32 VSO then the Post 32 Commander is an authorized approval/disbursement authority.

III. If/when Post 32 is contacted by a person claiming to be a transitory veteran in need, the person receiving the request shall contact the Post VSO (See Section VI below). If the Post VSO is unavailable, then the Post Commander shall be notified. If neither is available, then the requesting person shall be referred to other organizations listed in Section VI below.

IV. Before providing any assistance the Post VSO or Commander shall:

A. Consider the safety and security of any face-to-face meeting. Any such meeting should occur at a safe location (Papillion Police Department, etc.). If possible, another individual should accompany the Post 32 VSO or Commander at any such meeting(s).
B. The Post VSO or Commander shall attempt to verify if the person requesting assistance is a veteran. The requesting person must be able to provide documentation proving veteran status (DD Form 214, military identification card, Veterans Administration identification card, state-issued driver's license indicating veteran status). If the requestor is unable to provide documentation, then no financial assistance from Post 32 is authorized. Other reference material may be made available to the requestor.
C. If the Post VSO or Commander is satisfied the requestor is a veteran in-need then financial assistance may be provided. Such assistance shall be limited to the purchase of food and/or vehicle fuel. Total expenditures per requestor should not exceed fifty dollars ($50.00). The Post VSO or Commander shall, within reason, gather receipts for expenditures.
D. The Post VSO or Commander should make every effort to document the requestor's relevant information. Pictures of documentation is highly recommended. However, all efforts will be made to avoid capturing any social security numbers.
E. After rendering assistance the Post VSO or Commander shall:
1. Complete the "Post 32 Veterans Assistance Form",
2. Submit this completed form to the Post 32 Finance Officer, and
3. Be prepared to brief the Post 32 Executive Committee.

V. The Post Financial Officer shall reimburse the Post VSO or Commander out of the Post 32 financial account specified and approved by the Executive Committee.

VI. Contact Information:

Post 32 VSO:			Phone #s:
Post 32 Commander:			Phone #s:

• Other Organizations That May Be Able To Assist:

Millard American Legion Post 374: (402) 895-1324
Millard VFW Post 8334: (402) 895-5656
Bellevue American Legion Post 339: (402) 731-5185
Bellevue VFW Post 10727: (402) 291-3437
American Red Cross (Omaha Metro): (402) 343-7700
Veteran Assistance: (202) 546-1969
Heartland Family Services: (402) 339-2544

ADOPTED BY Harry Bossard American Legion Post 32 Executive Committee on Sept 2, ‘21.

HARRY BOSSARD AMERICAN LEGION POST 32 VETERAN ASSISTANCE FORM

NAME OF REQUESTOR:
DATE OF REQUEST:
TIME OF REQUEST:
POST 32 OFFICER PROVIDING ASSISTANCE:
Details of person requesting assistance:










Describe specific financial support provided, if any:





Describe other support provided:


Supporting Documentation provided/attached? YES NO


(PRINTED Name of Post 32 Authorizing Official)				(Signature of Post 32 Authorizing Official)

Submitted to Post 32 Finance Officer On (Date):
Amount Reimbursed to Post 32 Authorizing Official:				$
Date of Reimbursement:
Post 32 Finance Officer Name/Signature:

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