Lake County Ohio Veterans Service Office

08/28/2023

SAVE THE DATE!

08/23/2023

The Lake County Caregiver Forum is a FREE event meant to offer information and resources for unpaid caregivers of older adults. The event includes a keynote address by Katie Kurtz, MSW LISW-S and lunch and learn presentations by The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland and the Alzheimer's Association Cleveland Area Chapter. The following organizations will be on hand with information and resources:
University Hospitals, Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging, Laketran, The Lake County Children and Adult Services Division, Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging, Lake County Council on Aging, Lake County Connections, Lifeline, Inc., Lake County Ohio Veterans Service Office, and Courage to Caregivers
Register by visiting https://www.lakecountyohio.gov/senior-services/lake-county-caregiver-forum/. Registration is required.

08/23/2023

Leroy Thompson VFW Post #7939 invites you to attend KEEP IN TOUCH TUESDAYS. Open to all veterans; VFW membership is not necessary.

08/22/2023

****ATTENTION****** NEW PACT Act Deadline for Health Care Enrollment for Veterans who deployed to Combat Zones

If you left Active Duty between September 11th, 2001, and October 13th, 2013, Deployed to a Combat Zone, and Never enrolled in VA Health Care, you are now eligible to enroll without first applying for VA Benefits.

If you have any questions, or would like assistance with enrolling in VA Health Care, please, contact our office at 440-350-2904 and request to speak with a Service Officer.

08/10/2023

Attention Veterans and family members: You are invited to attend a seminar about VA Death Benefits at 2 FREE seminars. These events are provided by American Legion Posts 112-Madison, and Post 697-Perry, Behm Funeral Home, and our office. Attendance is limited; please RSVP as soon as possible.
The events are scheduled on:
Thursday, August 24th, 6 pm at Immaculate Conception Church, Madison. Please RSVP to Post 112 by calling 440-428-7893 between 12-8 pm.
Wednesday, September 20th, 6 pm at Perry Senior Center. Please RSVP to the Senior Center at 440-259-3772.

08/10/2023

Our office is available M-F from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm to assist in filing an Intent to File for PACT Act claims. Please call 440-350-2904 for more information.

EXTENDED DEADLINE: Veterans and survivors now have until Monday, August 14, 2023, 11:59PM to file your PACT Act claim—or submit your intent to file—and be eligible for benefits backdated to August 10, 2022.

Take advantage of this extension and file now: www.va.gov/PACT

08/09/2023

Come join us for some family fun 🥳

08/08/2023

DISCOVER Nursing At VA! VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System
NURSE HIRING EVENT
Thursday, September 7, 2023
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
1620 East 105 St, Cleveland, OH, 44106
Bring Your Resume – Meet Our Hiring Managers!

Seeking RNs, LPNs, & Nursing Assistants
- Medical/Surgical
- Emergency Department
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Long Term Care
- Psychiatry
- PCU/Telemetry

Federal Benefits Package
- Student Loan Repayment
- Recruitment Incentives
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Federal Pension
- And More!

08/06/2023

There's still time to apply for help to purchase school clothes and supplies for veteran's children. You may receive up to $300 per child. Call 440-350-2904 or email [email protected] for more information.

08/03/2023

Did you know we offer Emergency Financial Assistance to veterans and their families? Visit our website for more information.

**Please note that as of 8/1/2023 we are no longer accepting Financial Assistance Applications via email or fax.**

Emergency Financial Assistance The Lake County Veterans Service Commission (VSC) provides EMERGENCY financial assistance on […]

08/03/2023

D-Day Conneaut is just around the corner, August 17th - 19th!

If you have tickets but cannot attend, we ask that you go to the Eventbrite link you received in your email and cancel your tickets.

If you want to come, tickets are still available for Thursday and Friday, but Saturday is sold out. You can put your name on the waitlist if tickets do become available by going to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-d-day-conneaut-visitor-pass-tickets-544944312107 and adding your name to get notified if tickets become available.

08/02/2023

Mentor Schools is holding a job fair for positions within the district on Saturday, August 5, from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. We are seeking applicants for the following positions:
School Nutrition Services
Bus Operators/Bus Assistants/Transportation (and substitutes for these positions)
Custodial
We Care
Certified Staff Substitutes
Classified Staff Substitutes
Please feel free to share this information with anyone you think may be interested and is qualified for this work. We encourage anyone who is interested in joining our team to attend the upcoming job fair/ open house. There, people will have an opportunity to meet some of our administrators and supervisors, ask questions, and fill out an application.
Mentor Schools Job Fair
Saturday, August 5, 2023
9 - 11 a.m.
Paradigm Building (on the Mentor High School Campus)
6465 Center Street, Mentor, OH 44060
Applications also available at www.mentorschools.net
The safety of our students is always our number one priority and, as with all positions in Mentor Schools, all applicants will undergo background checks and receive necessary training.

07/31/2023

07/28/2023

Stop on up to the Lake County Fair and let's talk about Veterans and Survivors Benefits. Seniors get in free today!!!!!! We will be here till the doors close today and our Service Officers will be here Saturday and Sunday as well.

07/25/2023

Don't forget to join us at the Fair tonight, 6 pm near the Merchant Building! Veterans admitted FREE all day!

07/25/2023

HOT JOBS LIST!!
OhioMeansJobs Lake County is seeking applicants for the following positions listed below.

07/20/2023

JOIN US NEXT WEEK AT THE LAKE COUNTY FAIR!

07/08/2023

Next Sunday, 7/16/2023

07/08/2023

The Ohio Department of Development and Lifeline, Inc. will help income-eligible Ohioans stay cool during the hot summer months. The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program provides eligible Ohioans assistance paying an electric bill or assistance paying for central air conditioning repairs. The program runs from July 1-Sept. 30, 2023.

06/26/2023

Riverside Job Fair
Looking for work? Riverside is hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday, July 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Riverside Field House.
Looking for work? Riverside is hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday, July 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Riverside Field House. This event is free and open to the public.

We will be recruiting for many of our operational departments: Custodial/Maintenance, Latchkey, Food Service, Transportation, Special Education, Study Hall, Lunchroom, Playground, and more.

Regular and Substitute Positions are available and on-site interviews will be conducted. The Educational Service Center of North East Ohio will also be at the event and recruiting for Teaching Substitutes. Visit our Employment Page for more details and job postings.

Please share with anyone you know who is looking for employment. Questions can be directed to Mallory Aliff, Director of Human Resources, at [email protected]

Posted Monday, June 26, 2023

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06/22/2023

06/17/2023

06/17/2023

Enjoy an afternoon of mini golf and help a great cause! Honoring Our Heroes is a 501(c)(3) charity that supports disabled veterans & former first responders with home repairs, yard work, etc.
Tickets include mini golf and food. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for ages 12 and under. Next Saturday, June 24th 12 - 3pm.

06/16/2023

NO COST Training to Career Program!!
Think Manufacturing Powered by AWT in collaboration with OhioMeansJobs Lake County is conducting a FREE 3 week-long Work Advance Training Program that will jump-start your journey to a rewarding career in manufacturing by earning sought-after certifications and skills. Register today for an upcoming training session.

*Guaranteed interviews with local manufacturers
*Industry recognized credentials including ToolingU Certificate and OSHA10 Safety Certification
*Hands-on projects and experiences with actual machines
*Support provided through your first year of employment

For more information, contact [email protected] or phone (440)462-1995.

06/15/2023

The office will be closed Monday June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

06/14/2023

06/07/2023

06/05/2023

Ever wondered what it was like to be on a Higgins boat? Here's your chance to take a ride at D-Day Conneaut, August 17-19, 2023! FREE ride tickets will be available starting on June 6th. They go fast, so make sure to reserve yours early.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-d-day-conneaut-landing-craft-experience-tickets-544972837427

06/05/2023

This year once again, we will be providing online FREE tickets to the general public to help us moderate our high volume days. Tickets are available on eventbrite starting at midnight June 6. For those who have wanted a boat ride and not been able to make it to the line, we will offer tickets for those as well. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-d-day-conneaut-visitor-pass-tickets-544944312107

05/30/2023

A Memorial Day ceremony in Perry Village on May 29 paid tribute to two local soldiers who have been missing in action for many years. People who attended the event got to learn more about Sgt. Jam…

05/28/2023

There are more than 81,000 missing U.S. service members around the world, most of them lost during World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War. Now one group is working hard to recover the remains of the missing and bring them home to their families for closure.

There are more than 81,000 missing U.S. service members around the world, most of them lost during World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War. Now one group is working hard to recover the remains of the missing and bring them home to their families for closure. NBC’s Harry Smit...

05/26/2023

Enjoy an afternoon of mini golf and help a great cause! Honoring Our Heroes is a 501(c)(3) charity that supports disabled veterans & former first responders with home repairs, yard work, etc.
Tickets include mini golf and food. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for ages 12 and under.

05/24/2023

FREE TRAINING
Think Manufacturing Powered by AWT in collaboration with OhioMeansJobs|Lake County is conducting a FREE 3 week-long training program that will jump-start your journey to a rewarding career in manufacturing by earning sought-after certifications and skills. Earn the following for FREE:
FREE ToolingU Certificate
FREE OSHA10 Safety Certification
Upon completion of the session, participants will be matched up with at least two local companies for an interview.
Scan the QR code for more information or call (440) 462-1995