Montgomery County, MD Commission on Veterans Affairs

08/03/2026

Maryland Veterans Trust Fund Application Portal Has Reopened

One-Time Financial Assistance for Maryland Veterans and Military Families

The Maryland Veterans Trust Fund application portal is now open. Eligible Maryland veterans, surviving spouses, and members of the Maryland National Guard experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to apply for one-time financial assistance.

Application: https://marylandveteranstrustfund.my.site.com/MDVAVTF/s/vtf-application

🚨 The Maryland Veterans Trust Fund Application Portal Reopens August 1st. The application portal reopens August 1, and eligible Maryland veterans and spouses can once again apply for emergency financial assistance.

Apply beginning August 1:
https://marylandveteranstrustfund.my.site.com/MDVAVTF/s/vtf-application

The application portal has been temporarily closed and will reopen to accept new applications on August 1.

Want to help a Maryland veteran in need? Donations to the Maryland Veterans Trust Fund are accepted year-round. Donate here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/calendar-26-mvtf-donations

07/17/2026

Maryland Department of Labor is hosting a National Hire a Veteran Day Job Fair on Tuesday July 21.

We are celebrating National Hire a Veteran Day a few days early!

Join us July 21 at 10 a.m. for a hiring event at the Maryland Live! Casino at Arundel Mills. We are incredibly proud to highlight and support our transitioning service members and veterans. This job fair is also open to all job seekers ages 18 and older.

Whether you are a veteran looking for your next mission or a civilian ready for a new career path, we want to see you there!

Register today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevEeJeW-c_414G6qFZrERxit8LZC9riW9bGCkpGHthox8ijw/viewform

07/13/2026

RSVP NOW FOR THE NEXT ServingTogether CLAIMS CLINIC ON JULY 18

ServingTogether is excited to hold their next Rockville claims clinic on Saturday, July 18. If you haven't been already or shared this with veterans you know, this is a great opportunity to work with an expert to make sure you or those around you are properly set up within the VA system and that any claims are filed as they should be — all for free and seen that day.

Have you had your VA disability rating established? Has it been a while since a benefits officer has taken a look to see if you could qualify for more? Do you have claims or appeals you've been meaning to file? Do you know someone else who could use this assistance? Come out on July 18 to take care of all of that.

ServingTogether, Rockville Memorial DAV Chapter 12 and the VA's National Capital Region Benefits Office are coming together for this claims clinic to help veterans maximize the assistance available at their fingertips. Additionally, there will be representatives from other veteran service programs to help anyone looking for additional resources.

This will be first-come, first-served. No appointments are necessary, but they do ask that you RSVP to let them know you're coming. Bring your DD214 and anything else that you think would help prove your claim (records of service injuries, etc.).

These clinics occur the third Saturday of each month, always at the same time and place. So, mark your calendar and please help spread the word!

RSVP today by visiting bit.ly/rockvilleclaimsclinic. For more information, write Donny Williams at [email protected].

07/01/2026

July 4 / America 250

As Montgomery County marks Independence Day during America’s 250th anniversary year, we recognize the Veterans, service members, families, and survivors whose service is part of our national story.

This is also a good time to check in on the Veterans in your life.

Do they know where to find benefits help, VA health care enrollment information, counseling, housing support, or records assistance?

Montgomery County Veterans and families can start with the County Veterans Homepage (https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/veterans) and Veterans Network Directory (https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/vnd)

View Montgomery County 250 information and events: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/montgomery-250

View Maryland America 250 information and events: https://www.visitmaryland.org/americas-250th-celebration-maryland-events

06/24/2026

SILVER SPRING VET CENTER

The Silver Spring Vet Center located in Silver Spring MD offers confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. Their services include counseling for needs such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). They can also connect you with more support in the VA and your community. The program serves veterans regardless of discharge status and serves veterans and their family members. You do not have to be enrolled in VA health care or have a service-connected disability. Please see the link to the Silver Spring Vet Center for services and eligibility: https://www.va.gov/silver-spring-vet-center/

Family/Couples Counseling
Many people do not know that it offers couples and family counseling to support Veterans as they work toward meeting their goals. Vet Center counselor can coordinate family and or couples counseling as needed for the care of the Veteran.
Also, Vet Centers offer Bereavement Services for family members. More details visit: https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/VETCENTER/Eligibility.asp
Additionally, here is a good document:https://www.va.gov/files/2025-06/vawelcomekit-qsg-vet-center-services.pdf

For more information or to schedule an appointment:
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Silver Spring Vet Center
2900 Linden Lane, Suite 100
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Office: 301-589-1073
Fax: 301-588-4882
www.vetcenter.va.gov




Betsy Tolbert Luecking
Community Outreach Manager
Staff Liaison - Commission on Veterans Affairs, Commission on People with Disabilities
Montgomery County DHHS
240-777-1256 office 240-4184865 mobile
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cva www.montgomerycountymd.gov/veterans
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/disability www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cpwd

The Commission on People with Disabilities in Montgomery County advises the government on disability policies, promoting inclusion and equitable treatment for all. They host monthly meetings and provide resources for individuals with disabilities and their families.

06/22/2026

The correct information for Serving Together which is and information and resources program for Veterans and their families is www.everymind.org/servingtogether and to sign up for their programs go to linktr.ee/stprograms and their phone number is 301-738-7178.

Click below to register for ServingTogether's upcoming programs. To access resources, use the bottom link. Write [email protected] with questions.

06/22/2026

Montgomery County, MD Veteran Resources
Are you a veteran, service member, family member, caregiver, or survivor in Montgomery County and not sure where to start?

The Montgomery County Commission on Veterans Affairs maintains local resource information to help connect residents with benefits, health care, counseling, housing support, employment resources, and more.
Start with:

Montgomery County Veterans Homepage
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/veterans

Veterans Network Directory
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/vnd

Veterans Information & Resources e-newsletter
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/govdelivery

MyVA311: 1-844-698-2311
https://www.va.gov/contact-us/

Commission on Veterans Affairs Facebook
www.facebook.com/MCGCVA
Serving Together – information and resources
www.servingtogetherproject.org

You do not have to navigate benefits and services alone.

ServingTogether offers service members, veterans & their families access to a continuum of providers for mental health, housing, employment, and more!

06/04/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

Rockville Claims Clinic on June 20

Join ServingTogether on Saturday, June 20, for their next Rockville claims clinic. They're now holding this the third Saturday of each month, always at the same time and place. So, mark your calendars and please help spread the word! These claims clinics are great opportunities to make sure you or those around you are properly set up as you should be within the VA system.

The VA provides a tremendous amount of benefits to our nation's veterans, but many don't pursue what they've earned, spending money in the civilian system for services that may be covered. Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) are your advocates within the VA system, trained and accredited to help you file the right thing in the right place, worded the right way, to ensure everything is done right the first time and far more likely to be approved in a timely manner.

Have you had your rating established? Has it been a while since a VSO has taken a look to see if you could qualify for more? Do you have claims or appeals you've been meaning to file? Do you know someone else who could use this assistance? Come out on June 20 to take care of all of that.

ServingTogether, Rockville Memorial DAV Chapter 12 and the VA's National Capital Region Benefits Office are coming together for this claims clinic to help veterans maximize the assistance available at their fingertips. Additionally, there will be representatives from other veteran service programs to help anyone looking for additional resources.

This will be first-come, first-served. No appointments are necessary, but they do ask that you RSVP to let them know you're coming. Bring your DD214 and anything else that you think would help prove your claim (records of service injuries, etc.).

Don't miss this great opportunity! RSVP today by visiting bit.ly/rockvilleclaimsclinic. For more information, write Donny Williams at [email protected].

06/02/2026

Women Veterans Recognition Day is celebrated yearly on June 12. It recognizes, honors and remembers the signing of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, allowing women the right to permanently serve in the regular armed forces.

Learn more about Women Veterans Recognition Day: https://news.va.gov/105206/dispelling-the-myths-of-women-veterans-recognition-day/

As part of the Montgomery County Commission on Veterans Affairs efforts to recognize Hometown Heroes, the Commission is collecting virtual tributes of veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed and Uniformed Services and live in or have once lived in Montgomery County, Maryland to be shared on our recognition website for Women Veterans Recognition Day: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/department-health-human-services/about-us/veterans-affairs/women-veterans-day

To share your story or the story of a friend or family member, please fill out a submission form: https://forms.montgomerycountymd.gov/ng/fa/WomenVeteransTributeForm.

Questions can be directed to [email protected] or call 240-777-1252, MD Relay 711.