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Veterans Assistance Commission Reports Increased Need, Higher Disbursements

5786817 · August 28, 2025
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Cheryl Walker, superintendent of the Veterans Assistance Commission, reported rising veteran assistance calls and monthly disbursements for rent, utilities and other needs; the VAC requested continued county support as caseload and costs rise.

Cheryl Walker, superintendent of the Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC), told the Champaign County Board that the VAC is seeing higher demand and rising assistance costs and asked for continued county support.

Walker said the VAC recorded 137 phone calls…

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