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Oregon Elks outline veterans services, highlight transportation and housing support
Summary
At an informational hearing May 13, 2025, the Oregon State Elks Association described statewide volunteer services for veterans, including Welcome Home kits, van transport to VA facilities (including Boise), hospital support and youth health programs; legislators pledged follow‑up on transportation funding for rural veterans.
The Senate Committee on Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs held an informational hearing May 13, 2025, with Ginny Van Lew, government relations chair of the Oregon State Elks Association, who described the Elks’ volunteer programs supporting veterans across Oregon.
Van Lew told the committee that Oregon Elks volunteers support veterans through adaptive sports, therapy kits, a Welcome Home initiative for veterans experiencing homelessness, hospital outreach and transportation. She said Oregon Elks provided 82 Welcome Home kits so far this year at a reported cost of $12,630 and that the association sets aside a contingency for additional support; she also said an additional $50,000…
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