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VAC introduces Semper Fi housing aid, flags federal bills affecting veterans
Summary
The LaSalle County Veterans Assistance Commission described a new Semper Fi housing program to prevent veteran evictions, announced a newly hired VSO and urged attention to state and federal bills including a multi‑county VAC proposal and concerns over the federal Choice Act and Elizabeth Dole Act implementation.
Krista, the Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) representative, told the committee the VAC has contracted with a new Semper Fi program that helps veterans at risk of eviction by covering rent startup and short‑term housing costs. "It just kind of offsets the cost for county funds and our other grants that we work with as well," Krista said.
The VAC also announced a new veterans service officer (VSO). Krista said Jordan Sigulus, an Army veteran, started as VSO that day and the office expects him to help veterans obtain benefits and increase…
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