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County veterans services report: most grant funds used; new $51,683 grant approved
Summary
A county presenter reported the office spent just over $46,000 of a roughly $52,000 grant in 2025, introduced a new $51,683 grant approved 12/29/2025 (effective 10/01/2025), and said the office distributed $1,615.44 in emergency relief last year.
A presenter identified in the transcript as Rebecca delivered the veterans services year-end report to the Elk County Board. She said the office "finished up a grant utilizing 46 little over 46,000 of 52," and introduced a new grant of $51,683 that the presenter said was approved on 12/29/2025 and went into effect on 10/01/2025. Rebecca said much of the grant supports additional staff hours, including her own and the veteran voucher program.
Rebecca also reported direct client assistance in 2025: "In 2025, we gave out $1,615.44 in emergency relief for vehicle repairs and food." She additionally noted local veteran events, saying the Alger County Veteran of the Year banquet this year was funded by the American Legion and the Marine Corps League following a state grant-cycle change. The presenter took no public questions beyond routine acknowledgment and the board moved on to other items.
