Veterans Affairs

To be eligible for emergency financial assistance with the Jasper County Veterans Affairs, the veteran must have a minimum aggregate of 90 days Federal Duty (Title 10 Orders), other than training, basic training, or 20 years with Reserve Forces or the Iowa National Guard and to have been discharged under other than dishonorable conditions. Iowa Code 35.1 Applicants may be the veteran, the spouse of the veteran or the child of the veteran. DD214 or “20 Year Letter” is required at the time of completing the financial application. 

 Services 

  • Provides financial assistance for food, utilities, rent/mortgage
  • Assistance with the following applications:
    • VA Compensation
    • VA Pension
    • Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
    • Iowa Veterans Home
    • Iowa Trust Fund
  • Coordinate transportation through Jasper Rides for eligible veterans

Additional Information

For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.


                                   Current Office News:

Please see the attached info about the 2023 Iowa Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day, Monday, May 8, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.

Our offices will be closed this day and there are still seats available if you're in need of a ride. Contact our office if you're in need! Phone: 641-792-7993 Email: awilson@jasperia.org

Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day 2023 Press Release (1)[32]