Programs will aid veterans & their families at the holidays
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November 29, 2020

Programs will aid veterans & their families at the holidays

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs hopes residents remember military veterans and their families this Christmas. 

In the spirit of the holiday season, the DMVA has four tax-deductible programs for residents to support that help the state’s nearly 800,000 veterans, active military members and their families. 

“As we approach the holiday season, people often ask how they can honor current and former service members as a way to thank them for their incredible service to our nation,” said Maj. Gen. Anthony Carrelli, Pennsylvania’s adjutant general and head of the DMVA. “Many Pennsylvania veterans and current military need our help this year more than ever because of the challenges brought about by COVID-19.

“We are proud to administer four tax-deductible programs that honor our veterans and provide them with aid, but these programs rely on generous donations from the public.”  

The first is called the Military Family Relief Assistance Program, which provides financial help in the form of grants to eligible service members and family members who have an immediate financial need based on circumstances beyond their control. 

“This program is made possible by generous donations from taxpayers who designate all or part of their Pennsylvania Personal Income Tax refund to support Pennsylvania military personnel and their families, and by those who donate online or privately by mail,” Carrelli said.  

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