 The Veteran's ID Card (VIC) is finally available for veterans who served in the armed forces, including the reserve components, and who have a discharge of honorable or general (under honorable conditions). This ID card will provide proof of military service and may be used to obtain promotional discounts and other services that are offered to Veterans without them having to carry their paper DD 214s around with them.
To request a VIC, please visit vets.gov and then click on "Apply for Printed Veteran ID Card" on the bottom left of the page.
Veterans who apply for the VIC should receive it within 60 days.
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"Keys for Heroes"
Minneapolis has now joined a statewide program, "Keys for Heroes", to help reduce the number of homeless veterans. Since the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs began the Minnesota Homeless Veteran Registry in 2014, it has housed 1,218 veterans who were homeless. Out of the 1,218 veterans who were housed, 613 were in Hennepin County.
The Minnesota Homeless Veteran Registry ensures that veterans have access to appropriate housing and services if the veteran is experiencing homelessness. There are currently 110 veterans in Hennepin County that are experiencing homelessness and are on the registry. Anyone who served in the armed forces, Reserves or National Guard can join the registry regardless of their type of discharge.
Veterans are encouraged to call 1-888-LinkVet (1-888-546-5838) to join the Minnesota Homeless Veteran Registry.
 Hennepin County Veterans Service Officers attended the "Home for the Holidays" event at Target Field on December 14th, 2017 to help bring awareness and support to veteran homelessness in our community. This event was sponsored by WCCO in collaboration with the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV).
One of MACV's biggest programs provides transitional and permanent housing to help veterans achieve self-sufficiency. The goal of the program is to place veterans in appropriate housing where they can receive services such as job skills training, job search assistance, mortgage assistance, and food vouchers.
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DNR Veterans Employment Seminar
If you would like to learn about working for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), please sign up for the employment seminar. At the seminar, you will learn how your military career fits with state employment as well as what benefits you have working at the DNR as a Veteran.
- Wednesday, January 3, 2018
- 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- DNR Central Office, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN
Sign up and learn more.
If you need assistance, please call 651-259-5391.
Legal Clinic
The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans will be holding their monthly Legal Clinic at Minneapolis VA Medical Center, Flag Atrium Balcony, Room 2S 114. Due to the Holidays, January clinic will be held on a Thursday instead of the usual second Tuesday of the month.
- January 4, 2018
- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This is a free drop-in legal clinic that is held every month in partnership with the law firm of Robins Kaplan LLP.
Free Urns for Vets
Each FREE urn is professionally handmade from quality oak wood and is personalized with a service seal that depicts the veteran's branch of service along with a name plate that lists the veteran's name, rank, military service and life dates.
For more information on eligibility requirements, please contact:
Important Note:
The Hennepin County Veterans Service Office will be closed the following days:
- Friday, December 22, 2017 (Christmas Eve Day Observed)
- Monday, December 25, 2017 (Christmas Day)
- Monday, January 1st, 2018 (New Year's Day)
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