Washington State Resources

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A curated, researched directory of military-connected resources across Washington State. Pierce County is our first chapter. More counties coming soon.

National Resources

National — Benefits and Advocacy

  • VA.govva.govHealthcare enrollment, disability claims, education, and housing benefits
  • National Resource Directorynrd.govFederal directory of vetted services for service members, veterans, and caregivers
  • American Legionlegion.orgAccredited claims assistance, advocacy, and local posts nationwide
  • VFWvfw.orgAccredited claims assistance, advocacy, and emergency relief grants
  • DAVdav.orgFree accredited claims representation and transportation for disabled veterans
  • AMVETSamvets.orgClaims assistance, career support, and advocacy for all who served
  • PVApva.orgAdvocacy, healthcare, and benefits support for veterans with spinal cord injury or disease
  • Wounded Warrior Projectwoundedwarriorproject.orgMental health, career, and long-term support for post-9/11 wounded veterans
  • TAPStaps.orgPeer support and grief care for families of fallen service members
  • Elizabeth Dole Foundationelizabethdolefoundation.orgSupport, research, and advocacy for military and veteran caregivers
  • Gary Sinise Foundationgarysinisefoundation.orgEmergency relief, smart homes, and family support for veterans and first responders
  • Mission Continuesmissioncontinues.orgVeteran-led community service platoons and civic leadership
  • Team Red, White and Blueteamrwb.orgLocal chapters connecting veterans through physical and social activity

National — Employment and Education

  • Military OneSourcemilitaryonesource.mil24/7 coordinator access, counseling, relocation, and family support — 1-800-342-9647
  • SECO / MySECOmysecprograms.comFree career coaching and education counseling for military spouses, 24 hours a day
  • Military Spouse Employment Partnershipmsepjobs.militaryonesource.milHundreds of employers actively recruiting military spouse talent
  • Hire Heroes USAhireheroesusa.orgFree resume assistance, coaching, and job placement
  • American Corporate Partnersacp-usa.orgFree one-year mentorship from business professionals
  • Institute for Veterans and Military Familiesivmf.syracuse.eduFree certification training, research, and entrepreneurship programs
  • CareerOneStopcareeronestop.orgFederal job pathways, training finder, and credential look-up
  • Veterativeterati.comFree on-demand mentorship calls with volunteer career mentors
  • Bunker Labsbunkerlabs.orgStartup education, cohorts, and networks for veteran and spouse entrepreneurs
  • SBA Veterans Programssba.govVeteran Business Outreach Centers, funding guidance, and certification
  • SCOREscore.orgFree small business mentoring and workshops
  • Rosie Networkrosie-network.comEntrepreneurship training and business services for military families
  • Warrior-Scholar Projectwarrior-scholar.orgAcademic boot camps preparing enlisted veterans for four-year degrees
  • Student Veterans of Americastudentveterans.orgCampus chapters, peer support, and scholarships
  • Pat Tillman Foundationpattillmanfoundation.orgScholarships and a leadership community for military-connected students
  • Fisher House Scholarships for Military Childrenmilitaryscholar.orgAnnual scholarship funding for military dependents

National — Family, Housing and Emergency Aid

  • Child Care Aware Military and Veteran Familiesusa.childcareaware.org/militaryFee assistance and childcare referral for military and veteran families
  • Operation Homefrontoperationhomefront.orgEmergency financial assistance, transitional housing, and family programs
  • Fisher House Foundationfisherhouse.orgFree lodging for families while a loved one receives medical care
  • USOuso.orgCenters, programs, and transition support wherever service members serve
  • Army Emergency Reliefaerhq.orgInterest-free loans and grants for soldiers and families
  • Navy-Marine Corps Relief Societynmcrs.orgEmergency financial assistance for sailors, Marines, and families
  • Air Force Aid Societyafas.orgEmergency assistance, education support, and community programs
  • Coast Guard Mutual Assistancecgmahq.orgFinancial assistance and education support for the Coast Guard community
  • Semper Fi and America's Fundthefund.orgDirect support for critically wounded, ill, and injured service members