Veteran Support & Resources in Custer County

We’re here to help you and your family get the support you deserve. Apply for financial assistance, connect with your local veteran advocates, and access community programs in Custer County.

Apply for Assistance

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Housing & Utilities

Get help with rent, mortgage, electricity, water, heating fuel, and more.

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Emergency Needs

Support for urgent car repairs, uncovered medical or dental bills, or essential appliance repairs.

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Mental Health

Referrals for trauma-informed counseling with licensed providers (not VA/Vet Center).

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Food & Fuel

Grocery or gas cards for those in crisis, and emergency transportation support.

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Transportation

Mileage or fuel reimbursement for eligible medical/essential trips (no VA travel pay duplication).

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Local Contact

VFW VTF Coordinator
Geoff Schram
(719) 285-7090

Privacy of Veterans Trust Fund (VTF) Applications

All information submitted as part of a Veterans Trust Fund assistance request is treated as confidential. Applicant names and personal details are never shared with the general Post membership.

Access to identifying information is limited to:

The Quartermaster/VTF Administrator, for processing and reporting
The Colorado Division of Veterans & Military Affairs (DMVA), when required for grant audit purposes
The VFW approval panel, only for requests exceeding $2,000, where a reference ID is used in place of the applicant’s name whenever possible

Any other reporting or internal discussion of VTF activity refers to applicants by reference ID rather than by name.