Trust Fund Accomplishments
Since the Kentucky General Assembly established the Kentucky Veterans Program Trust Fund in 1988, the Trust Fund has distributed more than $1 million to support more than 40 projects to help veterans throughout Kentucky.
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Homeless Veterans Transitional Treatment Program |
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$150,000 from the Trust Fund established the Homeless Veterans Transitional Treatment Program in Lexington.
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Gold Eagles for Veterans Cemeteries |
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$225,000 from the Trust Fund purchased five gold Eagle statues for the front of each of Kentucky's state veterans cemeteries.
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Vans for Transporting Disabled Veterans |
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$100,000 has helped purchase 10 vans for Disabled American Veterans to transport disabled veterans.
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Direct Assistance to Veterans at Risk of Homlessness |
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$50,000 has helped more than 200 veterans avoid homelessness through one-time cash grants to pay rent or utilities.
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Burial Honors |
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$60,000 has helped provide burial honors for hundreds of veterans at cemeteries across Kentucky.
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