Ohio Department Of Veterans Services

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• The mission of the ODVS is to provide opportunities and resources for our veteran community through advocacy, collaboration and partnerships.The department carries out its mission by the following major priorities and programs:Conducts outreach to veterans.Provides training and oversight to the 88 County Veteran Service Offices (CVSOs).Coordinates programs and operations with the VA, which provides benefits to Ohio veterans.Works with the Ohio General Assembly and Congressional representatives to craft legislation in support of veterans and their families at the state and federal levels. Communicates with other state agencies concerning veterans programs and coordinates support to veterans.Administers the Ohio Veterans Bonus for veterans of the Persian Gulf War era and post-9/11 era conflicts, a program which is funded by bonds approved by Ohio voters.Operates the Ohio Veterans Homes in Sandusky and Georgetown which are open to Ohio-resident veterans who served in periods of armed conflicts.Manages two federal education-related programs: Troops to Teachers and the State Approving Agency.Hosts several veterans ceremonies each year including the Governors Wreath-Laying Ceremony to honor Ohios killed in action and the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame induction ceremony.Maintains custodianship of over 2.1 million veterans records dating back to World War II.
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  Headquarters:77 South High Street , Columbus, Ohio, United States

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  Phone Number: +1 614-644-0898

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  Website: ohiovet.gov

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  Employees:87

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  Revenue:$10 - 50M

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  Legal Name:Ohio Department Of Veterans Services

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• |  NAICS Code: 621111  |

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