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Program:
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War Veterans Allowance (WVA)
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Crisis:
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VAC Assistance Service (toll-free): 1-800-268-7708
VAC Assistance Service (TTY): 1-800-567-5803
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Address:
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55 Bay St N, 9th Fl
Hamilton, ON
L8R 3P7
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
VAC Assistance Service: Daily 24 hours
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Service Description:
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Monthly financial assistance to help low-income Veterans, qualified
civilians or their survivors meet their basic needs * surviving
spouses, common-law partners or orphans can
continue to receive War Veterans Allowance at the married rate for a
period of one year from the date the
Veteran passed away
WVA is a gateway to other Veterans Affairs programs and
benefits
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Application:
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Call, meet with counsellor, or visit website
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Armed forces and Merchant Navy veterans of the Second World War or the Korean War * allied veterans of the Second World War or the Korean War who meet residency status * certain civilians who served during the Second World War * must meet income eligibility requirements
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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French publications and website * French through the national toll-free number
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Area Served:
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Brant, Brantford, Haldimand, Hamilton, Norfolk, Halton Region, and Niagara Region
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