IL National Guard Armory — To obtain a copy of your DD-214; 362 Linwood Rd.; 309.342.6320
Veterans Affairs (Illinois) — Assists veterans and/or their families apply for federal, state and local benefits ranging from healthcare and employment services to disability compensation, tax exemptions, and theater-specific bonuses. www.veterans.illinois.gov . 362 N. Linwood Road, Galesburg. 309.343.2510 or 309.343.1005.
Veterans' Assistance Commission — 121 S. Prairie St.; 309.345.3809
Veterans' Medical Clinic — n extension of the Iowa City VA Health Care System 310 Home Blvd.; 309.343.0311
V.A. National Call Center — Homeless Vets & Vets At Risk; 877.424.3838
Veterans of Foreign Wars — V.F.W. Auxiliary Post 2257; 1001 Michigan Ave.; 309.342.1181
American Red Cross — The American Red Cross provides an emergency communications service that sends urgent news from home to loved ones serving anywhere in the world. Resources to help qualified military personnel and their families subsidize travel costs are also provided. We also support the Armed Forces in local events, such as deployments, returns and veteran affairs. 143 E. Main St., Galesburg. www.westernillinoisredcross.org . 309.344.1611.
Carl Sandburg College — Educational Benefits. Chris Shaw, Coordinator of Veteran’s and Military Personnel Services. Dan Yasenko, Veterans Academic Advisor. 309.341.5283.