From staff reports

MIFFLINTOWN — Juniata County Veterans Affairs, in partnership with Mifflin County Veterans Affairs, will receive $30,000 through grants funded by the Pennsylvania Veterans Trust Fund to address immediate financial, housing and health care needs for local veterans and expand outreach to connect them with services.

State Rep. David H. Rowe, R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata, announced a total of $60,000 in funding for programs serving veterans and their families across the 85th Legislative District.

The Union-Snyder Community Action Agency also will receive $30,000 to provide emergency assistance to veterans and their families to help meet urgent needs and stabilize during hardship.

“These grants will make a meaningful difference in the lives of local veterans,” Rowe said. “I am pleased to see funds set aside to enable community organizations to deliver essential services that these men and women earned through selfless service to our great country.”

The Veterans Trust Fund is supported by voluntary donations, including proceeds from the Honoring Our Veterans license plate program, contributions made during driver’s license and vehicle registration renewals, and private donations.