Veterans Affairs Outreach Efforts
The Franklin County Veterans Affairs Office aims to provide services that will improve the quality of life for area veterans as well as the lives of their friends and families close to home. With that in mind, Franklin County Veterans Affairs has identified several outreach initiatives, which are supported through the Veterans Outreach Fund. Any donations made to the Veterans Outreach Fund are tax deductible and will help us get these programs up and running. Donations can be made by mailing a check, made payable to Franklin County Veterans Affairs, Attn: Outreach Fund, to:
Franklin County Veterans Affairs Office
425 Franklin Farm Lane
Chambersburg, PA 17202
8th Annual Franklin County Veterans Affairs Golf Tournament
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (August 29, 2024) -- The Franklin County Commissioners and Penn National Golf Club & Inn have made the difficult decision to cancel the 8th Annual Franklin County Veterans Affairs Golf Tournament, scheduled for August 30. The decision was made after an unknown individiual made an unspecified threat directed at tournament participants earlier in the week.
"The safety of everyone -- our staff, our volunteers, our participants and the residents of Penn National -- is our utmost priority," said Franklin County Commissioner Chairman Dean Horst. "This tournament has always been about honoring and supporting our veterans and we are dissapointed that the cowardly actions of one individual have ruined this year's event."
All proceeds from the golf tournament benefit the Franklin County Veterans Affairs Outreach Fund, which supports a variety of programs and services for Franklin County's 13,000-plus veterans. Event sponsors and participants are eligible to receive a refund, if they so choose, by contacting the Franklin County Veterans Affairs Office at (717) 263-4326 or veteransoutreach@franklincountypa.gov. Otherwise, contributions to this year's event will benefit the outreach fund as originally intended.
Franklin County MilitaryShare
Franklin County MilitaryShare provides fresh, nutritious food once a month, free of charge, to Franklin County families with at least one member who has served, or is currently serving, in the armed forces. The program is made possible thanks to a partnership with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and the Franklin County Human Services Block Grant.
- Proof of military service is required to participate in this free program. PLEASE NOTE: Participation in other food assistance programs will not prohibit individuals and families from taking advantage of Franklin County MilitaryShare.
- Pre-registration is required to allow organizers to order the correct quantity of food for each distribution event. Extra food will not be available on distribution days.
To register, call 717-263-4326 or email jpmcpaul@franklincountypa.gov.
We Support You Scholarship
Each year the Franklin County Commissioners, along with the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs, offer the Franklin County Veterans Affairs We Support You Scholarship. The scholarship program provides financial support to area veterans’ dependents. Eligible applicants are high school seniors residing in Franklin County who plan to pursue a course of study at an accredited higher learning institution and who are in need of financial assistance. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and participate in both extracurricular and community service activities. Students must also complete the scholarship application and submit three letters of reference, including one from their high school guidance counselor, along with other documentation as noted by the application instructions.
The application window for the 2024 We Salute You Scholarship is now closed. Please check back in January 2025 for next year's scholarship program.
