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THE POWER Of HORSES TO HEAL
Our goal is to help veterans and first responders who experienced life-disrupting trauma to recover from their limitations, to repurpose their talents and abilities to a successful life, and to reintegrate into their families, workplaces, and communities. We envision a community of combat veterans, first responders and others who support one another as each individual moves from trauma through recovery to a productive and sustainable life.
USA Cares – Veteran & Military Family Support System
PGA HOPE | Golf House Kentucky (kygolf.org)
Camp Hero Is An All-Volunteer 501c3 Non-Profit, That Helps Heal
Wounded Veterans, First Responders & Grow Future Heroes.
Mailing Address:
4184 Needlerush Dr. Lexington, KY 40509
Physical Address:
186 Viney Hollow Rd. McKee, KY 40447
OUR MISSION
Kentucky Wounded Heroes is a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity that exists to serve Kentucky’s current or former members of the United States Armed Forces, sworn law enforcement, sworn firefighters, and sworn or affirmed EMS, that have been injured during combat operations or line-of-duty service. Our mission is to honor and empower the emotional wellness of these heroes through outdoor activities, programs, and services that enable them to reconnect to nature’s healing properties.
Top 3 Reasons for becoming an Armed Forces Vacation Club Member!
- Free membership for all current, veterans, and retired members of the United States military; including Gold Star families and Civilian employees of the DoD and the immediate families of all the above.
- Gain instant access to R&R resort rentals worldwide for just $419 per week.
- Access to special savings and sales throughout the year.
Veterans Day 2023 Parades, Events and More | Military.com
WebNov 9, 2023 · The Cincinnati Veterans Day Parade is 9:45-11:15 a.m. Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, 3200 Vine Street. The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus will …
Local Military Charity Events | Tee It Up for the Troops
Web2 days ago · June 10, 2024. Venue: Olympic Hills Golf Club. Contact Information: If you are interested in sponsoring, volunteering, or have event questions, please contact Event Chairs, Tom & Heidi Groom. Veterans …
Vet Tix – Tickets For Troops – Veteran Tickets Foundation
Give Something to Those Who Gave.
Vet Tix * provides tickets to events which reduce stress, strengthen family bonds, build life-long memories and encourage service members and veterans to stay engaged with local communities and American life. We support our troops by honoring their service and providing positive family and life experiences, during and after their years of service to our country.
Vet Tix provides tickets to all branches of currently-serving Military and Veterans, including immediate family of troops KIA.
Vet Tix secures tickets to sporting events, concerts, performing arts, educational and family activities across the nation. VetTixers sign up online. We verify their service. VetTixers request tickets to events that interest them, then pay a small delivery fee to receive their free tickets.
Military Discount Center, Deals and Discounts | Military.com
Kentucky Kingdom Offers Military Discounts on Admission
RECREATION
The Fallen Outdoors
mission is to organize outdoor adventures for veterans past and present, from every generation and from all branches of the military. Our aim is to connect Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, and Marines with like-minded individuals along with teaching them a skill and passion they can continue for a lifetime.
The Fallen Outdoors began in 2009 at a remote outpost in Afghanistan with three soldiers; SSG John Bates, Spc Eric Finniginamm and Spc Eric Bakken. Year after year The Fallen Outdoors (TFO) grew and expanded, they put in every extra second they had while on active duty. Today the TFO serves thousands of veterans a year across this great nation. What started off as a simple idea to help veterans get outdoors has transformed into a lifestyle that the TFO nation lives and breathes every day.
For more on how The Fallen Outdoors: https://thefallenoutdoors.org/
TAKE A VET FISHING HAS TAKEN OVER 3,500 VETERANS FISHING SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2011
National Parks – Free Annual Pass for U.S. Military
Current U.S. military members and dependents with a CAC or Military ID are eligible for a free Annual Pass. This pass covers entrance fees at national parks, wildlife refuges, and day use fees at national forests and grasslands. Explore over 2,000 federal recreation sites and enjoy a free visit to these marvels:
Outdoor Recreation for Veterans: Free & Discounted Options (mymilitarybenefits.com)
KENTUCKY 100% DISABILITY RATING BENEFITS
Note: Information for this document was gathered from various sources including: https://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-state-benefits/kentucky-state-veterans-benefits.html
Visit the Kentucky Department of Veterans’ Affairs Website for more detailed information: https://veterans.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Veterans Homes
For more information, visit: https://www.nasvh.org/state-homes/statedir.cfm
Your eligibility for State Veterans Homes is based on clinical need and setting availability.
Each State establishes eligibility and admission criteria for its homes.
Talk with a VA social worker about the eligibility requirements of State Veterans Homes near you and to figure out a plan for paying for State Veterans Home care services.
Veterans Homes Locations:
- CARL M. BRASHEAR RADCLIFF VETERANS CENTER
RADCLIFF, KENTUCKY - EASTERN KENTUCKY VETERANS CENTER
HAZARD, KENTUCKY - JOSEPH BALLARD WESTERN KENTUCKY VETERANS CENTER
HANSON, KENTUCKY - THOMSON HOOD VETERANS CENTER
WILMORE, KENTUCKY
Eligibility: Veterans must be Kentucky residents with an other-than-dishonorable discharge to be admitted. Costs are based on a veteran’s ability to pay.
State Veterans’ Cemeteries
For more detailed information visit: https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/state.asp?STATE=KY
National Veterans Cemeteries:
| Camp Nelson National Cemetery 6980 Danville Road Nicholasville, KY 40356 Burial Space: Open | Phone: 859-885-5727 Fax: 859-887-4860 |
| Lebanon National Cemetery 20 Hwy 208 Lebanon, KY 40033 Burial Space: Open | Phone: 270-692-3390 Fax: 270-692-0018 |
| Mill Springs National Cemetery 9044 West Highway 80 Nancy, KY 42544 Burial Space: Open | Phone: 859-885-5727 Fax: 859-887-4860 |
State Veterans Cemeteries:
| Kentucky Veterans Cemeteries 1111B Louisville Rd Frankfort, KY 40601 VA Grant Funded: N/A | Phone: 502-564-9203 Fax: 502-564-9240 |
| Kentucky Veterans Cemetery – Central 2501 North Dixie Boulevard Radcliff, KY 40160 VA Grant Funded: Yes | Phone: 270-351-5115 Fax: 270-351-5445 |
| Kentucky Veterans Cemetery – North 205 Eibeck Lane Williamstown, KY 41097 VA Grant Funded: Yes | Phone: 859-823-0720 Fax: 859-824-0324 |
| Kentucky Veterans Cemetery – Northeast 100 Veterans Memorial Drive Grayson, KY 41143 VA Grant Funded: Yes | Phone: 606-929-5354 Fax: 606-929-5347 |
| Kentucky Veterans Cemetery – Southeast 1280 KY Hwy 118 (Tim Couch Pass) Hyden, KY 41749 VA Grant Funded: Yes | Phone: 606-672-2750 |
| Kentucky Veterans Cemetery – West 5817 Fort Campbell Boulevard Hopkinsville, KY 42240 VA Grant Funded: Yes | Phone: 270-889-6106 Fax: 270-889-6109 |
Many states have established state veterans cemeteries. Eligibility is like Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national cemeteries but may include residency requirements. Even though they may have been established or improved with Government funds through VA’s Veterans Cemetery Grants Program, state veterans cemeteries are run solely by the states.
Kentucky Veteran Financial Benefits
Income Tax
See the following website for more information: https://revenue.ky.gov/Individual/Pages/Military-Tax-Issues.aspx
Military income is tax-free.
Military retirement pay is tax-exempt up to $31,110. If receiving more than $31,110, only the portion above that amount may be taxed.
If you are retired from the federal government then you may be able to exclude more than $31,110. You must complete Schedule P to determine how much of your pension income is taxable.
Property Tax for Disabled Veterans
For more information, visit the following site: https://revenue.ky.gov/Property/Residential-Farm-Commercial-Property/Pages/Homestead-Exemption.aspx
Totally disabled veterans are eligible for up to a $40,500 deduction on the assessed value of their home for property tax purposes.
The homeowner must have been receiving payments pursuant to his or her disability for the entire assessment period.
The homeowner must apply annually to continue to receive the exemption based upon a total disability, unless:
- They are a veteran of the United States Armed Forces and have a service connected disability
- They have been determined to be totally and permanently disabled under the rules of the Social Security Administration; or
- They have been determined to be totally and permanently disabled under the rules of the Kentucky Retirement Systems.
The value of the homestead exemption for the 2019-2020 assessment years is $39,300. This amount is deducted from the assessed value of the applicant’s home and property taxes are computed based upon the remaining assessment. For example, if the applicant’s residence is assessed at a value of $200,000, property taxes would be computed on $160,700 (200,000 – 39,300). The amount of the homestead exemption is recalculated every two years to adjust for inflation. The next adjustment will be effective for the 2021 and 2022 assessment years.
Submitting a Homestead Exemption Application:
- Complete the Application For Exemption Under The Homestead/Disability Amendment – Form 62A350 Link to Document: https://revenue.ky.gov/Forms/62A350.pdf
- Gather any supporting documentation
- Contact your local Property Value Administrator.
Consult the local assessor’s office for detailed requirements regarding these exemptions.
Annual refiling is required.
Find your local tax assessor at this link: https://www.publicrecords.onlinesearches.com/Assessor-and-Property-Tax-Records.htm
Kentucky Veterans Preference for State Jobs
Veterans with an other-than-dishonorable discharge can get 5 points added to their test score for a state job. Disabled veterans can get 10 points.
Some spouses and surviving spouses may also be eligible.
Other State Hiring Assistance programs
Veterans to Farmers
http://www.homegrownbyheroes.com/
Kentucky Farmers and agricultural producers can apply to display the Homegrown by Heroes logo on their Marketing material.
KY State Job Opportunities
https://kypersonnelcabinet.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=kypersonnelcabinet
Kentucky Works-Smart Recruiting
KY Works is a regional job portal, built and maintained by Kwantek, which makes searching for career opportunities and/or searching for qualified candidates easier than ever. This site offers a solution for the biggest concern about on-line job posting systems – locality of interest.
http://www.kentuckyworks.com
My Next Move
My Next Move is an interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career options. My Next Move has tasks, skills, salary information, and more for over 900 different careers. Users can find careers through keyword search; by browsing industries that employ different types of workers; or through the O*NET Interest Profiler, a tool that offers personalized career suggestions based on a person’s interests and level of work experience.
https://www.mynextmove.org/
VetBiz: The Veterans Business Assistance Program
• Entrepreneurial Assessments
• Individualized Management Consultations
• Market Planning & Research
• Educational Workshops and Materials
• Financial Analysis
Go to http://kyvetbiz.com or call 270-763-6961 for more information.
Veterans Program Trust Fund
For more information and application, Visit the following website: https://veterans.ky.gov/otherprograms/Pages/trustfund.aspx
The purpose of the VPTF is to direct funding to projects and programs that help Kentucky’s veterans but for which other funds are not available.
The VPTF is overseen by a Board of Directors whose members are appointed by the Governor. The list of Trust Fund Board Members with their affiliations is here. The VPTF Board of Directors meets several times a year.
The application deadline is thirty calendar days before the meeting date and must be received (not stamped by post office but received in our office) at the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs by US mail or by fax no later than thirty calendar days from the scheduled meeting.
State Educational Benefits
Kentucky offers a wide variety of Educational Benefits to resident veterans and their dependents.
State Educational Benefits can be used in conjunction with the National Educational Benefits (DEA)
Visit the following link for a full list: https://veterans.ky.gov/Benefits/Pages/education.aspx
Campus Outreach to Kentucky Veterans
Most Kentucky colleges and universities have special programs and staff to help veterans get financial assistance and other help in making the transition back to school.
Student Veterans of America
More information is available at the following website: https://studentveterans.org/about/
Student Veterans of America provides resources, network support and advocacy to veterans as they pursue higher learning.
Student Veterans of America has chapters on 16 campuses in Kentucky.
Kentucky Tuition Waiver Program
For additional information call: (502) 564 – 9203 or email: kdva.tuitionwaiver@ky.gov
A tuition waiver is provided for children, stepchildren, adopted children, spouses, and unremarried surviving spouses of KY veterans who died on active duty, as a result of service-connected injuries, or is VA rated totally disabled.
An approved tuition waiver means a student may attend any two-year, four-year schools or vocational technical schools that are operated and funded by the Kentucky Department of Education.
Kentucky residency is a requirement for both the veteran and the applicant. A deceased veteran must have been a Kentucky resident at the time of death.
Link to Application: https://veterans.ky.gov/Documents/April%202020%20TW%20Application.pdf
Kentucky Veteran Recreation Benefits
Hunting, Trapping, or Fishing Licenses
For more information and applications, visit the following website: https://fw.ky.gov/Licenses/Pages/Resident-Senior-and-Disabled-Licenses.aspx
Kentucky veterans with 50% of more service-connected disability are authorized a discounted license.
The license includes the same licenses and permits as the Resident Sportsman’s License, plus additional deer permits.
Kentucky residents home on leave can fish for free without a license.
Kentucky State Parks
For more information and to make reservations, visit the following website: https://parks.ky.gov/veterans
Be aware that effective July 15th, 2010, veterans with a 100% permanent and total rating may be exempt from overnight accommodations rate at Kentucky State parks. Proof of eligibility will need to be established to take advantage of this discount.
This is different from the “USA Military Discount” program that the state also offers:
Current and former members of the nation’s armed services can receive lodging discounts at Kentucky State Parks with the “USA Military Discount” program from Nov. 1 to March 31.
During the months of April through October, current and former members of the military can get a 15 percent lodging or camping discount.