Peake: Grant Honors VA’s Commitment to Veterans
WASHINGTON – To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for Ohio veterans at the state veterans home in Sandusky, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is awarding a grant of up to $552,000 for roof improvements at the facility.
“By their service and their sacrifice, Ohio veterans have earned quality care, and this grant honors our commitment to provide for those who have served in uniform,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake.
“Successful partnerships between federal and state governments are paramount to providing caring and comfortable environments for our veterans,” Peake added.
The estimated total cost of construction is $850,000, with VA’s grant designed to fund up to 65 percent of the cost.
The State of Ohio has agreed to remove and replace the roof at Secrest Nursing Home and Veterans Hall Dormitory at the Sandusky facility within 90 days.
Last year, VA spent nearly $3 billion in Ohio on behalf of the state’s 958,000 veterans. VA provided about 2.5 million outpatient visits and inpatient admissions in VA medical centers and clinics in Ohio. The state-run veterans homes in Ohio supplement and extend these federal services.
For more information about the Sandusky veterans home and related Ohio services for veterans, visit www.dvs.ohio.gov.
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