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Vet-to-Vet Fund

Immediate financial support for veterans in dire need.

Over $60,000 Distributed

Since the beginning of the fund, we have provided funding from a few dollars up to $2,000 for 290 individual veterans and veteran organizations.

Our Mission & The Plaza

The Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado dedicated the physical park location on November 11, 2011. The Plaza is a 501(c)(3) organization created to honor all military men and women, past and present. Our mission is to honor and support our veterans and to educate our community and children.

Our Board of Directors and committee members are 100% volunteer with no salaries or benefits. All of our funding goes directly to supporting the physical plaza, our events, and our Vet-to-Vet fund.

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About The Fund

In 2020, we expanded the support leg of our mission by creating our Vet-to-Vet Fund. When the heroes who served our country face unexpected hardships, we believe it is our duty to stand by them. The purpose of this fund is to provide immediate, tangible financial support to veterans in dire need.

Whether it means keeping the heat on in the dead of winter, putting groceries on the table for a struggling family, or securing stable housing to prevent a veteran from ending up on the streets, this fund exists to catch those who are falling through the cracks.

To ensure resources go exactly where they are needed most, we require a referral from a veterans’ organization that has already verified the veteran’s status and the emergency. Because we understand the terrifying urgency of these situations, we cut through the red tape: we pay bills directly and can turn around a lifesaving request within 48 to 72 hours.

*The fund was officially started in December of 2020 with a generous initial donation of $7,600.

Distribution History

Growth of assistance provided from 2021 to 2026 YTD.

$30k $20k $10k $0

12
$3k
2021

15
$4.7k
2022

21
$5.6k
2023

26
$25,047
2024

26
$18,025
2025

YTD
$4k
2026

*Top numbers indicate individuals/organizations helped.

Most Recent Activity

A look at how the Vet-to-Vet fund has actively supported our local heroes in recent months:

  • Meals & Nutrition: In 2024 and 2025, we funded meal cards for the Larimer County Veterans Resource Center for Thanksgiving meals, and funded meals for 128 unhoused veterans through the American Legion.
  • Housing Transition: We bought beds and bedding supplies for 2 veterans who transitioned from being unhoused into permanent housing.
  • Eviction Prevention: We helped 12 veterans with rent assistance to avoid eviction.
  • Housing Deposits: We paid for rent deposits for 3 veterans who were moving into permanent housing.
  • Mortgage Relief: We covered a mortgage payment for a spouse who had to make the impossible decision between paying for her veteran husband's funeral or paying her mortgage.
  • Temporary Shelter: We provided temporary housing for 7 veterans who were waiting for permanent housing.
  • Essential Bills: We paid phone, utility, and car payment/repair bills for 10 veterans.
  • Medical Transport: We arranged for a gas card and bus ticket for 2 veterans so they could get to their vital medical treatments.

Need Assistance?

If you are a veteran facing a hardship, you do not have to fight this battle alone.
To apply for assistance, please contact your local Veterans Service Office (VSO) to initiate a referral: