News Releases
ODVA VolunteersThe Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs is seeking volunteers to work with veterans in Clackamas, Deschutes and Polk counties.
ODVA Home Loans (Jan 2019)The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs Home Loan Program had a banner year in 2018, with an outstanding $102,044,184 in new loan origination.
ODVA Home Loans – Increased LimitStarting this year, ODVA will accept loan applications up to a maximum of $484,350, an increase from $453,100 in 2018.
Parking PlacardStarting Jan. 1, 2019, Oregon veterans who qualify for a disabled parking permit and have a service-connected disability rated at 50% or greater may apply for the new Oregon Wounded Warrior parking placard.
Social SecuritySocial Security and SSI benefits for more than 67 million Americans will increase 2.8% in 2019.
Breaking the SilenceODVA partnering with 2018 QDoc, the Portland Queer Documentary Film Festival, showcasing the ODVA-sponsored film.
Woman Vet of the Year AwardShannon Langley, an Army veteran who helped lead an incredible turnaround for veterans employment in Oregon.
Country TransportationOregon's Highly Rural Transportation Grant Program cleared its latest milestone, crossing the million-mile mark.
Advisory Committee ODVAThe first 2018 meeting of the Advisory Committee to the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs.
PVA Redesign StadiumThe Minnesota Vikings NFL team hosting Super Bowl in a 65,400-seat stadium featuring superior wheelchair access.
50th Anniversary Tet OffensiveCommemorating the 50th anniversary of the Tet Offensive.
Oregon Highways Honors VetsThe Bend Heroes Foundation has been successful in honoring nearly half a million Oregon veterans on major highways.
New Vets ID CardThe application process for the national Veterans Identification Card (VIC) is now available.
PVA "Deeply Disappointed" in Tax ReformOrganization cautions on provisions that undermine economic independence and community integration of veterans with disabilities.
External Links
MISSION ActParalyzed Veterans of America Commends President for Signing VA MISSION Act (June 6, 2018).
VA Mission Act – House PassagePVA applauds House passage of the VA MISSION Act.
Omnibus Spending BillParalyzed Veterans of America responds to Omnibus spending bill.
Portland Disability ProgramThe City of Portland's Disability Program accepting applications for Disability Power PDX.