Douglas County Veterans Service Office

06/12/2026

The national organization Vet the Vote is recognizing Douglas County Elections as a Bronze Award recipient for the number of local military Veterans who serve as temporary election workers, known as election judges.

More than 30 local military Veterans are among the planned workforce of 225 election judges for the June 30, 2026, Primary Election in Douglas County.

“Thank you to Vet the Vote for this Bronze Award recognition,” said Douglas County Clerk and Recorder Sheri Davis, “Our Elections team is stronger thanks to the dedication of our military veterans who extend their service through civic duty.”

Learn more: https://www.douglasco.gov/douglas-county-elections-recognized-by-national-veterans-organization/?utm_source=Douglas+County+Government+-+Colorado&utm_campaign=fe56e39426-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_06_12_02_26&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-fe56e39426-

05/29/2026

If you are looking for Veterans services in Douglas County, we want to let you know the Douglas County Veterans Service Office will be temporarily closed Monday, June 1, through Friday, June 5, while staff attend mandatory training.

For more information on benefits, services and military retiree information, as well as other helpful links for Veterans, please visit our webpage: https://www.douglas.co.us/veterans-service-office/

05/21/2026

For Marine Veteran Shane Piazza, the plan for Heroes Hall in Douglas County is one that not only could change lives but also save the lives of servicemembers.

Watch to hear his story: https://youtu.be/3aMoA3LxPy8

Learn how you can support Douglas County's Veterans by helping us to build Heroes Hall: https://www.heroeshallfoundation.org/

Heroes Hall: A place of hope and healing

05/19/2026

Our nation pauses this month to mark Memorial Day and honor service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our country. In Douglas County, there will be several ceremonies on Monday, May 25, in addition to one at Fort Logan Cemetery in Denver.

Visit our webpage for a list of ceremonies planned for Monday, May 25: https://www.douglasco.gov/some-gave-all-join-us-this-memorial-day-2026-to-honor-our-fallen-servicemembers/

All County offices will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, for normal business.

05/04/2026

Your county is home to thousands of Veterans, and Douglas County and its partners in the Veterans community are working to build a lasting place of fellowship, care and support for our local service members – Heroes Hall.

Heroes Hall will be funded primarily through private donations.

🇺🇸 Visit the Heroes Hall Foundation webpage to learn how you can help our nation’s heroes: https://www.heroeshallfoundation.org/

04/23/2026

For Marine Veteran Shane Piazza, the plan for Heroes Hall in Douglas County is a plan that not only could change lives, but it could also save the lives of servicemembers.

Watch to hear his story: https://youtu.be/3aMoA3LxPy8

Learn how you can support Douglas County's Veterans by ensuring Heroes Hall is built: https://www.heroeshallfoundation.org/

04/15/2026

April is the Month of the Military Child 💜

Military families carry a unique weight. Children grow up adapting to change, navigating uncertainty, and supporting those who serve. They deserve spaces that recognize that experience and help them move forward with confidence.

Heroes Hall is being built in Douglas County to serve more than 27,000 Veterans and their families with access to health, education, employment, and community support. It will bring together The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Douglas County Veterans Monument Organization, and Douglas County Veteran Services in one central location.

That support extends to children and youth through scholarships, leadership programs, mentorship, and community-based opportunities. Programs like Boys State, youth essay competitions, and scouting partnerships help create real pathways for growth.

As Heroes Hall takes shape, future programming will include student engagement with military history and opportunities to hear directly from Veterans, helping connect generations and strengthen the community.

This Month of the Military Child is a reminder that supporting Veterans includes supporting their families and their future.

Learn more and follow the progress: https://www.heroeshallfoundation.org/

04/06/2026

If you are looking for Veterans services in Douglas County, we want to let you know the Douglas County Veterans Service Office will be temporarily closed Monday, April 13, through Friday, April 17, while staff attend mandatory training.

For more information on benefits, services and military retiree information, as well as other helpful links for Veterans, please visit our webpage: https://www.douglas.co.us/veterans-service-office/

03/23/2026

Are you, or do you know, a Veteran in need of help?

Funds are available to provide emergency assistance to Veterans who may be struggling with housing, transportation, employment, health care or other immediate needs.

The Douglas County Veterans Service Office is ready to help. Visit DouglasVeterans.org to learn more.

03/19/2026

For many veterans, getting help is more about navigation than just figuring out eligibility.

Forms. Phone calls. Conflicting information. Being told “that’s handled somewhere else.” Or worse — giving up because it feels overwhelming to even start.

That’s the reality for too many veterans trying to access the benefits they’ve earned. Part of the reason Heroes Hall Foundation exists is to help change that.

By bringing four major Douglas County veteran organizations under one roof — the American Legion Harry C Miller Post 1187 Castle Rock, Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW, the Douglas County Veterans Service Office, and the Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation — Heroes Hall removes obstacles and creates options.

Different needs require different paths:

🔵 Help navigating VA benefits
🔵 Emergency assistance or short-term grants
🔵 Support for housing, education, or healthcare
🔵 Simply talking to someone who understands military life

Start your conversion here with us. And we'll guide you from there.

Follow this page to learn how Heroes Hall is making support easier to access, and share this post so veterans and their families know help doesn't have to be so complicated.