Defiance County Ohio Veterans Office

09/04/2026

This office will be closed for a meeting
Wednesday, September 09, 2026, 11:15 AM – 1:30 PM
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

09/04/2026

09/02/2026

American Veterans Traveling Tribute’s (AVTT)
Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute
501 Fairgrounds Drive
Paulding, Ohio
Sept. 10-13

Standing eight-ft tall at the highest apex, this tribute is 360 ft long. It also includes the Cost of Freedom Tribute which honors veterans of other major wars and conflicts such as World War I, World War II, Korea, Desert Storm, Somalia, 9/11, Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. is known as “The Wall That Heals.” But in 2005, retired Lt. Colonel Don Allen, who is a U.S. Army and Vietnam veteran, founded The American Veterans Traveling Tribute with the mission to bring that same experience to his fellow veterans and their loved ones.

The American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) is a veteran-owned and operated organization dedicated to honoring U.S. service members and educating the public about the sacrifices made in defense of freedom.

For more information: https://www.americanveteranstravelingtribute.com/

08/31/2026

🎉 2 WEEKS UNTIL Fiesta Defiance 2026! 🎉

We are officially TWO WEEKS away from celebrating culture, community, music, food, dancing, and so much more! 💃🏽🌮🎶

📅 September 12th, 11a-11p
📍 Defiance, Ohio
🎟️ FREE ENTRY!

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come ready to eat, shop, dance, and celebrate! ❤️💚

Plenty of fun for everyone, you won’t want to miss it!

¡Nos vemos el 12 de septiembre!

08/31/2026

Today, we remember those we've lost, reflect on the impact of substance use on families, and raise awareness for the children who are often affected by it.

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

🍗Winner, winner...Chicken dinner! 🍗

We're gearing up for our annual Fall Chicken Dinner Fundraiser!
To be held on Thursday, September 24th from 11am-1:30pm.
❗Get your PRE-ORDERS in TODAY❗
https://www.unitedwaydefiance.org/chicken-dinner-fundraiser

A reminder- you can also donate a meal to the PATH Center lunch clients. We'll deliver to them!

📢Delivery also available to local businesses with 5+ meals ordered. Email [email protected] for a Business Order Form.

08/31/2026

Veteran's support Veteran's! Mr.McCray was instrumental in our Post for many years and we haven't forgotten the sacrifices he made for our country, the time he gave to our local Veteran's volunteering for honor guard or visiting local Veteran's in hospice care. Our board makes it a point to visit him regularly to let him know his VFW Post 3360 family is always here for him. Thank you Ed, we appreciate all you have done, now is our turn to support you ❤️

08/28/2026

“Watts” Driving Up Your Electric Bill?
Has your electric bill increased, or even doubled? While a typical Ohio household uses 750 to 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month, many homes use much more depending on appliances, electronics, heating and cooling systems, and devices that continuously draw power.
Understanding what uses the most electricity is the first step toward managing energy use and avoiding higher bills, especially during peak heating and cooling seasons.
Every additional kWh increases your electric bill by raising:
Generation (supply) costs – the cost of electricity used each month
Delivery costs - transmission and distribution charges that may increase based on electricity usage.
To learn more about charges on your electric bill, see the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel’s (OCC’s) Electric Bill Made Easy fact sheet at www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/electric-bill-made-easy.

IF you are a veteran, surviving spouse, or raising children of a veteran, and in need of emergency financial assistance to help with one-time utility assistance to get you caught up, please contact our office at 419-782-6861 to apply for financial assistance.

For monthly utility assistance and energy efficiency cost reductions:
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a benefit directly applied once per heating season to the main heat source (electric, natural gas) or bulk fuel bill (fuel oil, propane, wood, coal). Consumers must be income eligible.
HEAP Summer Crisis Program (SCP) assists income-eligible Ohioans with electric utility bills, central air conditioning repairs, an air conditioning unit and/or fan purchases. SCP is available from July–Sept. annually.
HEAP Winter Crisis Program (WCP) assists income-eligible Ohioans: maintain or restore service; establish new or transfer service; with a PIPP default; or first PIPP payment. WCP is available Nov.–March annually.
Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP Plus) is a year-round extended payment plan allowing eligible customers to pay electric and/or natural gas bills based on a percentage of household income, so service is more affordable. Debt can be forgiven with on-time and in-full payments.
Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) assists income-eligible Ohioans to improve their home’s energy efficiency and reduce energy costs.
Call Northwest Ohio Community Action Commission (NOCAC) for more information about the above programs: 419-784-5136

08/27/2026

Thank you to all who participated in the Color Guard to honor active duty, the fallen comrades in arms, and veterans on Monday to mark the opening of the 2026 Defiance County Fair! Thank you to the VFW Post 3360 Commander Jason Shaffer for calling the commands. Everyone did a great job!