RUSH – Road Home Program

We would like to welcome RUSH – Road Home Program to the Veterans Employment and Resource event! The Road Home Program is dedicated to the mental health and wellness of […]
Brownley Introduces Legislative Package to Improve and Expand Health Care Services for Women Veterans
Brownley Introduces Legislative Package to Improve and Expand Health Care Services for Women Veterans February 4, 2025 | Press Releases Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) announced the reintroduction of […]
Welcome Associated Bank

Welcome, Associated Bank – A New Resource for Our Veterans! The Veterans Assistance Commission of Winnebago County is proud to welcome Associated Bank as a participating resource at the 2025 […]
Half Staff Notification
Honoring Illinois’ Fallen The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to […]
Update Veterans Assistance Commission of Winnebago County 04.13.2025
Press Release – VACWC Supplemental Budget Won’t be Reviewed By County Board
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 9, 2025 Rockford, IL — April 9, 2025 — The Veterans Assistance Commission of Winnebago County (VACWC) has been informed by County leadership that its Supplemental Budget, […]
VA Health Benefits App
Introduction With the official VA: Health & Benefits app, you can manage your VA health care, benefits, and payments from your mobile phone or tablet. Features Watch our YouTube playlist of […]
Audit – Veterans Assistance Commission of Winnebago County
Each Veterans Assistance Commission is required to conduct an annual audit in compliance with the Governmental Account Audit Act. This audit may be carried out either by the auditing services […]
Lawmaker warns government ‘savings’ could cost vets critical services
By Leo Shane III Friday, Mar 28, 2025 The House’s top Democrat for veterans policy supports finding ways to save money at the Department of Veterans Affairs. But he worries the White House’s current approach […]
Community Survey: Helping us Serve our Veterans
The Veterans Assistance Commission of Winnebago County (VACWC) is committed to providing the best possible services and support for our local Veterans. We want to hear from you! Please take […]