Kitsap County Veterans Assistance Program
The county is dedicated to providing information and assistance to our veterans who are residents, especially those in need.
The county provides three direct services to veterans:
- temporary emergency assistance
- informational e-mail listserv
- veterans preference for county contracts
Visit the following link for more information: http://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/wsolympic/veterans/va.htm
Service Officers
We have two Service Officers, GARY SAKUMA and RON COGLIN. Normal operations: The Post has established procedures with Helpline House and the Senior Center to serve our Veterans in contacting the Veterans Administration (VA) for benefits.
HELPLINE HOUSE
Contact Tanya Bierlein, Intake Coordinator, 206-842-7621; 282 Knechtel Way NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, to see Gary Sakuma, Commander/Service Officer or Ron Coglon, Service Officer. HOURS - MONDAY, 10:00 am. - 2:00 pm.
SENIOR CENTER
Contact Katie Auger, Community Resource Navigator, 206-842-4441; 147 Finch Place SW Suite 4, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, to See Gary Sakuma, Commander/Service Officer or Ron Coglon, Service Officer. HOURS - TUESDAY, 10:00 am. - 2:00 pm.