Soldier’s Aid Commission
Provides financial assistance of up to $2000 annually to Ontario’s eligible Veterans and their families in financial need. The Commission supplements support offered by the Royal Canadian Legion and Veterans Affairs Canada.
For more information about applying, call 416-327-4674 or email [email protected].
Royal Canadian Legion – Ontario Command
Offers assistance to Veterans, Still Serving Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP and/or their dependents to raise awareness of and potentially obtain government support from Veterans Affairs Canada. Inquire about available programs and services at any Legion branch or visit www.on.legion.ca.
Available benefits include:
Disability benefits
War Veterans Allowance
Review/Appeal/Reassessment
Financial assistance To contact the Ontario Command for more information about available programs, services, benefits, call toll-free 1-888-207-0939 or email [email protected]
Local Legions
Branch 17, Thorold Contact: 905 227-1231
Branch 4, Welland Contact: 905 734-3611
Branch 56, Port Colborne Contact: 905 834-9512
Veterans Transit Passes
When using Niagara Regional Transit (NRT), active duty military and Veterans presenting a Canada Armed Forces Veteran’s Service Card when boarding can ride for free.