Veterans Services & Resources
The City of Dearborn is committed to connecting veterans and their families to the support and resources they need.
2023-24 Veteran of the Year: U.S. Army Veteran David Kline
Selected by the Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council, Army Veteran David Kline was honored during the City of Dearborn's 2023-24 Veterans Day Ceremony, and participated in the City's 2024 Memorial Day Parade.
Nominate a Candidate for the 2024-2025 Dearborn Veteran of the Year
The City of Dearborn and the Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council (DAWVC) is accepting nominations for the 2024-2025 Dearborn Veteran of the Year award. The award is presented each Veterans Day, Nov. 11, to a veteran judged to have made a significant contribution to the Dearborn community and to the interests of veterans.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.
Printable nomination forms can be picked up at the Dearborn Administrative Center.
Nomination forms may be submitted physically or via email to Veterans@Dearborn.gov. Completed forms can be mailed or dropped off to the Dearborn Administrative Center, 16901 Michigan Ave., attention of the Community Relations Department.
Judging criteria include the following:
• The nominee must belong to a veteran’s organization that is part of the Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council (DAWVC).
• The nominee’s community service and work on behalf of veterans’ causes must be done on a volunteer basis.
• The nominee does not need to be a Dearborn resident.
The award is presented each Veterans Day, Nov. 11, to a veteran judged to have made a significant contribution to the Dearborn community and to the interests of veterans.
Benefits provided by Wayne Metro
- - Housing assistance
- - Security deposit
- - Application fee
- - Rental arrangements and late fees
- - Utility assistance
- - Moving costs
Benefits provided by MiSide
- - Security deposit
- - Other rental assistance
- - Application fees
- - Rental arrearage and late fees
- - Utility assistance
- - Moving costs
- - Mental Health resources
- - Furniture
- - Car Repairs
Benefits provided by Wayne County Veteran Services
Please call 313-202-7221 for more information
- - Financial Assistance
- - Food Assistance
- - Furniture
- - Moving Expenses
- - Utilities
- - Rent Assistance
- - Mortgage Assistance
- - Property Taxes
- - Emergency Home Repairs
- - Car Repairs
- - Bus Passes
- - Car Payments
- - Burial Assistance
Veterans Resource Center Calendar
See upcoming events and activities for veterans here. Any questions can be directed to Veterans@Dearborn.gov.
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Upcoming Events
See all of the upcoming events for Veterans in the City of Dearborn calendar.
Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council (DAWVC)
The DAWVC works closely with the City to further the well-being of Dearborn veterans and their families.
Women Veterans Information
See more information and resources available to women veterans.