To Connect Community With Veterans In Need
We connect veterans with people, resources, programs and providers in Cowlitz County
Annual
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Who we are...
Hi, I am Rich Black, a United States Air Force Veteran and my wife, Rhonda, has always been an advocate to those in need.
I loved serving my country! It breaks my heart to see so many veterans in need. Some are in need of auto repairs, housing, or help at their homes, while others need emotional help or friendship.
My friend who is a veteran had to have surgery and was unable to work for a while. We wanted to help him but he felt uncomfortable. He humbly took a little help from us but it wasn’t nearly enough.
The thought occurred to me that if other veterans knew his situation they might also be inclined to help. Then I thought, if non-veterans knew that a veteran needed help, they may also be inclined to help. And if a group of strangers all pitched in a little money for my friend, he could get through his surgery much easier. I went home that night and I literally had a dream about this organization with vivid details including the acronym (Helping Every Veteran In Need) and the idea of lending an ear, a hand, or help for veterans in need.
This is not an awareness campaign! The needs of veterans are all over social media. We want to connect community with Veterans in need and make a real change!
Together we can Help Every Veteran In Need! You can help us truly say “Thank you” to a Veteran!
We verify discharge paper work and identification to ensure your help will go to a veteran in need. We are a 501(c3) IRS approved charity, so your donation is tax deductible.
We Help Vets In Need!
HEVIN’s goal is to bridge the gap between community members who want to help our veterans and the veteran in need. Many times, the challenge is to know WHAT they need.
When a veteran reaches out to HEVIN, we verify they are a veteran with a copy of the DD-214. We present the need to our board and we assess how to help. HEVIN utilizes social media, community contacts and other Veteran Organizations to assess who can help best and how. Connecting community members who offer the service with the veteran is what we do to improve their quality of life…home and vehicle repairs, help with groceries and medications, connecting them with employment opportunities, all this and more. We meet the veteran where they are at.
Our Missions
AUTOMOBILE FUND
HOUSING NEEDS
Last year HEVIN spent over $8,000 on housing needs such as utility payments, deposit assistance, home repairs, and rental application fees.
FELLOWSHIP
Last year with the help of many donated services and sponsors, HEVIN was able to have its 3rd annual Vetsgiving Dinner- an important social event to thank veterans in the community for the sacrifice they gave to our country. This year we hope to have many more social events where veterans can come together with the goal of creating awareness of other veterans in need.
Other Organizations
Veterans Crisis Line
Crisis and Protection Programs
Adult Protective Services 360-501-2500
Child Protective Services 866-363-4276
Crime Victems Advocacy 360-703-3762
Emergency Support Shelter 360-425-1176
Long Term Care Ombudsman 360-694-9007
Bikers Against Child Abuse 1-866-71ABUSE
Children’s Justice & Advocacy Center (CJAC) 360-353-3933
Veteran Service Centers in Cowlitz County
Cowlitz Veteran Service Center 360-200-4611
DAV- Disabled American Veterans 360-261-3558 or 360-261-3577
VFW Post 1045 360-577-6757
VFW Woodland 360-225-5854
VFW Kalama 360-673-2415
VFW Toutle 360-274-4351
American Legion Post 25 360-957-4967
American Legion Castle Rock 360-274-3389 or 360-274-8101
Housing
VIP- 360-423-0140 EXT 47 or 800-273-8255 and press 1
Cap Housing Programs (360) 425-3430
Community House (360) 425-8679
Emergency Support Shelter (360) 425-1176
Housing Opportunities of SW Washington (360) 423-0140
Kelso Housing Authority (360) 423-3490
Kalama Housing Authority (360) 423-3490
Love Overwhelming (360) 749-8056
Love in the Name of Christ of Cowlitz County (Love INC) 360-232-8576
Furniture Needs and Donating Items
Love INC. – 360-232-8576
Habitat for Humanity Restore – 360-636-6765
Goodwill – 360-425-7520
Clothing
Helping Hands Ministry Thursdays from 9-2 2441 42nd ave Longview
Free gently worn clothing for adults and children-They also take donations.
Counseling
Columbia Wellness 360-423-0203
SeaMar Behavioral Health (Cowlitz) 360-261-7020
National Suicide Hotline 800-273-8255
Core Health 360-200-5419
Family Health Center 360-636-3892
More Resources
Consumer Credit Counseling 800-254-4100
CAP Financial Independence 360-425-3430 x284
Keslo CSO (DSHS) 877-501-2233
Child Support Enforcement 800-345-9984
Social Security & SSI 800-772-1213
FISH
For food call Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to Noon. For non-food items call Monday through Friday 1:00-4:00 PM. The number is (360) 636-1100.
SALVATION ARMY
Located at 1639 10th Ave in Longview, the Salvation Army offers lunches to go via curb-side pickup at their double doors that open on the alley, Monday through Friday, 11:45-12:45. They also have a food bank that is open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 at the alley access. People can receive food from the food bank up to 6 times a year with 30 days in-between. They focus primarily on Kelso/Longview, but no one in need will be turned away as long as they have some way they can help. You can call them for further information at (360) 423-3990.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
The St. Vincent de Paul Society at 1222 Baltimore St, Longview, WA 98632 offers a drive-through food bank on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 AM, distributing groceries to those in need. Recipients can receive this service twice a month. A photo ID is required. They are ready to help anybody who needs food. They serve an average of 50,000 people a year. For more information call (360) 577-0662.
HIGHLANDS BAPTIST CHURCH
Highlands Baptist Church at 317 20th Ave in Longview has a food bank that is open the last Thursday of the month from 1:00-3:00. They are able to offer milk through help Fred Meyer. Food is picked on the porch of their building. Call for more information (360) 425-1960.
FAITH CENTER CHURCH
Faith Center Church at 1209 Minor Road in Kelso has had a food bank at their location for years they serve an average of 300 families a week in Cowlitz County. Each family takes home between 25-50 lbs of food a week. Last year they distributed 248,000 lbs of food. Due to Corona virus precautions their food bank schedule has changed. Call (360) 577-0620 for more information.
Cowlitz Worksource 360-577-2250
Lower Columbia College 360-442-2311
Goodwill Work Opportunities 360-501-8340
CAP Grounds for Opportunity 360-703-3020
American Workforce Group 360-200-4900
ARC of Cowlitz County 360-425-5494
DSHS- Developmental Disabilities Services 360-501-2520
Progress Center 360-425-9810
Vocational Rehabilitation 360-501-2499
LifeWorks 360-577-9093
Another Option Residential Services 360-423-1509 x105
Another Option Disability Employment 360-423-1509 x117
Alcohol and Drug Help Line 866-789-1511
Family Health Center Outpatient 360-425-9210
Alcoholics Anonymous 360-423-2520
Narcotics Anonymous 360-703-0120
Safehaven 360-577-4340
Awakenings 360-423-2806
First Place (Columbia Wellness) 360-577-7442
Cowlitz Tribal Treatment 360-575-3316
PCAP (Family Health Center) 360-353-3444
Tobacco Quit Line 800-Quitnow
Crisis Line (24 hours) 800-803-8833
Longview Police Department Non Emergency Line 360-442-5800
Kelso Police Department Non Emergency Line 360-423-1270
Kalama Police Department Non Emergency Line 360-673-2165
Police Department Non Emergency Line 360-274-4711
Cowlitz PUD 360-423-2210
CAP Weatherization & Energy Assistance 360-425-3430 x231
Cascade Natural Gas 888-522-1130
DAV local rides360-261-3558 or 360-261-3577
DAV ride to VA503-721-7804
CAP Senior Transportation 360-200-4911
River Cities Transit 360-442-5663
River Cities Lift 360-442-5667
CAP Rural Mobility & volunteer 360-425-3430 x236
Catholic Community Services 360-577-2200
Cowlitz Tribe 360-232-8585
Medicaid Transportation 800-752-9442
Longview Senior Center 360-636-0210
Kelso Senior Center 360-232-8522
Long Term Care 360-200-5070
Senior Community Lunches 360-425-3430 x259
Meals on Wheels 360-425-3430 x259
Senior Information & Assistance 360-577-4929
Long Term Care Ombudsman 360-694-9007
Childcare Resource 800-446-1114
Parents Place 360-414-9212
Children and Family Services (DSHS) 877-501-2233
WIC Material Services Family Health Center Longview 360-423-7740 Woodland 360-225-3953
Head Start/ ECEAP 360-442-2800
Nurse Family Partnership 360-414-5599 x6424
Sow-Wah Legal Aid 360-425-2579
court appointed special advocates CLEAR Hotline 888-201-1014
CLEAR Senior Hotline 888-387-7111
Cowlitz County Prosecuter 360-577-3080
Human Rights Commission 800-233-3247
Recent Events
Upcoming Events
24 Des
Skydive For Charity
- 1:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Washington Ave.
25 Des
One-Day Online Fundraiser
- 1:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Washington Ave.
30 Des
Donation Match Drive
- 1:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Washington Ave.
12 Jan
Skydive For Charity
- 1:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Washington Ave.
Our team & staff
We share the same vision, which is to help veterans in need in Cowlitz County.
Rich Black
Rhonda Black
Rachel J. Cox
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