Ottawa County Department of Veterans Services is committed to providing accurate, efficient services and timely information to Veterans and their families. We will advocate for Veterans and cultivate purposeful community partnerships.

Staff assists veterans with the following:
Service-connected disability claims
Applying for VA non-service-connected pensions
Medical transportation
County and federal burial benefits
Retrieving military service records
Working with social services and government agencies
Information, referrals, and support services.

The Robert Nelson Foundation is honored to have recently provided a gift of $5,000.00 to assist with the work that the Ottawa County Veterans Services department is providing. The foundation is honored to help such a great cause. Thank you to the staff for their outstanding work.

Since 1973, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has distributed more than 1.9 billion pounds of food. The Food Bank collects food from hundreds of resources. With the help of hundreds of thousands of volunteers annually and an agency network of mor than 600 partner agencies, we serve more than 900,000 people on a monthly basis. The Robert Nelson Foundation is honored to have recently given a $5,000.00 grant to assist the LA Regional Food Bank in their efforts to feed the hungry in Los Angeles.

The Robert Nelson Foundation recently gave a $5,000.00 gift to the Community Action House for their work helping the hungry and those individuals who need help the most. The foundation is honored to help an organization with such a great focus and mission. Thank you to the staff at Community Action House for the difference they make each day. The purpose and mission of this organization directly fits into the Robert Nelson Foundation’s mission to help those who need it the most.

The Robert Nelson Foundation is proud to have recently given a gift of $1,000.00 to help Tidings for Teens, a nonprofit focused on helping foster teens. Thank you to the wonderful founders and staff at Tidings for Teens for the tremendous work they are doing to help teens in foster care.

Empowering Foster Teens: Our Mission at Tidings for Teens
“At T4T, our heart lies in creating joyous holiday experiences and supporting educational journeys for teens in foster care. Founded on the belief that every teen deserves to feel special, particularly during the festive season and critical school years, we have been committed to making this a reality since 2014. Our initiatives focus on providing thoughtful holiday gifts and essential school supplies, aiming to uplift and empower these young individuals. As a community-driven charity, we work tirelessly to bridge the gap between compassionate donors and the inspiring teens in our care. Join us in our mission to bring smiles, hope, and opportunities to foster teens, one gift at a time.”

The mission of Composed Giving is to alleviate the burdens of individuals and families experiencing hardship by providing free personal and household items.

“We are committed to helping others through compassionate outreach and community partnerships and we work to serve any individual – regardless of background – by providing essential personal and household items free of charge while fostering unity within our community.”

The Robert Nelson recently gave a $1,000.00 gift to Composed Giving of Los Angeles. The foundation is honored to contribute to an organization that shares the same focus and principles of community, kindness, and sustainability. Thank you to the staff of Composed Giving for the great work that they are doing.

The Robert Nelson Foundation has given a gift of $5,000.00 to the Kids Belong organization based in Muskegon, MI to assist in their work with foster children and the support systems that work to provide care for these children and young adults. The innovative approach shown by the staff of Kids Belong, along with the compassion and kindness demonstrated, makes the foundation honored to support such a great cause. Thank you to the staff at Kids Belong for making such a difference in these children’s lives and in the lives of those who support them.