Franklin County Veteran’s Assistance Commission
Franklin County Campbell Building
901 Public Square
Benton, IL 62812
Phone: (618) 435-9868
Hours:
By Appointment Only
Mission Statement
The mission of the Franklin County Veterans Assistance Commission is to provide temporary financial assistance to Veterans and their families. To seek first to understand and to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for the Veterans of Franklin County, who have served our country honorably in the Armed Forces of the United States. The VAC also provides non-financial services and seeks to identify and provide for other needs that Veterans their families may have.
Announcements
Below is the list of our Quarterly Meeting date/time/places. Special Meetings and/or Emergency Meetings may be called as needed and will be posted to this page as they arise.
- Quarterly Meeting #1 March 11th, 2025, at 6pm at the Campbell Building, 901 Public Square, Benton, IL 62812.
- Quarterly Meeting #2 June 10th, 2025, at 6pm at the Campbell Building, 901 Public Square, Benton, IL 62812.
- Quarterly Meeting #3 September 9th, 2025, at 6pm at the Campbell Building, 901 Public Square, Benton, IL 62812.
- Quarterly Meeting #4 December 9th, 2025, at 6pm at the Campbell Building, 901 Public Square, Benton, IL 62812.
Current Delegates & Alternates
- Benton American Legion Post 280
- Delegate: Jim Rusher
- Alternate: Ron Rose
- Benton VFW Post 2671
- Delegate: Ron Rose
- Alternate: Mike Cross
- Christopher American Legion Post 528
- Delegate: Alan Minton (VAC Director)
- Alternate: Roger Rice
- Franklin County DAV Chapter 51
- Delegate: Jodi Slaton (VAC President)
- Alternate: Jim Skibinski (VAC Secretary/Treasurer)
- Sesser American Legion Post 560
- Delegate: Jeff Hamburger (VAC Vice President)
- Alternate: Wade Lemons
- Sesser VFW Post 4753
- Delegate: Wade Lemons
- Alternate: Geno Leber
- Thompsonville American Legion Post 1194
- Delegate: Gary Fravel
- Alternate: Bruce Dotson
- Zeigler American Legion Post 177
- Delegate: Larry Christy
- Alternate:
About the VAC
- Franklin County Disabled American Veterans
- Benton American Legion Post 280
- Benton VFW Post 2671
- Christopher American Legion Post 528
- Sesser American Legion Post 560
- Sesser VFW Post 4753
- Thompsonville American Legion Post 1194
- Zeigler American Legion Post 177
Services
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance is available for Franklin County residents only. Proof of residency is required. Learn More: VAC Financial Assistance Sheet
Who Makes Up the VAC?
The Franklin County Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) is made up of a majority of the Chartered Veteran Service Organizations in Franklin County. All Chartered Veteran Service Organizations in Franklin County have been invited and encouraged to join the VAC. Currently, our members include:
- Franklin County Disabled American Veterans
- Benton American Legion Post 280
- Benton VFW Post 2671
- Christopher American Legion Post 528
- Sesser American Legion Post 560
- Sesser VFW Post 4753
- Thompsonville American Legion Post 1194
- Zeigler American Legion Post 177
What does the VAC do for Veterans?
The core mission of our VAC is to help our County’s Veterans and/or their spouses/dependents. We will do this by assisting Veterans in filing the VA Disability Claims and other VA or state programs that they might be entitled to due to their service or circumstances. We also can provide financial assistance to Franklin County Veterans and/or their spouses/dependents who have demonstrated a need for it.