Henry County Veterans Affairs Director Roger Pittsenbarger delivered his monthly update to the Henry County Board of Supervisors on Thursday, April 2nd, highlighting both local services and recent legislative developments.
During the month of March, the Henry County Veterans Affairs Office handled 220 phone calls and 19 in-office visits, continuing to provide support to veterans throughout the county.
Pittsenbarger also reported meeting with State Representative Taylor Collins to discuss Senate File 2466, a proposal that would have reorganized Veterans Affairs offices and changed their funding structure. Pittsenbarger voiced opposition to the measure, and Collins ultimately voted against it. The bill did not pass.
A separate measure, House File 1000, keeps the current system in place while providing each Veterans Affairs office with a $10,000 allocation, along with access to a $250,000 grant opportunity.
Locally, Pittsenbarger reported that Henry County veterans are receiving more than $762,000 in monthly benefits, totaling around 9 million dollars annually — a number that continues to grow.
He also highlighted ongoing outreach efforts, including a free veterans breakfast held every third Friday, offering fellowship and guest speakers.
Community support remains strong, with nearly 300 people attending the recent Vietnam Veterans dinner held March 28th at the VFW in Mount Pleasant.