Halpern Olivares PLLC

06/16/2026

Once again, we find ourselves in the regrettable position of having to defend the benefits that disabled veterans earn through their service and sacrifice. This week a new congressional proposal was unveiled that could cut benefits for up to 1.5 million veterans and reduce future disability compensa...

06/16/2026

Our office will be closed June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth.

06/11/2026

https://www.wearethemighty.com/military-life/congress-considers-legislation-to-vastly-improve-va-dental-benefits/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fveteransbenefits&fbclid=IwY2xjawSXNdVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe9rBy02GAVUgxSZKF_og1PuQ7W8ZvS82-7GniJdQAPvW9EHTA4tRY-txM5M4_aem_S4xomrKVYspvZKqYhI8z9A

Under House Resolution 210, those eligible for VA health care also would be eligible for dental coverage.

06/11/2026

Coordinated Entry has walk-in hours throughout the community for those who are experiencing homelessness.

Today, CE is located at the following locations:
- 10:00am-1:00pm, Olympia Timberland Library
- 1:00pm-3:00pm, Sergio's

Tomorrow, CE walk-ins will be held at the Thurston County Resource Hub from 12:00pm-4:00pm

To view the full walk-in calendar, visit bit.ly/ThurstonCEWalkins

06/11/2026

06/08/2026

We are out of larger-sized diapers at our Resource Station. Donate any of the following sizes to support families in need:
- 4, 5, 6, and any size pull-ups

Donation drop off information:
- 3545 7th Ave SW, Ste 200, Olympia, WA 98502
- Mon-Thurs, 9:00am-4:45pm & Fri, 9:00am-1:45pm

06/05/2026

https://taskandpurpose.com/military-life/veterans-homeless-count-hud-2025/?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mil-ebb

The drop in veteran homelessness lagged behind the overall drop of nationwide homelessness, according to the January 2025 count.

06/05/2026

https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2026-05-27/veterans-radiation-exposure-access-benefits-21795728.html?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mil-ebb

06/05/2026

https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-blumenthal-introduce-new-comprehensive-legislation-to-crack-down-on-claim-sharks-scamming-veterans

Today U.S. Representative Chris Pappas (NH-01), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (CT) announced their new comprehensive legislation to hold claims sharks and...

05/28/2026

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