Arizona State Veteran Home - Tucson

04/05/2026

Today we recognize the sacrifices of military spouses who lost a loved one in the line of duty. This day honors the grieving wives and husbands who deserve our support, understanding and respect.

The Gold Star originated during WWI when service families flew flags with blue stars on them to indicate family members who were serving. If a service member died, the blue star was replaced with gold to know the price that the family had paid in the cause of freedom. Today, a Gold Star lapel buttons are awarded to surviving family members.

To our Gold Star Spouses, thank you for your sacrifices.

04/03/2026

Governor Katie Hobbs has announced the launch of Power AZ, a program to expand access to critical utility assistance and manage the high cost of energy for working Arizona families.

Power AZ expands eligibility beyond the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) income limits. Under this initiative, a family of four with an annual income of $108,000 may be eligible for bill assistance, meaning an estimated 30,000 new households whose income otherwise exceeds the LIHEAP income threshold will be considered for utility assistance through the Power AZ initiative.

To learn more about PowerAZ or apply, visit here: https://bit.ly/41eSpmj

03/25/2026

Today, we honor the recipients of the United States' highest military medal for valor and highlight their courage and sacrifice. Out of the 41 million of those who served since the medal's conception in 1863, only 3,500 service members have been awarded the Medal of Honor.

03/19/2026

Join us in Safford tomorrow at the Gila Valley Veterans Services' Veterans and Family Resource Fair. More than 30 providers and services will be in attendance to provide resources for Veterans and their families.

02/13/2026

The Department of Veterans' Services has excellent opportunities for outstanding Recreational Therapists at our Phoenix, Tucson, and Yuma Veterans Homes!

ADVS offers a wide variety of amazing benefits for employees including competitive sick leave, paid time off, including10 paid holidays per year, insurance, and a retirement pension plan that can last a lifetime!

Interested? Click here for more information or apply at the following link: https://bit.ly/46CYc8d

02/12/2026

Congratulations to the 16 Arizona Veteran Service Organizations who were awarded the Veterans' Donation Fund (VDF)- Large Grant this year!

"The Veterans' Donation Fund is a vital resource for our Veteran community because it provides critical support to programs that may not have that money available otherwise. This ensures that we are working with our community partners to continue to provide the care and support that our Veterans deserve," said Grants Coordinator Senior Rob Davis.

To see the full list of awardees, click here:

The Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services (ADVS) is thrilled to announce the 2026 Veterans’ Donation Fund (VDF) Large Grant winners!

01/28/2026

Looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference? The Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services is hiring—and we’re looking for people who want to serve those who served.

From benefits and claims assistance to healthcare, administration, and support services, ADVS offers meaningful career opportunities dedicated to improving the lives of Arizona’s veterans and their families.

✔ Purpose-driven work
✔ Competitive benefits
✔ Opportunities for growth
✔ A mission you can be proud of

If you—or someone you know—are passionate about service and supporting Arizona’s veteran community, we encourage you to explore current openings and apply.

👉 Learn more and view open positions at the ADVS careers page here: https://bit.ly/4jYS7IM

Help us continue our mission of taking care of Arizona’s veterans—one career at a time. 💙

01/23/2026

We're hiring!

Our Tucson Veterans Home is seeking a new Social Services Supervisor to help our Veterans and oversee our Social Services Department. ADVS offers a wide variety of amazing benefits for employees including competitive sick leave, vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year, insurance and a retirement pension plan.

Interested? Click here for more information or to apply: https://bit.ly/3YR8Hkd

01/20/2026

Wanting to donate to the Military Family Relief Fund? You can soon!

The MFRF donations for 2026 will open again in February. Keep an eye on our socials and/or website to see when the donations portal opens again.

01/16/2026

Governor Katie Hobbs announced today that her proposed FY27 budget will allow the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services to continue serving our Arizona Veterans.

The Governor’s proposal includes a $2 million supplemental to continue to enhance services to our four Arizona State Veteran Homes and eliminate the sunset clause for ADVS’s Military Family Relief Fund, making it a permanent fund at ADVS.

To read more about the Governor's proposed FY27 budget, click here: https://bit.ly/3ZeBPlp

01/01/2026

Welcome 2026!

In observance of New Years Day, the main ADVS office in Phoenix and the offices at our Veteran Memorial Cemeteries will be closed. Cemetery grounds will still be open for visitors wanting to visit loved ones.

Normal business hours will resume Friday, January 2.

12/31/2025

As we close out 2025, we wanted to take a moment to thank all of our ADVS staff for another year of dedication and hard work making sure that we are taking care of our Arizona Veterans! Thank you all, and we look forward to all of the great things to come in 2026.