A local non-profit is the recipient of a more than $5000 grant meant to help veterans.

The State Department of Administration announced Friday that more than $620,000 in grants were awarded to 12 charities that provide financial assistance, entrepreneurship training, or other services to Wisconsin veterans and their families.

The grant awarded to Rock Valley Community Programs will support the rehabilitation and repair of 12 veterans transitional housing service apartments.

Rock Valley Community Programs provides transitional housing to veterans with studio style apartments; case management; educational groups for emotional regulation; life skills training; sobriety maintenance; health, wellness, and addiction therapy; and substance abuse recovery services.