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title: "Columbia Bank and ForgiveCo Partner to Erase $5 Million in Medical Debt for Southern California Veterans — Stuff That Spins"
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# Columbia Bank and ForgiveCo Partner to Erase $5 Million in Medical Debt for Southern California Veterans

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**Published:** July 2, 2026  
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