Mass Vets Advisor

HUD is committed to increasing leadership, collaboration, & coordination among programs serving veterans experiencing homelessness, & promoting rapid access to permanent housing for all veterans. HUD created a resource page that is a hub for many homeless prevention programs & initiatives can be used by veterans & veteran service providers to help prevent & end youth homelessness. To learn about some of the resources & programs available please visit the link above.

The HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program combines HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance for homeless Veterans with case management & clinical services provided by the VA. The VA provides these services for participating Veterans at VA medical centers (VAMCs), community-based outreach clinics (CBOCs), through VA contractors, or through other VA designated entities. For more info applying for the HUD-VASH program please visit the link above.

InCharge Debt Solutions offers confidential & professional credit counseling, debt management services, bankruptcy education, housing counseling, & educational initiatives promoting financial literacy. InCharge offers these programs to help the military community with debt relief: - Servicemembers Relief Act - Military Lending Act - Veteran's Housing Benefit Program - Nonprofit Credit Counseling - Debt Consolidation For more info & to apply visit the link above or call: (866) 488-1943

The IVMF at Syracuse University is higher education’s first interdisciplinary academic institute, singularly focused on advancing the post-service lives of the nation’s military veterans & their families to serve those who have served through actionable research, innovative programs, & insightful analytics. IVMF offers resources to encourage entrepreneurship, career training, employment assistance, & more programs. To learn more & apply visit the link above or call: (315) 443-0141

The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund serves United States military personnel experiencing the invisible wounds of war: traumatic brain injury (TBI) & post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Fund helps by building world-class, advanced treatment centers to provide the best TBI & PTS care; enabling these heroes to continue to serve on active duty while enjoying a full & productive life. To learn more & get involved visit the link above.

The mission of the Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is to connect, unite, & empower post-9/11 veterans. The group is a major advocate for our veterans, while their Quick Reaction Force (QRF) offers free & confidential assistance to any veteran in need. To contact QRF 24/7 call: 855-917-2743 To learn more about IAVA, become a member, or receive assistance please visit the link above.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers a free tax guide for members of the Armed Forces & their dependents. The guide provides tax information for: - Current & former members of the military; - Those serving in combat zones; - Disabled veterans; - & more. Visit the link above to learn more about this important tax information offered to the military community.

For over 125 years, Jewish War Veterans have honorably served their country, the veteran community, & the Jewish community with posts across the country regularly participating in community events & programs.

The VA is dedicated to helping homeless & at risk veterans secure & maintain employment leading to increased residential & personal stability within their own communities. Visit the link above for more info available programs or call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans hotline: 1-877-4AID-VET. For local contacts & to learn about possible employment services in your area visit: mass.gov/doc/homeless-veterans-reintegration-program/download?msclkid=ece25a14c0cf11ec8f1d0993e09004a2

Kiplinger, a publisher of business forecasts & personal finance advice, publishes financial resources for military families, including a Financial Field Manual and Military Finances Special Report. These print and digital publications can help answer many of the personal financial questions surrounding military life. To subscribe or learn more about Kiplinger offers, please visit the link above.