Mass Vets Advisor

Thanks To Yanks is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to support military members, veterans, & their families. The group provides resources, connects school children, civic, & religious groups with programs that support our military, veterans, & their families. To learn more, donate, or volunteer with the group visit the link above.

The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination by direct providers of housing, such as landlords & real estate companies, as well as other entities, such as municipalities, banks or other lending institutions & homeowners insurance companies whose discriminatory practices make housing unavailable to persons because of: - race or color - religion - sex - national origin - familial status, or - disability. To learn more about the Fair Housing Act & your rights visit the link above.

The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com are patient advocates, providing exclusive services to help mesothelioma patients & their loved ones through every step of their journey. Veterans account for 30% of mesothelioma claims filed annually, with nearly every branch of the military relying on asbestos from 1930 to 1980. Learn about the options & VA benefits entitled to you by visiting the link above. For specialized legal resources please visit: asbestos.com/mesothelioma-lawyer/law-firm/

The Mission Continues is a national nonprofit organization that connects military veterans with new missions in under-resourced communities. Their programs deploy veteran volunteers to work alongside nonprofit partners & community leaders to improve educational resources, tackle food insecurity, foster neighborhood identity, & more. To learn about the program or to get involved please visit the link above.

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a retirement savings & investment plan for Federal employees & members of the uniformed services, including the Ready Reserve. TSP offers the same types of savings & tax benefits that many private corporations offer under 401(k) plans, with retirement income you receive from your account depending on how much you put into your account during working years & its accumulated earnings. To learn more visit the link above. For questions call: 1-877-968-3778

The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) provides comfort & hope 24/7 through a national peer support network & connection to grief resources, all at no cost to surviving families & loved ones. Some offered programs include: - Care Groups; - Youth Programs; - Suicide Loss Support; - Women's Empowerment; - Peer Support; - Seminars, Workshops, & more. To learn more about available TAPS programs visit the link above. For any questions please call: 800-959-TAPS (8277)

The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides information, tools, & training to ensure service members & their spouses are prepared for the next step in civilian life prior to separation. DOL's VETS office administers a one-day employment preparation workshop that is mandatory for all transitioning service members & two optional two-day workshops for career exploration, technical career preparation, or general employment preparation. To learn more about the TAP program visit the link above.

Trees for Troops provides free, farm-grown Christmas Trees to armed forces members & their families through donations, sponsorships, grants, & the work of many volunteers. Consumers can be a part of this wonderful program by visiting one of the many farms & retail lots across the country that are participating in the annual Trees for Troops Weekend. To learn more or to donate please visit the link above. You can also: Call: (314) 416-2245 Email: info@TreesForTroops

TRICARE offers multiple health & dental program for: - Uniformed Service members & their families - Army & Air Force National Guard/Reserve - Navy Reserve - Marine Corps Reserve - U.S. Coast Guard Reserve - their families - Survivors - Former spouses - Medal of Honor recipients & their families To learn more about the various health plans & see if you qualify please visit the link above. For any questions their regional office: 1-800-444-5445

The Troops to Energy Jobs Initiative is designed to help veterans & members of the National Guard & Reserves make a successful transition to a rewarding career in the energy industry. Their interactive Roadmap guides participants step-by-step in transferring military training to a new energy job, identifying any additional education & credentials needed while supporting them in their job search. To learn more & register for the program please visit the link above.