Mass Vets Advisor

The Paralympic Military Program uses Paralympic sport opportunities to support wounded, ill, & injured service members & veterans, including those with amputations, traumatic brain injuries, & visual impairments. Through year-round camps & clinics across the country, service members & vets are introduced to Paralympic sport techniques & opportunities, local & regional competitions, & are connected to ongoing Paralympic sport programs in their communities. To learn more visit the link above.

Learn how individuals and families with disabilities can get support with tenancy, eviction, and related services.

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