Mass Vets Advisor

Military Friends Foundation (MFF) works to support the vital needs of our Massachusetts military community through our Military Friends Foundation Basic Needs Program. Assistance through the program may include: - Food & baby formula - Clothing - Shelter (payments to vendors & home repairs) - Medical - Financial To learn more about the program & apply today please visit the link above. You can also: Call: 1-84-HELP-VETS

The Military & Veteran Caregiver Network (MVCN) from the American Red Cross is a place to find community-based resources, national support organizations, as well as nationwide programs & services. Categories for support include food, housing, goods, transit, health, money, care, education, work, & legal, with search filters for veterans, service members, & caregivers. For general info on the MVCN please email: info.mvcn@redcross.org

The Defense Department (DoD) recognizes the service & sacrifice of our military families. The DoD dedicates resources, services, policies, & programs to support the more than 2 million uniformed service members & 2.6 million family members across the globe. Some area of support include resources for: - Parents - Spouses - Children - Moving/Deployments - Education - Finance - Health & Wellness To learn more about some of the resources available please visit the link above.

Military Money Matters provides free resources to service members, veterans, & their families. Some resources include: - personal finance - education - business assistance - military transitionary assistance - VA loans - & more Visit the link above to learn more about these resources or to subscribe to the blog. You can also connect to the Military Money Matters admin by emailing: Jonathan.leesc@gmail.com

A Department of Defense (DoD) sponsored resource site, Military One Source is your 24/7 gateway to trusted information, resources, & confidential help for servicemembers, veterans, & their loved ones. The purpose of the site is to give service military families the tools they need to stay well & thrive. Visit the link above to find out about the great benefits & opportunities available to you in one convenient location.

The Military Order of the Purple Heart proudly serves our country by helping America’s active duty, veterans, her families, & those who have borne the burden of battle. Some programs provided by the organization include: - Homeless Veterans - Suicide Awareness - Legislative - Software Development Training - Youth, & more To find a local chapter near you please visit: https://www.purpleheart.org/findachapter For any questions you can: Call: (888) 668-2656 Email: membership@purpleheart.org

Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center (MVOC) provides support to veterans & their families in need of services to develop a resilient, self-sufficient lifestyle to succeed in today’s environment. MVOC offers programs such as: - low-income housing - residential readjustment - mental health counseling - case management - career training - VA benefits assistance - medical transportation - food assistance To learn more or apply for services visit the link above. You can also call: (978) 632-9601

With locations in Plymouth & Middleboro, The Nathan Hale Veterans Outreach Center is a group of volunteers that offers support to veterans & their families. Some of their programs include: - readjustment counseling; - food assistance; - & a creative arts program. For info on their services, to donate, or volunteer visit the link above or contact them at: Phone: (508) 747-2003 Email: nathanhaleoutreach@yahoo.com

The National Resource Directory (NRD) is a resource website that connects wounded warriors, Service Members, Veterans, their families, & caregivers to programs that support them. The NRD provides access to services & resources at the national, state, & local levels to support recovery, rehabilitation, & community reintegration. To learn more & see all NRD offered resources visit the link above. For VA & DoD program contact info: VA Benefits: 1-800-827-1000 DoD Benefits: 1-800-342-9647

The Native American Direct Loan (NADL) program may help you get a loan to buy, build, or improve a home on federal trust land. You may also get a loan to refinance an existing NADL & reduce your interest rate. To find out if you qualify for an NADL & how to apply, please visit the link above.