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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

MOAA is the nation's largest & most influential association of military officers that speaks for a strong national defense & representing the interests of military officers at every stage of their careers. MOAA is a leading voice on compensation & benefit matters for all members of the military community, providing expert advice & guidance to our members. To learn more about MOAA or join please visit the link above. For any questions you can also: Call: (800) 234-6622 Email: msc@moaa.org

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

In 1973, a fire at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in St. Louis, Missouri, destroyed the records held for Veterans who were discharged from the Army & Air Force during certain periods of time. Find out if your records may have been destroyed in this fire, & how to reconstruct your records to support a VA disability compensation claim by visiting the link above.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides clear guidance regarding how your military services relates to social security. To learn about your benefits please visit the link above or visit SSA.gov for more info. To contact the SSA with any questions you have: 1-800-772-1213

VA Boston Healthcare System is committed to providing timely access to state-of-the-art health care services for Military Sexual Trauma (MST) survivors. To make an appointment or view VA health services, please visit the link above. To call individual medical centers: - Brockton VA: 508-583-4500 - Jamaica Plain VA: 617-232-9500 - West Roxbury VA : 617-323-7700

The challenges for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals are at once similar and different. This updated guide is intended to assist both populations in addressing issues of health and wellbeing, accessibility, communications, technology and much more.

MMI has collaborated with a variety of financial institutions & Veterans' Service Organizations to solve the critical financial issues facing military service members & their families. MMI helps service members & their families reconnect to the life of financial stability, with their MMI program providing free in-person outreach, online learning communities, & counseling resources to help achieve their financial goals. To learn more or apply visit the link above or call: (713) 394-3280

The Money Smart for Adults by FDIC is a instructor-led curriculum that provides participants with practical knowledge, skills-building opportunities, & resources they can use to manage their finances with confidence. The curriculum consists of 14 modules that cover basic financial topics. To learn more or register please visit the link above. For any questions you can: Call: (877) 275-3342 Email: communityaffairs@fdic.gov