Mass Vets Advisor

Martha's Vineyard Community Services offers emotional, financial, & social resources to empower children, families, & individuals to lead their healthiest lives. Their Veterans Outreach Program provides a network of resources for Island Veterans, service members, & their families to include: - A Veterans Support Group; - Educational Courses; - & Discount Card. For more info on their services visit the link above or: Call: (508) 693-7900 ext. 216 Email: info@mvcommunityservices.com

The Massachusetts Veterans' Service Officers Association (MVSOA) is an organization consisting of the Commonwealth's Veteran Services Officers (VSO) that is committed to assisting veterans & their dependents in need. To learn more about the MVSOA & how to become a member visit the link above. To find your local VSO please visit: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/find-a-veterans-service-officer-near-you

MetroWest Veteran Services proudly serves veterans & their family living in Medway, Hopkinton, Holliston, & Ashland, providing info & assisting in a variety of areas such as: - VA Benefits/Claims - Financial Assistance - Military Records - Housing - Education - Career Assistance - & more. For more info on provided services please visit the link above. To make an appointment you can: Call: (508) 429-0629 Email: info@metrowestveteranservices.com

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