Mass Vets Advisor

Project New Hope is a New England-based, Military-affiliated, resource hub that finds & delivers the wellness resources needed by Veterans, Service Members, their families, & full units that have deployed together. Some programs include food & baby pantries, fundraising, retreats, & other volunteer work. To learn more about programs, donate, or volunteer visit the above link or contact their regional offices. Worcester Call: 774-243-7859 Westfield: Call: 413-485-7988

Semper Fi & America’s Fund cares for our nation’s critically wounded, ill, & injured service members, veterans, & military families by providing one-on-one case management, connection, & lifetime support. To learn more about their programs, donate, or to apply today visit the link above. For any questions please call: (760) 725-3680

Soldier On is a nonprofit organization committed to ending veteran homelessness, providing homeless vets with transitional housing & supportive services in the Berkshire region. Some of their services include: - permanent housing - case management - women's program - veteran transportation - incarcerated veterans program - & more. To learn more or apply visit the link above. To contact Soldier On: Leeds Phone #: (413) 582-3059 Pittsfield Phone #: (413) 236-5644 Email: info@wesoldieron.org

Springfield Partners for Community Action provides vets & their families throughout Western MA with quality support services & access to financial assistance programs at the community, state, & federal levels. The group partners with other veteran organizations to help clients reach economic stability, helping with: - VA claims - Education benefits - Transportation - Obtaining safe & affordable housing - Financial assistance, & more. Visit the link above to apply or call: (413) 263-6500

Stand Downs are typically one to three day events during which the VA, state, & community organizations' staff volunteer to provide food, clothing, & health screenings to homeless & at-risk Veterans. In addition, Veterans also receive referrals for health care, housing solutions, employment, substance use treatment, mental health counseling & other essential services. To learn about upcoming Stand Down events near you, visit the link above & select "Massachusetts" on the drop-down menu.

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

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 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.

USAA is a financial services company that offers benefits, products, & discounts for military members, veterans & their spouses, as well as children of USAA members. Their mission is to facilitate the financial security of their members by offering a full range of highly competitive financial products & services including but not limited to: - banking - insurance - investing - advice - discounts To learn more about USAA's products & services visit the link above or call: 210-531-USAA (8722)

USDA offers several loan products for those looking to purchase or repair homes located in eligible rural areas of the state. The Single Family Housing Direct Home Loan assists low-income applicants obtain decent, safe, & sanitary housing by providing payment help to increase their repayment ability. The Home Repair program provides loans to low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes or grants to elderly low-income homeowners. Learn more by visiting the link above.