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Secretary Jon Santiago Appoints Andrea Gayle-Bennett as the First Deputy Secretary of the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services  

6/05/2023 Executive Office of Veterans' Services

Secretary Jon Santiago today announced the appointment of Dr. Andrea Gayle-Bennett as the first-ever Deputy Secretary of the Executive Office of Veterans' Services (EOVS).

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Governor Healey Signs Executive Order Establishing Governor’s Advisory Council on Veterans’ Services  

5/26/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Order highlights Healey-Driscoll Administration's dedication to advocating for the rights and wellbeing of Massachusetts’ veterans and their families

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Holyoke Veterans’ Home Looks to Bright Future with New Executive Office of Veterans’ Services (EOVS)  

5/01/2023 Executive Office of Veterans' Services

Department of Veterans Affairs awards $164 million in grant funding for a significant reconstruction of the Holyoke Veterans’ Home.

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Secretary Santiago Visits “Soldier On” to Advocate for Affordable Housing Opportunities and Supportive Services for Veterans  

4/21/2023 Executive Office of Veterans' Services

Secretary Jon Santiago toured transitional and permanent housing units operated by Soldier On, a nonprofit organization that provides transitional housing and support to veterans across the Commonwealth.

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Secretary Santiago Tours State-of-the-Art Community Living Center at Veterans’ Home in Chelsea  

4/21/2023 Executive Office of Veterans' Services

The forward-looking building meets the Commonwealth's energy reduction goals and enhances the quality of life for Massachusetts veterans.

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Secretary Santiago Meets with Care Teams at VA Boston Healthcare System 

4/06/2023 Executive Office of Veterans' Services

Executive Office of Veterans’ Services Secretary Jon Santiago visited with Vincent Ng, Director of the VA Boston Healthcare system on Tuesday to discuss shared priorities in supporting the health of veterans.

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Secretary Santiago Pays Tribute to Vietnam Veterans in Worcester, Visits Project New Hope Inc. 

3/31/2023 Executive Office of Veterans' Services

Executive Office of Veterans’ Services Secretary Jon Santiago paid tribute to the service and sacrifice of Massachusetts veterans at the Vietnam War Veterans’ Day ceremony in Worcester.

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Secretary Santiago Visits Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center to Highlight $185.6M in Funding Proposed by Healey-Driscoll Administration to Support Veterans Services 

3/22/2023 Executive Office of Veterans' Services

Secretary Santiago’s visit follows budget testimony given before the Joint Committee of Ways and Means in support of Governor Healey’s FY24 budget proposal calling for an 11.3% increase in funding

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Testimony of Secretary Santiago - Joint Hearing of the House & Senate Committees on Ways & Means 

3/21/2023 Executive Office of Veterans' Services

March 23rd, 2023 Testimony of EOVS Secretary Jon Santiago

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Secretary Santiago Visits Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center to Support Affordable Housing for Veterans 

3/20/2023 Executive Office of Veterans' Services

Santiago highlighted the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s FY24 budget proposal which increases veterans’ service funding

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Secretary Santiago Visits Veterans’ Home in Chelsea, Tours Community Living Center 

3/17/2023 Executive Office of Veterans' Services

Secretary meets with residents and staff; Voices support for Healey-Driscoll Administration’s FY24 budget proposal which increases veterans’ service funding

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HEALEY-DRISCOLL ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF VETERANS’ SERVICES  

3/01/2023 Executive Office of Veterans' Services

Under the leadership of Secretary Dr. Jon Santiago, new Cabinet Secretariat to prioritize quality care and health of Massachusetts veterans