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Medical - Falmouth Military Support Group

Webmaster — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 11:46:00 GMT

Resource Name: Falmouth Military Support Group
Address: P.O. Box 2247
City: Teaticket
State: MA
Zip Code: 02536
Description: The Falmouth Military Support Group is a non-profit 501 c 3 organization staffed and managed entirely by volunteers. We were founded in 2003 and organized exclusively for charitable purposes. It is the Falmouth Military Support Group’s mission to provide moral and physical support to our areas service members serving abroad and also when they return home. We mail comforts from home and encouraging mail on at least a monthly basis to our “kids” serving overseas. We also provide support for their families and friends by providing a meeting place where we can all gather in support of each other.
Web Site: www.fmsgrp.org

Employment - Hire Patriots

Webmaster — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 13:02:00 GMT

Resource Name: Hire Patriots
Address: P.O. Box 2461
City: Big Bear City
State: CA
Zip Code: 92314
Phone: 760 730-3734
Description: The site has been a tremendous help to active duty, Reserves and Guard since. And now it is providing a daily source of income for transitioned troops all across America. HirePatriots has helped over 500,000 US veterans find employment to date. But there is a lot more work to do. Nearly 50% of current transitioned veterans are taking more than 3 years before they find sustainable employment. This is devasting to them and their families.

The mission of HirePatriots is to create a nationwide employment safety net for US veterans. So wherever a veteran lives in the US, they can find work every day, with either a One Day, Temporary or Full Time job from the HirePatriots website.

HirePatriots is represented by veteran owned and patriotic businesses across America. Each has their own HirePatriots site and job board for their area. But there are many more states and communities that HirePatriots needs to reach in order to achieve their goal of 100% employment for every willing and able US veteran.

HirePatriots has received the one of the highest civilian honors a US President can bestow from both President Bush and President Obama: The Congressional Medal of Merit, and the Presidents Volunteer Service Medal. We are lauded by the Pentagon and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Web Site: www.hirepatriots.com

Education - Massachusetts Tuition Waivers

Webmaster — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 13:08:00 GMT

Resource Name: Massachusetts Tuition Waivers
Address: 1 Ashburton Place, Room 1401
City: Boston
State: MA
Zip Code: 02108
Phone: 617-994-6914
Description: Veterans of Massachusetts, as defined by M.G.L. ch. 4, s.7, clause 43, can be eligible for a tuition waiver (officially known as "categorical tuition waivers") at any state-supported course in an undergraduate degree program offered by a public college or university. To be eligible, a veteran must also be a legal resident of Massachusetts and he/she must not be in default of any federal student loans.

Veterans will be eligible on a space-available basis for a waiver of full or partial tuition based on proper documentation of the eligibility of the veteran. Space availability shall be determined in accordance with normal practices and procedures as published by each institution, i.e., the individual college or university.

www.mass.edu/veterans
Web Site: www.mass.gov/veterans/education/financial-assistance/tuition-waivers.html

Other - Veterans Upward Bound

Webmaster — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 11:56:00 GMT

Resource Name: Veterans Upward Bound
Address: 100 Morrissey Boulevard
City: Boston
State: MA
Zip Code: 02125
Phone: 617-287-5870
Description: The Veterans Upward Bound Program at the University of Massachusetts Boston provides a unique opportunity for men and women veterans of all ages to gain access to information about college and career awareness, acquire the academic skills required for entry into higher education and/or to acquire the equivalent of a high school diploma. Services are offered continuously with various workshops, self-paced computer tutorials, individualized tutoring and classroom-based instruction.
Web Site: www.umb.edu/academics/vpass/support_programs/veterans_upward_bound

Other - Project New Hope Inc

Webmaster — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 11:38:00 GMT

Resource Name: Project New Hope Inc
Address: P.O. Box 91
City: Leicester
State: MA
Zip Code: 01524
Phone: (508) 713-3362
Description: Serving military families, veterans and wounded warriors in Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Project New Hope exists to provide veteran retreats. Including the whole family (even the kids!) is unique to Project New Hope and fosters family togetherness through a wilderness getaway. It is our goal to provide veterans (singles, couples, and families) with the education, training, and skills necessary to manage their lives after military service repair of relationships is a primary goal. And of course, have fun in the process!

Project New Hope exists to provide veteran retreats. Including the whole family (even the kids!) is unique to Project New Hope and fosters family togetherness through a wilderness getaway. It is our goal to provide veterans (singles, couples, and families) with the education, training, and skills necessary to manage their lives after military service repair of relationships is a primary goal. And of course, have fun in the process!

NO COST TO PARTICIPANTS. That’s right.
There is no cost to the families on the retreat.
Web Site: www.Projectnewhopema.org

Financial - Massachusetts Department of Veterans Services

Webmaster — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 13:18:00 GMT

Resource Name: Massachusetts Department of Veterans Services
Address: 600 Washington Street, Suite 1100
City: Boston
State: MA
Zip Code: 02111
Phone: 617-210-5480
Fax: 617-210-5755
Description: Under Chapter 115 of Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L. ch. 115), the Commonwealth provides a uniform program of financial and medical assistance for indigent veterans and their dependents. Qualifying veterans and their dependents receive necessary financial assistance for food, shelter, clothing, fuel, and medical care in accordance with a formula which takes into account the number of dependents and income from all sources. Eligible dependents of deceased veterans are provided with the same benefits as if the veteran were still living.
Web Site: www.sec.state.ma.us/cis/cisvet/vetbill.htm

Legal - MBA Dial-A-Lawyer

Webmaster — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 13:26:00 GMT

Resource Name: MBA Dial-A-Lawyer
Address: 70 West Street
City: Boston
State: MA
Zip Code: 02111
Phone: 617-603-1710
Description: In an effort to help veterans struggling to obtain and hold onto their federal and local benefits, the Massachusetts Bar Association offered free legal advice to more than 80 callers at its April 30 Veterans Dial-A-Lawyer program.

The program, which is devoted exclusively to addressing the legal needs of veterans, has answered hundreds of calls from veterans or their family members since it was launched in 2007.

“The information we give helps direct people to the resources they need so that they can get detailed help,” said volunteer attorney Jason M. Cotton of Peabody & Arnold LLP in Boston. Many of the calls on April 30 involved the financial strains of bankruptcy, divorce and alimony.
Web Site: www.massbar.org/for-the-public/need-a-lawyer/dial-a-lawyer

Medical - Veterans Health Administration

Webmaster — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 13:34:00 GMT

Resource Name: Veterans Health Administration
Address: 15 New Sudbury Street
City: Boston
State: MA
Zip Code: 02203
Phone: 877-222-8387
Description: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), located within the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA), is responsible for providing a wide range of medical services to 5.5 million veterans across the US. Operating one of the largest networks of health care facilities in the nation, VHA has undergone considerable restructuring of its medical delivery system after years of complaints of inadequately treating veterans’ health care concerns. Although the VHA has been credited with significant improvements in helping veterans receive quality care, controversies have continued to occur, including poor treatment leading to deaths.
Web Site: www1.va.gov/health/index.asp

Other - Military Personnel Records

Webmaster — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 10:09:00 GMT

Resource Name: Military Personnel Records
Address: 1 Archives Drive
City: St. Louis
State: MO
Zip Code: 63138
Phone: 314-801-0800
Description: Military personnel records can be used for proving military service, or as a valuable tool in genealogical research. Most veterans and their next-of-kin can obtain free copies of their DD Form 214 (Report of Separation) and other military and medical records several ways.
Web Site: www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records

Education - The Veterans Administration

Webmaster — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 10:14:00 GMT

Resource Name: The Veterans Administration
Address: 474 West Main Street
City: Hyannis
State: MA
Zip Code: 02601
Phone: 508-778-0124
Fax: 508-775-3014
Description: VA administers a variety of benefits and services that provide financial and other forms of assistance to Servicemembers, Veterans, their dependents and survivors.
Web Site: www.va.gov

Other - Military.com

Webmaster — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 10:19:00 GMT

Resource Name: Military.com
Address: 799 Market Street
City: San Francisco
State: CA
Zip Code: 94103
Phone: 415.820.3434
Fax: 415.820.0552
Description: We started Military.com in 1999 to revolutionize the way the 30 million Americans with military affinity stay connected and informed. Today, we're the largest military and veteran membership organization — 10 million members strong.

Military.com's free membership connects servicemembers, military families and veterans to all the benefits of service — government benefits, scholarships, discounts, lifelong friends, mentors, great stories of military life or missions, and much more.

We believe that the benefits earned in the service should be easier to access and written in plain English. We're passionate about helping members make the most of military experience throughout life.

Military.com's members are sharing stories, insider tips, news from the front lines, and unique slices of military life including the tough stuff of war.

Military.com provides headline news and technology updates since our community answers the call and makes news. We also cover the rest of the military experience — from great content like our user-generated videos in our popular "Shock and Awe" feature to our military equipment guide we present what makes the military unique (and fun).

In 2004, Military.com joined forces with Monster Worldwide (NYSE: MWW) to accelerate our growth and change the playing field for career and educational opportunities for servicemembers, veterans and military spouses. Monster's vision is bringing people together to advance their lives, which is a great fit with Military.com's "members first" ethos and goal of connecting the military community to all the benefits of service.

Other - Massachusetts Veterans Services

Webmaster — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 10:25:00 GMT

Resource Name: Massachusetts Veterans Services
Address: 600 Washington St., 7th Floor
City: Boston
State: MA
Zip Code: 02111
Phone: 617-210-5480
Fax: 617-210-5755
Description: The mission of the Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) is to be the chief advocate for the nearly half-million veterans of the Commonwealth and their families. DVS establishes policy, proposes legislation, ensures that adequate funding for veterans' programs is included in the Governor's budget, and represents the interests of veterans in matters coming before the General Court. In addition, DVS represents all state agencies and individual veterans before the federal Department of Veterans Affairs in securing federal compensation and other benefits that might be available.
Web Site: www.mass.gov/veterans

Medical - Beacon Hospice

Webmaster — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 10:28:00 GMT

Resource Name: Beacon Hospice
Address: 68 Center St
City: Hyannis
State: MA
Zip Code: 02601
Phone: 508-778-1622
Description: Cape Cod Veterans Inc. is a proud member of Beacon Hospice We Honor Veterans Committee

Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys company, is committed to providing the best hospice and palliative care experience available. This commitment is expressed in our Mission Statement and Service Standards.

In every area of hospice care, we try to do more than what is required-and expected. The desire to do more can be seen in the passion and commitment of our staff and volunteers. It can also be measured by the services we offer, which go above and beyond what typical hospices offer.

Beacon's approach to hospice care creates a patient and family environment of hope, comfort and dignity. Beacon Hospice is a Medicare and Medicaid Certified program providing superior end-of-life care services. Founded in 1993 to better serve the needs of terminally ill patients, Beacon Hospice believes in "quality of living." Driven by patients' choices and the manner that they wish to live out their lives, we're striving to establish the highest standard of hospice care.
Web Site: www.beaconhospice.com

Other - Heroes In Transition

Webmaster — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 10:34:00 GMT

Resource Name: Heroes In Transition
Address: 22 Bates Road, Suite 135
City: Mashpee
State: MA
Zip Code: 02649
Description: Heroes In Transition, is a 501 (c) 3, not-for-profit organization. We recognize those who have served or who are serving our country, especially in the Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) conflicts, by providing appropriate assistance to those with special needs in four key areas:
Home modifications for disabled veterans
Transitional Support Group Therapy
Financial support for service families
Assistance dogs for veterans

Our mission is to provide assistance that is not readily available from other organizations including local, state, and federal agencies.
Web Site: www.heroesintransition.org

Other - Operation First Response Inc

Webmaster — Sat, 05 Oct 2013 09:20:00 GMT

Resource Name: Operation First Response Inc
Address: 20037 Dove Hill Rd
City: Culpeper
State: VA
Zip Code: 22701
Phone: 888-289-0280
Fax: 888-505-2795
Description: The mission of Operation First Response, Inc (OFR) is to serve all branches of our nation's Wounded Heroes and their families with personal and financial needs. Services are provided from the onset of injuries or illness, throughout their recovery period and along their journey from military life to the civilian world. Financial aid varies as each case is based on individual needs ranging from rent, utilities, vehicle payments, groceries, clothing, and travel expenses.
Web Site: www.operationfirstresponse.org

Other - Walter Reed Society

Webmaster — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 17:52:00 GMT

Resource Name: Walter Reed Society
Address: 8901 Wisconsin Ave #303
City: Bethesda
State: MD
Zip Code: 20889
Phone: (301) 571-1580
Description: The Walter Reed Society, Inc. was founded in 1996, for charitable and educational purposes for the benefit of Walter Reed Army Medical Center and its educational, treatment and research activities, as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in the District of Columbia (TIN 52-1961196) and registered as a corporation in the State of Maryland.

The Society’s vision is to serve as a strong voluntary organization - comprising individuals affiliated with the original Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) and its successor organization, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) - which actively supports the institution, its people and its legacy.

The purpose of The Walter Reed Society, Inc. is to:
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Support activities and fund projects to benefit service members and staff at WRNMMC, particularly if associated with education, treatment or research

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Provide good stewardship of the funds donated and grants awarded to assist service members and/or their family members, which are intended to provide them with help with unexpected financial needs and to provide them with specially identified equipment and services related to patient care at WRNMMC when other resources are not available

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Seek to preserve the legacy of Walter Reed, the man and the institution named in his honor by involving and communicating with the membership and friends of WRAMC/WRNMMC through educational activities, the newsletter, and the website

Membership in the Society is open to all military and civilian personnel who have associations with WRAMC/WRNMMC to include patients, staff, those who attended any course of instruction at these institutions, providers of goods and services, friends and neighbors.
Web Site: www.walterreedsociety.org

Disability - Veteran Disability Compensation

Webmaster — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 10:46:00 GMT

Resource Name: Veteran Disability Compensation
Description: If you are military veteran with a service-related disability you may qualify for over $3,100 in monthly benefits. These benefits are paid to veterans who have injuries or diseases that happened while on active duty, or were made worse by active military service. It is also paid to certain veterans disabled from VA health care. These benefits are tax-free.
Web Site: www.military.com/benefits/veteran-benefits/veteran-disability-compensation.html

Other - MassVetsAdvisor.org

Webmaster — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 10:41:00 GMT

Resource Name: MassVetsAdvisor.org
Description: MassVetsAdvisor.org is an easy to use online resource created by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that strives to serve the nearly half-million Veterans living in Massachusetts, and their Families, as a bridge to the many benefits that they have earned in defense of our nation. By combining state and federal benefits, as well as non-profit resources into one tailored online search, Veterans and their Families now have access to one stop shopping for all of their needs. Access to financial, education, and housing benefits that once took hours to research, resulting in dozens of phone calls, meetings, and frustration, are now just one click away on MassVetsAdvisor.org.

MassVetsAdvisor is a collaboration between the Massachusetts Broadband Institute, the Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services, the Red Sox Foundation and the Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program.

This Web site is a guide to anyone searching for benefits and programs for Veterans and their family members. The data is comprehensive and currently provides search results from Massachusetts and Federal resources, listing only the benefits and services the Veteran is qualified for, and, where available, an "action plan" to apply for the benefit. Users will be able to print, email, save, or forward the action plan to his or her Veterans Services Officer. Our goal is to refine and expand this site over time to improve the quality of the information and to increase the knowledge and use of benefits, programs, and services to Veterans and their families.

The Mass VetsAdvisor was funded through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) State Broadband Initiative program, and is maintained by the Massachusetts Broadband Institute in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services.
Web Site: www.massvetsadvisor.org

Other - Missing in America Project

Webmaster — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 10:04:00 GMT

Resource Name: Missing in America Project
Address: 500 Hidden Valley Road
City: Grants Pass
State: OR
Zip Code: 97527
Description: The Missing in America Project (MIAP) is a registered 501(c)3 Non-profit Corporation. Our intention is to locate, identify and inter the unclaimed cremains of American veterans. The Missing in America Project was launched nationwide in January, 2007.
Web Site: www.miap.us

Legal - National Veterans Legal Services Program

Richard T. Riehle — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 00:35:00 GMT

Resource Name: National Veterans Legal Services Program
Address: P. O. Box 65762
City: Washington
Zip Code: DC 20035
Phone: 202.265.8305
Description: The NVLSP is a nonprofit organization that has worked since 1980 to ensure that the government delivers to our nation's 25 million veterans and active duty personnel the benefits to which they are entitled because of disabilities resulting from their military service to our country.
Web Site: http://www.nvlsp.org/

Legal - Shelter Legal Services

Richard T. Riehle — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 00:40:00 GMT

Resource Name: Shelter Legal Services
Address: 885 Centre Street
City: Newton
State: MA
Zip Code: 02459
Phone: (617) 552-0623
Fax: (617) 552-2615
Description: Shelter Legal Services' mission is to promote self-sufficiency, stability, and financial security of homeless and low-income veterans through free and accessible legal services. Through restricted funding, we also provide legal services to homeless and at risk individuals in Cambridge.
Web Site: http://www.shelterlegalservices.org/

Legal - Veterans Legal Services Clinic

Richard T. Riehle — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 00:45:00 GMT

Resource Name: Veterans Legal Services Clinic
Address: 127 Wall Street
City: New Haven
State: CT
Zip Code: 06511
Phone: (203) 432–4992
Description: There are approximately 250,000 veterans currently residing in Connecticut, many with acute and unique legal needs related to their military service or return to civilian life. In this clinic, established in 2010, students have represented Connecticut veterans in litigation before administrative agencies and courts, on benefits, discharge upgrade, immigration, and pardon matters. In addition, students represent local and national organizations in non-litigation matters relating to the legal needs of veterans, including regulatory and legislative reform efforts, media advocacy, strategic planning, and other matters.
Web Site: http://www.law.yale.edu/academics/veteranslegalservicesclinic.htm

Financial - The Golf Club of Cape Cod, TGC for the Troops

Richard T. Riehle — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 14:24:00 GMT

Resource Name: The Golf Club of Cape Cod, TGC for the Troops
Address: 132 Falmouth Woods Road
City: East Falmouth
State: MA
Zip Code: 02536
Phone: 508.457.7200
Description: “In the year since our tournament in 2012, the TGC Fund distributed $45,000 to area veterans and active military families in need,” said Charlie Passios, chief operating officer (ctp@tgccc.com). “Every year the impact of our mission broadens. This year, we contributed $25,000 to NAMVETS of Cape Cod for materials necessary to make repairs to The Veterans Outreach Grace Center at New Seabury - a counseling, education and treatment center for PTSD/brain injured veterans.”
Web Site: http://www.tgccc.com/tgc-for-the-troops.asp

Financial - Big Nick's ride for the Fallen

Richard T. Riehle — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 14:35:00 GMT

Resource Name: Big Nick's ride for the Fallen
City: Yarmouth
State: MA
Description: The Xiarhos Family has created a found in honor of Nicholas. The Nicholas G. Xiarhos Memorial Fund is designed to support local military families in need of financial assistance, wounded warriors, and their families In addition to assisting these military families, the fund also provides support to these ongoing programs:
Web Site: http://www.ngxride.com/main.htm

Financial - SFC Jared C. Monti Memorial Scholarship Fund

Richard T. Riehle — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 14:41:00 GMT

Resource Name: SFC Jared C. Monti Memorial Scholarship Fund
Address: JARED MONTI FAMILY AWARDED MEDAL OF HONOR at White House
City: Raynham
State: MA
Description: A scholarship in his honor will be awarded annually to a local student through a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the Jared C. Monti Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.sfcjaredcmonti.com/