Chicopee Department of Veterans Services

Pig Roast & Poker Run
Preregister at: https://cvma2-3.org/event/pigroast2024/

2024 Friends of the Springfield Vet Center Golf Tournament
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
For more information email: [email protected]
or call: (413) 568-9672

Today is the last day to apply for the Northern Maine Black Bear Hunt! Veterans and current service members can apply at https://buff.ly/45xudvY

Attention sports car enthusiasts! We are thrilled to announce the 5th Annual Car Show at VA CWM.

Date: Sunday, July 28th
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 421 North Main Street, Leeds, MA

Join us for a day of automotive excellence featuring:

🏆Classic cars, hot rods, and modern marvels.
🎙DJ Music
🥤Light Refreshments

Whether you're a car enthusiast or looking for a fun day out, there's something for everyone!

For any questions about attending this event, please contact Meaghan Breed at 413-584-4040 x2349.

Have you ever fished the Quabbin Reservoir? Veterans and current service members can apply at https://buff.ly/3RF2rIQ

It takes a village!
Thank you to American Legion Post 337 and Home Depot. We have a new veteran in town and they are sure to stay cool this summer because of both of you. I was very proud to be able to say we could facilitate this even first thing in the morning on a holiday. Happy Fourth of July everyone!

In observance with the holiday, the office is CLOSED today. Happy Independence Day!

Join us for a PACT Act Summer Vet Fest on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Edward P. Boland Medical Center, Leeds, MA. This event is family-friendly, enjoy free food and a performance by the 215 Army Band.

Learn about the additional benefits and services provided by the recent passage of the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act.

Apply for VA health care now!

All Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving our country – at home or abroad – are now eligible for VA health care. This includes all Veterans who served in the Vietnam War, Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, or any other combat zone after 9/11.

Springfield Partners for Community Action, Inc.
Veterans Inc.
Friends of the Springfield Vet Center
Western Mass News
Western Mass News

Thank you for all that attended our Veterans game night in Ludlow on June 19th. We had a great time with many resources, games, food, and even raffle prizes! Be sure to follow our page to keep up to date on all upcoming events so you don’t miss out!

June 27 is PTSD Screening Day. If you’ve been struggling since experiencing a trauma, take a 5-question self-screen to determine if your feelings are related to PTSD: www.ptsd.va.gov/screen

June is PTSD Awareness Month.

If you think you may have PTSD, VA has resources that can help:
MentalHealth.va.gov

*TODAY 12-1pm Veterans, Service members & their families are welcome to attend this Vet Centers Cookout at the Vet Center in West Springfield, MA. Proudly supported by: Friends of the Springfield Vet Center

ATTENTION! Monday is our much awaited Women Veterans Event. FREE to attend and refreshments will be provided! Cant wait to see you ladies there!

Join us for the largest Veteran-focused resource fair in Central MA. on June 21st! Through our Stand Down initiative we connect Veterans with the assistance programs they need to live healthy and fulfilling civilian lives. We have over 100 service providers from all walks of life – both public and private sector – ready to accommodate our Veterans’ needs.

For more information on how to become a sponsor, provider, or pre- register, visit veteransinc.org/events/stand-down/

Happening today (Wednesday, 6/19). 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙉𝙏

𝗩𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦
𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗬
𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗦

Get out of the heat and come enjoy an evening of games and food!

Menu:

Pasta and Meatballs
Mac and Cheese
Chicken Tenders
Sausage and Peppers
BBQ Pork Lion
And more…..

We did say FREE!

Starts at 5PM

ONE WEEK from the Women Veterans Event. It is completely FREE and refreshments will be provided! We would love to see you there!