Fwd: Reminder: WVN February 2026 Newsletter

Women Veterans Network newsletter and events.
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Joseph LeBlanc, MSW, LCSW
OIF/OEF Army Veteran
District Director Veterans' Services
North Andover/ Boxford
Executive Board Member Massachusetts Veterans Services Association
Member National Association of County Veterans Service Officers
VA Accreditation Number: 48144

120 Main St.
North Andover, Ma 01845
978-688-9525                                                                                             
VA HEALTHCARE APPLICATION HERE: https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-10-10ez/
Massachusetts Veteran Chapter 115 Benefits Estimator:https://vets.mass.gov/
                                                                                                      
For assistance after hours, please call my cell at: (1-978-807-7286)

If you are feeling unsafe or need immediate support, please contact the Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 or https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

If you’re in emotional distress or suicidal crisis dial: 988

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Community Nights at Fairways On High

Please share and spread the word coming in March. Sponsored by “Run for The Troops”
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Joseph LeBlanc, MSW, LCSW
OIF/OEF Army Veteran
District Director Veterans' Services
North Andover/ Boxford
Executive Board Member Massachusetts Veterans Services Association
Member National Association of County Veterans Service Officers
VA Accreditation Number: 48144

120 Main St.
North Andover, Ma 01845
978-688-9525                                                                                             
VA HEALTHCARE APPLICATION HERE: https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-10-10ez/
Massachusetts Veteran Chapter 115 Benefits Estimator:https://vets.mass.gov/
                                                                                                      
For assistance after hours, please call my cell at: (1-978-807-7286)

If you are feeling unsafe or need immediate support, please contact the Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 or https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

If you’re in emotional distress or suicidal crisis dial: 988

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New England Center and Home for Veterans flyers

Please see attached flyers for programs. 
Joseph LeBlanc, MSW, LCSW
OIF/OEF Army Veteran
District Director Veterans' Services
North Andover/ Boxford
Executive Board Member Massachusetts Veterans Services Association
Member National Association of County Veterans Service Officers
VA Accreditation Number: 48144

120 Main St.
North Andover, Ma 01845
978-688-9525                                                                                             
VA HEALTHCARE APPLICATION HERE: https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-10-10ez/
Massachusetts Veteran Chapter 115 Benefits Estimator:https://vets.mass.gov/
                                                                                                      
For assistance after hours, please call my cell at: (1-978-807-7286)

Camp Corral | Free Summer Camp for Kids of Fallen, Ill, or Injured Service Members

Dear Community Partners –

 

 I wanted to share a little information about Camp Corral with you, in the hopes that you will share it with your members. Camp Corral offers a free summer camp experience to children ages 8-15 with parents who have served and are wounded, ill, or fallen as a result of their military service. Campers who attend Camp Corral spend their days building friendships, learning new skills, and connecting with other campers who share their experiences as children of military families.

 

While Camp Corral offers programs around the United States, Camp Corral at YMCA Camp Gorham is the only camp to offer this program in New York state. We have proudly partnered with Camp Corral for many years, and this year we hope to bring 210 campers to camp during the week of June 28 through July 3, 2026. Camp Gorham is uniquely situated in the Adirondack Mountains of New York state, and our campers enjoy our 1,500 acre campus and private lake. The week is filled with games, songs, cheers, and fun. Campers favorite activities include horseback riding, waterskiing, mountain biking, rock climbing, boating, archery, and arts and crafts.

 

Applications for this program opened on Wednesday, January 14 at 12 noon. I am respectfully requesting that you share this information with any of your members, community partners, or friends who might be eligible. More information can be found at the Camp Corral website: https://www.campcorral.org/. I’m also happy to talk about the program with anyone who might be interested.

 

Thank you very much for your time and consideration,

Heather

 

Heather Dickerson

Director of Administration

YMCA OF GREATER ROCHESTER – Camp Gorham

265 Darts Lake Rd. | Eagle Bay, NY | 13331

(P) 315-357-6401

rochesterymca.org/camps/camp-gorham

Joseph LeBlanc, MSW, LCSW
OIF/OEF Army Veteran
District Director Veterans' Services
North Andover/ Boxford
Executive Board Member Massachusetts Veterans Services Association
Member National Association of County Veterans Service Officers
VA Accreditation Number: 48144

120 Main St.
North Andover, Ma 01845
978-688-9525                                                                                             
VA HEALTHCARE APPLICATION HERE: https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-10-10ez/
Massachusetts Veteran Chapter 115 Benefits Estimator:https://vets.mass.gov/
                                                                                                      
For assistance after hours, please call my cell at: (1-978-807-7286)

If you are feeling unsafe or need immediate support, please contact the Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 or https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

If you’re in emotional distress or suicidal crisis dial: 988

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Project New Hope Veteran and first responder retreats

 I’m reaching out to ask for your help sharing information about two upcoming Project New Hope Inc. retreats taking place in 2026 at the Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center in Westfield, MA.

These retreats are offered at no cost to participants and are designed to support Veterans and Military/Veteran Caregivers who may be carrying the weight of service, trauma, or long-term caregiving stress.

We would be grateful if you would post and share the attached retreat flyers with the Veterans and families you serve.

Upcoming Retreats:

• TCM Military & Veteran Caregivers Retreat

April 9–13, 2026

A week of renewal, healing, and connection for those caring for Veterans and Service Members.

 

• TCM Male Veterans Retreat

August 6–10, 2026

A week focused on brotherhood, strength, resilience, and personal growth for male Veterans.

 

Both retreats incorporate the Cortina Method (TCM) along with supportive wellness practices including equine therapy, peer discussion circles, yoga, qigong, Reiki, reflexology, and quiet reflection in nature. The goal is to help participants reset, reconnect, and move forward feeling lighter and supported.

Full retreat details and registration information can be found here:

https://www.projectnewhopema.org/retreats/

Your help sharing these opportunities truly matters. Many Veterans and caregivers only learn about resources like this because a trusted VSO took the time to pass it along.

Thank you for all you do every day on behalf of Veterans and their families. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

With gratitude,

 

 

Thank you,














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William H. (Bill) Moore, MA
President & Chairman of the Board at Project New Hope Inc.

Service-Connected Disabled Air Force Veteran

70 James Street, Suite 155

Worcester, MA. 01603

Tax ID: 27-4555998

www.projectnewhopema.org

It is in giving that we receive


Joseph LeBlanc, MSW, LCSW
OIF/OEF Army Veteran
District Director Veterans' Services
North Andover/ Boxford
Executive Board Member Massachusetts Veterans Services Association
Member National Association of County Veterans Service Officers
VA Accreditation Number: 48144

120 Main St.
North Andover, Ma 01845
978-688-9525                                                                                             
VA HEALTHCARE APPLICATION HERE: https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-10-10ez/
Massachusetts Veteran Chapter 115 Benefits Estimator:https://vets.mass.gov/
                                                                                                      
For assistance after hours, please call my cell at: (1-978-807-7286)

If you are feeling unsafe or need immediate support, please contact the Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 or https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

If you’re in emotional distress or suicidal crisis dial: 988

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Veterans Breakfast Stone Hill Andover

Please see a flyer for Veterans Breakfast at Stonehill Andover.
Joe
Joseph LeBlanc, MSW, LCSW
OIF/OEF Army Veteran
District Director Veterans' Services
North Andover/ Boxford
Executive Board Member Massachusetts Veterans Services Association
Member National Association of County Veterans Service Officers
VA Accreditation Number: 48144

120 Main St.
North Andover, Ma 01845
978-688-9525                                                                                             
VA HEALTHCARE APPLICATION HERE: https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-10-10ez/
Massachusetts Veteran Chapter 115 Benefits Estimator:https://vets.mass.gov/
                                                                                                      
For assistance after hours, please call my cell at: (1-978-807-7286)

If you are feeling unsafe or need immediate support, please contact the Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 or https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

If you’re in emotional distress or suicidal crisis dial: 988

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Women Veterans Recognition Luncheon on Saturday, March 14, 2026

Please share….

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Joseph LeBlanc, MSW, LCSW
OIF/OEF Army Veteran
District Director Veterans' Services
North Andover/ Boxford
Executive Board Member Massachusetts Veterans Services Association
Member National Association of County Veterans Service Officers
VA Accreditation Number: 48144

120 Main St.
North Andover, Ma 01845
978-688-9525                                                                                             
VA HEALTHCARE APPLICATION HERE: https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-10-10ez/
Massachusetts Veteran Chapter 115 Benefits Estimator:https://vets.mass.gov/
                                                                                                      
For assistance after hours, please call my cell at: (1-978-807-7286)

If you are feeling unsafe or need immediate support, please contact the Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 or https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

If you’re in emotional distress or suicidal crisis dial: 988

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Ironstone Farm Programming Group beginning Jan 5th

My name is Jill Swift, I'm the new Program Director at Ironstone Farm.  
I'm reaching out to let you know that one of the Veterans groups is going to wait until March to start up with Programming, so we have a few spots (funded) open in the Jan/Feb Monday group 12:00-1:30.  This group starts up Jan 5th.  Please let me know if you have anyone who might be interested in joining?
Happy New Year!
Best,
Jill

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Equine Assisted Program's Team

At Ironstone Farm 

Phone. 978-475-4056 ext. 102 OR Line 5 

Web. IronstoneFarm.org

Address. 450 Lowell St, Andover, MA 01810

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Joseph LeBlanc, MSW, LCSW
OIF/OEF Army Veteran
District Director Veterans' Services
North Andover/ Boxford
Executive Board Member Massachusetts Veterans Services Association
Member National Association of County Veterans Service Officers
VA Accreditation Number: 48144

120 Main St.
North Andover, Ma 01845
978-688-9525                                                                                             
VA HEALTHCARE APPLICATION HERE: https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-10-10ez/
Massachusetts Veteran Chapter 115 Benefits Estimator:https://vets.mass.gov/
                                                                                                      
For assistance after hours, please call my cell at: (1-978-807-7286)

If you are feeling unsafe or need immediate support, please contact the Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 or https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

If you’re in emotional distress or suicidal crisis dial: 988

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Fwd: WVN January 2026 Newsletter

Joseph LeBlanc, MSW, LCSW
OIF/OEF Army Veteran
District Director Veterans' Services
North Andover/ Boxford
Executive Board Member Massachusetts Veterans Services Association
Member National Association of County Veterans Service Officers
VA Accreditation Number: 48144

120 Main St.
North Andover, Ma 01845
978-688-9525                                                                                             
VA HEALTHCARE APPLICATION HERE: https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-10-10ez/
Massachusetts Veteran Chapter 115 Benefits Estimator:https://vets.mass.gov/
                                                                                                      
For assistance after hours, please call my cell at: (1-978-807-7286)

If you are feeling unsafe or need immediate support, please contact the Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 or https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

If you’re in emotional distress or suicidal crisis dial: 988

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Veteran recognition at Central Catholic

Please share Veterans recognition at Central Catholic.
Joe
Joseph LeBlanc, MSW, LCSW
OIF/OEF Army Veteran
District Director Veterans' Services
North Andover/ Boxford
Executive Board Member Massachusetts Veterans Services Association
Member National Association of County Veterans Service Officers
VA Accreditation Number: 48144

120 Main St.
North Andover, Ma 01845
978-688-9525                                                                                             
VA HEALTHCARE APPLICATION HERE: https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-10-10ez/
Massachusetts Veteran Chapter 115 Benefits Estimator:https://vets.mass.gov/
                                                                                                      
For assistance after hours, please call my cell at: (1-978-807-7286)

If you are feeling unsafe or need immediate support, please contact the Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 or https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

If you’re in emotional distress or suicidal crisis dial: 988

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