Resources for Renters, Homeowners, and Landlords from @Massgov.
Click here or call 2-1-1 from any phone to learn more.
Join @SethMoulton’s Office for a Virtual Veterans Town Hall on November 11th, 2020 from 7-8:30 PM
Location: Virtual/Zoom. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/veterans-town-hall-tickets-124290896417
Host: Congressman Seth Moulton’s Office
Contact: Matt Crescenzo, Regional Director, Matt.Crescenzo@mail.house.gov
The first Vets Town Hall was held on Veterans Day 2015. The idea, conceived by author Sebastian Junger, was simple but powerful: to provide a forum for veterans to share the pride, grief, or quiet appreciation of life that war bestowed upon them and for non-veterans to listen and to learn.
Moulton, a Marine combat veteran, hosted the first Veterans Town Hall in Marblehead, Massachusetts
MassHire Virtual Statewide Job Fair 11/10
Job Seeker Registration: https://premiervirtual.com/event/register-jobseeker/2480-masshire-veterans-fair
Business Registration: https://premiervirtual.com/event/register-company/2480-masshire-veterans-fair
News Release from @USDOL: SECOND LADY KAREN PENCE AND U.S. SECRETARY OF LABOR EUGENE SCALIA ANNOUNCE PROGRAM TO ASSIST MILITARY SPOUSES
Virtual training classes begin the week of October 26, 2020. Visit https://www.veterans.gov/milspouses/events/ for details and registration.
FOOD4VETS Food Distribution Program Happening Saturay, October 3, 2020.
Drive-Thru Flu Clinic for Veterans at Lowell VFW September 30th
BOSTON — In partnership with the Lowell VFW, VA Boston is hosting a mobile Drive-Thru, Flu Vaccine Clinic for VA enrolled Veterans on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 from 9 am – 1 pm, in the parking lot of the Lowell VFW, 190 Plain St. Lowell, MA.
VA enrolled Veterans can receive a standard flu shot, at no cost, with a Veteran ID, VA ID card, Veteran drivers license or social security number.
The CDC urges everyone to receive a flu shot to prevent infection and complications associated with flu. Currently High Dose vaccine supply is limited and being distributed to those older inpatients and Veterans residing in VA Boston’s Community Living Center. Contact your VA primary care provider for information on high-dose vaccine.
“The VA continues to offer Veterans options when it comes to their health care,” said VA Boston Director Vincent Ng. “Receiving a vaccine remains the best way to prevent getting the flu,” he said.
Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever during 2020-2021 to protect yourself, your family and your community from flu. The CDC states that a flu vaccine this season can also help reduce the burden on our healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and save medical resources for care of COVID-19 patients. September and October are good times to get a flu vaccine.
The more people vaccinated; the more people protected. Do your part. Get a flu vaccine this fall.
WHAT: VA Boston Mobile Flu Vaccine Clinic
WHEN: Wednesday September 30, 2020, 9 am – 1 pm
WHERE: Lowell VFW Parking Lot, 190 Plain Street, Lowell, MA
WHO: Veterans enrolled in VA must have a VA ID, Veteran License, or a valid social security number
VA Boston facility flu clinic schedules and free community options https://www.boston.va.gov/Flu_Shot_Clinics.asp
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Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke Needs Assessment Survey
The Rapid Planning Phase is underway, led by Massachusetts-based architecture firm Payette, to help identify a sustainable, public health-centered, implementation roadmap that will guide significant upgrades to the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home. Community input is invaluable during this process.*
NEW – Online Annuity Application from the Massachusetts Department of Veterans Services
NEW – Online Annuity Application from the Massachusetts Department of Veterans Services
The Massachusetts Department of Veterans Services has launched a new online Annuity application that went live today (8/31/2020). To learn more about the annuity and the application process, please visit https://www.mass.gov/service-details/annuity.
Have questions or need assistance? We are here for you! Email Veteran Services for North Andover and Boxford at veterans@northandoverma.gov, or give us a call at 978-688-9525.
The @DeptofDefense announced New ID Cards Being Issued for Military Family Members, Retirees – Learn More!
Beginning July 31, 2020, individuals with expiring ID cards will begin to receive the Next Gen USID card at ID card issuance facilities as they are equipped with the equipment and supplies necessary to issue the Next Gen USID card. In an effort to conserve resources and limit the impact on ID card issuance facilities, cards will not be reissued solely for the purpose of obtaining the Next Gen USID card.
Read the full Defense News article to learn more.
Click here for a list of Next Generation USID Card FAQs.
