Resources
Townsend is home to several organizations that provide support and assistance to military veterans and their families. In addition, resources at the state and national level provide further support.
Use the links below to reach out to those organizations.
Can't find what you're looking for? Reach out to the post commander at commander@townsendvfw.org.
The VFW Auxiliary is one of the nation’s oldest veterans’ service organizations and its members are the relatives of those who served in a location of foreign conflict.
For information about the Townsend branch, contact Betty Mae Tenny at bettymae@townsendvfw.comcastbiz.net.
Official website of the US Department of Veteran Affairs. The VA is responsible for administering benefit programs for veterans, their families, and their survivors. These benefits include pension, education, disability compensation, home loans, life insurance, vocational rehabilitation, survivor support, medical care, and burial benefits.
Visit va.gov.
Massachusetts government organization offering programs, benefits and advocacy to Massachusetts veterans alongside federal and local partners.
http://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-veterans-services
The American Legion's mission is to enhance the well-being of America's veterans, their families, our military, and our communities. Connect with the Townsend American Legion on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/townsendlegion199/.
The national organization's website is at: https://www.legion.org/
The DAV provides support to disabled American veterans. Townsend is supported by the DAV North Middlesex Chapter 122, available on http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063517864696.
The Massachusetts DAV is at: http://davma.org/
The TEO organization provides services to those in need including emergency and monthly food distribution, a weekend food backpack program for school aged children, holiday tree lighting, a clothes closet, and assistance with back to school supplies. Visit their website at: http://teo-ma.org/
Clear Path's mission is to build a safe, supportive and respectful place for veterans to seek the help and resources they need in order to successfully integrate into their communities. Find more information at: http://www.clearpathne.org/
The Townsend VFW provides assistance for those filing disability claims with the VA. Contact Natalie Call via email at: natalie.call@outlook.com or phone: 508-963-5101.
This Massachusetts government program offers financial assistance to veterans facing financial difficulties. Discover information about the program at: http://www.mass.gov/info-details/chapter-115-benefitssafety-net-program, or reach out to Natalie Call via email: ncall@townsendma.gov or phone: 508-963-5101.