We are a small Connecticut based organization focused on connecting active duty, veterans, and their family with the assistance they need.


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Organization Name: ENTREPRENEURSHIP BOOTCAMP FOR VETERANS

Locations: 100 Constitution Plaza, 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT 06103
                       2100 Hillside Road, Suite 121, Unit 1041, Storrs, CT 06269

Fee/Cost: Free, Application Required (see program information)

Description of Organization: The UConn Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV) opens the door to economic opportunity for veterans by developing their competencies in the many steps and activities associated with creating and sustaining an entrepreneurial venture. The program is offered at no cost and brings together a dedicated UConn community of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and others to rally around this group of exceptional individuals. 

Programs Information: Three Phase Supportive Program. Designed to give veterans :

 1. Practical training in the tools and skills

 2. Creation and growth and

 3. Establishment of a support structure.


(Doors open @ 7am)


No Appointment Needed

First Come, First Served

Children under 18 must be

accompanied by a parent or guardian


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The Connecticut Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic is affectionately referred to as CTMOM.


The two-day clinic provides free dental care to the underserved and uninsured in Connecticut—those that would otherwise go without dental care.


Services Provided

  • Exams
  • Cleanings
  • Fluride Treatments
  • Oral Health Education
  • X-Rays
  • Extractions
  • Fillings
  • Interim Partial Dentures



Area Veterans Coffee Houses: 

 Connections, Coffee, and Commraderie.   All Veterans Welcome!

  • Manchester, CT

    Monthly 3rd Thursday

    10am  - 12:30

    Army & Navy Club

    1090 Main St., Manchester, CT


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  • Storrs, CT

    Every Wednesday, 9-11am

    Hops 44

    625 Middle Turnpike  

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  • Colchester, CT

    Monthly 3rd Saturday,

    10:15am - 12:00

    Cragin Memorisl Library

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  • Griswold, CT

    Every Tuesday

    9am -11am

    Griswold Senior Center


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  • Berlin, CT

    1st Saturday each month

    9am - 11am

    154 Porters Pass

    Legion Post 68

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  • Tolland, CT

    2nd Tuesday each month

    10am -12pm

    Fellowship Hall

    45 Tolland Green

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  • Danielson, CT

    Tuesday Mornings

    8:30am - 10:30am

    Elks Lodge 574

    Edmond St.  

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  • Plainfield, CT

    Every Thursday

    9:00am - 11:00am

    Plainfield Town Hall

    8 Community Ave.


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  • Windsor, CT

    Last Thursday each month

    Windsor Senior Center

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  • Newington, CT

    Every Wednesday

    9am - 12pm

    Community Room Cafe

    39 Cedar Street

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  • East Lyme, CT

    2nd Wednesday each month

    6pm - 8pm

    VFW Post 5849

    39 Columbus Ave 

    Niantic, CT

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  • Rocky Hill, CT

    2nd and 4th Fridays each month

    9:30am - 11:30am

    287 West Street

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  • Canton, CT

    4th Monday each month

    10:00am - 11:00am

    Canton Senior Center

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  • Waterford, CT

    2nd Tuesday each month

    9:00am - 11:00am

    Filomena's

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  • Glastonbury, CT

    3rd Wednesday  each month

    9:00am - 11:00am

    Community Center

    300 Welles St

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We do our best to add/update/modify our resource links & calendar of events as often as possible.  We urge you to verify the information posted for each event to ensure accuracy of the organization & event day & time. Also scroll forward through the calendar, as some events might require pre-registration.




Orion Protective Services Launches Innovative Program to Sponsor Veterans’ Path to Security Careers


EAST WINDSOR, CT: Orion Protective Services, a leader in the security industry, is proud to announce an innovative new program to support active-duty military members

and veterans’ transition to civilian careers as security guards.


By shouldering these costs, Orion ensures that the application process is entirely cost-free for those who have served our nation. We are immensely grateful for the sacrifices made by our service members, and this program is our way of tangibly expressing that gratitude." shared Orion President and CEO Edward Ramsdell.

SATELITTE LOCATIONS:

Connecticut

  • East Windsor – Corporate Headquarters
    124 South Main Street, East Windsor, CT 06088
  • Bridgeport
    360 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Massachusetts

  • Springfield
    1242 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103



State & National

Veterans Support Agencies


veteran yoga project

Veterans Yoga Project App

The Veterans Yoga Project (VYP) app is a free app that provides yoga and meditation classes for veterans, active duty military, and their families. The VYP offers daily online classes that include: Breathing, Meditation, Mindful movement, Guided rest, and Gratitude.  The app includes a member portal where users can:

  • Sign up for classes
  • Manage their account
  • Get event updates 


VYP classes are taught by instructors who have completed the Mindful Resilience Training for Trauma Recovery. The training includes five tools: breathing, meditation, mindful movement, guided rest, and gratitude. 



The App can be downloaded through Apple & Google

google and apple store

Vets4Warriors is the nation’s leading 24/7 military peer support program staffed by veterans. We provide immediate, confidential, ongoing support to every member of the US military community, helping before challenges turn into crises.

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Vets4Warriors


  • Peer to Peer Support
  • Veterans Answer All Calls
  • Access to Resources
  • Confidential , Judgment Free
  • Assistance with Questions


Vets4Warriors Hompage