Financial Assistance
Below is a list of programs and services that are geared toward assiting military families that are seeking solutions with financial support.
Financial assistance refers to a broad range of monetary support programs and services provided by various entities, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and private companies.
The following is primarily excerpted from the websites of the State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management:
Veterans who served during wartime are eligible for a reduction on the assessed value of their property, if they own property in town, or on their motor vehicle if they do not own property in town. To claim an exemption, veterans must present an original or certified copy of their Honorable Discharge papers (DD-214 Form) to their Town Clerk’s office for filing with the town’s land records. Exemptions must be claimed by October 1 for the current and following assessment years. For income qualified veterans, an application must be filed biennially with the Assessor’s office of their town of residence between February 1 and October 1.
WHO QUALIFIES FOR EXEMPTIONS
Veterans who served in the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard are eligible for exemptions if they served in wartime. Wartime service must have lasted at least 90 days, unless the veteran left service due to a service-related disability or the military action lasted less than 90 days. Income eligible veterans can also qualify for a higher exemption amount.
Since 2009, CVLC has co-located and collaborated with the VA CT’s Errera Community Care Center to create the country’s first VA medical-legal partnership. This partnership is the essential component to CVLC’s success in helping to serve Connecticut’s most vulnerable veterans. The warmth of the Errera Center, the richness and depth of the attorney relationships with the client groups and clinicians on site, and the seamless integration of attorneys as part of the mental health care available to veterans at Errera allow CVLC to be truly accessible to veterans.
The medical-legal partnership model allows CVLC staff and volunteers to serve marginalized clients, many of whom are homeless and many of whom have serious mental illnesses including schizophrenia, bipolar and major depression. This co-location means easy access to free legal assistance, without any transportation or scheduling barriers. This also creates unique opportunities for multi-disciplinary teamwork between VA social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, peer specialists and CVLC staff and volunteer lawyers, paralegals and law students.
Because of the success of this model, in 2014, CVLC added the VA CT's Newington campus as a second VA medical-legal partnership location for on-site services. In 2017, CVLC added CT's Department of Veterans Affairs in Rocky Hill as its third site.
Military OneSource is a confidential and comprehensive resource available to members of the U.S. military community, including service members, veterans, and their families. Their mission is to provide support, information, and resources to enhance the well-being and readiness of military personnel and their loved ones.
The organization offers a wide range of services, including counseling, financial guidance, education resources, and assistance with various aspects of military life. They provide non-medical counseling services that address personal and family issues, relationship challenges, stress management, and more. Military OneSource also offers resources for education and career development, relocation support, and assistance with financial planning.
In the 1920s, The American Legion family raised more than $5 million to create the National Endowment Fund. One of the programs created through the Endowment Fund was Temporary Financial Assistance. Through grants, TFA keeps children of deceased or disabled veterans at home rather than in institutions. This cash aid is still available for cases not covered by subsequent state and federal programs for the needy. In 2010, the program provided more than $515,000 to 640 families, benefiting 1,408 children.
Through TFA, a local post can request cash assistance to help maintain the basic needs of veterans' children. The fund helps families meet the costs of shelter, food, utilities and health expenses when parents are unable, thereby keeping the child or children in a more stable home environment.
Who is eligible?
Eligibility is limited to minor children of veterans. The parent must have served at least one day of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States during one the following periods:
Dec. 7, 1941-Dec. 31, 1946
June 25, 1950-Jan. 31, 1955
Feb. 28, 1961-May 7, 1975
August 24, 1982-July 31, 1984
Dec. 20, 1989-Jan. 31, 1990
Aug. 2, 1990-Cessation of hostilities as determined by the U.S. Government.
CRT’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families reaches out to veterans who are homeless, or in danger of losing their housing to help during this time of crisis.
Assistance is available to Veterans and their families to prevent homelessness.
Homeless veterans can quickly find and pay for new, more affordable housing. Veterans and their families throughout Central Connecticut are encouraged to contact our office for these supportive services.
Staff connect veterans with all VA services (medical, mental health and substance abuse).
We are here to help families find the support services they need, both those offered by CRT and within the larger community
Connecticut Financial Assistance Benefits
The Soldiers', Sailors' and Marines' Fund
The Soldiers', Sailors' and Marines' Fund (SSMF) is a state fund administered by the American Legion for the purpose of providing temporary financial assistance for veterans with ninety days of wartime service, who are disabled, unemployed or for sickness. An applicant must be a resident of the State of Connecticut at the time of application for benefits. SSMF provides funding for emergency needs such as clothing, food, medical and surgical aid, and general care and relief.
We are patriotic citizens committed to serving our wounded, injured and ill Veterans. We support Veterans and their families by building relationships and identifying and supporting immediate needs and interests. We are dedicated to promoting public awareness of the many sacrifices made by our Armed Forces.
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.
Our Mission
At Vets4Warriors, our mission is to provide live, free, confidential, 24/7, stigma-free, and personalized peer support with integrity for physical, mental, financial, and social issues faced by active-duty or transitioning service members, veterans, and their families. We aim to offer these resources and assistance with respect prior to crisis, acting “upstream.”
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a world where every active-duty or transitioning service member, veteran, and their family members have proactive resources and excellence in the support to thrive.
Our Values
These values serve as guiding principles for Vets4Warriors, shaping the organization’s culture, decision-making, and interactions as we strive to fulfill our mission of supporting active-duty and transitioning service members, veterans, and their families.
Disabled Veterans National Foundation - National
The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support and assistance to disabled veterans and their families. Their mission is to improve the lives of those who have served in the military and have been disabled as a result of their service.
The DVNF works to address the unique needs and challenges faced by disabled veterans. They provide direct financial support to veterans for critical needs such as housing, transportation, medical expenses, and rehabilitation. The organization also collaborates with other service providers to ensure veterans have access to comprehensive support services.
The National Veterans Foundation’s mission is to serve the crisis management, information and referral needs of all U.S. Veterans and their families through:
Management and operation of the nation’s oldest toll-free, vet-to-vet helpline for all Veterans and their families.
Public awareness programs that shine a consistent spotlight on the needs of America’s Veterans.
Outreach services that provide Veterans and families in need with food, clothing, transportation, employment and other essential resources.
The National Veterans Foundation’s (NVF) Lifeline for Vets helps Veterans of all eras, their family members and active duty service members, some while serving overseas in combat deployments. The Lifeline for Vets assists Veterans with needs including medical treatment, PTSD counseling, VA benefits advocacy, food, shelter, employment, training, legal aid, suicide intervention and more.
Veteran Resources
LEGAL, HEALTH, HOUSING, BENEFITS & MORE
The National Veterans Foundation (NVF) has taken reasonable steps to vet this list of Veteran resources. We believe them to be good programs working in good faith to assist Veterans. In some cases, we have a direct experience in working with these organizations. In other cases, we are recommending them based on their reputation and the information we have available.
The NVF does not guarantee any particular outcome from any of these resources and is not liable for any negative outcomes any group or individual may experience. Please contact us directly at 888-777-4443 or our contact page with any feedback or questions about a particular resource listed here.
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.
If you are a Post 9/11 Veteran be sure to register with the Wounded Warrior Project . There is an amazing amount of assistance and support available.
If you are a veteran or active duty service member of
the U.S. armed forces and suffered a physical or mental injury, wound, or illness during your military service on or after September 11, 2001, you can register below. Once verified, you’ll have access to our programs in areas like mental health, financial wellness, physical health, and peer and community connection.
Warriors aren’t the only ones who face challenges after transitioning back to civilian life. Wounded Warrior Project understands the importance of a strong support system and we’re here to serve
those who support the transition and recovery
of their veteran family member.
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