Jon Santiago

Rafa & Julian's dad. Serving our Massachusetts Veterans. ER Doc, @USArmyReserve Major. Fmr State Rep, @peacecorps vol. Personal Account. Views are my own.

[MA Executive Office of Veterans Services @MassEOVS]

As we conclude Veterans Day, we are honored to share this story from @NBC10Boston @ColtonBradford that highlights two remarkable residents of the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea. https://t.co/Qq0fMIXdc0

[MA Executive Office of Veterans Services @MassEOVS]

A great morning in Lowell celebrating Veterans Day with local veterans, students, and community leaders. Thank you to the City of Lowell for being such a strong partner in supporting veterans with housing, healthcare, and community services.

[MA Executive Office of Veterans Services @MassEOVS]

In Gloucester today, @IamJonSantiago joined local veterans to read “Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood” with students at Beeman Elementary — teaching the next generation about service, gratitude, and community.

Stay tuned for more Veterans Week stories from across Massachusetts.

[MA Executive Office of Veterans Services @MassEOVS]

On day two of Veterans Week, @IamJonSantiago visited the Veterans Association of Bristol County, one of our many community partners supporting veterans and their families across Massachusetts.
While federal SNAP funding is temporarily paused, many local food and housing resources remain available to veterans. Programs like HEROES — our statewide housing program — and community partners like VABC are helping ensure every veteran has access to the support they need.
Learn more at https://t.co/tuQ4DInQ5X and https://t.co/ELaN1e8RCB

[MA Executive Office of Veterans Services @MassEOVS]

Day two of Veterans Week brought us to the South Coast, where we spent the morning with the Veterans Association of Bristol County (VABC) connecting with local veterans over coffee and touring their new facility — a vital hub providing food, clothing, and community support.

We then joined student veterans and staff at @BristolCC to discuss education, workforce opportunities, and how the next generation of veterans is shaping our Commonwealth’s future.

Stay tuned for more stories and highlights from this week’s visits across Massachusetts.

[MA Executive Office of Veterans Services @MassEOVS]

21,000 veterans currently receive SNAP benefits here in Massachusetts. Thank you @KerryKavanaugh and @boston25 for having us on yesterday to talk about this important topic. If you're a veteran that's worried about having your SNAP benefits disrupted, please reach out to us at EOVS or contact your local VSO for assistance.

[MA Executive Office of Veterans Services @MassEOVS]

Secretary @iamjonsantiago joined WGBH’s The Culture Show to talk about the Veterans Legacy Trail, a statewide map linking 1,200+ monuments and memorials honoring Massachusetts veterans. Listen to the segment: https://t.co/flYrNRrI5C

[MA Executive Office of Veterans Services @MassEOVS]

Did you know Veteran Services Officers (VSO) are located in every city and town in the Commonwealth? They provide essential services like helping veterans access their federal benefits, career opportunities, and even housing assistance. This week, VSOs from across Massachusetts are meeting at their annual conference in Leominster to network and learn the latest information so they can better serve our veterans and their families.

[MA Executive Office of Veterans Services @MassEOVS]

Yesterday, we kicked off our 2025 Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Conference in Leominster! Over the next few days, VSOs from across Massachusetts will join EOVS leadership for hands-on training, program updates, and discussions on how to best serve our veterans and their families.

[Jon Santiago @IamJonSantiago]

Apple-pear-pumpkin picking with the best pickers! 🍎 🍐 🎃

[MA Executive Office of Veterans Services @MassEOVS]

Massachusetts veterans and families: the federal government shutdown does not affect state-level services from the Executive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS), all remain fully operational. 

For official federal guidance on any VA service interruptions during the shutdown, review the VA contingency plan here: https://t.co/pEUK4gPPy1. 

Additionally, you can also contact our EOVS engagement team directly at [phone] or fill out a contact form: https://t.co/A8s6UD7qwu

[MA Executive Office of Veterans Services @MassEOVS]

As America marks 250 years, Massachusetts honors the generations who defended its promise. https://t.co/FQkC27nFO5
Explore the Veterans Legacy Trail: a new way to learn, reflect, and pay tribute.

[MA Executive Office of Veterans Services @MassEOVS]

Two hundred fifty years of service. One Commonwealth-wide trail. Today, we launched the Massachusetts Veterans Legacy Trail — connecting more than 1,200 memorials that tell our military story from the Revolution to today. Explore at https://t.co/C0sHHzBWtU!

[MA Executive Office of Veterans Services @MassEOVS]

“These grants allow us to plan ahead and meet the needs of veterans for the next decade, while preserving the honor and dignity these cemeteries represent.” EOVS Secretary Jon Santiago

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration has awarded more than $4 million in federal funding to expand the state’s two Veterans Memorial Cemeteries at Agawam and Winchendon. This ensures that Massachusetts veterans and their families continue to have access to dignified resting places for the next decade.

[MA Executive Office of Veterans Services @MassEOVS]

Service dogs play a vital role in the lives of veterans, helping them navigate both visible and invisible challenges. https://t.co/rsLsY8HtPV
In Massachusetts, programs like @ClearPath4Vets connect veterans with these life-changing partners. Thank you to @boston25 for helping us highlight Service Dog Awareness Month alongside our partners at Clear Path.

[MA Executive Office of Veterans Services @MassEOVS]

Massachusetts is proving that ending veteran homelessness is possible. In today’s Boston Globe, we share why Housing First must remain at the center of this fight. @MassGovernor @MA_EOHLC https://t.co/bafYT2O5Bv

[Jon Santiago @IamJonSantiago]

Join me in congratulating my wife on voting for the first time! She recently became a US citizen and was proud to do her duty.

Because a family that votes together, stands together! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

[UMass Chan Medical School @UMassChan]

Sen. Ed Markey and Secretary Jon Santiago, MD, MPH, of @MassEOVS met with veterans and providers today @UMassChan to share stories, voice concerns & shape policy discussions in response to challenges facing the veteran community in Mass. @SenMarkey @iamjonsantiago @veteransinc1

[Boston 25 News @boston25]

Rebuilt and reimagined: Holyoke Veterans Home gets full federal approval https://t.co/J7r0rDI0xZ

[MA Executive Office of Veterans Services @MassEOVS]

Happy NCSL Week! Massachusetts is proud to welcome this year’s National Conference of State Legislatures to Boston. Secretary @iamjonsantiago joined the Military & Veterans Affairs Task Force to highlight the transformation of veterans services over the past two and a half years—from creating EOVS, to passing the HERO Act, to advancing our campaign to End Veteran Homelessness.
We're grateful to @SenJohnVelis for the invitation and continued partnership as a true changemaker in veterans services—and to @AdjutantGenMA and Rep. McGonagle for representing the best of our Commonwealth’s military and veterans community.