We help MA veterans overcome adversity by providing free civil legal aid that honors their service, promotes well-being & responds to their distinctive needs.
@Vetslegal is grateful to VLS Board Chair Bill Asher & Diane Asher for supporting VLS's annual event as a presenting sponsor! See sponsors + purchase: https://t.co/mh079RwN5j.
Event:
6/18
Wellesley Country Club
Keynore Remarks: Edward Phillips, MD, VA Boston Healthcare System
A brief reminder about the meaning of Memorial Day and how to show respect and support for those who have served.
From Team VLS, we are wishing you and your loved ones a meaningful Memorial Day weekend.
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โ๏ธ๐๏ธ๐บ๐ธ Today 5/19 โ support legal aid for Massachusetts veterans while treating yourself!
@JMcLaughlinNY's Manchester by the Sea location will donate 10% of sales to @VetsLegal. Can't come in person? Browse online and CALL in your order to the MBTS location between 3-6pm today!
Tuesday!
Shop for a cause at @JMcLaughlinNY in MBTS, MA.
The spring collection is ๐ฉโ๐ณ ๐ ๐ค!
Can't attend? Browse https://t.co/NjO1nUjSrC + call the MBTS shop (978-704-0031) on 5/19 between 3-6 to place an order. Phone sales during this time are included in the fundraiser!
ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS
Officer John Bruttaniti ๐ค๐Today marks the ten-year
death anniversary of
Officer Bruttaniti who
died as result of injuries
sustained in a motorcycle
crash. Thoughts are with
his family, friends and the @CityofChelseaPD@ChelseaFire_MA#NeverForget#RIP ๐บ๐ธ
Join us at @JMcLaughlinNY in Manchester by the Sea, MA to shop, sip, and support! A portion of sales to benefit @VetsLegal. Thank you, J.McLaughlin! ๐บ๐ธ
@VetsLegal is hiring a staff attorney! Lawyers + law students about to graduate -- if you are passionate about helping individuals in need and giving back to veterans, this may be a fit.
Friends, please share to help us find our next awesome team member.
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Thank you @BostonGlobe's Olivia Yarvis for sharing the perspectives of transgender service members impacted by the transgender military ban. Thank you to the service members for sharing their stories and their dedicated service. This is worth watching.
https://t.co/rMUqcCzyJT
Congrats to former @VetsLegal staff attorney and US Army Reserve Captain Pedro Spivakovsky-Gonzalez on his new role as director of cabinet affairs for Boston Mayor Michelle Wu! The City is fortunate to have you. ๐ ๐บ๐ธ
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Mark your calendars to join VLS to celebrate its team and partnersโ work to support veterans and their families throughout Massachusetts. Stay tuned for info about our special guests, as well as sponsorship opps for this special evening at the Wellesley Country Club!
@Vetslegal recently Walked to the Hill for @CivilLegalAid. Thank you @MassGovernor + all reps for your support!
โ[I]t was just an enormous stressful load taken off of my shoulders when VLS showed up...It was a difficult timeโฆand all of that stress is gone now.โ - MA Veteran
A veteran's message to Veterans Legal Services' supporters:
"...this shows me that there is fairness and justice..."
Are you able to help support this work? Donations of all sizes help achieve these outcomes. Where would James be without this support?
https://t.co/1Cxo1xvt7U
โ๏ธ Are you a lawyer who is curious about ways to give back? Our veterans need your help! ๐บ๐ฒ
VLS seeks pro bono attorneys to takeย case assignments. VLS Pro Bono Director Angie Vargas Martin is happy to help identify the right pro bono opportunity for you!
https://t.co/5zSi1w7EY8