Women Veterans Network

January 2026 Newsletter

In the News

From the Director's Desk


Greetings and Happy New Year! We hope you were able to spend meaningful time with loved ones and find moments of rest and connection during the holidays. January often invites reflection—whether you’re setting intentions for the year ahead or simply allowing yourself some much-deserved restorative time. Wherever you find yourself, we hope you’ll consider joining us for our upcoming winter and spring events as we continue to connect, support, and uplift one another.

 

  • Everyday Scams and Identity Theft: How to Avoid Being a Victim, January 21, 6:00 pm online, registration link
  • Women Veterans Recognition Luncheon, March 14, 11:00 am, Andover Country Club, registration link
  • Annual Women Veterans Network Conference, May 16, 8:00 am, Four Points by Sheraton Norwood, registration link
  • Deborah Sampson Award Ceremony, June 12, 11:00am, Massachusetts State House

 

With appreciation and optimism for 2026, we look forward to gathering, learning, and celebrating together in solidarity. May this season bring continued connection, positive experiences, and opportunities to care for yourself and one another. Thank you for being part of the Women Veterans Network and we look forward to sharing the months ahead with you!


With Gratitude,

Jessica Frost

Women Veterans Network

Networking in the Neighborhood

On December 6, WVN Program Director Jessica Frost attended the Holiday Fair held at Athol's Veterans Services Center to share information about Massachusetts' veterans programs, services and benefits.

Military Calendar & Holidays


January 19

Martin Luther King Jr. Day


February 3

Four Chaplains Day  


February 4

USO Birthday



Source: Veterans.com

The USO has supported women in the military since its inception in 1941—from providing a place of respite for WACs, WAVES and SPARs during World War II to the creating specially curated care packages and holding women-only events on the front lines today. 

WVN-Sponsored Veteran Events

Local Veteran Events

Ongoing Programs & Events

Research Opportunities

Veteran Hiring Events, Career Workshops & Trainings

State, Federal and Nonprofit Resources

State Veteran Benefits

MassVets Benefit Estimator

State Veteran Programs

VSO Finder

Veterans Equality Review Board (VERB)

EOVS Transition Toolkit

Gold Star Families Toolkit

About the Women Veterans Network

Established in 1997, the Women Veterans Network (WVN) is a program within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Executive Office of Veterans Services. The WVN seeks to serve as a primary resource for Massachusetts' military veterans, with a mission of increasing awareness of the federal, state and local benefits available to them. As part of its outreach mission, the WVM hosts a variety of events every year, including webinars, gatherings, the Women Veterans Appreciation Day, and an annual conference.

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Disclaimer: The sharing of any non-EOVS information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services on the part of the Executive Office of Veterans Services.