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This Veterans Day, what will you do to recognize the service and sacrifice of our veterans?
We often hear "thank you for your service," said to our veterans, but actions speak louder than words. How can we actively thank our veterans for their service?
By learning about the consequences of service and responding to veterans' needs.
A recent Department of Veterans Affairs survey found that 7 of the top 10 unmet needs of veterans experiencing homelessness are legal needs. According to the Legal Services Corporation, approximately 70% of veteran households face at least one civil legal challenge per year. Of those households, 21% face six or more legal challenges annually. Veterans with legal problems are nearly twice as likely to experience suicidal ideation.
Our veterans have earned our support here at home. Please consider contributing to VLS or being a fundraiser for VLS by creating a personalized fundraising page and sharing with your friends, family, and colleagues. Your support helps to ensure Massachusetts veterans have access to a lawyer when they need it most -- when their housing, finances, family, and benefits are jeopardized.
As the saying goes, it takes an army. It takes all of us. Together, we can promote the well-being of Massachusetts veterans.
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