Chicopee Department of Veterans Services

06/16/2026

🇺🇸 The Project New Hope Inc. Outreach Team will be at Indian Ranch this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for three great shows!

🎸 Friday, June 19 – Get The Led Out
🎤 Saturday, June 20 – The Pike RokFest 2026
🤠 Sunday, June 21 – Tracy Lawrence

If you’re attending any of these concerts, be sure to stop by the Project New Hope booth and learn about the programs and services available to Veterans, Service Members, National Guard, Reservists, and Military Families across Massachusetts.

Project New Hope Inc. provides:

• 🇺🇸 Brain-Based Healing Veteran Retreats
• 🥫 Sully’s Veteran Food Pantry Programs
• 💙 Emergency Assistance for Veterans & Military Families
• ☕ Veterans Coffee Socials
• 🤝 Peer Support & Community Connection
• 📋 Resource Navigation & Referrals
• 🎖️ Support for Active-Duty, National Guard & Reserve Families
• 🧘 Wellness Workshops & Holistic Healing Programs
• 🥕 Veterans Farmers Market at the Worcester VA beginning July 10th

We look forward to meeting Veterans, military families, and community members throughout the season. Stop by, say hello, and learn how Project New Hope Inc. is helping those who served rebuild with honor.

06/16/2026

The Veteran Annuity is a financial benefit provided to eligible veterans and certain family members residing in Massachusetts.

06/11/2026

Those looking for employment opportunities and have transportation take a look here.

We're hiring! Build your career at VA Central Western Mass, where you’ll become part of the nation’s largest healthcare team! Working with us is more than a career. It’s a way to show your passion for serving Veterans.

This Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System in Leeds, MA. Apply now: https: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/871351200 (Apply by 6/15/26)

06/09/2026

This Friday the Friends first cookout of the year.
Rain or shine.

05/28/2026

It is time for us to go back and remove the flags from our local cemeteries now that Memorial Day has passed. If you are available to come out and assist here are the days, locations and times we will be out collecting the flags.

1) Fairview—-Girl-scouts and families are meeting there tomorrow 28 May at 6 pm.

2) Calvary—-Monday 1 June at 5 pm. Definitely would like some help removing and bundling the flags up.

3) St Rose-Boy-scouts and their families will be removing the flags Wednesday 3 June at 5 pm.

4) St Pats—-The Boy-scouts and AL Post 275 will be removing flags Thursday 11 June at 6 pm.

5) St Stan’s—-Parishioners and volunteers are scheduled to remove flags Saturday 13 June at 10 am.

We welcome volunteers for each location as this will allow for this task to be completed in a timely manner.

Thank you so much for your continued support for our Veteran Community.

05/27/2026

Good afternoon,
Veteran Community, if you utilize ChampVa for your Medical care our office has Guidebooks available for you. Please stop by if you would like a copy.

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 reminder that we will be indoors this morning.

See you at the American Legion Post 452 on Exchange St. 11:00 AM

05/19/2026

Join VA Central Western Mass Healthcare System for the 16th Annual VA2K Walk and Roll May 20, 2026, from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM!

VA2K encourages healthy activity while supporting homeless Veterans through community engagement and outreach efforts. Staff, Veterans, and visitors are invited to participate.

05/13/2026