Eastern Essex District Dept of Veterans' Services

09/15/2026

A big thank you to Ocean State Job Lot for hosting a tuna fishing trip.

We also want to thank comedian Amy Powell and the Joe Andruzzi Foundation for making the day possible.

We had a great day out on the water and the trip gave everyone something a little different to enjoy. We appreciate the time and effort that went into making it happen.

09/11/2026

This morning, the Town of Ipswich MA came together at Ipswich Fire Department to recognize the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.

The ceremony gave our community a chance to remember the lives that were lost, honor the first responders who stepped forward that day, and recognize the gravity of how much lives were shaped by everything that followed.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped mark the day together.

Twenty-five years later, we remember.

09/09/2026

Honor Flight New England is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring America’s most senior veterans. Through generous donations, they transport our heroes to Washington, D.C., to visit and reflect at their memorials at no cost to the veteran.

Honor Flight New England: Flight 71

We're back, Boston!!

Please join us at Boston Logan International Airport on Sunday, September 27th, for our final flight of 2026.

Our buses will be arriving at Delta Terminal Door A 202 at approximately 7:00 a.m.

Please plan to arrive early enough to park and get to the terminal by 6:45 so that you may greet these HEROES with all the signs, handshakes, and hugs you've got!

We can't wait to see you all in a few weeks!!

09/08/2026

If you're struggling to access VA care virtually, your VA provider can help. Ask about the Digital Divide Consult—you may qualify for a free VA-loaned tablet to use with VA Video Connect.

No internet access shouldn't keep you from the care you've earned.

👉 Learn more: telehealth.va.gov/digital-divide

Ask your VA provider about a Digital Divide Consult if you need help accessing VA care virtually. You may qualify for a VA-loaned tablet for VA Video Connect use. https://telehealth.va.gov/digital-divide

09/02/2026

For Veterans experiencing homelessness, having a safe home is about stability, health, and hope.

Our new video features HUD-VASH, a program that prioritizes getting Veterans into safe, stable housing as quickly as possible while connecting them to health care, treatment, and wraparound service to ensure lasting housing stability.

The program is specifically tailored for Veterans experiencing homelessness who have a need for ongoing, intensive case management due to more complex challenges, such as chronic health conditions, that can make finding and maintaining housing more difficult.

https://department.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash/

08/31/2026

From the NPS website:

"Current US military and dependents, Gold Star Families, and US military veterans are eligible to receive free annual or lifetime passes which cover entrance or standard amenity (day-use) fees at national parks, national wildlife refuges, national forests, and other federal recreational lands. These free passes are a way to thank US military members for their support of our country and to encourage them to explore recreational opportunities on their public lands and waters."

https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/veterans-and-gold-star-families-free-access.htm?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEyaHhLZWlPMERnZk5sd2hpc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHm6wnExaHFw_8aQ7rhsQR1mrN8FF76aLohTlE2tya2FbdI7jCRYIKOFP2y1Q_aem_v5qtB_eYWOvfESBJAfMu5A

You served America, now go see it!⛰️

Veterans get free entrance to national parks YEAR ROUND.

Learn more: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/veterans-and-gold-star-families-free-access.htm

08/28/2026

The Student Veteran Council (SVC) will provide veteran leaders with the opportunity to directly influence student veteran life on campus and across the Commonwealth.

Apply here: https://www.mass.gov/forms/student-veteran-council-application?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2eURFbE03RVkwdElYdWNEc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhxNqq2jTf14pE9zw9AZde_OG-OGp4mZS3giiu327nsbNeYNnfWgLL_Jrj29_aem_WCw39QjzI4M0_u2lwYeSZg

Are you a student veteran who’s headed back to school in Massachusetts this fall?

Whether you’re attending a university, community college, or another institute of higher education, the state’s Student Veteran Council is here to serve and amplify your voice!

Learn how to advocate for yourself and your community by taking part in shaping the state of student veteran affairs in the Commonwealth.

Last year, the average age of members was 36, five military branches were represented, and 20 colleges participated statewide!

Get involved by filling out the SVC application by Sept. 25

Apply Here: https://www.mass.gov/forms/student-veteran-council-application

08/27/2026

Boston Veterans Job Fair with exhibitors such as: Fidelity Bank,
MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Boston Children's Hospital, and The Kraft Group

Thursday, September 3, 2026
11 AM - 3 PM
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA, 02035

08/24/2026

25th Anniversary of September 11th

Town of Ipswich MA and Ipswich Fire Department invites all families and community members to join in solemn remembrance on the 25th anniversary of those who were killed in the attacks on 9/11/2001, and those we have lost since from the effects of World Trade Center-related illnesses.

Friday, September 11, 2026
Fire Headquarters - 55 Central Street, Ipswich, Massachusetts

Gather: 8:30 AM
Ceremony Begins: 8:45 AM
Anticipated conclusion: approximately 9:30 AM

08/21/2026

The EOVS Veteran Ready Business program aims to educate businesses about the value of hiring veterans and their spouses.

By certifying as a Massachusetts VRB, employers will demonstrate their dedication to veterans and their families. Certified VRB businesses receive:

-Notification of veteran hiring events
-A veteran employee resource guide
-Exposure to veterans seeking VRB employment opportunities
-Listing on the EOVS VRB webpage
-A copy of the ‘Massachusetts Veteran Ready Business’ logo to display on your website

Massachusetts employers: did you know you can become certified as a Veteran Ready Business? The process is simple and free to apply.

Find out more here: https://www.mass.gov/massachusetts-veteran-ready-business-program