Western Mass Stand Down

Western Mass Stand Down Expo for Veterans/Military Service-Members w/ federal, state, local and other resources & benefits in Western Massachusetts & New England. and many others.

ONE PLACE - ONE DAY - FOR VETERANS TO ENGAGE | CONNECT | SERVE. The 2017 Western Mass Stand Down will be held Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 at the Greek Cultural Center in Springfield, Mass. The annual Western Mass Stand Down is for Veterans, Active Duty Service, Guard and Reserve Personnel of ALL eras and their families. Throughout the year, this page will also be used to provide information on

other outreach efforts and activities of interest to Veterans in western Massachusetts. RESOURCES:
Local, state and federal Veteran programs
VA Healthcare
VA Benefits
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Dept. of Veterans' Services
Soldiers' Home in Holyoke
Springfield Vet Center
Veteran service organizations
PTSD/TBI/MST
Disability
Wellness
Education
Career & Job Info

COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Bilingual Veterans Outreach Centers of Mass Inc
City of Springfield Office of Housing
Community Legal Aid
Massachusetts Affinity Group
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
Springfield Partners for Community Action
Veterans Inc.

09/15/2025

Veteran Walk-in Flu Clinics 2025.

Help protect yourself and others by getting your flu shot! Veterans can receive a flu shot during any scheduled appointment. Walk-in clinics are only available during the designated days and times listed below.

STARTING SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
Northampton/Leeds (Liberty Building 1) - Walk-in
(Primary care registration area )
421 N Main Street, Leeds, MA 01053
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

STARTING SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
Springfield VA Clinic - Walk-in
25 Bond Street, Springfield, MA 01104
Tuesdays | 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursdays | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Greenfield Clinic - Walk-in
143 Munson St, Ste 1, Greenfield, MA 01301
Thursdays | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Pittsfield Clinic - Walk-in
78 Center Street, Silvio Conte Building, 2nd Floor
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Fridays | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Worcester Clinic - Walk-in
403 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605
Wed/Fri | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Fitchburg Clinic - Walk-in
881 Main Street, Philip J. Philbin Federal Building, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Tuesdays | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Flu Shots in Your Community: No-cost flu vaccines are available at retail pharmacies and urgent care locations from September 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026. Find an in-network community care provider by choosing a location in the drop-down menu of the VA locator, https://www.va.gov/find-locations. Choose from one of nearly 70,000 in-network retail pharmacies and urgent care/walk-in locations to get your flu shot.

The weather will be fantastic.  It will be fun for veterans, family members, and supporters,especially the kids.
08/06/2025

The weather will be fantastic. It will be fun for veterans, family members, and supporters,especially the kids.

🇺🇸 SAVE THE DATE: August 9, 2025 🇺🇸
Join us for the Veteran Picnic in the Park – A Community’s Salute at the Morgan Road Pavilion in West Springfield!

📍 Location: 459 Morgan Rd, West Springfield, MA 01089
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎟️ Entry: FREE for all ages!

This incredible community event, presented by VOICE (Veteran Outreach Into Community Engagement) and the Mathew J. Vieu Memorial Fund, is a heartfelt celebration honoring our Veterans, Service Members, and their families. 💙❤️

🎶 Enjoy live music from the amazing Mary Jane Jones
🍔 Grab some delicious food
🎉 Bring the whole family for games, activities, and fun
🤝 Connect with community groups, Veteran resources, and local outreach programs

Whether you’re a Veteran, family member, supporter, or simply part of this great community—this event is for YOU. Let’s come together to show appreciation and build meaningful connections.

📩 For sponsorship or information, contact:
📧 [email protected]
📞 413-263-3019

📲 Stay updated and invite your friends: facebook.com/voicewmass

Let’s make this a day to remember. See you at the park! 🇺🇸🌳🎉

Hopefully relief from all the toxins out servicemembers we’re exposed to and the had to endure.
05/27/2022

Hopefully relief from all the toxins out servicemembers we’re exposed to and the had to endure.

Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

09/29/2021

The Western Mass Stand down will not happen again this year because of the covid situation that we are going through at present, looking forward in bring it back next year if the covid situation will be under control. If you need help please contact our office🥰 at 413-731-0194 we are open from 8:30 to 4:30 from M-F

In partnership with Big Y in Northampton, we are having our first outreach event in more than a year and a half. Cya the...
09/02/2021

In partnership with Big Y in Northampton, we are having our first outreach event in more than a year and a half. Cya there.

Another life taken....
04/13/2021

Another life taken....

There are no accidents in police terror and white supremacy.
Say his name.

05/15/2020



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