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Veterans Legal Services promotes equity by providing free and comprehensive civil legal aid services to economically disadvantaged military veterans in Massachusetts. VLS helps former service members obtain the stability and financial security necessary to live the healthy, happy, and dignified lives they deserve. Click here to learn more about the history of Veterans Legal Services and how VLS supports veterans in Massachusetts.
A 2022 Department of Veterans Affairs survey found that nine of the top ten 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. Civil legal aid is a proven remedy to this problem. Click here to learn more about the need for civil legal aid.
This year, VLS will provide civil legal aid to more than 1000 Massachusetts veterans. Click here to hear from some of the veterans VLS has helped and learn about the impact VLS makes in the community.
VLS pursues opportunities to influence policy-making at local, state, and federal levels, with an emphasis on issues that disproportionately impact historically excluded veteran populations. Learn more
Veterans Legal Services welcomes attorney volunteers interested in accepting pro bono case assignments and/or mentoring less experienced attorneys in their areas of expertise. Learn more about the pro bono opportunities at VLS.
The VLS board of directors is a diverse board that is fully committed to using their experience and expertise to help VLS provide free civil legal aid to veterans in Massachusetts. Click here to meet the board.
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