West Springfield Veteran Services

Starting in January 2026, all Department of Veterans Affairs education beneficiaries, including Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35) students will be required to verify their enrollment each month to receive their benefit payments.

Please note that you must verify your enrollment for the VA to begin processing your monthly benefit. Once verified, payment processing can take five to seven calendar days.

You can learn more about the different enrollment verification methods in this video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3d09fUIuxM. If you have questions about your enrollment, please contact your School Certifying Official. You can find their contact information listed on the GI Bill Comparison Tool (https://www.va.gov/education/gi-bill-comparison-tool/ )

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Our Emergency Fuel Program helps Hampden County homeowners and renters who don’t qualify for fuel assistance vouchers, yet are still struggling to pay their heating bills. Program eligibility is determined by family size, gross annual income, and economic hardship.

Find out whether you are eligible by visiting https://springfieldpartnersinc.com/services/housing-energy-services/fuel-assistance/ or by calling (413) 263-6500.

Visit VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare SystemVA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System outreach team at the Springfield Sportsmen's Show this weekend, February 21 - 23, 2024.

If you are a military veteran or a family member of one, be sure to take a moment and stop by the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System booth at the Springfield Sportsmen's Show to talk with an outreach specialist and get the latest information about VA Healthcare.

As a thank you to all those who have served, the Sportsmen's show is offering a $3 Military Discount on Sunday for those with a proper Military ID.

As part of National Salute to Veteran Patient Week, CDCE will be offering ½ priced haircuts ($10.00 CASH ONLY), sponsored by the Matusko haircut fund. The offering of ½ priced haircuts is based on the Barber Shop's $20.00 haircut service.

When: Thursday, February 13th
Time: 10AM-3PM
Where: Barber Shop - Liberty Building 1, RM B243
421 N Main St, Leeds, MA 01053

Quickly find out what benefits you're eligible for through the Commonwealth.

MassVets: Veteran State Financial Benefits The Executive Office of Veterans Services offers financial help to eligible veterans and family members.

West springfield WW2 veteran Sgt Allen Parent allowed us to celebrate his 100th birthday. Happy birthday Alleyn