Resources and updates
Practical starting points for veterans and families, plus clear updates about the 2026 Veterans Resource Fair & Dinner.
Resource guide · Reviewed August 5, 2026
Start with crisis support, a local Veterans Service Officer, housing help, employment services, Mass 211, and federal VA resources.
Open the veteran resource guide →Event update · August 5, 2026
The free event runs 5–9 p.m. at the Pittsfield Masonic Building. Any veteran may register with one guest; capacity is 150 and the RSVP deadline is November 7.
Read the event information →Support update · August 27, 2026
TOW’s PayPal donation page is available for gifts supporting the Veterans Resource Fair & Dinner. Donors can enter an amount and use the payment options PayPal makes available, including PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, and debit or credit card.
See donation and sponsorship options →Planned guides
What to bring, questions to ask, accessibility planning, and how to follow up.
How a local VSO can help veterans and dependents understand and apply for benefits.
Veteran-specific housing assistance and broader food, transportation, utility, and shelter referrals.
Local career-center services and state veteran employment resources.
These are planned topics, not published guidance. Each article will require source review and a visible last-reviewed date.