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Connecticut Veterans Legal Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency aimed at serving low-income Veterans in Connecticut. While we partner with many government and non-government agencies, CVLC is a completely independent nonprofit. Click here to read more.
CVLC Mission
Connecticut Veterans Legal Center’s mission is to empower, support, and improve the lives of Connecticut Veterans by providing free legal assistance to help them overcome legal barriers to housing, healthcare, income, and recovery.
CVLC Vision
Connecticut Veterans Legal Center’s vision is for all Connecticut Veterans to thrive and contribute to their communities with a sense of self-worth and dignity.
Connecticut Veterans Legal Center Blog
Meet Marine Corps Veteran Mr. Hoffman
Name changed to protect the confidentiality of client. No one should be penalized for fleeing domestic violence, but that is exactly what happened to disabled… Continue Reading Meet Marine Corps Veteran Mr. Hoffman
CVLC Testimony before the Insurance and Real Estate Committee
CVLC was proud to testify to the Connecticut Insurance and Real Estate Committee in opposition to Section 1 of H.B. 7078: An Act Concerning the… Continue Reading CVLC Testimony before the Insurance and Real Estate Committee
CVLC Testimony before the Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee
CVLC was proud to testify to the Connecticut Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee in support of several bills that were before the committee at the… Continue Reading CVLC Testimony before the Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee
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(above) Ali Mohhammad, Army Veteran and former CVLC Client (left) and Delene Falcon, Army Veteran and former CLVLC Client (right). Photos by Desirea Stott-Rodgers Photography. (Slider photos) Client and US Army Veteran Theresa. Juliet Taylor, CVLC Intake and Program Access Specialist. Clients Joe and Kathy. All photos by David Apuzzo. (Top of Page) Alison M. Weir, CVLC Executive Director (left), Donald Tutson, Director of Pro Bono Services with former client and CVLC Board Member Amy Antioho (center), and Vanesha Warden, Screening Receptionist (right). All photos by David Apuzzo. (Burgundy box) Chelsea Donaldson, Supervising Attorney VA Benefits with Theresa, Army Veteran and CVLC Client. Phoyo by David Apuzzo.
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Connecticut Veterans Legal Center has been recognized with a Four-Star Rating by Charity Navigator with a perfect score of 100%!
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