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Our Impact

Connecticut Veterans Legal Center deeply impacts the lives of Connecticut Veterans through our free legal services and fights against systemic barriers for collective impact.

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For Clinicians

CVLC welcomes client referrals from clinicians and clinical partners across Connecticut.

For Veterans

CVLC provides free legal council to Veterans through addressing a wide range of legal challenges.

For Pro Bono Partners

CVLC's work is made possible through our Pro Bono network of over 200 volunteer lawyers.

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.

Above photos: Cesar Rivera, CVLC Paralegal (left), John “Stew” Lahey, World War II Marine Veteran and CVLC Client with Juliet Taylor, Intake and Program Access Specialist (center), and Hilary Browning, CVLC Law School Intern. (right). Photos by David Apuzzo.

To Left: Chelsea Donaldson, Supervising Attorney VA Benefits with Theresa, Army Veteran and CVLC Client. Photo by David Apuzzo.

Connecticut Veterans Legal Center Blog

Letter to the Editor by Alison M. Weir

The below letter to the editor by Alison M. Weir was submitted to online publication Stars and Stripes in response to a recent article published… Continue Reading Letter to the Editor by Alison M. Weir

July 23, 2024

Memorial Day 2024

We know that Memorial Day can be a difficult time. If you need someone to talk to, contact the Veterans Crisis Line 24/7 at 988… Continue Reading Memorial Day 2024

May 23, 2024

Meet Navy Veteran Tara

By Anne Lee, Dwight Hall Community Response Fellow Four years and three months in the military changed Tara’s life. She was an officer and nurse… Continue Reading Meet Navy Veteran Tara

May 10, 2024

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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.

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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%!

Charity Navigator is a charity assessment organization that evaluates hundreds of thousands of charitable organizations based in the United States. Receiving this rating is not only an endorsement of CVLC’s commitment to nonprofit best practices and good financial management, but also demonstrates our responsible use of contributed income to ensure that donations received directly benefit the Veterans we serve. Consider making a life-changing donation today and support our work.