Wars Don't End On The Battlefield

The mission of Connecticut Veterans Legal Center is to help veterans recovering from homelessness and mental illness overcome legal barriers to housing, healthcare and income.

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CVLC is always looking for passionate volunteers to take cases, help with fundraising, and more! See how your volunteer work can make a difference in the lives of Connecticut's Veterans.

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The Ride For Our Vets 2017

The Ride For Our Vets was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who came out to ride, walk, and raise money to support legal services for Connecticut's veterans.

CVLC is hiring!

CVLC is hiring for a brand new position, Director of Advancement. Check out the job description here, and apply to join our team!

THANK YOU, CVLC SUPPORTERS!

Thank you to our supporters from Point72 Asset Management. Without Point72, the RIDE For Our Vets would not be possible.

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Our Mission

The mission of Connecticut Veterans Legal Center is to help veterans recovering from homelessness and mental illness overcome legal barriers to housing, healthcare and income. Listen to Suzanne and Leonard tell their stories.

 

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“It’s like having the USS Enterprise with a couple of battleships watching my back.

I know that CVLC has got me. I’m very grateful for that.”

Ralph Clyburn

Veteran, CVLC Client

 

Latest News and Events

The RIDE Was a Huge Success!

By cvlcintern | August 1, 2017

The RIDE kicked off this year on a balmy Saturday morning. Riders came from from all over the state to Point 72’s campus on the water in Stamford, CT. Upon registering, riders received t-shirts and socks, and gathered for breakfast foods and coffee. There was a live DJ playing music ranging from patriotic country ballads…

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CVLC’S DWIGHT HALL CONNECTION IN THE NEW HAVEN REGISTER!

By cvlcintern | August 1, 2017

CVLC has had the opportunity to have Dwight Hall Urban Fellows volunteer for us during the academic year, so were thrilled to have one of their 2017 Summer Fellows, Lorna Chitty, with us for a few months! Dwight Hall is doing a fantastic job of connecting Yale students with organizations doing amazing work in New…

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