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IT'S TIME TO RIDE! JUNE 16, 2018

The Ride For Our Vets 2018 is here! Sign up to Ride, Walk, or Volunteer at CVLC's RIDE to support legal services for Connecticut's Veterans. We can't wait to see you there.

BREAKING NEWS!

Study shows CVLC's clients experience improved mental health and decreased homelessness!

Read outcomes published in Health Affairs by CVLC, VA and NYLAG researchers and funded by the Bristol Myers-Squibb Foundation here.

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

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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legal help strengthens veterans in recovery.

Individual Veterans Served

Legal Issues Addressed

$2,904,500
In Time Donated by Volunteers

“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

CVLC in the New London Day

By CVLC | February 12, 2018

“Vets Receiving Help with Legal Issues Have Improved Mental Health, Less Homelessness” Click here to read the full article!

CVLC Expands Services in Hartford!

By CVLC | January 11, 2018

On Veterans Day, Connecticut Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, as well as Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, joined CVLC Executive Director Margaret Middleton in making the announcement at Hartford’s Old State House. Click to Watch!

CVLC Fights for Survivors of Military Sexual Assault

By CVLC | January 10, 2018

“We want to ensure service member survivors are taken care of, not shamed or retaliated against.” – CVLC Discharge Upgrade Attorney, Margaret Kuzma CVLC Sues Department of Defense and Homeland Security Seeking Access to Sexual Assault Records The lawsuit seeks information about whether the DoD correctly uses whistleblower protections meant to protect survivors of military sexual violence from…

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