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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
Memorial Day 2025
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 2025
Opinion: Who’s suffering most from federal cuts? Our veterans
Chelsea Donaldson, CVLC’s Supervising Attorney of our VA Benefits and Discharge Upgrade Unit, recently published the below opinion article in Connecticut Mirror. The article was… Continue Reading Opinion: Who’s suffering most from federal cuts? Our veterans
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
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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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