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CVLC Mission
Connecticut Veterans Legal Center’s mission is to provide free legal assistance to veterans who are in recovery from homelessness, mental illness, and substance abuse to help them overcome legal barriers to housing, healthcare, and income.
CVLC Vision
Connecticut Veterans Legal Center’s vision is for all military veterans in Connecticut to live with adequate means, safe and secure housing, and affordable health care.
Above photos (left to right): Client Carl Penna, Pro Bono Attorney Moy Ogilvie, and CVLC Staff Attorney VA Benefits Sharon Fialkovich (center) and Howard R. Udell Staff Attorney Brendan Murphy (right) with CT Bar Foundation Chief Operating Officer Ashleigh Backman. Left photo: CVLC Supervising Attorney Darren Pruslow speaking with CVLC client John Rios. All photos by Desirea Photography.
Connecticut Veterans Legal Center Blog
Black Veterans Research Roundtable
On July 27th, Staff Attorney and Policy Analyst Alden Pinkam participated in the Black Veterans Research Roundtable hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor. The
Report Back from the DAV Convention
by Juliet Taylor with Patrick J Dunn Earlier this month Juliet Taylor and Brianna Jarvis from CVLC’s intake team attended the DAV & DAV Auxiliary
CT Mirror: For many CT veterans, PACT Act offers expanded benefits
“Advocates like [Amy] Antioho and groups in Connecticut are encouraging veterans to sign up for benefits, especially before the Aug. 9 deadline. Alison Weir, executive
Donate Now and Create Impact
Every $1 invested in CVLC generates $20 of tangible benefits for Connecticut veterans.
Client Ali Mohhammad (left) and Client Delene Falcon (right). Photos by Desirea Photography.