"When you take on the challenge of the Ride, you are making a small sacrifice yourself to improve the lives of veterans, who have already made a large sacrifice for all of us."
- Jeffrey Udell, The Ride Co-Chair
Photo: Jeff Udell (center with red helmet) and Cyclists from Team Udell at the 2019 Ride for Our Vets. Photo by CVLC Staff Photographer
About The Ride for Our Vets
The Ride for Our Vets raises vital funds that underwrite CVLC's mission and support Veterans across our state.
Originally launched in 2012 thanks to a unique partnership with Point72, The Ride for Our Vets has helped raise nearly $2,000,000 in support of Connecticut Veterans Legal Center over the past 13 years.
From the start The Ride for Our Vets have taken Riders across Connecticut, with routes that have explored everything from the Connecticut rural bike trails to the beauty of its coastline. Each year, our planning committee and staff come up with unique routes that highlight the stunning topography of our state to give our Riders the best riding experience.
Connecticut Veterans Legal Center would like to extend a special thanks to Perry Boyle, Wyot Woods, and all of the employees of Point72 who conceptualized and help grow The Ride for Our Vets into the event it is today.
Photo: Riders from the 2017 Ride for Our Vets. Photo by CVLC Staff Photographer.
“[CVLC] has been super to me–above and beyond. I’m so thankful for the fact that you guys are there.”
– John “Stew” Lahey,
World War II Veteran & CVLC Client
About Connecticut Veterans Legal Center
Connecticut Veterans Legal Center provides legal representation at no-cost to Veterans across the State of Connecticut. Our 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.
As a recovery-focused organization, we primarily, but not exclusively, serve clients through a Medical-Legal Partnership model in which we partner with Veterans Administration Hospitals and other connected providers to provide holistic support for Veterans alongside their clinicians to secure housing, access to healthcare, and income benefits, often for the first time.
Read more about Connecticut Veterans Legal Center’s services here and our latest impact report here.
Want to hear a CVLC success story? Read John “Stew” Lahey’s story here.
Photo: World War II Veteran and CVLC Client John “Stew” Lahey with Intake and Program Access Specialist Juliet Taylor. Photo by David Apuzzo.
Your Participation Has a huge impact
Connecticut Veterans Legal Center provides legal support to more than 1,500 Veterans annually—helping Veterans in every county in Connecticut.
Connecticut Veterans Legal Center has worked on more than 750 legal cases in the last year, acquiring $2,000,000 in lump sum awards and more than $23,000,000 in anticipated lifetime benefits for Connecticut Veterans.
Photos: Riders at the 2019 (left) and 2017 (right) Rides for Our Vets events. Photos by CVLC Staff Photographer.
CVLC's Impact by the numbers
CVLC served more than 1,500 Veterans across every county in Connecticut in the last year. The size of the blue stars indicate the number of veterans served in each county.
$2MM
In the last year, CVLC helped secure more than $2,000,000 in lump sum awards to Veterans
$23MM
In the last year, CVLC secured more than $23,000,000 in anticipated lifetime benefits for Veterans!
50% VA Benefits
25% Housing
10% Other Civil Legal
8% Discharge Upgrades
7% Probate, Taxes, Financial
Thank You to our 2024 Sponsors
