(Mass.gov) Springfield —The Healey-Driscoll Administration today celebrated the opening of a new Executive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS) regional office in Springfield, expanding access to state benefits, programs and services for veterans and military families across Western Massachusetts. Veterans Services Secretary Eric Goralnick joined state and local officials, veterans and community organizations to mark the opening of the new office, which will serve veterans throughout Hampden, Berkshire, Hampshire and Franklin counties.
Massachusetts is home to approximately 274,000 veterans, including an estimated 42,000 in Western Massachusetts. The new Springfield office will provide in-person assistance with veterans benefits, housing resources, mental health support and other services, while strengthening partnerships with local organizations that serve veterans and their families.
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Statements of Support
State Senator John Velis, Chairman of the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs:
“The opening of this new EOVS office in Springfield is a major step forward for veterans in Western Massachusetts. By bringing services closer to the communities they serve, we are making it easier for veterans and their families to access the support and resources they have earned. This new office will help connect more veterans with the benefits, guidance, and care they deserve, while strengthening partnerships with the organizations that support them every day.”
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