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State of Connecticut Military and Veteran

Military & Family Assistance Handbook

Connecticut Military Department 360 Broad Street

Hartford, CT 06105

January 2009

INTRODUCTION

In accordance with Sec. 27-100b (d) of the 2006 Supplement to the General Statutes, the family program of the Connecticut National Guard shall report to the select committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to veterans’ and military affairs, in accordance with section 11-4a, on the services provided by volunteers to members throughout the state, including, but not limited to, the level of services in different geographical areas. Any discrepancies or inaccuracies should be reported to the Connecticut Military Department at (860) 524-4910 or via e-mail to [emailprotected] An electronic version of this handbook can be found at http://www.ct.gov/mil

Table of Contents Children................................................................................................................................1 Education.............................................................................................................................7 Employment.......................................................................................................................21 Families..............................................................................................................................25 Financial.............................................................................................................................33 Housing..............................................................................................................................44 General Information...........................................................................................................50 Medical..............................................................................................................................55 Troop Morale.....................................................................................................................66 Generalized Services..........................................................................................................81

Programs for

Children

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Federally Funded Programs & Organizations:

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Military Student : rces and websites providing

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Name: Department of Defense Educa

Purpose Provides education to eligible DoD military civilian dependents from pre-school through 12 Address Peachtree City, GA 3

Contact Information: www.do (678) 364-8048 [emailprotected]

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Purpose Publications, resou information regarding education related decision

Contact Information:

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Non-Government & Private Organizations:

Name: America's Littlest Heroes Purpose: Provides support to children of deployed service members Address: 607 Bedford Street Cumberland, MD 21502- Contact Information: www.alheroes.org (301) 637-6607 [emailprotected] Name: Child Care Aware Purpose: Resource for parents seeking information on choosing a child care facility Address: 3101 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22201- Contact Information: www.childcareaware.org (800) 424-2246 Name: Children, Youth and Families Education & Research Network Purpose: Provides comprehensive children, youth and family information

Contact Information: www.cyfernet.org (612) 624-8181 [emailprotected]

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Name: Coordinating Council for Children in Crisis Purpose: works to prevent abuse, neglect and victimization across the life span and to serve those affected by providing home visiting and outreach, parenting education, family strengthening activities, counseling and advocacy to children and adults

Address: 131 Dwight Street New Haven, CT 06511- Contact Information:

www.ccccnh.org

(203) 624-2600 [emailprotected] Name: Hero Hugs Purpose: Encourages children to put together care packages for deployed service members Address: P.O. Box 27 Niceville, FL 32588- Contact Information: www.herohugs.org [emailprotected] Name: Military Child Education Coalition Purpose: Addresses transition and other educational issues related to military children Address: PO Box #2519 Harker Heights, TX 76548- Contact Information: www.militarychild.org (254) 953-1923

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Name: National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies Purpose: Assist military families in finding affordable child care Address: 3101 Wilson Boulevard Suite #350 Arlington, VA 22201- Contact Information: www.naccrra.org/militaryprograms (703) 341-4100 [emailprotected] Name: Our Military Kids Purpose: Provide grants to cover extra-curricular activities and tutoring services Address: 6861 Elm Street Suite #3F McLean, VA 22101- Contact Information: www.ourmilitarykids.org (703) 734-6654 (866) 691-6654 [emailprotected] Name: United Through Reading Purpose: helps keep parents and children connected while separated during long deployments, through the medium of reading aloud on videotape

Address: 11555 Sorrento Valley Road Suite #203 San Diego, CA 92121- Contact Information: www.unitedthroughreading.org (858) 481-7323

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[emailprotected]

Connecticut Funded Programs & Organizations:

Name: Birth to Three Purpose: strengthen the capacity of families to meet the developmental and health-related needs of their infants and toddlers who have delays or disabilities

Address: 460 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT 06106- Contact Information: www.birth23.org (860) 418-6147 (866) 888-4188 [emailprotected] Name: Connecticut National Guard Child & Youth Program Purpose: Enrich the lives of military youth by educating and providing community outreach to Guardsmen and their families Address: 360 Broad Street Hartford, CT 06105-3706 Contact Information: www.guardfamily.org/youth (800) 858-2677 Name: Operation E.L.F. Purpose: Assist the families of deployed Connecticut Service Members during the holiday season Address: 360 Broad Street Room #102 Hartford, CT 06105-3706 Contact Information:

www.ct.gov/mil/OpElf

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860) 524-4922

Education Programs

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Federally Funded Programs & Organizations:

Name: American Public University System Purpose: Serve the nation’s military and public service communities by providing superior, relevant, and affordable distance learning programs which prepare them for service and leadership in a diverse, global society

Address: 111 West Congress Street Charles Town, WV 25414- Contact Information: www.apus.edu (877) 468-6268 [emailprotected] Name: DANTES Purpose: Support the off-duty, voluntary education programs of the Department of Defense and to conduct special projects and development activities in support of education-related functions of the Department

Address: 6490 Saufley Field Road Pensacola, FL 32509-5243 Contact Information: www.dantes.doded.mil (850) 452-1111 Name: DoD Voluntary Education Purpose: Department of Defense website with links to voluntary education programs available to service members and their spouses

Contact Information:

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www.voled.doded.mil

Name: Federal Student Aid Purpose: Ensure that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally-funded or federally-guaranteed financial assistance for education or training beyond high school

Address: P.O. Box 1398 Jessup, MD 20794-1398 Contact Information: www.fsapubs.org (800) 394-7084 [emailprotected] Name: GI Bill Purpose: Website providing information and application procedures on the GI Bill

Contact Information: www.gibill.va.gov Name: GoArmyEd.com Purpose: Virtual gateway for Soldiers on active duty to request Tuition Assistance (TA) online, anytime for classroom, distance learning, and eArmyU online college courses

Contact Information: www.goarmyed.com Name: National Guard Benefits Online Purpose: Virtual gateway to request Tuition Assistance (TA) online, anytime for classroom, distance learning, and online college courses

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minuteman.ngb.army.mil/benefits

Name: NGB Professional Education Center Purpose: Provide training and support that enhances the readiness of the National Guard

Contact Information: www.pec.ngb.army.mil (501) 212-4818 Name: Overseas Spouse Education Assistance Program Purpose: provides a grant of up to 50% of tuition for on- base education programs, up to a maximum of $300 per undergraduate term, or $350 per graduate term, not to exceed $1,500/$1,750 per academic year for spouses of active duty service members stationed overseas

Address: 200 Stovall Street Room 5N13 Alexandria, VA 22332-0600 Contact Information: www.aerhq.org/education_spouse_Overseas.asp (703) 325-0313 (866) 878-6378 [emailprotected] Name: Scholarships for Military Children Purpose: A minimum of one $1500 scholarship will be awarded at every commissary location where qualified applications are received

Contact Information: www.militaryscholar.org [emailprotected] Name: Spouses to Teachers Purpose: Assist spouses of active duty and reserve military members to become public school teachers

Contact Information: www.spousestoteachers.com

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[emailprotected]

Name: Stateside Spouse Education Assistance Program Purpose: Provide spouses of active duty and retired Army Soldiers, and widows(ers) of Army Soldiers who died either on active duty or in a retired status, and residing in the United States, with financial assistance in pursuing educational goals

Contact Information: www.aerhq.org/education_spouseeducation_Stateside.asp (703) 325-2091 [emailprotected] Name: US Department of Education Purpose: Promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access

Contact Information:

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www.ed.gov

Non-Government & Private Organizations:

Name: Admiral Mike Boorda Scholarship Program Purpose: offers grants ranging from $500 up to $2,500 an academic year, to eligible active duty Sailors and Marines

Address: 875 North Randolph Street Suite 225 Arlington, VA 22203-1767 Contact Information: www.nmcrs.org/boorda (703) 696-4960 [emailprotected] Name: AFCEA International Purpose: Association serving the military, government, industry, and academia as an ethical forum for advancing professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communications, IT, intelligence, and global security

Address: 4400 Fair Lakes Court Fairfax, VA 22033- Contact Information: www.afcea.org (800) 336-4583 [emailprotected] Name: Airmen Memorial Foundation Purpose: Scholarship program to assist undergraduate studies of dependent children of Airmen

Contact Information: www.hqasfsa.org 5211 Auth Road Suitland, MD 20746 (301) 899-3500 [emailprotected]

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Name: Anchor Scholarship Foundation Purpose: For spouses and children of active duty or retired personnel who served at least 6 years in Naval Surface Forces Atlantic or Pacific fleets

Contact Information: www.anchorscholarship.com (757) 374-3769 [emailprotected] Name: Army Aviation Association of America Purpose: Awards scholarships and interest free loans to members, their spouses and other dependents Address: 755 Main Street Suite 4D Monroe, CT 06468-2830 Contact Information: www.quad-a.org (203) 268-2450 [emailprotected] Name: College Board Purpose: Services in college admissions, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and learning Address: 470 Totten Pond Road Waltham, MA 02451-1982 Contact Information: www.collegeboard.com (781) 663-2743 (866) 392-4089

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Name: Connecticut Women's Education & Legal Fund Purpose: dedicated to empowering women, girls and their families to achieve equal opportunities in their personal and professional lives

Address: 135 Broad Street Hartford, CT 06105-3701 Contact Information: www.cwealf.org (860) 247-6090 (800) 479-2949 [emailprotected] Name: Dependents of Deceased Service Members Scholarship Program Purpose: Provides educational assistance to the children and unmarried spouses of deceased service members

Contact Information: www.nmcrs.org/child-dec Name: Dolphin Scholarship Foundation Purpose: Provides scholarships to the children of the Navy's Submarine force Address: 5040 Virginia Beach Boulevard Suite 104A Virginia Beach, VA 23462- Contact Information: www.dolphinscholarship.org (757) 671-3200 [emailprotected]

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Name: FastWeb Purpose: the Internet's leading scholarship search service, helps students make the decisions that shape their lives: choosing a college, paying for college, and finding jobs and internships

Address: 444 North Michigan Avenue Suite 3000 Chicago, IL 60611- Contact Information: www.fastweb.com (312) 832-2345 (800) 327-8932 Name: First Command Educational Foundation Purpose: Promote education as the foundation to a productive society through scholarships and financial literacy programs Address: 1 FirstComm Plaza Fort Worth, TX 76109-4999 Contact Information: www.firstcommand.org (817) 569-2940 (877) 872-8289 [emailprotected] Name: Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund Purpose: Provide educational assistance to the children of service members who have been injured in combat

Address: 22570 Markey Court Suite 240 Dulles, VA 20166- Contact Information: www.freedomalliance.org (703) 444-7940

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(800) 475-6620

Name: General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program Purpose: provides $2000 grants to selected spouses and children active duty, AGR, retired, retired reserve and deceased Air Force members

Address: 241 18th Street South Suite #202 Arlington, VA 22202-3409 Contact Information: www.afas.org/Education/body_grant.cfm (703) 607-3075 (800) 429-9475 Name: Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship Program Purpose: Awarded to spouses of Services members to obtain professional certification or to attend post secondary or graduate school

Address: 2500 North Van Dorn Street Suite 102 Alexandria, VA 22302-1601 Contact Information: www.nmfa.org (800) 260-0218 Name: Ladies Auxilary of the FRA Scholarships Purpose: The LA-FRA offers several scholarships to children and grandchildren of FRA and LA-FRA members

Address: 4301 Confederate Point Road #142 Jacksonville, FL 32210- Contact Information: www.la-fra.org/scholarship (904) 594-6259

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[emailprotected]

Name: New Horizons Computer Learning Centers Purpose: Provides up to a 30% discount on their training to military personnel Address: 155 South Main Street Suite #201 Providence, RI 02903- Contact Information: www.nhconn.com (860) 768-3777 (203) 375-3370 [emailprotected] Name: Major General James Ursano Scholarship Program Purpose: for dependent children of Soldiers on federal active duty, retired, or deceased while in active or retired status

Contact Information: www.aerhq.org/education_dependentchildren.asp (703) 428-0035 [emailprotected] Name: New Dimensions Program for Adults Purpose: designed for adult learners who have work experience and who wish to maintain their professional and personal activities while pursuing their educational goals

Address: 111 Founders Plaza 7th Floor East Hartford, CT 06108- Contact Information: www.albertus.edu/newdimensions (860) 289-1182

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[emailprotected]

Name: Scholarships.com Purpose: To help students find the money they need to get through college Address: 473 Central Avenue Suite 6 Highland Park, IL 60035- Contact Information: www.scholarships.com (847) 432-1700 Name: School Quest Purpose: A website designed to access information to help you make decisions on future schools for your children

Contact Information: schoolquest.org Name: Student Loan Finder Purpose: Provide tools to help students and parents research and compare student loan programs

Contact Information: www.estudentloan.com Name: Thanks USA Purpose: Providing college, technical and vocational school scholarships for their children and spouses of military personnel

Address: 1390 Chain Bridge Road #260 McLean, VA 22101- Contact Information: www.thanksusa.org (877) 849-8727

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[emailprotected]

Name: USS Tennessee Scholarship Fund Purpose: Provides need-based financial assistance in the form of a grant for the undergraduate college education of dependent children of active duty Navy personnel who are current or former members of USS Tennessee

Address: 875 North Randolph Street Suite 225 Arlington, VA 22203-1977 Contact Information: www.nmcrs.org/spec-prgm (703) 696-4960 [emailprotected] Name: Vice Admiral E.P. Travers Loan Program Purpose: Provides need-based financial assistance to full- time undergraduate students for children of active duty sailors and marines, to include reservists called to active duty beyond 90 days

Address: 875 North Randolph Street Suite 225 Arlington, VA 22203-1977 Contact Information: www.nmcrs.org/travers (703) 696-4960

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[emailprotected]

Connecticut Funded Programs & Organizations:

Name: Connecticut State Department of Education Purpose: helps to ensure equal opportunity and excellence in education for all Connecticut students Address: 165 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT 06106- Contact Information: www.sde.ct.gov (860) 713-6543 Name: CTNG Education Services Office Purpose: Provide guidance, direction and assistance to CTNG members in order for them to reach their civilian and military education goals

Address: 360 Broad Street Hartford, CT 06105- Contact Information: www.ct.ngb.army.mil (860) 524-4816 [emailprotected] Name: National Guard Tuition Waivers Purpose: Process waivers for eligible members of the CT National Guard to state universities Address: 360 Broad Street Hartford, CT 06105-3706 Contact Information:

(860) 524-4820

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[emailprotected]

Employment Assistance

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Federally Funded Programs & Organizations

Name: Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Purpose: Provide education, consultation and mediation for employers of Guard and Reserve personnel Address: 1555 Wilson Boulevard Suite #200 Arlington, VA 22209-2405 Contact Information: www.esgr.org (860) 548-3295 (800) 336-4590 [emailprotected] Name: Veterans' Employment & Training Service Purpose: Sponsors programs that provide employment and training services to veterans Address: 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210- Contact Information: www.dol.gov/vets

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(866) 487-2365

Non-Government & Private Organizations:

Name: Helmets to Hardhats Purpose: Offers direct entry into apprenticeship programs within the construction industry to all military personnel

Contact Information:

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www.helmetstohardhats.org

Connecticut Funded Programs & Organizations:

Name: Connecticut Department of Labor Purpose: meet the needs of workers and employers, and the other agencies that serve them Address: 200 Folly Brook Boulevard Wethersfield, CT 06109- Contact Information: www.ctdol.state.ct.us (860) 263-6000 [emailprotected] Name: Office for Veterans' Workforce Development Purpose: Assist service members in acquiring the various benefits and services they might be entitled to receive and to make the transition from military to civilian life as seamless as possible Address: 200 Folly Brook Boulevard Wethersfield, CT 06109- Contact Information: www.ctdol.state.ct.us/veterans (860) 263-6000

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[emailprotected]

Programs Supporting

Families

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Federally Funded Programs & Organizations: Name: My Army Life Too Purpose: An online service that provides information and links for Army families

Contact Information: www.myarmylifetoo.com Name: National Military Family Association Purpose: To educate military families concerning their rights, benefits and services available to them and to inform them regarding the issues that affect their lives

Address: 2500 North Van Dorn Street Suite #102 Alexandria, VA 22302-1601 Contact Information: www.nmfa.org (703) 931-6632 (800) 260-0218

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[emailprotected]

Non-Government & Private Organizations:

Name: 4 Military Families.com Purpose: Website that provides information on a range of issues facing military families Address: 241 Kenmore Park Drive Columbia, SC 29223- Contact Information: www.4militaryfamilies.com [emailprotected] Name: American Military Family Purpose: Provides services for members of all branches of the military and their families Address: P.O. Box 625 Niwot, CO 80544- Contact Information: www.americanmilitaryfamily.org (303) 746-8195 [emailprotected] Name: CinC House Purpose: Provides information and support to military wives, girlfreinds and women in uniform

Contact Information: www.cinchouse.com (850) 624-8887 [emailprotected]

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Name: Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies Purpose: network of independent, non-profit, family service agencies that deliver services from over 90 offices located throughout the state of Connecticut

Address: 1310 Silas Deane Highway Suite #219 Wethersfield, CT 06109- Contact Information: www.ctfsa.org (860) 571-0093 [emailprotected] Name: Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services Purpose: works to end sexual violence through victim assistance, community education, and public policy advocacy Address: 96 Pitkin Street East Hartford, CT 06108- Contact Information: connsacs.org (860) 282-9881 (888) 999-5545 [emailprotected] Name: Deployed Soldier's Family Foundation Purpose: Helps deployed servicemen and women and their families through difficult circ*mstances that many times accompany deployment Address: P.O. Box 864258 Plano, TX 75086- Contact Information: www.dsffusa.org (866) 823-8501 [emailprotected]

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Name: Families United For Our Troops & Their Mission Purpose: Provides a means for our Gold Star Families, who have lost loved ones in the defense of our nation, to find solace in each other’s company Address: P.O. Box 7802 St Paul, MN 55107- Contact Information: www.familiesunitedmission.com [emailprotected] Name: Gold Star Wives of America Purpose: Connects women whose husbands have died while serving on active duty Address: PO Box 361986 Birmingham, AL 35236- Contact Information: www.goldstarwives.org (888) 751-6350 [emailprotected] Name: Homefront America Purpose: Supports the families at home with compassion, care, guidance, and meaningful assistance in their time of need

Contact Information: www.homefrontamerica.org [emailprotected] Name: Marine Parents Purpose: Provides support and information to family members of Marines Address: PO Box #1115 Columbia, MO 65205- Contact Information: www.marineparents.com (573) 449-2003

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Name: Military Moms Purpose: Provides support to all mothers of service members in the military

Contact Information: www.militarymoms.net Name: Operation Hero Miles Purpose: Allows for family members of wounded service members to fly for free to visit loved ones recovering in military hospitals

Contact Information: www.heromiles.org Name: Operation Homefront Purpose: provides emergency assistance and morale to our troops, to the families they leave behind, and to wounded warriors when they return home

Address: 1631 Sunflower Avenue Suite C-34 Santa Ana, CA 92704- Contact Information: www.operationhomefront.net (714) 444-0075 (800) 722-6098 Name: Operation UpLink Purpose: Keeps military personnel and hospitalized veterans in touch with their families by providing free phone cards

Address: 406 West 34th Street Kansas City, MO 64111- Contact Information: www.operationuplink.org (816) 756-3390 [emailprotected]

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Name: Salute Our Services Purpose: Augments existing family support programs and encourages and facilitates the use of the internet to enhance communication

Address: 2100 Reston Parkway Suite #300 Reston, VA 20191- Contact Information: www.saluteourservices.org (703) 234-1773 [emailprotected] Name: Sergeant Mom's Place Purpose: A site for parents of military personnel to exchange ides, information and communications

Address: PO Box #211 Brunswick, ME 04011-0211 Contact Information: www.sgtmoms.com Name: Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Purpose: provides support network for the surviving families of those who have died in service to America Address: 910 17th Street NW Suite 800 Washington, DC 20006- Contact Information: www.taps.org (202) 588-8277 (800) 959-8277

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[emailprotected]

Connecticut Funded Programs & Organizations:

Name: Connecticut National Guard Family Program Purpose: Provide support to the families of the members of the Connecticut National Guard Address: 360 Broad Street Hartford, CT 06105-3706 Contact Information: www.guardfamily.org (800) 858-2677

Name: Connecticut Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Purpose: Assist units and service members and their families during the reintegration process post-deployment Address: 360 Broad Street Hartford, CT 06105-3706 Contact Information: www.ct.gov/mil/yrrp

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(800) 858-2677

Financial Programs

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Federally Funded Programs & Organizations:

Name: Air Force Aid Society Purpose: Provide financial assistance and other services to Airmen currently serving on Title 10 active duty for a period of 15 days or greater

Address: 241 18th Street Suite #202 Arlington, VA 22202- Contact Information: www.afas.org (800) 769-8951 [emailprotected] Name: Army Emergency Relief Purpose: Provide emergency financial assistance to Soldiers Address: 200 Stovall Street Alexandria, VA 22332- Contact Information: www.aerhq.org (703) 428-0000 (866) 878-6378 Name: Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Purpose: Provides financial assistance to the members of the Coast Guard and their families Address: 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 610 Arlington, VA 22203-1804 Contact Information: www.cgmahq.org (800) 881-2462 [emailprotected]

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Name: National Guard Soldier & Airmen Emergency Relief Fund Purpose: Offers emergency grants to members of the Army and Air National Guard who are experiencing a hardship

Address: 3133 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA 22305-2640 Contact Information: www.memberconnections.com/eangus (703) 519-3846 (800) 234-3264 [emailprotected] Name: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Purpose: Provide financial assistance to active duty and retired Navy & Marine Corps personnel and their families. Act as a liaison with other military services to their respective aid organization

Address: PO Box 25 Building 83 New London Sub Base Groton, CT 06349- Contact Information: www.nmcrs.org (860) 694-3285 [emailprotected] Name: Savings Deposit Program Purpose: Offers service members serving in designated combat zones a 10 percent interest rate on accounts up to $10,000.00.

Address: 1240 East 9th Street ATTN: SDP Cleveland, OH 44199-2055 Contact Information: www.dfas.mil (216) 522-5096 (888) 332-7411 [emailprotected]

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Name: Thrift Savings Plan Purpose: Retirement savings plan for all service members and civilians employed by the federal government

Address: PO Box #385021 Birmingham, AL 35238- Contact Information: www.tsp.gov (877) 968-3778 Name: Traumatic Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Purpose: Helps severely injured Soldiers through their time of need with a one-time payment. The amount varies depending on the injury

Address: 200 Stovall Street Alexandria, VA 22332-0470 Contact Information: www.tsgli.army.mil (703) 607-5851 (866) 275-0684 [emailprotected]

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Non-Government & Private Organizations:

Name: Ahern Family Charitable Foundation Purpose: Provides financial assistance to veterans and their families who have difficulties due to deployment Address: P.O. Box 80221 Stoneham, MA 02180- Contact Information: www.ahernfoundation.org (617) 212-1508 [emailprotected] Name: American Freedom Foundation Purpose: Provides financial assistance to families of Casualties Address: PO Box #6357 Tampa, FL 33608-0357 Contact Information: www.americanfreedomfoundation.org (949) 642-2044 Name: Coalition to Salute America's Heroes Purpose: Provide financial relief to disabled veterans.

Address: 100 Broadway Ossining, NY 10562- Contact Information: www.saluteheroes.org (914) 432-5400 (888) 447-2588

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[emailprotected]

Name: Connecticut Light & Power Purpose: Provides assistance programs to lower income families to meet their energy needs Address: P.O. Box 270 Hartford, CT 06141-0270 Contact Information: www.cl-p.com (860) 947-2000 (800) 286-2000 Name: Connecticut National Guard Foundation Purpose: Provide financial assistance and educational scholarships to qualifying members Address: 360 Broad Street Hartford, CT 06105-3706 Contact Information: www.ctngfoundation.org (860) 241-1550 [emailprotected] Name: Consumer Credit Counseling Services Purpose: work directly with an advisor in person, by telephone or online to create a workable budget to balance income with expenses, as well as help you establish an action plan for becoming debt free

Address: 8 Winter Street Boston, MA 02108- Contact Information: www.creditcounseling.org

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(866) 889-9347

Name: Family & Friends For Freedom Fund Purpose: Provide financial support to injured Marines while they continue their long road to recovery Address: 40 Woodland Place Pompton Plains, NJ 07444- Contact Information: www.injuredmarinesfund.org (973) 897-2237 [emailprotected] Name: Freedom is not Free Purpose: Provides assistance to wounded service members and their families Address: 11578 Sorrento Valley Road Suite 30 San Diego, CA 92121- Contact Information: www.freedomisnotfree.com (858) 847-9999 [emailprotected] Name: Help US Troops Purpose: Provides financial assistance to service members experiencing a hardship Address: 9947 Hull Street Road Suite 113 Richmond, VA 23236- Contact Information: www.helpustroops.org

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[emailprotected]

Name: Helping Hand for Heros Purpose: Provide financial grants to service members and families who have been adversely affected by deployment Address: PO Box #863 Melrose, MA 02176- Contact Information: www.theweberfoundation.com/handsforheroes2 [emailprotected] Name: Helping Our Heroes Foundation Purpose: Provide patient advocates, identify and fund educational opportunities for the soldier, coordinate specialty counseling and assist with emergency funding needs as deemed

Address: 21010 Southbank Street #805 Potomac Falls, VA 20165- Contact Information: www.hohf.org [emailprotected] Name: Operation Fuel Purpose: help families meet heating needs and survive the financial crisis without becoming dependent on welfare, having to declare bankruptcy or becoming homeless.

Address: 1 Regency Drive Bloomfield, CT 06002- Contact Information: www.operationfuel.org (860) 243-2345 (800) 354-7199

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[emailprotected]

Name: Person to Person Purpose: provides rapid response assistance to client emergencies as well as access to interconnected services that support our clients' journey toward self-sufficiency

Address: 1864 Post Road Darien, CT 06820- Contact Information: p2pdarien.org (203) 655-0048 [emailprotected] Name: Red Cross Emergency Aid Purpose: Works with the military aid societies to assist in providing financial and emergency assistance to service members experiencing a hardship Address: 2025 E Street NW Washington, DC 20006- Contact Information: www.redcross.org (703) 206-6000 (800) 733-2767 Name: UnMet Needs Foundation Purpose: Provide financial assistance to families of deployed service members Address: 406 West 34th Street Kansas City, MO 64111- Contact Information: www.unmetneeds.com (866) 789-6333

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[emailprotected]

Name: USA Cares Purpose: Provide funds to assist military service members and their families during hardship Contact Information: usacares.us [emailprotected] Name: Webster Bank – Military Banking Program Purpose: Provide reduced banking fees and costs to military personnel for accounts and loans Contact Information: www.websterbank.com 7 Halls Road Old Lyme, CT 06371 (860) 434-4140 [emailprotected]

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Connecticut Funded Programs & Organizations: Name: Military Family Relief Fund Purpose: Provide financial assistance to families experiencing A financial hardship due to the deployment of a family member Address: 360 Broad Street Room #214 Hartford, CT 06105-3706 Contact Information: www.ct.gov/mil/mfrf (860) 524-4910 [emailprotected]

Name: Soldiers', Sailors', and Marines' Fund Purpose: Provide temporary financial assistance to veterans who demonstrate a financial need. Address: 864 Wethersfield Avenue Hartford, CT 06114-3184 Contact Information: www.ct.gov/ssmf (860) 296-0719 (800) 491-4941 [emailprotected] Name: Wartime Service Bonus Purpose: Provides a bonus to members of the Connecticut National Guard who have deployed in support of the Global War on Terrorism Address: 360 Broad Street Room #214 Hartford, CT 06105-3706 Contact Information: www.ct.gov/mil/wsb (860) 524-4910 [emailprotected]

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Housing Programs

& Assistance

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Federally Funded Programs & Organizations:

Name: Homes & Communities Purpose: administers federal programs related to housing in the United States Address: 451 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20410- Contact Information: www.hud.gov (202) 708-1112

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(800) 333-4636

Non-Government & Private Organizations:

Name: Air Force Enlisted Village Purpose: Provide a safe, secure and dignified place for indigent surviving spouses of retired Air Force personnel Address: 92 Sunset Lane Shalimar, FL 32579-1000 Contact Information: www.afenlistedwidows.org (850) 651-3766 (800) 258-1413 [emailprotected] Name: Building Homes for Heroes Purpose: Provides individuals, corporations and others with an opportunity to help our severely wounded and disabled veterans and their families rebuild their lives

Address: PO Box 309 Island Park, NY 11558-0309 Contact Information: www.buildinghomesforherores.com (877) 784-7462 [emailprotected] Name: Chase Military Mortgage Program Purpose: Provide special mortgage assistance to members of the military community Contact Information: www.chase.com 433 South Main Street Suite #224 West Hartford, CT 06110 (860) 380-9218 [emailprotected]

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Name: Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness Purpose: works for the implementation of prevention strategies, development of permanent affordable housing, coordination and addition of culturally relevant support services and systems, and the emergence of real opportunities for a steady and stable income

Address: 77 Buckingham Street Hartford, CT 06106- Contact Information: www.cceh.org (860) 721-7876 [emailprotected] Name: Connecticut Housing Investment Fund Purpose: established to finance affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization projects throughout Connecticut Address: 121 Tremont Street Hartford, CT 06105- Contact Information: www.chif.org (860) 233-5165 (800) 992-3665 [emailprotected] Name: Operation Forever Free Purpose: assisting service men, women, and their families who have been wounded Address: 3901 West Airport Freeway Suite #200 Bedford, TX 76021- Contact Information: www.operationforeverfree.org (817) 391-2509 [emailprotected]

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Name: Saint Luke's LifeWorks Purpose: providing educational opportunities, housing options and support services to more than 500 adults and children who face homelessness Address: 141 Franklin Street Stamford, CT 06901- Contact Information:

www.stlukeslifeworks.org

(203) 388-0100

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Connecticut Funded Programs & Organizations:

Name: Connecticut Fair Housing Center Purpose: ensure that all people have equal access to housing opportunities in Connecticut. Address: 221 Main Street Suite #401 Hartford, CT 06106- Contact Information: ctfairhousing.org (860) 247-4400 (888) 247-4401 Name: Connecticut Housing Finance Authority Purpose: has helped more than 105,000 families and individuals purchase their first home and has provided financing for the construction and/or rehabilitation of more than 28,000 units of affordable rental housing for families and the elderly

Address: 999 West Street Rocky Hill, CT 06067-4005 Contact Information: www.chfa.org (860) 721-9501

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Federally Funded Programs & Organizations:

Name: Air Force Crossroads Purpose: Provides information on various services and programs to members of the Air Force

Contact Information: www.afcrossroads.com [emailprotected] Name: Department of Defense Purpose: Department of Defense website that provides extensive information through an e-mail subscriber system Address: 1400 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20310-1400 Contact Information: www.defenselink.mil (703) 428-0711 Name: Military.com Purpose: Connects service members, military families and veterans to government benefits, scholarships, discounts, friends and more

Contact Information: www.military.com Name: US Central Command Purpose: Information provided by the joint military command responsible for the operations conducted in the Middle East Address: 7115 South Boundary Boulevard MacDill AFB, FL 33621-5101 Contact Information: www.centcom.mil (813) 827-5895

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Name: USA.gov Purpose: The official web portal of the US Government

Address: 1800 F Street Washington, DC 20405- Contact Information: www.usa.gov

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Non-Government & Private Organizations:

Name: Military Handbooks Purpose: Service members can request free handbooks on numerous subjects. Address: 2101 Wilson Boulevard Suite #110 Arlington, VA 22201- Contact Information: www.militaryhandbooks.com (703) 778-8503

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Connecticut Funded Programs & Organizations:

Name: Infoline Purpose: Provides information on crisis and emergency services in Connecticut

Contact Information: www.infoline.org

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Federally Funded Programs & Organizations:

Name: Force Health Protection & Readiness Purpose: enhance communication regarding the health of our Service members and their families Address: 5113 Leesburg Pike Suite 901 Falls Church, VA 22041- Contact Information: www.deploymentlink.osd.mil (800) 497-6261 Name: HealthNet Federal Services Purpose: TRICARE health care contractor -- Covers medical, pharmacy and dental services for active duty service members, families and retirees.

Contact Information: www.hnfs.net (877) 874-2273 Name: Hooah-4-Health Purpose: Information on health promotion and wellness Contact Information: www.hooah4health.com Name: National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Purpose: Advances the clinical care and social welfare of veterans through research, education and training on PTSD

Contact Information: www.ncptsd.va.gov (802) 296-6300

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Name: TriCare Purpose: Beneficiaries and military staff can schedule & view appointments; access approved health content; access personal health information; use pharmacy tools; check medications; access military staff applications and much more

Address: 5111 Leesburg Pike Suite #810 Falls Church, VA 22041-3206 Contact Information: www.tricare.mil Name: Vet Centers Purpose: Provide readjustment counseling and outreach services to all veterans who served in any combat zone

Address: 30 Jordan Lane Wethersfield, CT 06109- Contact Information: www.vetcenter.va.gov (860) 563-2320 (800) 905-4675 Name: Veterans Health Administration Purpose: Provide primary and specialized medical care to veterans

Contact Information: www1.va.gov/health Name: Women Veterans' Health Purpose: Program designed specifically to assist women veterans in medical issues

Contact Information:

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Non-Government & Private Organizations:

Name: Advanced Behavioral Health Purpose: Manage mental health and substance abuse Services Address: 213 Court Street Middletown, CT 06457- Contact Information: www.abhct.com (860) 638-5309 Name: American Cancer Society Purpose: Provides assistance to individuals facing cancer and their families

Contact Information: www.cancer.org (800) 227-2345 Name: Connecticut Association for Children and Purpose: ensure access to the resources needed to help children and adults with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders Address: 25 Van Zant Street Suite 15-5 East Norwalk, CT 06855-1719 Contact Information: www.cacld.org (203) 838-5010 [emailprotected]

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Name: Connecticut Association for Home Care Purpose: promotes quality and accessibility of home and community based health care Address: 110 Barnes Road, Box 90 Wallingford, CT 06492- Contact Information: www.cthomecare.org (203) 265-9931 [emailprotected] Name: Connecticut Association of Not-for-profit Providers For the Aging Purpose: dedicated to advancing the quality of services and care for older adults and chronically ill individuals Address: 1340 Worthington Ridge Berlin, CT 06037- Contact Information: www.canpfa.org (860) 828-2903 [emailprotected] Name: Connecticut Community Care Inc Purpose: makes it possible for elders or individuals with disabilities to live independently at home Address: 43 Enterprise Drive Bristol, CT 06010-7472 Contact Information: www.ctcommunitycare.org (860) 589-6226 (866) 845-2224 [emailprotected]

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Name: Connecticut Community Providers Association Purpose: represents organizations which provide services and supports for children and adults with disabilities and special needs including people with addictions, mental illness, developmental and physical disabilities

Address: 35 Cold Springs Road Suite 522 Rocky Hill, CT 06067- Contact Information: www.ccpa-inc.org (860) 257-7909 [emailprotected] Name: Easter Seals of Connecticut Purpose: Helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives Address: P.O. Box 100 Hebron, CT 06248- Contact Information: ct.easterseals.com (800) 874-7687 Name: Hopeline Pregnancy Resource Center Purpose: An organization that supports a network of pregnancy centers in Connecticut that provides information and advice

Contact Information: www.hopelineprc.org (800) 203-4673

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Name: Mental Health Association of Connecticut Purpose: Provides information and resources to individuals suffering from mental health related issues

Address: 20-30 Beaver Road Wethersfield, CT 06109- Contact Information: www.mhact.org (860) 529-1970 (800) 842-1501 [emailprotected] Name: National Alliance of Mental Illness Purpose: provides support, education and advocacy to people living with psychiatric conditions, family members, friends, professionals and the public at large

Address: 241 Main Street 5th Floor Hartford, CT 06106- Contact Information: www.namict.org (860) 882-0236 (800) 215-3021 [emailprotected] Name: Oak Hill Purpose: Through education, assistive technology, programs and advocacy, we support people with disabilities at every stage of life

Contact Information: www.ciboakhill.org (860) 242-2274

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Name: Sew Much Comfort Purpose: provides adaptive clothing free of charge to support the unique needs of our injured service members from all branches of the military and national guard

Address: 13805 Frontier Lane Burnsville, MN 55337- Contact Information: www.sewmuchcomfort.org [emailprotected] Name: The ARC of Connecticut Purpose: advocacy organization committed to protecting the rights of people with intellectual, cognitive, and developmental disabilities

Address: 1030 New Britain Avenue West Hartford, CT 06110- Contact Information: arcct.com (860) 953-8335 [emailprotected] Name: Wounded Warrior Project Purpose: assist those men and women of our armed forces that have been severely injured during the conflicts in Iraq , Afghanistan , and other locations around the world

Address: 7020 AC Skinner Pkwy Suite #100 Jacksonville, FL 32256- Contact Information: www.woundedwarriorproject.org (904) 296-7350

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Connecticut Funded Programs & Organizations:

Name: Connecticut Poison Control Center Purpose: provide statewide 24-hour emergency service for poison exposures, epidemiology of poisoning, and education for poison prevention

Contact Information: poisoncontrol.uchc.edu (860) 679-3531 (800) 222-1222 Name: Connecticut State Unit on Aging Purpose: provides a broad range of services to the elderly, persons with disabilities, families, and individuals who need assistance in maintaining or achieving their full potential for self-direction, self-reliance and independent living

Address: 25 Sigourney Street Hartford, CT 06106- Contact Information: www.ct.gov/agingservices (860) 424-5274 (866) 218-6631 [emailprotected] Name: CTNG Counter Drug Program Purpose: Provide prevention and drug education programs and activities for community organizations and family members

Address: 360 Broad Street Hartford, CT 06105- Contact Information: www.ct.ngb.army.mil (860) 493-2724 [emailprotected]

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Name: Department of Developmental Services Purpose: provide services to individuals who are facing mental developmental challenges Address: 460 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT 06106- Contact Information: www.ct.gov/dds (860) 720-3110 [emailprotected] Name: Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services Purpose: improve the quality of life of the people of Connecticut by providing an integrated network of comprehensive, effective and efficient mental health and addiction services that foster

Address: P.O. Box 341431 Hartford, CT 06134- Contact Information: www.ct.gov/dmhas (860) 418-7000 (800) 446-7348

Name: Department of Public Health Purpose: protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy, promoting physical and mental health, and

Address: 410 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT 06134- Contact Information: www.ct.gov/dph (860) 509-8000

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Name: Military Support Program Purpose: Provides free, confidential, locally available outpatient counseling services to national guard and reserve personnel and their families

Contact Information: www.ct.gov/msp (866) 251-2913 Name: Charter Oak Health Plan Purpose: Provides access to affordable health care to adults who do not qualify for other government programs and can not afford independent insurance

Contact Information: www.charteroakhealthplan.com c/o Department of Social Services 25 Sigourney Street Hartford, CT 06106-5033 (877) 772-8625

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Federally Funded Programs & Organizations:

Name: Armed Forces Entertainment Purpose: Provides free professional entertainment to the troops and family members stationed overseas Address: 1225 South Clark Street Suite 413 Arlington, VA 22202-4306 Contact Information: www.armedforcesentertainment.com (800) 458-0868 [emailprotected] Name: Armed Forces Foundation Purpose: Promotes morale, welfare and quality of life to the Armed Forces community Address: 16 North Carolina Avenue SE Washington, DC 20003- Contact Information: www.armedforcesfoundation.org (202) 547-4713 [emailprotected] Name: Army & Air Force Exchange Services Purpose: Offers merchandise for area military personnel and their families Address: Smith Street Building #64 Niantic, CT 06357- Contact Information: www.aafes.com

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(860) 739-9672

Name: Military Homefront Purpose: official Department of Defense web site for reliable Quality of Life information designed to help troops and their families, leaders and service providers

Contact Information: www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil Name: New London Sub Base MWR Purpose: Offers numerous recreation facilities to eligible service members of all military components Address: New London Sub Base Groton, CT 06340- Contact Information: http://mwr.subasenlon.navy.mil (860) 694-2298 Name: US Army MWR Purpose: Links to numerous discounts on travel, leisure and tickets for military personnel and their families

Contact Information: www.armymwr.com

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Non-Government & Private Organizations:

Name: A Million Thanks Purpose: Collects and sends letters and packages to service members deployed overseas

Contact Information: www.amillionthanks.org (714) 282-9415 [emailprotected] Name: A Soldier's Wish List Purpose: Sends care packages to deployed service Members Address: 11143 Larimore Road St Louis, MO 63138- Contact Information: www.soldierswishlist.webs.com (314) 868-2264 Name: Adopt a Chaplain Purpose: Supports chaplains serving in Iraq and Afghanistan by sending care packages and letters Address: 2433 Le Bain Drive San Jose, CA 95130-2115 Contact Information: www.adopt-a-chaplain.org (408) 600-8884 [emailprotected]

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Name: Adopt A Platoon Purpose: Provide mail support to deployed military Personnel Address: PO Box #1457 Seabrook, NH 03874- Contact Information: www.adoptaplatoon.org [emailprotected] Name: America Supporting Americans Purpose: Coordinates cities to "adopt" deployed units

Address: P.O. Box 574 Pacific Palisades, CA 90272- Contact Information: www.asa-usa.org (310) 459-5625 Name: Angels 'n Camouflage Purpose: Sends letters and care packages to deployed troops

Contact Information: www.angelsncamouflage.org (740) 418-4711 [emailprotected] Name: Angels of Mercy Program Purpose: Visits recovering military personnel at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and provides comfort items.

Address: PO Box 5447 McLean, VA 22102- Contact Information: www.supportourwounded.org (703) 938-8930

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Name: Any Soldier Purpose: Sends care packages to any service member deployed in Iraq & Afghanistan Address: PO Box #29 Hoagland, IN 46745-0029 Contact Information: www.anysolder.com [emailprotected] Name: Azalea Charities Purpose: Provides comfort and relief items for service members who have been wounded in combat Address: PO Box 579 Dumfries, VA 22026- Contact Information: www.azaleacharities.com (703) 670-5238 [emailprotected] Name: Blue Star Mothers Purpose: Mothers who have or have had children serving in the military and support each other Address: PO Box #2005 Santa Clarita, CA 91386- Contact Information: www.bluestarmoms.org [emailprotected]

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Name: Boatsie's Boxes Purpose: Sends care packages to deployed service Members Address: 33 Forest Hills Drive Wheeling, WV 26003- Contact Information: www.boatsie.com (304) 232-5277 [emailprotected] Name: Books for Soldiers Purpose: Sends books to service members currently deployed overseas Address: 116 Lowes Food Drive #123 Lewisville, NC 27023 Contact Information: bookforsoldiers.com [emailprotected] Name: Cell Phones for Soldiers Purpose: Turn in old cell phones that are redeemed for calling cards Address: 243 Winter Street Norwell, MA 02061- Contact Information: www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com (781) 588-2608 (800) 426-1031 [emailprotected]

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Name: Comfort for America's Uniformed Services Purpose: Provides personal care items and clothing to wounded soldiers arriving at Walter Reed from the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan Address: PO Box #218 Herndon, VA 20172- Contact Information: www.cause-usa.org (703) 481-8830 Name: Dallas is Love Purpose: Raises money to send AAFES gift certificates to United States military troops stationed worldwide

Address: PO Box 450911 Garland, TX 75045-0911 Contact Information: www.dallasislove.org [emailprotected] Name: Defenders of Freedom Purpose: Raises money to support our troops who are currently deployed around the world Address: 706 Stratford Lane Coppell, TX 75019- Contact Information:

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defendersoffreedom.us

Name: Defending Freedom Purpose: Provides wristbands to organizations to sell to raise money in support of the troops Address: 9505 Hillwood Drive #100 Las Vegas, NV 89134- Contact Information: www.defendingfreedom.net (702) 258-1995 Name: Freedom Calls Foundation Purpose: Uses developing technology to put service members in contact with their families while deployed

Address: 45 Park Place South, Suite 167 Morrsiown, NJ 07960- Contact Information: www.freedomcalls.org (973) 290-7886 [emailprotected] Name: Freedom Calls Foundation Purpose: Provides communications between deployed service members and families through video conferencing, wi-fi and other technology

Address: 45 Park Place South Suite #167 Morristown, NJ 07960- Contact Information: www.freedomcalls.org (973) 290-7886

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Name: Give 2 the Troops Purpose: Sends care packages and letters to deployed service members Address: P.O. BOX 445 Canton, CT 06019-0445 Contact Information: www.give2thetroops.org (888) 876-6775 [emailprotected] Name: Military Gift Certificates Purpose: Send gift certificates to military personnel Contact Information: www.certifichecks.com (877) 770-4438 Name: Military Living Publications Purpose: Largest publisher of military travel for all service members. Address: PO Box #2347 Falls Church, VA 22042-0347 Contact Information: www.militaryliving.com (703) 237-0203 [emailprotected] Name: Operation A Bit of Home Purpose: Provides information on how to send care packages to deployed personnel Address: 204 North Main Street Rolesville, NC 27571- Contact Information: www.operationabitofhome.com

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Name: Operation AC Purpose: Provides air conditioners and other creature comforts to soldiers in the field Address: 560 Peoples Plaza #121 Newark, DE 19702- Contact Information: www.operationac.com (302) 836-1008 [emailprotected] Name: Operation Dear Abby Purpose: Send e-mails and messages of support to service members deployed overseas Contact Information: anyservicemember.navy.mil (202) 433-3865 [emailprotected] Name: Operation Give Purpose: Collects gifts to send to overseas service members during the holiday season Address: 2275 South 900 West Salt Lake City, UT 84119- Contact Information: www.operationgive.org (801) 487-2191 [emailprotected]

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Name: Operation Gratitude Purpose: Collects items to send in care packages to service members deployed in combat zones Address: 16444 Refugio Road Encino, CA 91436- Contact Information: www.opgratitude.com (818) 909-0039 [emailprotected] Name: Operation Interdependence Purpose: Supports deployed units by providing monthly care packages to service members Address: 9844 Woodley Avenue North Hills, CA 91343- Contact Information: www.oidelivers.org [emailprotected] Name: Operation USO Care Package Purpose: Sponsor care packages to service members overseas for a $25 donation

Contact Information: (703) 908-6431

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Name: Packages from Home Purpose: Sends personal care and comfort items to service members deployed in combat zones Address: 1201 South Seventh Street Phoenix, AZ 85007- Contact Information: www.packagesfromhome.org (602) 253-0284 [emailprotected] Name: Soldiers' Angels Purpose: Adopt a service member and communicate with them while they are deployed Address: 182 East Washington Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91104- Contact Information: soldiersangels.org (626) 529-5114 [emailprotected] Name: Soldiers', Sailors', Marines' and Airmen's Club Purpose: Provides convenient, safe and affordable accommodations in mid-town Manhattan Address: 283 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10016-3540 Contact Information: ssmaclub.org (212) 683-4353

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Name: Treats for Troops Purpose: Individuals, organizations and groups who don’t personally know anyone in the military, but want to show their support can sponsor soldiers

Address: 14 Inverness Drive East Suite F-148 Englewood, CO 80112- Contact Information: www.treatsfortroops.com (720) 872-6333 (877) 257-1487 Name: US Troop Support Purpose: provide care packages and assistance to all military personnel in need, providing funds are available and the need is legitimate

Contact Information: www.ustroopsupport.com (816) 224-4729 [emailprotected] Name: Voices From Home Purpose: Quick, easy and global application of streaming audio technology which allows users to communicate with separated loved ones

Address: 2421 East Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46201- Contact Information: www.voicesfromhome.com (317) 639-3354

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Name: Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project Purpose: Provides year round sports programs for severely wounded service members from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflict

Address: 451 Hungerford Drive Suite 100 Rockville, MD 20850- Contact Information: www.dsusa.org [emailprotected] Name: Yellow Ribbon Fund Purpose: offering free car rentals, cab vouchers, hotel rooms, apartments, job mentoring and internship programs and free tickets to cultural and sporting events to wounded military personnel

Address: 7200 Wisconsin Avenue Suite #310 Bethesda, MD 20814- Contact Information: www.yellowribbonfund.com (240) 223-1180 YellowRibbonFund.org Name: Yellow Ribbon America Purpose: deliver immediate and direct support to our numerous deployed military personnel, their families and our Troops returning home

Address: 3972 Barranca Parkway, Suite J #251 Irvine, CA 92606-0441 Contact Information: www.yellowribbonamerica.org (949) 585-7642

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Federally Funded Programs & Organizations:

Name: Air Force Services Agency Purpose: Supports the bases, major commands and Air Staff by providing technical assistance, fielding new initiatives, developing procedures and managing selected central support functions

Contact Information: www.afsv.af.mil Name: Fleet & Family Services Purpose: Support fleet readiness by providing quality services and facilities to the submarine community and their families

Address: US Naval Submarine Base PO Box #25 Building Groton, CT 06349-5025 Contact Information: www.subasenlon.navy.mil/support (860) 694-4122 [emailprotected] Name: Military One Source Purpose: Personalized consultations on specific issues such as education, special needs, and finances are provided. Customized research detailing community resources and appropriate military referrals are offered

Contact Information: www.militaryonesource.com (484) 530-5908

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Name: Transition Assistance Advisors Purpose: Serves as the statewide point of contact to assist members in accessing Veterans Affairs benefits and healthcare services. Address: 360 Broad Street Hartford, CT 06105-3706 Contact Information: www.transitionassistanceprogram.com (860) 524-4908 [emailprotected] Name: United States Postal Service Purpose: Information and services on mailing services of the US Post Office Address: 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW Washington, DC 20260-0004 Contact Information: www.usps.com (800) 275-8777 Name: Veterans Benefit Administration Purpose: Administer education, financial, vocational, employment, loans and insurance benefits to veterans

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Non-Government & Private Organizations:

Name: Adopt a Soldier Ministries Purpose: Supports military personnel and their families spiritually, morally and physically

Contact Information: www.adoptasoldierministries.org (813) 784-3571 [emailprotected] Name: Advocacy Unlimited Purpose: Advocates for low income adults who have psychiatric disabilities Address: P.O. Box 351, Silver Street Middletown, CT 06457- Contact Information: www.mindlink.org (860) 262-5030 (877) 402-2299 Name: Alcoholics Anonymous Purpose: a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism

Contact Information: www.ct-aa.org [emailprotected]

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Name: American Legion Purpose: Follows national legislation affecting veterans, promotes youth programs, offers accident and life insurance, travel benefits and investment programs.

Address: 287 West Street Rocky Hill, CT 06067- Contact Information: www.ct.legion.org (860) 721-5942 [emailprotected] Name: American Legion Auxiliary Purpose: Administers hundreds of volunteer programs, gives tens of thousands of hours to its communities and to veterans Address: 777 North Meridian Street 3rd Floor Indianapolis, IN 46204- Contact Information: www.legion-aux.org (317) 955-3845 [emailprotected] Name: American Red Cross Purpose: Provides services to members of the Reserves, National Guard, retirees and their families. Address: 209 Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT 06032- Contact Information: www.redcross.org (860) 678-2700 (800) 733-2767 [emailprotected]

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Name: AMVETS Purpose: Advocates for veterans filing pension and compensation claims with the VA

Contact Information: www.amvets-ct.org (860) 887-6056 (877) 726-8387 Name: Armed Services YMCA Purpose: offers essential programs such as childcare, hospital assistance, spouse support services, food services, computer training classes, health and wellness services

Address: 6359 Walker Lane Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22310- Contact Information: www.asymca.org (703) 313-9600 (800) 597-1260 [emailprotected] Name: Association of the United States Army Purpose: works to support all aspects of national security while advancing the interests of America's Army and the men and women who serve

Address: 2425 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22201- Contact Information: www.ausa.org (800) 336-4570

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Name: Blinded Veterans Association Purpose: To promote the welfare of blinded veterans so that, notwithstanding their disabilities, they may take their rightful place in the community and work with their fellow citizens toward the creation of a peaceful world

Address: 477 H Street Northwest Washington, DC 20001-2694 Contact Information: www.bva.org (202) 371-8880 [emailprotected] Name: Community Action Agency for Greater Stamford Area Purpose: make available services and activities which help reduce the physical, economic and psychological barriers to self-sufficiency for low income individuals, families and communities

Address: 34 Woodland Avenue Stamford, CT 06902- Contact Information: www.ctecap.org (203) 327-3260 [emailprotected] Name: Connecticut Association for Community Action Purpose: Community Action Agencies, continually strive to reduce the conditions of poverty through the identification and removal of social and economic barriers, the mobilization of community resources, and advocacy

Address: 555 Windsor Street Hartford, CT 06120- Contact Information: www.cafca.org (860) 560-5845 [emailprotected]

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Name: Connecticut Association for Human Services Purpose: employs research, public education, outreach, training, and policy development to meet goals in the areas of welfare reform, hunger, family health, public health, child care and early education, and other issues faced by the state's nonprofit sector

Address: 110 Bartholomew Ave 4030 Hartford, CT 06106- Contact Information: www.cahs.org Name: Disabled American Veterans Purpose: Provides free assistance to veterans in obtaining benefits and services Address: PO Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 20024- Contact Information: www.dav.org (860) 584-0057 (877) 426-2838 Name: Enlisted Association of the National Guard Purpose: Dedicated to promoting the status, welfare and professionalism of Enlisted members of the National Guard by supporting legislation that provides adequate staffing, pay, benefits, entitlements, equipment and installations for the National Guard

Address: 3133 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA 22305- Contact Information: www.eangus.org (703) 519-3846 [emailprotected]

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Name: Fisher House Foundation Purpose: Provides "comfort homes" near major military and VA medical centers so families can be close to service members during hospitalization

Address: 1401 Rockville Pike Suite #600 Rockville, MD 20852- Contact Information: www.fisherhouse.org (301) 294-8560 (888) 294-8560 [emailprotected] Name: Fleet Reserve Association Purpose: Works to preserve and enhance benefits and quality-of-life programs for members of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard

Address: 125 North West Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2754 Contact Information: www.fra.org (800) 372-1924 Name: Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pets Purpose: Provides foster homes for pets of service members who are deploying Address: 167 Candleberry Circle Hot Springs, AR 71913-2109 Contact Information: www.guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org (501) 760-3875 [emailprotected]

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Name: Homes for our Troops Purpose: Provides specially adapted homes for severely wounded service members Address: 37 Main Street Taunton, MA 02780- Contact Information: www.homesforourtroops.org (508) 823-3300 (866) 787-6677 [emailprotected] Name: Jewish Family Services Purpose: provides adoption and foster care services to the entire state of Connecticut, and social services throughout the Greater New Haven area

Address: 1440 Whalley Avenue New Haven, CT 06515- Contact Information: www.jfsnh.org (203) 389-5599 (866) 389-5599 [emailprotected] Name: Military Order of the Purple Heart Purpose: Provides services to wounded and disabled Veterans Address: PO Box #49 Annadale, VA 22003- Contact Information: www.purpleheartfoundation.org (800) 887-0442 [emailprotected]

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Name: National Guard Association of Connecticut Purpose: Combined officer and enlisted organization for the purpose of representing active and retired members of the Connecticut National Guard

Address: 360 Broad Street Hartford, CT 06105- Contact Information: www.ngact.com (860) 247-5000 Name: NCO Association Purpose: Works to enhance and maintain the quality of life for noncommissioned and petty officers in all branches of the Armed Forces, National Guard and Reserves

Address: 10635 IH 35 North san Antonio, TX 78233- Contact Information: www.ncoausa.org (800) 662-2620 [emailprotected] Name: Operation Enduring LAMP Purpose: Provides legal assistance for military personnel Contact Information: www.abanet.org/legalservices/helpreservists [emailprotected] Name: Operation Helmet Purpose: provides helmet upgrade kits free of charge to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan Address: 74 Greenview Street Montgomery, TX 77356- Contact Information: operation-helmet.org (936) 449-9706 [emailprotected]

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Name: Opportunities Industrialization Centers of America Purpose: providing quality education, training, employment, and housing services through a national network of local affiliated organizations enabling economically disadvantaged people

Contact Information: www.oicofamerica.org [emailprotected] Name: Salvation Army Purpose: Provides disaster relief services, day care centers, summer camps, holiday assistance, services for the aging, family and career counseling, vocational training and substance abuse rehabilitation

Address: PO Box #269 Alexandria, VA 22313- Contact Information: www.salvationarmyusa.org Name: Surface Navy Association Purpose: Promote greater coordination and communication among those in the military, business and academic communities who share a common interest in Naval Surface Warfare and to support the activities of Surface Naval Forces

Address: 2550 Huntington Avenue Suite 202 Alexandria, VA 22303- Contact Information: www.navysna.org (800) 628-9762

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Name: Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Purpose: Provides a wide variety of programs and information to survivors of military personnel.

Address: 910 Seventeenth Street NW Suite #800 Washington, DC 20006- Contact Information: taps.org (202) 457-8277 (800) 959-8277 [emailprotected] Name: United Services Organization Purpose: Supports the troops by providing morale, welfare and recreation-type services to our men and women in uniform

Contact Information: www.uso.org (703) 908-6400 (800) 876-7469 Name: USAA Purpose: Provides a full spectrum of financial and insurance services to all service members and their eligible dependents

Address: 10750 McDermott Freeway San Antonio, TX 78288-9876 Contact Information: www.usaa.com (210) 498-7979 (800) 531-8722

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Name: USO New England Purpose: Provide morale, welfare and recreation-type services to our men and women in uniform Address: 427 Commercial Street Boston, MA 02109- Contact Information: www.usonewengland.org (617) 720-4949 [emailprotected] Name: Veterans of Foreign Wars Purpose: Lobbies to protect veterans' rights, offers life, health and accident insurance. Provides medical benefits

Address: 406 West 34th Street Kansas City, MO 64111- Contact Information: www.vfw.org (860) 594-6610 (800) 839-1899 [emailprotected] Name: Vietnam Veterans of America Purpose: Promote and support a full spectrum of issues pertaining to Vietnam Veterans Address: 8605 Cameron Street #400 Silver Spring, MD 20910- Contact Information: www.vva.org (301) 585-4000 (800) 882-1316

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Connecticut Funded Programs & Organizations:

Name: Connecticut Department of Social Services Purpose: provides a broad range of services to the elderly, disabled, families, and individuals who need assistance in maintaining or achieving their full potential for self-direction, self-reliance and independent living

Address: 25 Sigourney Street Hartford, CT 06106-5033 Contact Information: www.ct.gov/dss (800) 842-1508 [emailprotected] Name: Connecticut Department of Veterans' Affairs Purpose: Provide assistance to veterans, their eligible spouses and eligible dependents in obtaining veterans benefits under federal, state and local laws

Address: 287 West Street Rocky Hill, CT 06067- Contact Information: www.ct.gov/ctva (800) 550-0000 Name: Department of Motor Vehicles Purpose: The CT DMV offers several waivers, programs and special plates to military personnel Address: 60 State Street Wethersfield, CT 06161- Contact Information: www.ct.gov/dmv (860) 263-5700 (800) 842-8222 [emailprotected]

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Name: Identification Cards Purpose: Issue Common Access Cards for all Military Services, Issue ID cards to retirees and dependents, Update DEERS changes, reset & unlock PINs, verify PKI certificates. CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

Address: 555 Willard Avenue Building 2W Newington, CT 06111- Contact Information: (860) 878-6725 [emailprotected] Name: Office of Victim Services Purpose: state's lead agency established to provide services to victims of violent crime Address: 225 Spring Street 4th Floor Wethersfield, CT 06109- Contact Information: www.jud.ct.gov/crimevictim (860) 263-2760 (800) 822-8428