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Veterans Services

COVID-19 update: Please review our current services page for the latest information. Are you a veteran in need of help or just a buddy to correspond or talk to? Our penpals and buddies program might be for you.

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We recognize, engage, and advocate for our veterans and their families, by connecting them with the services and resources they've earned.

Our department oversees the financial assistance program known as Massachusetts General Law Chapter 115. This includes the decoration of veterans' graves and hero squares on Memorial Day. We also carry out commemorative activities related to Boston veterans. To apply for Chapter 115, please complete our form:

Financial Assistance application

If you would like more information on filing a claim through the Department of Veterans Affairs, please click on the link below:

File a Veterans Affairs claim

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Contact
veterans@boston.gov
43 Hawkins Street
3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02114
Office hours
Monday - Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
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Vaccine clinics

Clinics

There are no upcoming events available at this time.

One Boston Day cards for veterans

This One Boston Day, the Office of Veterans Services is collecting cards for veterans! We’ll distribute the cards through our network. We’re looking for cards thanking veterans for their service, but feel free to be creative!

If kids want to participate, veterans love getting drawings and poems. Feel free to share a quick story about you or a family member who served, or talk about what service means to you.

Where do I send my card?

Send cards to:
Office of Veterans’ Services
43 Hawkins Street, Suite 3A
Boston, MA 02114

Veterans Services will distribute the cards to veterans through VFW Posts, the VA, and other veterans organizations.

What should I write?

Write or draw whatever you want! Whether it’s a note saying “thank you for your service,” a story about you or a family member who served, or a drawing, anything is great! You can talk about what One Boston Day means to you or what you like about Boston. Be creative!

What if I know of a veteran or organization who would like cards?

Please let us know! We’re always looking for new ways to thank and honor our veterans.

One Boston Day cards information

Programs and events

Resources for veterans
Are you in a crisis or just need a hand? Get access to critical resources.
Rights and benefits for military personnel
Federal and state laws offer many protections, rights, and benefits to military personnel and their families.
Memorial Day Flag Placement
Register a family member, loved one, or a friend to receive a flag.
Penpals and buddies
The goal of our program is to pair people or families (buddies) with local veterans.
Operation Thank a Veteran
Volunteer to thank a veteran in-person for their service every month.
Annual African-American Veterans Appreciation Brunch
We will honor our African-American veterans by listening to their voices, their words, and their experiences.
Veterans Welcome Home Luncheon
Veterans and their families are invited to this event. Connect, communicate, and engage over a hearty luncheon and info session.
POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony
Please join us as we reflect upon the extraordinary sacrifices made on behalf of this country.
Veterans Appreciation Night at the Boston Ballet
We give the gift of world class entertainment to Boston’s military families, veterans, and active duty personnel.
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Commemoration
Veterans Services and the USS Constitution are joining to commemorate the 79th Anniversary.
Veterans Town Hall
Help us honor and show appreciation for our nation's veterans.

History of Heroes Database

Learn more about the hero squares that exist in each neighborhood across the City.

Hero squares information

Meet the commissioner

Meet the commissioner