Connecticut Veterans Legal Center

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Congratulations to US Army Veteran Gladys Silva-Paredes?and She Served, Too LLC for two amazing days of celebrating women Veterans in honor of Women's History Month. CVLC's Juliet Taylor (pictured in back row, near middle) and Alison Weir were thrilled to participate and be with so many other women who have served in the US Military. #WomensHistoryMonth #WHM #InternationalWomensDay

We had a wonderful time at the New England Air Museum celebrating all the incredible women in aviation! NEAM has incredible programs and exhibits year-round. Visit their website at www.neam.org to learn more. Thanks to Tucker McWeeny, Alison Weir (US Air Force Veteran), and Shannon Mykins for representing CVLC. Alison is pictured here with the O'Neil Langley, the Museum's longest serving volunteer of 50 years. An honor to see him and all of the other incredible volunteers who make NEAM special.

Today, March 8th, is International Women's Day, a day meant to raise awareness for important?issues facing women worldwide, including the gender equality gap, reproductive rights and women's healthcare, and addressing the systems of violence against women. CVLC unequivocally stands with Women and is vigilant in our fight for equity and equality for Women Veterans. Are you a low-income Veteran in need of legal services? CVLC is here for you! For more information about how to get connected with CVLC's services visit https://lnkd.in/eFaZMuuk.

CVLC was proud to testify to the Connecticut Insurance and Real Estate Committee in opposition to Section 1 of H.B. 7078: An Act Concerning the Removal of Unauthorized Persons from Real Property that was before the committee at the meeting on March 4, 2025. Co-authored by CVLC’s Supervising Attorney, Civil Legal Unit Darren Pruslow and Staff Attorney, Civil Legal Unit Cyd Oppenheimer, this testimony aims to outline how section 1 of this bill harm Connecticut Veterans. Please read our testimony here: https://lnkd.in/e7SaNkhp To read the full language of the bill, click on the linked bill number in the testimony.

CVLC was proud to testify to the Connecticut Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee in support of several bills that were before the committee at the meeting on March 4, 2025. Authored by CVLC’s Executive Director Alison M. Weir, this testimony aims to outline how these bills will support Connecticut Veterans. Please read our testimony here: https://lnkd.in/epRShM_C To read the full language of each bill, click on the linked bill numbers in the testimony.

CVLC was proud to testify to the Connecticut Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee in support of several bills that were before the committee at the meeting on March 4, 2025. Authored by CVLC’s Executive Director Alison M. Weir, this testimony aims to outline how these bills will support Connecticut Veterans. Please read our testimony here: https://lnkd.in/epRShM_C To read the full language of each bill, click on the linked bill numbers in the testimony.

""In the private sector, I could be working with 'easier' or less complicated patients," the psychologist said. "The reality is that those of us that opt to come to work for the VA do so because of our call to duty to serve those that served us."" We thank our colleagues and friends at VHA for the incredible work they do. ?? : https://lnkd.in/esSBkW7U

How we talk about gender in the military and veteran community matters. This workshop examines trends and impacts of the patriarchal culture and institution that is the United States military while exploring the unique experiences of women, transgender, and gender diverse service members and veterans through intersectionality framework. ???Registration is free and open now! Participants will: ??Gain a greater understanding of the issue and how gender minorities experience service and veteran identity. ??Explore practical approaches for adapting services to meet veterans' unique needs and increase compassion for the communities served, engaged, and supported every day. ??Learn improved tools and skills to impart positive change in self, work product, and organizations. Facilitated by: Lindsay Church, MVA Executive Director Designed for: Community Providers, Community Members, Employers, Educators, Students Register here: https://lnkd.in/ghdS9zHN This program receives funding from King County VHSHL

Cuts to VA staff will inevitably lead to longer wait times and more limited care, erasing the progress the VA has made in their efforts to meet the growing needs of today’s Veterans and fully implement the PACT Act. Connecticut Veterans Legal Center supports the incredible staff of the VA, whom we are fortunate to work beside every day in our efforts to ensure all Veterans have the resources they need to live with dignity. Read more about the proposed cuts in the New York Times coverage here:? https://lnkd.in/egkr7GaG