The city’s Department of Veterans Services has disbursed over $7,000 in financial aid to local veterans in crisis through its Veterans Relief Fund since its establishment in 2022.
This fund was created to provide essential support to Chelsea veterans experiencing financial challenges related to housing, utility, medical, and food expenses.
“The City is dedicated to honoring those who have served our country,” said Francisco Toro, Director of Veterans Services for the City of Chelsea. “Providing veterans with the support they need during challenging times is just one of the ways we fulfill that commitment.”
Chelsea veterans who are experiencing a financial crisis may be eligible to receive financial support through the fund. To learn more about the fund and determine eligibility, visit chelseama.gov and select “Veterans Services” under “Departments”.
The City of Chelsea accepts donations to the Veterans Relief Fund year-round. Contributions may be deducted from Federal Income Taxes. To make a donation, checks should be made out to “City of Chelsea Veterans Assistance Fund” and mailed to:
Collector of Taxes
City of Chelsea
500 Broadway
Chelsea, MA, 02150
The Department of Veterans Services provides Chelsea veterans and military family members with many services, including assistance with medical, dental, burial, employment services, disability claims, widows pension, benefits counseling, fuel assistance, food support programs and tax abatements for home and excise taxes. To contact the Department of Veterans Services, email [email protected] or call (617) 466-4250.