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Contact:
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Ally Rodriguez
Veteran Services Officer
Lisa Plante
Administrative Assistant
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40 South Street
Foxborough, MA 02035
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Phone:
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(508) 543-1204Fax:(508)543-6278 (shared)
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Email:
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arodriguez@foxboroughma.gov
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Hours:
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Appointments:
M-Th 8:30am - 4pm
Open until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday Evenings
F 8:30 - 12:30pm
Additional Availability
1st Thurs - 7-9pm @ American Legion*
2nd Sun - 11am-1pm @ VFW, 337 Cocasset St
3rd Mon - 7-9pm @ Mutual Mondays*
3rd Thurs 6:30-8:30pm @ Veteran Services Mtg*
*Note - Call or e-mail for location
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Vision Statement
Our vision is to honor and serve those who have answered our nation's call to service and sacrifice. We advocate for Foxborough Veterans, Dependents and Widows; providing access to every federal, state and local service available, to which they are eligible. We assist with military transition, civilian life reintegration, the pursuit of meaningful & productive lives in the community and improved overall health.
Mission
~ Assist returning Massachusetts Veterans in applying for state wartime bonuses.
~ Help 100% S.C. disabled veterans, Gold Star Spouses/Gold Star Parents in applying for annuities.
~ Guide and assist veterans with disability claims to the Federal Department of Veterans Affairs.
~ Administer Chapter 115 Assistance to eligible veterans, dependents and widows.
~ Provide veterans access and referral to education, training and employment services.
~ Support and assist veterans with service record concerns.
~ Counsel veterans and provide referrals to other professional services, as necessary.
~ Give direct service to veterans by answering questions and recommending resources.
~ Facilitate "Mutual Mondays"; a veteran mutual support group.
~ Educate veterans on available resources, in meeting their unique challenges and health needs.
~ Advise local service providers of techniques and resources available for assisting combat veterans.
~ Lead the way on integrating and weaving veterans into the Foxborough community fabric