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Gift-a-Vet
About Gift-a-Vet
Gift-a-Vet is the holiday gift giving program for Veterans being served by New England Center and Home for Veterans (NECHV) in Boston. NECHV serves over 1,000 Veterans annually, with needs that extend beyond the holiday season. Your direct donation to the Gift-a-Vet fund will ensure that Veterans are provided for throughout the year with all their essential needs.
Gift-a-Vet coordinates holiday gifts for transitional residents and their children, as well as Veterans in the permanent on-site living spaces (SROs), and Veteran families served by the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program.
For more information on the Gift-a-Vet program, please visit our FAQ’s page.
Gift Card Program
Gift cards are a wonderful and simple way to remember our Veterans during the holidays. By providing direct support through generous contributions of gift cards, your support provides Veterans with much-needed provisions beyond the holiday season and throughout the year.
To donate gift cards, please email Adrienne Kaplowitz, Philanthropic Officer, Community Engagement. Please be sure to tell us your full name, email, organization, and mailing address. Please also let us know the number of gift cards you would like to donate, and the types of cards you are interested in donating (major pharmacies, supermarkets, major retailers, or T-passes).
The following retailers are recommended:
- Major Pharmacies (CVS, Walgreens, etc.)
- Supermarkets (Stop and Shop, Roche Brothers, Star Market, etc.)
- Major Clothing Retailers (TJ Maxx/Marshalls, Target, Macy’s, etc.)
- T-Passes (set value amount; no weekly/monthly/yearly passes)
Gift-a-Vet Fund
Many people, in lieu of purchasing a gift, make a contribution to the Gift-a-Vet fund. This fund also makes a wonderful holiday tribute and/or memorial gift for loved ones and friends.
NECHV serves over 1,000 Veterans annually, with needs that extend beyond the holiday season. Your direct donation to the Gift-a-Vet fund will ensure that Veterans are provided for throughout the year with all their essential needs.
Thank you for your support!
Advancement Team
CONTACT ADVANCEMENT TEAM
New England Center and Home for Veterans
Advancement Department
17 Court Street
Boston, MA 02108
T 617-371-1777 F 617-371-1840
Charlene F. Pontbriand
Senior Vice President, Advancement
Mark O. Gough
Director of Corporation and Foundation Relations
Nicole Hand
Director of Sponsorships and Events
Adrienne Kaplowitz
Philanthropic Officer, Community Engagement
Nick Feeko
Communications Associate
Duyen Hua
Lead Development Associate
Maggie Retton
Development Associate
Lindsay Davis-Braun
Development Systems Manager
Annual Greater Boston Stand Down
The New England Center and Home for Veterans is pleased to announce that the annual Greater Boston Stand Down will take place on Friday, September 9, 2022 at Boston City Hall Plaza.
This yearly event brings together community providers and Veterans in one place to provide Veterans easy access to services and employment opportunities.
As in past years, over 100 service providers, employers, and community organizations are expected to turn out and provide essential supportive services, including housing assistance, medical care and wellness programs, legal support and employment assistance. Veterans will also be able to enjoy a free lunch and live entertainment.
For more information about the event, or to apply as a service provider, please contact standdown@nechv.org. Download and print the event flyer here.
Important information for Veterans planning to attend:
Veteran service hours are from 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM. You must bring proof of service. DD214 is acceptable.