Veterans Support Services

Veterans Support Services (VSS) Announces Our Next Monthly Educational Workshop! 🇺🇸

Veterans Support Services is excited to announce our next FREE monthly workshop for veterans, active-duty service members, and their families!

A special thank you to Tito Garcia with Primerica for partnering with VSS and generously volunteering his time to provide this Generational Wealth & Financial Readiness Workshop at no cost to our veteran community.

During this workshop, you'll learn about:
💰 Budgeting and financial planning
🎖️ Understanding your military and veteran benefits
📈 Building long-term wealth and planning for retirement

📅 Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Greendale Peoples Church
25 Francis Street, Worcester, MA 01606

🎟️ Register here: https://forms.gle/pVB4M3uezE2R5A9X7

If you have any questions, please contact Jay Zayas at 774-670-8601.

We look forward to seeing you there as we continue our mission of educating, empowering, and supporting veterans and their families.

📢 IMPORTANT UPDATE – VSS CAR SHOW POSTPONED

Hi everyone,

Unfortunately, Veterans Support Services (VSS) has made the decision to postpone our Car Show originally scheduled for Saturday, August 8th.

A new date is currently being determined, and we will share the updated information as soon as it is confirmed.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate everyone who has supported, promoted, registered for, or planned to attend the event. We look forward to bringing the community together for the VSS Car Show on a future date!

Thank you for your continued support of our veterans and their families. 🇺🇸

Veterans Support Services (VSS)

🇺🇸 Veterans Support Services Needs Your Help

VSS is assisting a highly qualified veteran who is seeking a new career opportunity. This individual has multiple college degrees and extensive experience in program management, operations, leadership, and project management.

Despite applying for numerous federal, state, local government, and private-sector positions over the past several months, they have not yet found the right opportunity.

If your organization is hiring or you know of a position that may be a good fit, please send us a message. A referral or introduction could make a meaningful difference in helping a veteran continue serving their community.

Please share this post to help us reach the right employer.

Veterans Support Services
Serving Those Who Served.

Reminder: Veterans Support Services Workshop This Thursday

Veterans Support Services (VSS) invites you to join us this Thursday from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM for a special presentation featuring U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Angel "Patch Man" Santana.

Angel will share his personal journey, discuss the purpose and impact of his Super Patches, and provide valuable insights into health, wellness, and resilience.

📅 Date: This Thursday
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: 25 Francis Street, Worcester, MA

A limited number of seats are still available. If you have not yet registered, we encourage you to reserve your spot and join us for this informative and engaging event.

We look forward to welcoming veterans, their families, and members of the community.

🇺🇸🏡 Thank You, All East Mortgage! 🇺🇸

A heartfelt thank you to All East Mortgage for becoming a Premier Sponsor of Wrestling Is Now: United We Stand!

Your generous sponsorship reflects your commitment to supporting our veterans, first responders, and the communities we proudly serve. Partners like All East Mortgage help make this event possible and allow us to continue honoring those who have sacrificed so much for our country. 🇺🇸

📅 Saturday, September 12
🕓 Doors Open at 4:00 PM

We are truly grateful for your partnership and your dedication to giving back to those who have served. Thank you for standing with our veterans and helping make this event a success!

🇺🇸 Together, we stand united in honoring those who have served and those who continue to serve our nation.

🎉 Thank You, RE/MAX Diverse! 🇺🇸❤️

A huge thank you to RE/MAX Diverse for becoming a Premier Sponsor of Wrestling Is Now: United We Stand!

Your generous support helps make this event possible and demonstrates your continued commitment to honoring and supporting our veterans, first responders, and our local community.

📅 Join us on Saturday, September 12
🕓 Doors Open at 4:00 PM

We are incredibly grateful to have community partners like RE/MAX Diverse who believe in giving back and making a difference in the lives of those who have served our country.

Thank you for standing with our veterans and helping us build a stronger community. We look forward to seeing everyone at this special event!

🚨 Wrestling Is Now: United We Stand 🇺🇸💪

📅 Save the Date!
Saturday, September 12
🕓 Doors Open: 4:00 PM
📍 2 Ionic Avenue, Worcester, MA

Join us for an unforgettable night as we honor our Veterans, First Responders, and Community Leaders while raising support for an incredible cause.

🎟️ Ticket Information:

🇺🇸 First 75 tickets are FREE for Veterans and their families!
⭐ VIP Admission: $50
🎫 General Admission: $25
🎓 Veterans & College Students: $15 (after the first 75 free veteran tickets have been claimed)

❤️ Honor a Loved One

If you have a loved one who was a Veteran, First Responder, or Community Leader and has passed away, we would be honored to recognize them during the event. We will be creating a Memorial Photo Wall to celebrate their life and service.

To have your loved one included, please contact:

Jay Zayas
📞 774-670-8601

Bring your family and friends for an exciting evening of professional wrestling while supporting those who have dedicated their lives to serving our communities.

Together, let's stand united to honor those who have made a lasting impact on our nation and our communities.

🇺🇸 Good News for Veterans!

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that the backlog of disability compensation and pension claims has dropped below 70,000 for the first time since February 2020. This is a significant milestone and means many veterans are receiving decisions on their claims faster than they have in years.

While this is encouraging news, we know that many veterans are still waiting for decisions or need help navigating the VA claims process. If you or someone you know has questions about VA benefits, disability claims, or needs assistance finding the right resources, Veterans Support Services (VSS) is here to help.

📍 We are committed to connecting veterans and their families with the support, information, and community resources they deserve.

📖 Read the full VA announcement here:
https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-benefits-claims-backlog-drops-below-70k-for-first-time-since-2020/?utm_campaign=VetResources&utm_id=08JUL2026&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

📞 Don't go through the process alone—reach out to Veterans Support Services (VSS). Together, we can help ensure every veteran receives the benefits they have earned through their service.

VA benefits claims backlog drops below 70K for first time since 2020 VA's backlog of Veterans waiting for VA disability compensation and pension benefit claims fell below 70,000 for the first time since February 2020, during the first Trump Administration.