Veterans Strong Community Center

06/18/2026

10 Years of service to those that served! Join us to celebrate!

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06/18/2026

*New location for Bristol Stand Down*

SAVE THE DATE! Stand Down is officially 3 months away!

Stand Down 2026 will take place on Friday, September 18th from 9:00am to 2:00pm across six statewide locations:

Bridgeport: University of Bridgeport at Wheeler Recreational Center - 400 University Avenue

Bristol: DoubleTree by Hilton - 42 Century Drive

Danbury: Danbury War Memorial - 1 Memorial Drive

Norwich: Easter Seals Veterans Rally Point - 24 Stott Avenue

Rocky Hill: Connecticut Veterans Affairs - 287 West Street

Stamford: UConn Stamford - 1 University Place

Please visit our dedicated Stand Down page for the most up to date information:

https://portal.ct.gov/dva/pages/veterans-stand-down?language=en_US

06/16/2026

FB army, you're usually helpful. I'm looking for a in-sleeve A/C unit, about 10-12K BTUS; dimensions 25.5"(w) x 14.5" (h) x 17.5" (d) for the widow of a veteran. (I know we can find one online but wondering if anyone has a deal.)

06/15/2026

Did you know?

That while Veterans, Service Members, and Surviving Spouses come in/reach out for a multitude of reasons the top 5 reasons are financial assistance, DD214 requests, Veterans benefits issues/questions, housing assistance (including resources for repairs) and Veterans Health Administration questions/applications. Over the last decade, Veterans Strong Community Center has become a trusted resource for veterans, service members, and military families throughout our region.

This year we celebrate 10 years of service - and we couldn't have done it without YOU.

06/11/2026

Do I have anyone that would know of what can be done with used tires? I have a veteran that needs some yard cleanup and has a wall of tires that need to be removed from the property.

06/10/2026

Did you know. . . since our first year (2016) VSCC has assisted over 2,350 veterans, service members, surviving spouses and family members?

06/10/2026

Sharing on behalf of CT DVA and VBA

Join Connecticut Veterans Affairs, Connecticut VA Healthcare System, and the Veterans Benefits Administration next Wednesday, June 17th for a Claims Clinic and Resource Fair.

The event will take place on our campus located at 287 West Street from 3:30pm to 6:30pm.

We look forward to seeing you there!

06/05/2026

We're always so grateful for the support we get from Thomaston Savings Bank! Special thank you to Lindstrom and of Military Banks of America for this donation!

Making a Difference: AMBA Matching Grant Recipient Spotlight Thomaston Savings Bank Supports Veterans Strong Community Center’s (VSCC) Major Community Celebrations Sponsored by Thomaston Savings Bank, VSCC will host three major events for veterans, service members, military retirees, and their fam...

06/03/2026

This month is busy than ever for VSCC. Please remember we are "by appointment" for that very reason.

05/31/2026

Elpis Alliance for Veterans will be holding another Sleep Savant session on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Don't know what Elpis Alliance is? What's a Sleep Savant? Comment on this post if you would like to learn a little bit more before then!

A new mission year begins. Same mission: crush sleep apnea, boost resilience, and prove that great days start with smarter nights—see you in the corral!