# MVN

> Serving Veterans in Need


## Pages

- [Volunteer](https://maineveteransinneed.org/support-maine-veterans-in-need/volunteer/): Volunteer Support – Volunteer Volunteer Make a Lasting Difference Volunteer to make a lasting difference in the life of a veteran and their family. Hands-on or behind-the-scenes, every hour invested helps a veteran in need move to a place of stability. Whether you are a veteran or community member, your help will make a difference.  Scroll down to learn more about our needs and opportunities for both veterans and community members. Are you a Veteran? As a veteran, you understand the challenges every veteran faces.  We need your hands-on help. Drivers Drivers:  The veterans we work with sometimes need a
- [Partner Orgs](https://maineveteransinneed.org/emergency-services-for-veterans/partners/): Partners Services – Partner Organizations Services: Partner Organizations Others With Whom We Partner Part of the challenge for many veterans is finding and then maneuvering through the array of organizations and resources available to them.  This includes local, state, and national organizations — both non-profit and public sector. At Maine Veterans in Need, we ensure that every veteran who reaches out for emergency assistance is connected with one or more of our partner organizations after their immediate needs are met. These organizations are essential to the broader mission of supporting veterans, offering long-term resources and guidance that help them work
- [In The News](https://maineveteransinneed.org/about-maine-veterans-in-need/in-the-news/): MVN News Learn more about MVN. Here we share updates and media stories about MVN’s work.   MVN on Facebook December 2025 Hannaford Supermarkets Support Local Veterans Hannaford Supermarkets is generously supporting MVN’s effort to feed homeless veterans and those with significant food insecurities with Hannaford gift cards, a $1400 value.  Thank you Hannaford! September 2025 Maine Public Radio Audio:  Homelessness in Maine. February 2025 CBS 13 News Winter Classic in Topsham. https://youtu.be/pGkYYr__B-4?si=ClYZBVCbw-Jiy1nw December 2024 Boothbay Register When No One Else is Answering The Phone… July 2018 The Maine Magazine On A Mission Learn more about Maine Veterans in Need on our
- [MVN Committee](https://maineveteransinneed.org/mvn-committee-resources/): MVN Meetings and Governance Connect MVN Committee Resources Find here information related to the governance and operation of MVN Overview MVN Operations In keeping with standard not-for-profit best practices, our volunteer board of directors meets regulary.  All meetings include an advance agenda, followed by minutes of the meeting. Organization By-Laws ensure the organization follows a consistent framework for making decisions and managing its affairs. Find details below for organizational documents and meeting links. Connect Anytime As a not-for-profit, Maine Veterans in Need is governed by a volunteer board of directors.  We meet monthly, usually on the third Tuesday of the
- [Connect](https://maineveteransinneed.org/connect-with-veterans-community/): Connect with Veterans Organizations Helping Maine Veterans Connect Connect Join with Others Connect On-Line or In-Person MVCC Maine Veterans Coordinating Committee Maine Veterans Coordinating Committee, MVCC, comprises a team of service providers,of which MVN is one.    MVCC hosts events throughout Maine, and members of the team, including MVN, host these events.  All veterans, including those in need, are welcome to attend MVCC meetings.  Meetings also serve as a resource for finding support. MVCC Meeting Details MVN Maine Veterans In Need Committee All veterans are welcome to attend MVN meetings.     MVN Meeting Details
- [MVCC](https://maineveteransinneed.org/maine-veterans-coordinating-committee/): MVCC Maine Veterans Coordinating Committee Connect Main Veterans Coordinating Committee Working and Advocating on Behalf of Maine’s Veterans About the MVCC Connect Anytime Maine Veterans in Need, MVN, is part of the larger statewide Maine Veterans Coordinating Committee, MVCC.   We meet the first Monday of each month at 3:00 PM via ZOOM.  In June and October, we meet in person at locations of interest to the members.  While there are official members of the MVCC, all Veterans are welcome to attend. The MVCC Mission The Mission of the Maine Veterans Coordinating Committee (MVCC) is to function as a platform to
- [Donate](https://maineveteransinneed.org/donate-to-support-veterans/): Donate Home – Services Support Ways to Make A Gift Donate Today and Help A Veteran in Crisis Donate Today “When I was homeless and needed help getting back on my feet, MVN assisted me with all my needs from clothes and furniture to transportation. I am back on feet due to the generosity and pride that MVN takes on helping veterans like me.”  Thank you for supporting Maine veterans. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on the generosity of donors like you to ensure that Maine veterans in need, in emergency, or in crisis get the help they need
- [Support](https://maineveteransinneed.org/support-maine-veterans-in-need/): Support Home – Support Volunteer – Donate – Advocate Your Support Makes All the Difference It Takes One. One donation, one gift of time, one act of kindness.  Multiplied. I was homeless after my wife died.  I came to Veterans Inc. for shelter and MVN for other assistance.  MVN provided gas cards to allow me to get to my doctors appointments which was critical as I just had a stroke.  MVN also provide me with food cars and other assistance to survive.  I will be forever thankful for the support MVN provided to get me back on my feet.  Nathan
- [Calendar](https://maineveteransinneed.org/maine-veterans-event-calendar/): Calendar Please allow a few seconds for the calendar to load. In addition to noting meetings of Maine Veterans in Need /MVN and MVCC (The Maine Veterans Coordinating Council), the calendar here includes other regional events that may be of interest to Maine veterans and supporters. Learn more about MVN and MVCC committee activity here. Use the buttons in the footer to access committee information for MCC and MVCC on an ongoing basis.
- [Contact](https://maineveteransinneed.org/contact-maine-veterans-in-need/): Contact MVN Office Address 62 Pegasus Street Brunswick, ME 04011 Phone Number (207) 751-5672 Email dapatch66@gmail.com Working Hours Office: by Appointment By Phone: 24 / 7 Contact Us Get in Touch with Us! Please Call if You Need Help, 24/7 If you need non-emergency assistance, would like to get involved as a volunteer or donor, or have a question, feel free to email us using the form on this page. Maine Veterans in Need is a not-for-profit 501(c) 3. EIN: 85-1933651 Name Email Message Send If you are here because you are contemplating suicide, click below to call the National
- [Services](https://maineveteransinneed.org/emergency-services-for-veterans/): Services Home – Services Services Services We Provide Services we provide are designed to stabilize veterans in emergency. How to Get Started Steps to get the help you need: Call, text, or e-mail us. We’ll ask a few questions to figure out your circumstances and immediate needs. We’ll help determine the support you need, and connect you with the those resourced to provide assistance. and/or We’ll provide immediate assistance when necessary. Then… We request that you follow up with MVN so we can be sure your needs are met. If you are here because you are contemplating suicide, click the button
- [About](https://maineveteransinneed.org/about-maine-veterans-in-need/): About Home – About About MVN Mission Our mission is to assist veterans and their dependents who are in need, to advocate for those in active crisis/emergency, to prevent homelessness, and to help those who are homeless to transition into stable housing. The Challenge Veteran Homelessness Homelessness comes upon veterans suddenly, usually as a result of not being able to pay critical bills. Our work to address veteran homelessness is two-fold: First, move every Maine-placed veteran who contacts us in crisis into a place of stability.  This occurs within 3 to 24 hours of contact. Then, through existing and growing
- [Home](https://maineveteransinneed.org/): Maine Veterans in Need Helping and Assisting Veterans and Their Dependents Donate Today For Veterans In Need We’ll work with you to stabilize emergencies. Learn More For Volunteers Your involvement means Maine veterans receive the support they need.  Learn More Connect MVN & MVCC:  Find meeting information and more. Learn More Support MVN Your partnership – whether through dollars or time – makes what we do possible. Learn More More About What We Do About Maine Veterans In Need Our Mission Our mission is to assist veterans and their dependents who are in need, to advocate for those in active


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