Department of Veterans' Services

Pittsfield City Hall, 70 Allen St., Room 204, (413) 499-9433. The Department assists approximately 1,200 veterans each year. Services include assistance with pensions, insurance, hospitalization payments, home loans and record keeping. Working with other veterans' organizations, the office also assists in arranging burial services, grave marker upkeep and commemorative services.

American Legion Charles Persip Post 68

41 Wendell Ave., (413) 443-9853. Meets monthly on the first Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Open to veterans who have served during active wars. Services include arranging military funerals. The post also raises funds for scholarships and charities.

Disabled American Veterans' Chapter 15

73 Eagle St., Meets monthly on the second Monday at 7:00 p.m. at the United Veterans of America, 360 West Housatonic St. Members will assist disabled veterans who are in need of transportation or other support.

Italian American Veterans

Father Contino Post #75

Mt. Carmel Parish Church, 359 Fenn St. Meets on the fourth Monday at 7:00 p.m. Raises funds for scholarships or to assist needy veterans and provides other support.

Jewish War Veterans' of the United States of America

196 South St. (413) 443-0231. The local chapter was founded in 1935. The group meets at the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires.

Marine

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Corp League

Polish Community Center on Linden Street, (413) 442-4550. Meets on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Open to all Marines.

VA Outpatient Clinic

73 Eagle St., (413) 499-2672 is affiliated with the Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Northhampton. Programs include medical and psychiatric clinics, nursing services, and therapy groups.

Veterans' of Foreign Wars

36 Linden St., (413) 443-2149. Meets monthly on the first Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Open to veterans who have served overseas in certain areas and time frames.

Vietnam Veterans' of America, Berkshire Chapter 65

255 North St., (413) 442-6105. This group is responsible for the erection of a granite memorial in Park Square honoring those who served in Vietnam.