24th Annual Leave No One Behind Gala to Benefit the New England Center and Home for Veterans

For more than 20 years, Leave No One Behind has been the signature fundraising event to support the many programs and services provided at the New England Center and Home for Veterans. The 2026 gala will take place on Wednesday, November 4th at The Westin Copley Place hotel in Boston, hosted by Master of Ceremonies Matt Noyes, co-founder and president of 1DegreeOutside. The event will feature a formal reception, exciting live and silent auctions, a three-course dinner, and inspirational presentations and awards. &nbsp; The gala keynote speaker will be Janie Mines, Senior Vice President, Inclusion &amp; Innovation at Academy Securities, Inc., and the first female African-American graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. The Brian A. Brooks Distinguished Service to Veterans Award will be presented to former Massachusetts Secretary of Veterans Services and Marine Corps Veteran, Coleman Nee. About the New England Center and Home for Veterans Founded in Boston in 1989, the New England Center and Home for Veterans is a nationally recognized leader in serving Veterans.&nbsp;The NECHV is a multidimensional service and care provider that assists Veterans who are facing challenges with a broad array of programs and services that enable success, meaningful employment, and dignified, independent living. In 2025, the NECHV extended its service footprint with the establishment of the New England Center and Home for Veterans, Merrimack Valley, in Haverhill, MA.&nbsp;For more information, visit <a href="http://www.nechv.org/">nechv.org</a>.

Westin Copley Place

2026 Greater Boston Stand Down for Veterans

The New England Center and Home for Veterans (NECHV) will host the 2026 Greater Boston Stand Down, a one-day event that enables Veterans to receive immediate comprehensive and coordinated services in one central location. This remarkable community event will bring together more than 70 service providers, employers and community organizations to provide essential supportive services to Veterans in the Greater Boston area (must bring proof of military service), including housing assistance, medical care, wellness programs, legal support, employment assistance, and prevention services. A free lunch and refreshments will be available to eligible participating Veterans.   For more information, visit <a href="https://nechv.org/StandDown">nechv.org/StandDown</a> or email <a href="mailto:StandDown@nechv.org">StandDown@nechv.org</a>.

Boston City Hall Plaza

17th Annual Ramble Music Festival

<a href="https://getrambled.com/">The Ramble</a> is an annual pay-what-you-can music festival dedicated to supporting the New England Center and Home for Veterans (NECHV). Join us as we celebrate, uplift, and empower our heroic Veterans. NECHV is a national leader in housing and serving Veterans who are at risk for homelessness. Located in downtown Boston, it offers services that support Veterans with housing, education, and employment, as well as reintegration and independent living. &nbsp; Ramble 17 will be held on August 29th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. — 9:30 p.m., in person as well as virtually via livestream. There will be performances by Adam Ezra Group and many other incredible musical artists, including Ryan Montbleau, Sirsy, Jeff Kazee, Chad Hollister, Kaliloops, Steve Hartmann, Clover Stieve and Bella Ann, as well as food, art, massage, games, vendors and more. &nbsp; Each $1,000 raised at the event will help one Veteran get the services and support they need provided by NECHV. This is a pay-what-you-can event and donations are deeply appreciated, even virtually. Come together and show your support for those who bravely served our nation.&nbsp; ATTIRE:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Casual &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TICKETS:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reserve your spot, donate what you can; all proceeds go directly to NECHV to support their programs. LIVESTREAM on Facebook-Adam Ezra Group page. &nbsp; To reserve your tickets and to donate, visit <a href="https://getrambled.com/ramble-17-tickets">getrambled.com/ramble-17-tickets</a>. &nbsp; About the New England Center and Home for Veterans Founded in Boston in 1989, the New England Center and Home for Veterans is a nationally recognized leader in serving Veterans.&nbsp;The NECHV is a multidimensional service and care provider that assists Veterans who are facing challenges with a broad array of programs and services that enable success, meaningful employment, and dignified, independent living. In 2025, the NECHV extended its service footprint with the establishment of the New England Center and Home for Veterans, Merrimack Valley, in Haverhill, MA.&nbsp;For more information, visit <a href="http://www.nechv.org/">nechv.org</a>.

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2026 Merrimack Valley Stand Down for Veterans

The New England Center and Home for Veterans (NECHV), Merrimack Valley, will host the first annual Merrimack Valley Stand Down, a one-day event that enables Veterans to receive immediate comprehensive and coordinated services in one central location. This remarkable community event will bring together service providers, employers and community organizations to provide essential supportive services to Veterans in the Merrimack Valley area (must bring proof of military service), including housing assistance, medical care, wellness programs, legal support, employment assistance, and prevention services. A free lunch and refreshments will be available to eligible participating Veterans. For more information, visit <a href="https://nechv.org/StandDown">nechv.org/StandDown</a> or email <a href="mailto:StandDown@nechv.org">StandDown@nechv.org</a>.

NECHV Merrimack Valley

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24th Annual Leave No One Behind Gala to Benefit the New England Center and Home for Veterans

2026 Greater Boston Stand Down for Veterans

17th Annual Ramble Music Festival

2026 Merrimack Valley Stand Down for Veterans