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

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>.

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S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

Recs 💬

Community recs 💬

S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

Hot & new 🔥

S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

Roundups ⭐️

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

This week in Boston 📆

This week 📆

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

Boston Bars and Restaurants: Events and Openings

Food & drink experiences in Boston

Food & drink experiences 

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2026 Merrimack Valley Stand Down for Veterans

2026 Greater Boston Stand Down for Veterans