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This State of Connecticut fund was established in 1919 to help Connecticut veterans and their dependents in need. By statute, the administrator of this fund is the Treasurer, The American Legion, Department of Connecticut. The Soldiers', Sailors' and Marines' Fund provides short-term financial assistance to veterans in need. Funding for the assistance comes from the interest income of a $52 million trust fund. Counseling and guidance are also available. Cases that require long term care are referred to the appropriate local, state, or federal agency. For more information about this fund, please contact John D. Monahan at (860) 296-0719. Also, please visit the information about the Soldiers', Sailors' and Marines' Fund on the State of Connecticut website.
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