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Governor Healey unveils Massachusetts Gold Star Family Toolkit at State House tree dedication
Summary
At a State House ceremony honoring Gold Star families, Governor Maura Healey announced the state's first comprehensive Massachusetts Gold Star Family Toolkit to help families navigate benefits and noted recently signed legislation recognizing veteran suicide awareness; the event included family readings and musical tributes.
Governor Maura Healey on Friday addressed Gold Star families at a tree-lighting ceremony in Memorial Hall at the Massachusetts State House and announced a new Massachusetts Gold Star Family Toolkit to help families navigate benefits, supports and services across federal, state and local programs.
At the event presented by the Military Friends Foundation, Healey called the gathering "the most meaningful event" she attends and said the toolkit is "our state's first comprehensive guide" to assist families with scholarships, education, health care, housing, job supports and other resources. She also noted recent action she took to put into law a day recognizing veteran…
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