Frequently Asked Questions

On October 19, 2016, the Franklin Town Council accepted the provisions of a new state law that allows the Town of Franklin to establish a Municipal Veterans' Assistance Fund.

The funds raised will go toward three approved uses outlined in the state law - food, transportation, fuel assistance (heat and oil) - to assist Veterans in need within the Town of Franklin.

Unfortunately, housing costs are not allowed under the law and the Town of Franklin cannot pay direct costs towards housing. If you need housing assistance, we encourage you to still contact the Veterans' Officer to discuss other possible assistance.

Yes. It is important to note that 100% of the funds received go directly into Franklin Veterans' pockets. Surviving spouses of Veterans may also qualify for assistance. The overhead and administration of this fund are done through the Franklin Veterans' Officer, which is in the Town's annual operating budget.

There are three ways to make a donation:

1. Online at the UniPay website.
2. Check/Money Order. Please send payments to:
   
   Franklin Municipal Veterans' Assistance Fund
   10 Daniel McCahill Street
   Franklin, MA 02038.
   
   Make checks or money orders payable to: Franklin Municipal Veterans' Assistance Fund
3. In-person: Please visit the Veterans' Services Department at the Franklin Senior Center to make a donation in person.

This fund is managed by the Franklin Veterans' Officer with oversight and authority by the Town Administrator.

Funds are distributed to qualifying Franklin Veterans through the Town's Veterans' Services Officer.

Call the Veterans' Services Office at: 508-613-1315 for details and an application.

To make a donation to the Franklin Municipal Veterans' Assistance Fund, please visit the Unipay website.