Brighton Marine Launches Immediate $100,000 Basic Needs Initiative for Boston Veterans in Partnership with Mayor Wu and Majority Leader Moran

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brighton Marine, a nonprofit social enterprise serving veterans and military-connected families across Southern New England, today announced an immediate $100,000 basic-needs initiative dedicated to supporting Boston veterans experiencing acute hardship.

Launched to honor and support our nation’s veterans, the initiative will provide direct financial assistance and flexible support to veterans at risk of homelessness due to unexpected nutritional, housing, or employment challenges. The program will be administered in partnership with the City of Boston’s Department of Veterans Services, under the leadership of Mayor Michelle Wu, and Massachusetts House Majority Leader Michael Moran.

“Our commitment is simple: if a veteran needs help, we are there,” said Rosye B. Cloud, CEO of Brighton Marine. “We honor our veterans through action—by preventing crises before they begin and by standing beside the people who’ve stood for us.”

Through this collaboration, the City and Brighton Marine will work together to deploy resources quickly, preventing temporary setbacks from escalating into eviction or long-term instability.

Leaders Applaud the Initiative

“I’m so grateful to our partners at Brighton Marine and Majority Leader Mike Moran for going above and beyond for our veterans this holiday season and every day,” said Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. “This generous donation will help ensure that those who sacrificed so much for our freedom have the dignity and stability to enjoy all that our community has to offer.”

“Brighton Marine continues to lead by example,” said Majority Leader Michael Moran. “Their commitment shows what responsible, community-focused leadership looks like — resources going where they make the greatest difference.”

“As a physician and veteran, I know how transformative it is when communities step up with practical support at moments of real need,” said Massachusetts Secretary of Veterans Services Jon Santiago. “Brighton Marine’s investment honors that truth, delivering resources that meet veterans where they are.”

“Brighton Marine is more than a partner; they are part of our mission,” added Robert Santiago, Commissioner of Boston’s Department of Veterans Services. “When our offices work together, veterans benefit immediately and directly. This is what community looks like: compassion and collaboration in action.”

About Brighton Marine

Brighton Marine is a nonprofit social enterprise supporting veterans and military-connected families through coordinated health care, housing, case management, and wraparound services. As the administrator of the US Family Health Plan (USFHP) of Southern New England, Brighton Marine has served military-connected families for more than four decades. Learn more: www.brightonmarine.org