THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 24, 2021 Page 9 Mass. Money Management Program celebrates 30th year to become more involved with this program as a volunteer or donor, please visit the website www. mves.org or call 781-324-7705. Mackey & Brown Attorneys at Law * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * CIVIL LITIGATION 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.MACKEYBROWNLAW.COM MVES Money Management Program Manager Lawrence Poirier and Money Management Associate Sophie Nambi (Photo Courtesy of Mystic Valley Elder Services) S eptember marks the 30th year that the Massachusetts Money Management Program (MMMP) has been helping adults over 60 and adults living with a disability maintain their independence. This is a free, volunteer-supported program that is vital to those it serves. Without the program, many individuals would face food insecurity, financial exploitation, eviction and premature institutionalization. Locally, Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) off ers a Money Management Program through its Home Care Program. The MVES Money Management Program off ers a variety of services ranging from complete oversight of a consumer’s fi nances to assistance with balancing a checkbook, all free of charge. According to MVES’s longtime Money Management Program Manager, Lawrence Poirier, the program has been an ongoing success because of its team of dedicated volunteers, all of VET | FROM PAGE 1 ies and countless hours of rehabilitation. Proceeds from the fi rst ride event created an accessible living space for him in his family’s Cape Cod home. Vinnie, who has served as an inspiration for so many around the nation, is a recipient of the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. In addition to Corporal Mannion-Brodeur, the 2021 Annual Wounded Vet Run honorees were U.S. Army Veteran Christy Gardner from Maine, who sustained the loss of both her legs while serving overseas; Navy SEAL Dan Cnossen from Kansas, who lost both legs while serving in Afghanistan, and Army Veteran Mike Liscomb from Maine, who was seriously injured in Iraq, resulting in the amputation of his left leg. The Annual Wounded Vet Motorcycle Run fundraising eff orts raise thousands of dollars to whom go through rigorous training and extensive background checks. “MVES is extremely fortunate to have such incredible volunteers as part of our organization,” said Poirier. “Our long-term volunteers in particular are always thinking on their feet when an unexpected issue comes up for one of our consumers. They are always just a phone call away.” MMMP volunteers work oneon-one with at risk individuals to help them create a budget, pay their bills, reduce debt and fi nd local support services. Since 1991, MMMP volunteers have served over 13,000 Massachusetts residents. Over the past year and a half, MMMP volunteers were a lifeline to individuals who had no one else to turn to, or even talk to, during the pandemic. Throughout the pandemic, volunteers continued to support their consumers in a variety of ways, including phone calls and virtual meetings. MMMP volunteers have alsupport housing modifi cations for New England’s most severely wounded Veterans. Funds are also used in improve the quality of life of disabled veterans. The event has been recognized as one of the largest and most organized motorcycle fundraising rides. Today the group has further expanded from the “They Fought We Ride” motorcycle run honoring wounded veterans of New England to include a Cabin Fever Party, a Police Hockey Game and various events that raise much-needed money for those who have sacrificed so much. These events serve to raise awareness and funds for veterans injured while in the military and provide fi nancial support to nonprofi t organizations that support the wounded service members who sustained injuries while serving our country. For more information, please visit www.theyfoughtweride. com. ways gone above and beyond for their consumers and for the 30th anniversary, their dedication and hard work will be recognized at their local programs. Volunteers with more than 20 years of service, of which there are many, will be celebrated along with other long serving volunteers. The MMMP would not exist without the hundreds of volunteers who devote so much time and eff ort to support people in their communities. To learn more about the MVES Money Management Program or John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq. 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