Falmouth Community Veterans Center
300 Dillingham Ave.
SPRING HOURS
Mon, Wed, Sat 10am-2pm
Tues & Thurs 4-6pm
Closed on Federal Holidays
Joe Q Veteran Coffee Break
Mission
More than meeting for coffee, the JQVCB mission is to build an all inclusive community where, in collaboration with local military support organizations and community partners, all Veterans and their families can find fellowship, targeted and effective services, and a wide variety of programs.
About
Joe Q Veteran Coffee Break, Inc. is an all-inclusive, nonprofit Veteran organization in Falmouth, Massachusetts. A 501(c)3 registered with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, we represent all branches of the military and members of the community with a connection to service in the military. Conceived in 2016 and legally established as a nonprofit in May of 2020, Joe Q Veteran Coffee Break is working to improve quality of life for those that served and those who support them.
Get Involved
For more information or to become involved as an Advisory Council or Board member, contact Joe Q Veteran Coffee Break by sending an email to JoeQCoffee@gmail.com Fed EIN- 84-5135668 - MA Atty Gen # 065912
Joe "Q" Quintiliani
The late Joe Quintiliani (“Joe Q” to his friends) was a long-time Falmouth resident who had a distinguished career in the United States Coast Guard as a deep-sea diver, and a second career as a firefighter on Cape Cod. In recognition of his selfless service to the Veteran community, the Joe Q Veteran Coffee Break was named in his honor. The Falmouth area Veteran coffee break concept was developed in June of 2016 by Joe and his friends who recognized the need to build fellowship among area Veterans and to provide them with vital information and guidance about programs and services available to Veterans. Joe Quintiliani had a vision to improve quality of life for those who served by providing the support and information today’s Veterans and their families need. Joe Q Veteran Coffee Break has set a course to make Joe Q’s vision a reality for Falmouth-area Veterans and their families for many years to come.
Board of Directors
Carissa April, President Carole Kenney, Vice President Bob Ripley, Treasurer Allan Wilson Randy Collette Kate Prophett
Advisory Council
Riley Doyle Renee Voorhees Cheri Robbins Mark Boardman Tom Alexander Rebecca Gonzales Brian Hodor Gina Palanza Donna LaRoche Kate Smith
CALENDAR
RECURRING PROGRAMS:
FCVC for the Dogs Weekly group dog training taking place EVERY Monday, 5pm - 7pm For more information on how to sign up, email fcvcdogs@gmail.com.
Guitars 4 Vets Free one on one introductory guitar lessons for Veterans - sharing the power of music For more information on how to sign up, email ma.falmouth@guitarsforvets.org Schedule determined based on availability of each student and teacher pairing
Guitars 4 Kids Beginning June 2025! Free one on one introductory guitar lessons for Kids aged 9 - 12 who have a parent or grandparent serving or has served in the military. For more information on the program and how to sign up, email ma.falmouth@guitarsforvets.org
RECURRING MONTHLY EVENTS:
1st Saturday of Month 9am- 11am All Hands Volunteer Work Day -Join us to help clean up around the FCVC*
3rd Wednesday of Month 10am - 12 Outreach Specialist is at the FCVC
Check our website www.fcveterancenter.org for updates and additions.
MAY
5/3/25 Saturday 9am - 11am All Hands Volunteer Work Day - Come help clean up around FCVC*
5/6/25 Tuesday 3pm - 6pm Tricare Health Insurance Q&A- Meet local rep, talk eligibility & benefits
5/13/25 Tuesday 4pm - 6pm FCVC Billiards Night - Beginner to Pro - All are welcome*
5/13/25 Tuesday 4:30 - 5:30 Flourish - Free 4 week course on Making Choices for a Healthier You**
5/19/25 Monday Building Closed - Used by Town as a Polling Location
5/20/25 Tuesday Building Closed - Used by Town as a Polling Location
5/21/25 Wednesday 9:45am - 10:45 Joe Q Coffee Break - Coffee and Conversation with VSO Jim Gouzias
5/21/25 Wednesday 10am - 2pm Outreach Specialist Adam Doerfler from Cape Cod Vet Center is at FCVC
5/21/25 Wednesday 11am - 12 Morning Briefing - What Veterans need to know about the HERO Act presented by Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services, Cory Ahonen
5/26/25 Monday 11am - 2pm Memorial Day Open House following ceremony on the Falmouth Library lawn
5/27/25 Tuesday 5:30pm - 7 Guitars4Vets Song Circle & Jam Night- All are welcome, come and play*
5/31/25 Saturday 12 - 2pm FCVC Game Day - Board Games Galore, Pool & more - Fun for all*
*Open to the public - just show up
**Must pre-register - see our website for details
NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
New! Guitars for Kids!
Building on the incredible success of the Falmouth Chapter of G4V, the Falmouth Community Veterans Center has partnered with the Falmouth Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council to bring guitars and lessons to children of military families! Beginning in June, 2025 and open to students aged 9-12 whose primary caregiver is a current or veteran uniformed service member, one-on-one lessons will be provided on 6-string LOOG guitars. For more information or to register, contact MA/Falmouth@GuitarsForVets.org.
Run the Falmouth Road Race for Us!
Looking to secure your spot at the start line in Falmouth on August 17, 2025? Looking to get involved by running and fundraising for a charity team? Email the JoeQ Veteran Team Captain, Carole, JoeQCoffee@gmail.com and she will send you a link to raise money & get registered to run the race – and you’ll have a great time supporting a worthy cause! How Does it Work? In our fourth year as a Numbers for Nonprofits organization, we are excited to return with another field of runners! You: Raise $1,200 for Joe Q Veteran Coffee Break... We provide: The official 2025 FRR Entry Registration, a Joe Q team running jersey, all-day parking at 300 Dillingham Ave. in Falmouth & use of the restrooms before & after, a cheering squad at Mile 6!
Guitars 4 Vets Falmouth Chapter Excells
Since its founding in the Fall of 2024, the Falmouth Chapter of the national program, Guitars4Vets has matched 12 Veteran students with 12 volunteer instructors. To date, the program has "graduated" three students and G4V has awarded each of those students their very own new guitar!
SCHOLARSHIPS
GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
Two $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded annually for up to four years to be used for educational expenses at a two year college, four year college, vocational or technical college. The application deadline has passed. Good luck, graduates!
RETURNING COLLEGE STUDENTS
Renewal of this $1000 scholarship must be completed annually to receive continued funding. In order to qualify, students must maintain a GPA average of 3.0 or above for the year. Application for 2025-26 academic year will be available this summer.
BIG EVENTS
2025 Falmouth Road Race Numbers for Nonprofits
Looking to secure your spot at the start line in Falmouth on August 17, 2025? Looking to get involved by running and fundraising for a charity team? Email the JoeQ Veteran Team Captain, Carole, JoeQCoffee@gmail.com and she will send you a link to raise money & get registered to run the race – and you’ll have a great time supporting a worthy cause!
How Does it Work?
In our fourth year as a Numbers for Nonprofits organization, we are excited to return with another field of runners!
You: Raise $1,200 for Joe Q Veteran Coffee Break...
We provide: The official 2025 FRR Entry Registration, a Joe Q team running jersey, all-day parking at 300 Dillingham Ave. in Falmouth & use of the restrooms before & after, a cheering squad at Mile 6!
SAVE THE DATE
17th Annual Upper Cape Bocce Tournament
Save the date! Saturday, September 20, 2025
give today
If you are considering a major gift, please contact us via email at Contact@FCVeteranCenter.org so we may connect with you. Thank you in advance for your support.
STILL MORE TO DO!
Thank You!!
The following have donated labor, materials, and products to help support the new Falmouth Veterans Community Center. We are so appreciative!
Dale Tree Movers and Tree Farms
Infantry Construction, Jacques Coulstring 774-327-5362
SSCEF - Sporting, Safety, Conservation & Education Fund
Longfellow Design Build Falmouth
Fraser Construction Company Inc.
Fronius Electric Alarm and Generator
Keenan + Kenney Architects, LTD
David Eastman Painting 508-737-0126
American Sea Power Painting
Carlos DeJesus (CD Painting)
Cranberry Painting
More Thank Yous!
Fender Electric
M. J. R. and Sons Plastering Company
Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation
Peterson Painting
Smart Clean
Swizz Craft
Roger Pariseau
Tom Parker
Jeff Center
Eddie Scheer
Eric Johnson
Features
EDUCATION
Onsite or remote programs, training, and connections to existing area resources including: tutoring & mentoring, pursuing continued education, individual & group continued education preparedness training/seminars, degree programs, online education, local night school and vocational, job fairs, scholarship counseling, GI Bill counseling and more.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Onsite or remote programs to support identification and treatment of stress management, substance use addiction, depression, and PSTD. Connections to existing area resources. Other offerings including group yoga & exercise sessions.
FELLOWSHIP & HOBBIES
Onsite or remote "Coffee Breaks" for creating and sustaining a Veteran community of supportive comrades, shipmates, brothers & sisters and their families. Opportunities to share hobbies and skills, enjoy the company of other Veterans and family members.
LEGAL ADVICE
Onsite or remote sessions for Veterans and family members seeking legal advice.
Contact
- 300 Dillingham Avenue, Falmouth, MA, USA
- Contact@fcveterancenter.org
- Winter 2025 Mon, Wed, Sat: 10am - 2pm Tues: 4pm - 7pm Federal Holidays: Closed
The Falmouth Community Veterans Center is managed and operated by Joe Q Veteran Coffee Break, Inc. a Falmouth-based 501(c)3 for use by Veterans, their families, and the local organizations that support them. The Town of Falmouth does not fund any part of the operation or its activities.
