Author: Alexa Modero
🇺🇸 New Resources & Events for Veterans — From the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
🧠1. DAV Patriot Boot Camp: Free Entrepreneurship Training near Cincinnati, OH When: October 15–17, 2025 Location: Near Cincinnati, Ohio What: A free training and mentorship boot camp for veteran entrepreneurs to develop business ideas, network, and receive support from seasoned mentors. Application Deadline: Seats will fill quickly or by September 15, whichever comes first. How to
Upcoming VA Health Care Info Session at VFW Post 2294 – Jersey City
Join us on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM at VFW Post 2294 (98 Oak St, Jersey City, NJ) for an important information session about VA Health Care services. Hosted by NJ VFW Commander Jon Hinker, this session is a chance for veterans and their families to learn more about enrolling in the VA,
Veterans Outreach Event: Linking Up Services for All Veterans
Veterans, mark your calendars! The NJ Reentry Corporation and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2294 are coming together to host a Veterans Outreach Event on Monday, July 7, 2025, from 11 AM to 2 PM at VFW Post 2294, 98 Oak Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304. This special event is designed to connect veterans with
Prioritize Your Wellness – Free Services for Veterans Starting June 1st
Here with ROGER, powered by Backpacks For Life, we’re always looking to share resources that support the well-being of our veteran community—and this one is worth checking out. Starting June 1st, veterans in Jersey City can access completely free wellness services through an incredible partnership between the Jersey City Department of Health & Human Services,
Hoover Institution’s Bochnowski Family Veteran Fellowship Program
The Hoover Institution’s Bochnowski Family Veteran Fellowship Program (VFP) is a year-long, nonresidential initiative designed to empower post-9/11 U.S. military veterans to drive meaningful policy change. Launched in 2021, the program selects ten veterans annually to develop and implement actionable solutions to pressing public policy challenges, aligning with Hoover’s research priorities. Participants engage in project-based
Did You Know? Veterans Receiving VA Care Can Shop at the Exchange and Commissary
If you’re receiving VA benefits or medical treatment, you may be eligible to shop at on-base Exchanges and Commissaries. This benefit gives you access to discounted goods, tax-free shopping, and a convenient way to stay connected to the military community. It’s a valuable perk that many veterans aren’t aware of—but should be! Help spread the
Honoring Service Through Story: Free Documentary Screening for Veterans
Backpacks For Life is proud to share an incredible opportunity for veterans to come together, reflect, and be inspired by a powerful new documentary. Hosted by the Department of NJ VFW, the exclusive premiere of Brotheers After War, executive produced by Gary Sinise, will take place on April 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Regal