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Blog: Veteran Connect

Baby & Adult Diaper and Feminine Products Distribution – September 5th

The NJ Reentry Corporation is committed to supporting families and individuals in our community with essential items that can often be difficult to afford. On Tuesday, September 5th at 9:30 AM, we are hosting a Baby & Adult Diaper and Feminine Pads Distribution at The Governor’s Reentry Training & Employment Center, 195 Campus Drive (3rd

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Step Up to the Plate: Veterans & Families Invited to a Fun Day at the Batting Cages

Step Up to the Plate: Veterans & Families Invited to a Fun Day at the Batting Cages The Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services/Division of Veterans Affairs, in partnership with the Jersey City Parks Coalition and Body Mechanix, is excited to host a special community event for veterans, their families, and friends. Mark

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Salute to Service – Honoring Veterans and Inspiring Youth

Salute to Service – Honoring Veterans and Inspiring Youth On Friday, October 4, the Bethany Community Center in Washington Township will host a very special and completely free community event: Salute to Service. From 5:00 to 7:00 pm, veterans, families, and local youth will come together for an evening dedicated to honoring the service and

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Become A Life Member of VFW

This is a great opportunity for those who are not life members of the VFW. Become a life member before funds dry up… Contact: Derek L. Farthing – Judge Advocate, VFW Dept. of NJ – Quartermaster, Samuel R. Shelton VFW Post 2294 (201) 362-3429 dlfarthing@aol.com

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🪖 Reconnect with Fellow Veterans on Together We Served

Looking to reconnect with someone you served with? The Buddy Finder on Together We Served makes it easy to track down old unit mates, shipmates, or squadron members from your time in the military. With over 2.5 million members across all branches, Together We Served is the largest online community of U.S. veterans. The Buddy

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🎬 Private Screening of “Warfare” for Veterans & First Responders Hosted by The Black 6 Project

The Black 6 Project invites all military Veterans, First Responders, and those connected to them to a special private screening of the critically acclaimed film “Warfare” — in a space designed for connection, reflection, and community. 📍 Event Details Who: Veterans of all military branches and eras, First Responders, and their close supporters What: A

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🇺🇸 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

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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,

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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

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A Final Salute for One of Our Own

At Backpacks For Life, we believe no veteran should be forgotten, especially in their final moments. When a call like this comes in, we act. We’re sharing this message from Derek Farthing in the hopes that someone in our community can stand in solidarity and honor a fellow Comrade who has no family to attend

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