Blog: Veteran Connect
“Real Deal Day” Outreach Event, July 6 in Jersey City
On July 6, starting at 11am, the “Real Deal Day” Veterans Outreach Event will take place at the Samuel R. Shelton VFW Post #2294 (98 Oak St, Jersey City, NJ 07304). Various agencies will be there, providing: Free haircuts and lunch Help in ID/Driver’s License/DD214 applications Emergency and at-risk assistance, including housing Addiction and mental
Free Wills for Veterans, July 11 in Paterson
The Passaic County Surrogate Judge Zoila Cassanova, Esq., in partnership with the New Jersey Bar Association – Young Lawyers section, will be providing free wills for New Jersey Veterans and Passaic County First Responders and their spouses on July 11, 2026 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Passaic County Police Academy (214 Oldham Rd, Wayne,
Meta is Giving Out Free AI Glasses to Blind Veterans
For veterans living with vision loss, everyday tasks such as reading mail, identifying objects, navigating unfamiliar spaces, or making phone calls can present ongoing challenges. Earlier this month, Meta announced they will be providing Ray-Ban Meta, their AI glasses, to all blind veterans in America for free. Additionally, in partnership with the Blinded Veterans Association
Virtual Women Veterans Leadership Summit
New Jersey Women Veterans Leadership Summit to Take Place Virtually on June 8 The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Office of Women Veterans will host the upcoming Virtual Women Veterans Leadership Summit on Monday, June 8, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM via Microsoft Teams. Centered around the theme “Leading with Purpose.
Smiles, Support, and Service: Free Dental Care for Veterans in West Orange
On Saturday, June 13, veterans in New Jersey will have access to an incredible day of free care, community support, and connection at the annual Smiles for Our Heroes event in West Orange. Hosted at 49 Mount Pleasant Avenue in West Orange, this special event runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and offers free
Honoring the Unspoken Valor of Women Veterans
At 103 years old, Dorothy “Dottie” Dee still stands with the same pride and strength she carried when she enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Women’s Reserve in 1943. “Did I pass inspection?” Dottie joked with a salute at a recent event honoring women veterans in Connecticut. Beside her sat fellow Marine and Backpacks For
ROGER NY, Coming Soon…
We’re excited to share that ROGER is expanding beyond New Jersey. Backpacks For Life has officially partnered with the Kyle Palmieri Foundation to bring ROGER to Long Island, marking the first step in our expansion into New York. ROGER was built to solve a simple but critical problem: veterans shouldn’t have to struggle to find
Veterans Law Day: Free Legal Support for Those Who Served
Veterans across New Jersey are invited to attend Veterans Law Day on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the VFW in Glen Gardner. This important event will provide free legal consultations for veterans on a variety of issues, helping connect those who served with trusted legal guidance and resources. Areas
Veterans — You May Be Missing Out on This (Free Resource)
If you’re not signed up for Navy Federal Credit Union, it’s worth taking a second look. Not just for banking—but for access to tools like Single Stop, which helps you quickly find out what benefits and support you qualify for (housing, food assistance, childcare, financial help, and more… all in one place). Who Can Join Navy Federal?
Free PTSD Healing Sessions for NYC Veterans (Virtual)
Free PTSD Healing Sessions for NYC Veterans (Virtual) Backpacks For Life is proud to share an incredible healing opportunity for veterans through Operation Warrior Shield. In partnership with The Research and Recognition Project and Post Traumatic Training Institute, they are offering free PTSD healing sessions for veterans in 2026—available virtually for your convenience. About the