Blog: Veteran Connect
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
🪖 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
🎬 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. đź“Ť Event Details Who: Veterans of all military branches and eras, First Responders, and their close supporters What: A
🇺🇸 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
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
Upcoming Veterans Food Pantry – June 23, 2025
Upcoming Veterans Food Pantry – June 23, 2025 Attention, all veterans and veteran supporters! The Veterans Food Pantry, sponsored by Bill Graves and CDCD, will be open on June 23, 2025, at the East Orange VA Medical Center. 📍 New Location Alert: Building 18, Room 18-132 385 Tremont Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018 🕛 Pantry
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