Category: Blog
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?
A Simple Guide to Disability Supports in New Jersey
A Simple Guide to Disability Supports in New Jersey If you or someone you care about lives with a disability, New Jersey has a central online hub full of programs, services, guides, and help to connect you with what you need. You can start right here: https://www.nj.gov/disabilities/ What You Can Find on This Website This
Commuting a Few Days a Week? This NJ TRANSIT Option Can Save You Money
Commuting a Few Days a Week? This NJ TRANSIT Option Can Save You Money If you are commuting into work a few days a week, but not every day, this is something worth knowing. NJ TRANSIT has brought back its FLEXPASS, and it is built for people with more flexible schedules. What FLEXPASS Is FLEXPASS
Need Help Paying for Groceries in New Jersey? SNAP Navigator Program
If groceries have been harder to afford lately, you are not alone. New Jersey’s SNAP program can help, and getting started is more manageable than most people think. Get Help with the Application There are local organizations across New Jersey called SNAP Navigators. Their job is to help you through the process from start to