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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
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
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. 📍 Event Details Who: Veterans of all military branches and eras, First Responders, and their close supporters What: A
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
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,
May Events Spotlight: Honoring, Empowering & Connecting Veteran
This May, The Bob Woodruff Foundation is proud to share a diverse lineup of in-person and virtual events designed to honor our veterans, foster connection, and support their well-being. From powerful commemorations like the Dog Park Dedication, the AAM Legends of Airpower Warbirds at the Jones Beach Air Show—marking the 80th anniversary of the end