Some 2016 Memorial Day Parades & Ceremonies in NJ

As posted by NJ Family, here are some Memorial Day Parades/Ceremonies in NJ Bergen County Mahwah May 30,10 am, mahwahtwp.org A collection of community groups march from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Island Rd. to Veterans Memorial Park Continue reading →

AMVETS SCHOLARSHIP NEWS

The American Veterans Organization offers National Scholarships for Veterans, Active Duty, and Reserves members. The AMVETS also awards scholarships to children/grandchildren of Veterans, Active Duty, Guard/ Reserves who are currently high school seniors. This scholarship must be used for full- Continue reading →

PTSD AWARENESS DAY – JUNE 27, 2016

In order to bring greater awareness to the issue of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the U.S. Senate designated June 27th as National PTSD Awareness Day. In addition, June has been designated as PTSD Awareness Month by the National Center for Continue reading →

Vietnam Memorial Wall coming to Carteret this week

Thousands of visitors are expected in this Middlesex County borough for the Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall — a four-day exhibit run by the American Veterans Traveling Tribute. The exhibit opens Thursday. Photo courtesy of American Veterans Traveling Tribute. Festivities Continue reading →

Camden County Veterans Affairs

Lakeland Complex 3 Collier Drive Blackwood, NJ 08012 (856) 374-5801 The mission of the Camden County Veterans Affairs Office is to assist veterans in their efforts to establish eligibilty for and obtain benefits from the federal department of veterans affairs; Continue reading →

Resources for Veterans in Need

Homes for Our Troops www.hfotusa.org [2] Basic Qualifying Criteria: * Injured in the theatre of combat operations, post 9/11/01. * Retired or in the process of medical retirement from military service * Received letter of eligibility for the VA Specially Continue reading →

Veteran in Immediate Need

Waterford Township NJ disabled veteran, his wife, and 4 children (ages 12 months – 12yrs old) have been displaced and are in immediate need of some help. At the moment, they only have the clothes on their back. Waterford Township Continue reading →

Free Legal Seminars for Female Veterans

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) is a state-wide legal services organization aimed at improving the lives of economically-disadvantaged adults, children, and families in New Jersey by empowering them with tools, advice, and pro bono legal representation. VLJ is now also hosting free legal information Continue reading →

NJ Vet to Vet

Are you feeling like you are in need of support, call NJ Vet2Vet at 1-866-838-7654. Speak to personnel who are prior military Get support from prior military Veterans who can relate Speak to a live person Case Management Available 24 Continue reading →