10-4-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to express its sincere gratitude to the Red Cadillac for hosting us at their exceptional restaurant!
Red Cadillac Tequila owner Joseph Montes has consistently demonstrated his commitment to feeding veterans over the years! Both Joe and his staff always provide veterans with a warm and welcoming experience. Veterans are always treated like family!
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10-2-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with the heroes living at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home!
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10-2-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank teammate Stephen Giordano for his generous inspirational paintings donation!
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10-1-25
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The NJVN team collaborated with Strangers Helping Strangers and Phil Stafford, the Bergen County superman, to feed a dozen veteran families in the Bergen County area .
Shadow: America’s pup, Bella and Doc Schupp setup a 2nd food distribution last week after receiving some calls after the first one. They picked up last minute groceries and headed out to support some local heroes with food.
We would like to thank Raul Perez and Michael D. Boll for helping deliver groceries to vets. We would also like to thank Elmwood Park American Legion 147 for storing groceries at the Legion pantry.
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9-26-25
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The NJVN-NJ VFW would like to thank the Semper Fi and Americas Fund for having us at their gala!
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9-25-25
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Beginning October 3rd, the NJVN team will debut in the new radio segment “Veterans Update” on the Bill Spadea radio show Jersey 101.5!
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9-23-25
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The NJVN team dropped off free food and groceries to veteran families throughout Bergen County.
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9-22-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Ferguson Salutes Our Troops Charity Golf Tournament benefitting the Robert Irvine Foundation for inviting our veterans to your golf outing!
Thank you teammates Krystal Cordero and Robert Barone for getting veterans on such a short notice!
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9-21-25
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW participated in the John Basilone Parade!
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9-20-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW went to the Bergen County POW/MIA Memorial!
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9-19-25
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The NJVN/ South River VFW and Rise Up Counceling center conducted a 9/11 Memorial Ruck March!
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9-18-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to express its appreciation to Blue Magazine for a truly outstanding gala.
Congratulations to all award recipients, especially our team member, Dr. Bizzaro from Penn Med!
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9-16-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW dropped off a recumbent exercise bike to our teammate! Roxanne Pavan-Ciampi also donated two TVs to our veterans!
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9-14-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW got to be the Master of Ceremonies at the Seaside Hts Semper Five Run!
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9-13-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent the day at the Governor’s Military Review!
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9-12-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with the heroes at the Paramus Veterans Memorial Home!
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9-11-25
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The NJVN team would like to express gratitude to the Township of Elmwood Park, NJ for hosting a 9/11 memorial service.
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9-11-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW did a 9/11 Ruck March with the Somerset County Votech Students!
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9-11-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to express gratitude to the Township of Union UPD/UFD for hosting a 9/11 memorial service.
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9-10-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with the heroes at Community Hope!
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9-9-25
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW spent time with some amazing Vietnam Veterans at the NJ Vietnam Memorial!
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9-6-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to express its gratitude to the Sparta Ren Faire for partnering up and providing free admission to all veterans and their families.
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9-6-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with the heroes at Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home!
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9-5-25
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Thank you News 12 for sharing today’s event!
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9-5-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to congratulate Col Vincent Siracusa on his promotion to Colonel!
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9-4-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the NABC Recycled Rides program and Dynasty Auto for donating 4 refurbished vehicles to our Veterans!
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9-4-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW had the honor and privilege to attend the Morris County Veterans Award Ceremony!
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9-3-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW completed a ruck march at Nomahegan Park!
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9-2-25
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NJVN team members Shadow: America’s pup and Doc Schupp supported Kearny’s Veterans of Foreign Wars – VFW Post 1302 Community Veterans Festival.
Schupp DJ’d some tunes and Shadow made some new friends. Team member Frank Djdocbear Gadson stopped by towards the end to help out! This event was done as a tribute to SSG Jorge Olivera .A great time was had by all and the 5k was very well attended.
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8-31-25
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The NJVN team set up an event where Veterans played video games, chess and cards with local boy scouts, cub scouts and some nice folks.
The veterans shared some of their stories and experiences. The VFW was converted into an arcade for a few hours.
While everyone was enjoying some pizza, we introduced all of the Veterans so that they would know a little about them. It was nice to see the audience applauding our Veterans.
We handed out blankets hand-crafted by the Elmwood Park NeedleWits to the Veterans. We also handed out donated Ralph Lauren tee shirts and had a visit by Operation K9 Beethoven Therapy dog Shadow: America’s pup and Bella.
There was a great turnout and both kids and veterans has an amazing time.
A big thank you to everyone who was a part of this. We had a lot of support from the VFW Post 281 Veterans Club – serving Elmwood Park & Fair Lawn Rochelle Park, New Jersey American Legion Post 170, NJIT Veteran Students, Councilwoman Terri Sheridan, Councilwoman Pamela Troisi, LEO/Firefighter Daniel Brizek, the VFW Auxilary, Carolyn Rovito and of course NJVN team members: Raul Perez, Amanda, AJ, Sal and Kent.
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8-30-25
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Our NJVN team veterans and Shadow: America’s pup were honored on the field during an Elmwood Park High School football game!
It was awesome seeing the crowd screaming in support of our heroes!
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8-30-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with the heroes at the East Orange VA!
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8-28-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with the heroes living at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home!
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8-25-25
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NJVN Outreach Director Doc Schupp and Shadow met with the leadership of the NJIT Veterans program where they collaborated on some upcoming Veterans projects.
The NJIT team is creative and passionate about helping Veterans! We will team up for the upcoming “Gaming with Veterans” event where we transform our favorite VFW into an arcade for the day!
At this event, we pair up Veterans with local kids in the community where the kids listen to Veterans’ stories and experiences and also play games!
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8-22-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Martha Papson Garcia for donating business suits and attire!
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8-21-25
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The NJVN team, Shadow: America’s pup and Princess Bell gave a helping hand in the Strangers Helping Strangers walk thru “Pet a Pup” program at the school puppy give away.
On this hot day, the dogs were kept in the truck with the AC on and to our surprise people wanted to walk up and pet them in the truck. At one point, there was a small line to visit Shadow. Shadow is an Operation K9 Beethoven therapy dog while Bella is a service dog in training.
Raul Perez and Doc Schupp gave away plenty of New Jersey Veterans Network toys and coloring books to the kids, enjoyed hanging out with their SHS friends and had some free burgers.
Shout out to Chris Braitsch for doing such a great job creating this community event for the kids, including free face paint, food, games and community resources.
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8-20-25
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The NJVN team hosted a field trip where Veterans and family members had fun seeing a special presentation of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie.
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8-18-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW participated in the Morris County Military Appreciation Day.
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8-17-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Gina Pollut for transporting a wheelchair to a veteran in need!
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8-16-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW participated in the Morris County Military Appreciation Day.
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8-15-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Ruff Ruff Run for transporting a wheelchair to a veteran in need!
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8-14-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Defalcos towing for repairing a veteran’s vehicle.
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8-12-25
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President Michael Boll was honored to have been chosen as the National VFW’s Recruiter of the Year Award recipient.
The NJ VFW extends their gratitude to Frank, Doc Schupp, Ken Hagemann, Barbara Kim Hagemann, Vincent Siracusa, and the NJ National Guard for their outstanding efforts in completing last year’s membership dr.
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8-7-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with the heroes at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home!
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8-1-25
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Some of our volunteers and their families watched the new Fantastic Four movie. As alway,s our team mascot Shadow: America’s pup led the way!
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8-1-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW got to do a Storycorps Interview at the WBGO 88.3 FM radio station!
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8-1-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent the day with the NJ National Guard at their Deployment Ceremony!
We would like to thank the Branchburg Rotary Club for donating the food and desserts.
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7-30-25
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Shadow and Doc Schupp were interviewed for a show about Veterans called “Frontlines”.
A big thank you to William J. Mulligan VFW Post 281, serving Elmwood Park & Fair Lawn, for allowing us to film there!
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7-30-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with the heroes at Community Hope!
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7-29-25
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW got to feed the heroes from the 157 CSSB, Army Reserve!
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7-29-25
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The NJVN /NJ VFW participated in Kearny’s Veterans of Foreign Wars – VFW Post 1302 ruck march!
Thank you Post Commander David Crenshaw for running this great event!
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7-28-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW hosted a ruck and lunch event today!
Thank you Harvest Bistro owner, Tushar Patel, for having us at h amazing restaurant!
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7-27-25
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The NJVN team is giving away truckloads of groceries to veterans! Three trucks full of food donations for our “Operation Feed a Hero” food distribution event for our friends food brigade!
A big thank you to our friend Karen Benevento DeMarco for doing this for our veterans! Also a big thank you to veterans Raul Perez, Nate, and Ed for coming out in the heat to load some trucks for our veterans!
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7-23-25
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW spent a second day at the BrigVet Surf Camp!
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7-22-25
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The NJVN team filled a movie theatre with free seats for Veteran families to see the new Superman film!
The movie theatre was kind enough to give us our own “Veterans” Marquee.
Great job by our outreach team Doc Schupp, Raul, Thomas, Ivette and of course Shadow for setting up and managing this New Jersey Veterans Network event.
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7-21-25
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW spent the day at the BrigVet Surf Camp!
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7-19-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW showcased the new team vehicles at the RVCC Touch a Truck event.
All proceeds will support veterans’ attendance at Camp Patriot, a PTSD camp in Montana.
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7-18-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with the NJ National Guard that recently returned home from Syria
The NJ VFW hosted an amazing BBQ for these young heroes!
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7-17-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with the heroes living at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home!
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7-16-25
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The NJVN is excited to be partnering with Viking Motorcycle Bags!
Check out their website! HERE
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7-15-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank 88.3 WGBO FM for interviewing us about the Story Corps project!
Check out the video! VIDEO
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7-12-25
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The NJVN team were the first to watch the new Superman movie!
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7-12-25
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The NJVN team hosted a pre-Superman gathering at the Elmwood VFW. After the party, the team went to the Hawthorne theater where nearly 100 veterans and their family members watched the Superman movie!
This amazing event was spearheaded by the team’s Outreach Director, Doc Schupp. We partnered with the State and Elmwood Park VFW and VFW Auxiliary!
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7-10-25
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We would like to thank our friends at Strangers Helping Strangers for donating an explorer full of food today to our New Jersey Veterans Network “Operation Feed A Hero” program where we provide free groceries to Veterans throughout the state!
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7-8-25
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The NJVN would like to thank Renna Media for doing a wonderful story about teammate Gene Spillane!
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7-7-25
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The NJVN team spent time with the heroes living at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home!
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7-4-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Defalcos Towing for having us at the Florham Park 4th of July Parade!
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7-4-25
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The NJVN expresses our heartfelt appreciation to Adam Rempfer, a valued teammate, and the Defalcos family for their exceptional work in restoring our team’s Camaro for the 4th of July Parade!
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7-3-25
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We would like to thank the team at ACME Markets in Saddle Brook for helping us load new patio furniture!
The NJVN team will drop off the patio furniture to a nearby Veterans Shelter.
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7-2-25
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The NJVN attended the Passaic County Veterans Town Hall with Senator Booker!
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7-1-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent the day with the veterans living at Community Hope!
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6-30-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent time with heroes living at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home!
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6-28-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time assisting the NJ National Guard before their upcoming mission!
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6-27-25
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Members of the NJVN team were chosen for a substantial national project aimed at supporting veterans. This will be televised on several stations and streamed online.
This endeavor allowed us to make a positive impact on the lives of veterans nationwide, facilitating their access to necessary resources and services.
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6-25-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank WBGO FM for hosting us at a veteran’s storycorps event!
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6-24-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the “Laughter Saves Lives” podcast for having us on their show!
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6-22-25
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On Juneteenth, the veterans at this veterans center asked us to host a movie night for them. We were more than happy to comply!
A big thank you to our veterans squad for volunteering and coming to help. Thank you to our sponsors: VFW Auxiliary, Peoples Pantry and Steve’s “Steve’s Burgers” for providing food for the event.
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6-21-25
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The NJ VFW spent some time and provided barbecue for the NJ National Guard Heroes !
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6-20-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with our local heroes!
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6-19-25
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Shadow drove the NJVN mobile to pick up a huge food donation for our Veterans!
A big thank you to the Peoples Pantry Program team and Councilwoman Lorraine Pellegrine for donating the food and supporting events at two Veteran Shelters this week!
The NJVN team and Veterans truly appreciate their support. Assistance from awesome partners like them really matters to our Veterans.
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6-18-25
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The NJVN had fun hosting a BBQ for some awesome Veterans!
Our good friend, Chef Vincent S. Weston aka Sarge, was awesome on the grill! Thank you to our awesome partners “Steve’s Burgers” Lorraine Pellegrine, the Peoples Pantry and the VFW Auxiliary’s Carolyn Rovito!
We tested out our “DJ on the go” set up on the NJVN mobile! Shadow made a ton of new friends.
Great job by our Outreach Squad – James Minogue and Raul Perez for all they do.
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6-17-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with the heroes living at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home!
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6-12-25
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The NJVN-NJ VFW would like to thank the Flemington Elks for hosting a veterans health fair!
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6-11-25
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The NJVN-NJ VFW spent some time and dropped off clothing/personal hygiene items to our heroes living at the VA.
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6-11-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Blue Magazine for making a “Vet News” section for the NJVN, NJ VFW, and NJ American Legion!
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6-9-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Lynn Fried- Erbentraut for her generous donation of new women’s clothing!
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6-8-25
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Shadow and Doc Schupp helped do the Operation K9 Beethoven table for the “Freedom Fest” with Brian Reyngoudt!
Operation K9 Beethoven is a 501C non profit that trains and provides service dogs for Veterans. Shadow is one of those dogs.
We can’t thank OPK9 enough for making Shadow: America’s pup a service dog, having him by Doc’s side is a life changer.
Shadow and Doc met plenty of folks and told them about his experiences as a Veteran with a service dog. It’s important for people to hear this side of the story.
Saddle Brook VFW Post 3484 & Auxiliary had some amazing food and music playing all day!
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6-7-25
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The NJVN team held a fun Bergen County veterans event! Veterans played video games with kids, shared some stories and some laughs!
We had 4 consoles set up and alternated between the new Switch 2, PS5, GameCube, Xbox One and Super Nintendo.
The veterans, Boy Scouts and community kids all had fun! Food was supplied by D&N Deli.
Thank you to the Veterans like Navy Veteran Sal Green who brought his system. Also a big thank you to James Minogue for helping with the setup. He stayed for the event and than helped pack up. Thank you to veterans Lori NegriIvette Caban, Frank Djdocbear, GadsonRaul Perez, James Minogu and Sal Green.
Also a big thank you to EP VFW Commander Yahaira Padillafor for allowing the event and the EP VFW for paying for the food! Big thank yous to Bergen County American Legion Commander Dennis M Duddie, EP American Legion Commander Joe Scangorella and EP City council member Terri Sullivan for coming to support.
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6-5-25
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NJVN had its first successful “Gaming with Veterans” event. We teamed up Veterans with Boy Scouts to play some old school and newer video games.
Veterans shared their experiences and stories with some great young people from the community. It’s important to have people learn from our Veterans and their journeys first hand in programs like this.
Our New Jersey Veterans Network was lucky to partner with Rochelle Park New Jersey American Legion Post 170 for use of their hall. Thank you Andy Liso for helping us team up with the Rochelle Park Boy Scouts.
A big thank you to Raul Perez and Amanda AJ for the pictures and to Veterans who brought their video game consoles. Also a big thanks to Veterans Guy, Pedro, Bear, Thomas, Michael Sal, Greg, Raul and Leo Gene Ortiz for coming to support the event! The biggest thank you to QuantumPunkTV who helped us come up with this idea.
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6-2-25
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The NJ VFW had an amazing convention and congrats to the New Commander John Hinkler!
Thank you Luddie H. Austin for all the great work he did during his term!
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6-1-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank James Szpond for his generous bicycle donation!
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5-30-25
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The NJVN would like to thank the Township of Garwood for having teammate Krystal Cordero speak at their Memorial Day service!
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5-30-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW completed their Ruck for the Fallen March!
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5-27-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Renna Media -Tina Renna for letting us share our charity with their readers!
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5-27-25
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The NJVN-NJ VFW extends its appreciation to the Pequannock community for inviting us to serve as Keynote speaker during the town’s Memorial Day Parade!
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5-27-25
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The NJVN-NJ VFW would like to thank the Pequannock American Legion for honoring us at their Memorial Day luncheon!
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5-24-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with the heroes at the East Orange VA!
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5-24-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Somerset County Votech School for having us speak at their “Proud to be an American” event!
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5-23-25
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Shadow thanks his uncle Phil Stafford for surprising NJVN and once again providing tons of free vegetables, fruit and eggs for Veterans this week!
We thank Superman for his continued support of our Veteran Community! He is a valued friend and partner!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-22-25
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Shadow and Doc Schupp attended the Anti-Stigma Flag raising at the New Bridge Medical Center.
As a Combat Veteran with a service dog, Schupp knows exactly how it feels when people place stigmas on him. Part of what we do when engaging the community with our work is try to break those stigmas. ‘ Knowing we have a community that’s supportive of stigma breaking helps greatly. This is why we are so appreciative of events like this.
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center did an amazing job putting the event together. This included great speeches by New bridge CEO Debbie Visconi, County Exec Jim Tedesco and Bergen County Commissioner Germaine Ortiz.
A big thank you to New Bridge and the county leadership for doing this.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-22-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with the heroes at the Linden Police Department!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-22-25
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NJVN volunteer Gene Spillane went to Chilton Medical Center to speak at their Memorial Day Ceremony.
He talked with their leadership and staff about expanding their veterans service efforts.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-21-25
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Shadow and Doc Schupp had fun djing for the Alpha Wave Projects Ruck March! Several awesome Veterans showed up to ruck.
Alpha Wave Project is an awesome veterans organization that does door events such as surfing and rocks!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-21-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with the heroes at the Berkeley Heights Police Department!
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5-21-25
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The NJVN would like to thank Frank Signs for wrapping our new vehicle and Defalcos Adam Rempfer for their continuous sponsorship!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-21-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time and dropped off some snacks to veterans living at the Community Hope Veterans Housing Unit!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-21-25
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The NJ VFW would like to thank Ocean First Bank for hosting a financial literacy seminar!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-21-25
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The NJVN would like to thank Outback Steakhouse for being our new partner!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-21-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the East Orange VA for having us at their Memorial Day service!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-20-25
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Shadow and Doc Schupp had an awesome time at the Elmwood Park Police Department “Burgers with the Blue” event.
We love that the local PD hosts events like this. They bring the community together and build a relationship with the people in the town. Its always a good time getting a chance to meet and greet with some folks in town.
We would like to give a shout out to “Steve’s Burgers” for always being an amazing part of community events!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-20-25
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The NJVN-NJ VFW spent time and dropped off some personal hygiene products to our heroes living at the VA!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-19-25
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The NJVN-NJ VFW would like to thank the team at Better Life Recovery for having us at their event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-19-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with the heroes living at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-18-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Pompton Lakes Community for having us at their “Walk for Hope” and donating over 1300 personal hygiene products!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-18-25
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Throughout the Ukrainian and Russian war, the NJVN/NJ VFW has provided approximately 1000 military uniforms and equipment to the Ukrainian military.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-13-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with the heroes living at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home!
We are grateful for this prestigious award and will always do whatever we can to help our veterans live a better way of life!
5-12-25
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The NJVN would like to thank the UCHRC for choosing our team for their 2025 Veteran/military service award!
We are grateful for this prestigious award and will always do whatever we can to help our veterans live a better way of life!
5-10-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Roka family for their generous donation!
5-10-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Woodland Park Veterans team for having us at their “Remember the Fallen” ruck march!
5-9-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Union High School for sending their amazing students to assist with our storage cleanup project!
5-8-25
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Shadow and Doc Schupp attended the Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Volunteer Appreciation lunch.
They love volunteering at this hospital where they do pet therapy and visit different units. Shadow is a big hit on the children’s units!
A big thank you to New Bridge for an awesome lunch and thank you for allowing them the opportunity to bring some Shadow smiles to people recovering at the hospital.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-7-25
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NJVN hosted a family event where young kids participated in coloring real live Veterans, drawn as pop culture heroes from Marvel, Gi Joe and Star Wars.
This included awesome veterans such as Rich Musicant, Raul Perez, Guy Ron Solero Vanterpool, Yahaira Padilla, Krystal Cordero, Dennis M Duddie and Greg Backer.
This event took place at VFW Post 281 Veterans Club, which serves Elmwood Park & Fair Lawn.
Some of the awesome kids, who participated in the coloring book contest, won prizes such as an Amazon Fire tablet, Beats Studio headphones and Roblox cards.
The pages are from Shadow: America’s pup coloring book, “Shadow and his Amazing Friends”, where children can learn of real life heroes drawn as superheroes.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-7-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the FDU Veterans for having us at their Military Appreciation Event
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-6-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with the heroes living at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-6-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Hubble Productions “Office Romance” Jennifer Lopez Netflix movie for donating a new scooter!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-1-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Northern Jersey AUSA for having us at their amazing event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-30-25
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Congratulations to our friend Brian Gillespie on receiving his service dog, Phoenix, from Rebuilding Warriors!
Having a bond with a service dog is an awesome thing! Brian does a lot of good things for our community and is very deserving of this!
Outreach Director Doc Schupp knows very well the benefits of having a service dog. Shadow changed his life for the better and we are so happy that Brian will get to enjoy that bond with Phoenix!
Doc Schupp also saw his battle brother Jeff Mullins, who he deployed to Iraq with, and his awesome wife Nancy Sweeney Mullins.
Thank you both for all you do! We are so very proud of you guys and happy to call you our friends. They save Veteran lives with all they do. Great turn out at the event as well!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-29-25
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We would like to thank NJVN sponsor, Strength & Honor Motorcycle Club Company K, for having us at their Bike Blessing.
We had a good time and enjoyed checking out the awesome motorcycles, cool vendors, the firepit and of course getting a chance to catch up with our favorite MC.
On top of that, our friends at Strength and Honor presented us with a check to support our New Jersey Veterans Network programs!
This MC has always been supportive of our work, such as hosting coat drives, participating in food deliveries for Veterans in need and driving halfway across the state for a Ruck and Ride to honor Veterans no longer with us.
We thank them for their continued support and friendship.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-27-25
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NJVN Director of Outreach, Doc Schupp, spoke at Rutgers University about veteran resources to the New Jersey State Legal Bar Association.
Thank you to Eddie Molina for joining the panel and to Joe Westberg for having the team at the event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-26-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Passaic MCL for having us at their meeting.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-25-25
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Shadow: America’s pup and Doc Schupp visited the NJ SOS Veteran Stakeholders group meeting.
There were about two dozen reps from different Veteran agencies, partnering up for the good of Veterans.
Great job by David J Pearson and AJ Luna for taking dozens of homeless Veterans off the street!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-24-25
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The NJVN team picked up an awesome donation! A big thank you to Stephen Domenick for donating this huge Samsung television to veterans.
This tv will be used at Rochelle Park New Jersey American Legion Post 170 to do classes for Veterans and help with events!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-23-25
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Shadow: America’s pup and Doc Schupp drove across NJ to the western border near PA and picked up a van full of food!
On the way back home, they dropped off free food to Veterans at hospitals, shelters and food distribution programs doing markets that day!
This endeavor was part of our New Jersey Veterans Network “Operation Feed a Hero”. No Veteran or person for that matter should have to be hungry.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-22-25
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The NJVN team provided free groceries to Veterans in 3 different counties!
A big thank you to Karen Benevento DeMarco of The Food Brigade, who was extremely busy this week but still took the time to do this and help out Veterans. Some of them are recently rehoused homeless veterans. We appreciate you!
The team is headed to Warren County, where we will pick up a large donation of groceries to drop off to veteran shelters in NJ.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-20-25
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The NJVN teamed up with Strangers Helping Strangers to drop food off to four veteran families!
A big thank you to Chris Braitsch for helping us support some veterans! We will be doing another food distribution later this week. If you or know of another veteran facing food insecurity, please let us know.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-18-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent the day with the heroes living at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-15-25
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The Cranford VFW hosted the NJ VFW Commander’s Chat Chew event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-11-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Reps for Responders for having us at their resiliency training program!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-10-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the NJEC – New Jersey Equestrian Center for having us at your stables!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-6-25
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Shadow: America’s pup and Doc Schupp spent a couple days at a Veteran event in South Jersey! Tbey welcomed home soldiers returning from a year long overseas mission!
This was an extra special event as the Unit returning was the same one Schupp was attached to when he went to Iraq. It was awesome meeting Veterans and bringing them some New Jersey Veterans Network resources!
A special thank you Marty Coe Jr., who Doc Schupp deployed with, for coming over and helping out!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-5-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent the weekend with the NJ National Guard 113th Infantry Unit at their welcoming home Yellow Ribbon event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-25-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Veterans from Community Hope for having us spend time with all of you!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-24-25
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We met with a new sponsor and received two trucks full of free groceries that we delivered to Veteran families homes in Bergen, Passaic, Union and Middlesex counties.
Our team loaded up the trucks. Team members James Minogue, Shadow: America’s pup and Doc Schupp delivered the groceries.
It was a fun time and a good New Jersey Veterans Network mission!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-23-25
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The team hosted another New Jersey Veterans Network field trip. We saw the new Novocaine movie, starring Jack Quaid.
The movie was gory, funny and than gory again. Everyone enjoyed it!
The team stopped by Saddle Brook VFW Post 3484 & Auxiliary for their awesome St Patricks Day feast, where we saw Brian Reyngoudt of Operation K9 Beethoven.
Great job by Bobby Ohanlon for setting up an amazing meal!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-22-25
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The NJVN teamed up with The Food Brigade to do another free food distribution for Veteran families!
We dropped off in 3 different counties and made sure some hero veteran families received fresh produce, dairies, meats and baked goods!
The Food Bridade also donated some shelving for us to build a food pantry at Rochelle Park New Jersey American Legion Post 170, which we will be opening soon!
A big thank you to Food Brigade for being such valued partners in our battle against food security amongst Veterans.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-21-25
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Shadow and Doc Schupp had a fun time speaking at the AARP Meeting at the William J. Mulligan VFW Post 281, which serves Elmwood Park and Fair Lawn.
They spoke to a great crowd about Veteran resources and assistance!
A big thank you to AARP for having them and to the EP City Councils for their ongoing support of Veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-20-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Union High Jr ROTC for having us present at their award ceremony!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-19-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the NJ National Guard for having us at their Yellow Ribbon event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-18-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with the veterans at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-15-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW welcomed home the NJ National Guard 44th Infantry Brigade!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-13-25
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The NJVN is thankful to Jim Vasil of Channel 11 News for interviewing Krystal Cordero and our team about upcoming legislation affecting veterans.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-12-25
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The NJVN- NJ VFW spent some time with the heroes living at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-12-25
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The NJVN appreciates the collaborative efforts of the NJ Governors Office for Veterans in improving the well-being of veterans and their families.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-10-25
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We had a great breakfast with some awesome teammates/friends who always put our veterans first!
UnIon County Commissioner Sergio Granados and AUSA commander/Lt Col Sa Nonya
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3-9-25
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The NJVN would like to thank the Evergreen Med Group for having us at their grand opening!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-8-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time and dropped off some treats to the heroes living at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-7-25
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The NJVN wishes to express its gratitude to the Little Ferry American Legion for hosting a highly successful event that raised funds for COTA (Children’s Organ Transplant Association) and the American Legion’s four pillars.
Thank you for inviting us to participate in this outstanding event.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-6-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Hudson Valley Honor Flights for partnering up on future projects!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-5-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank The NABC-Recycled Rides/Geico/Moppert Auto for donating a refurbished vehicle to a disabled veteran!
Check out the news story on the News- Fox-29 and NBC Philly!
Thank you for hosting us at his prayer service.
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3-4-25
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The NJVN would like to extend warmest wishes to Team Chaplain Dr. Wali Rasheed for a blessed Ramadan.
Thank you for hosting us at his prayer service.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-4-25
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Shadow: America’s pup and Outreach Director Doc Schupp dropped off some laptops and snacks to the veteran students of William Paterson University!
There are some awesome veterans there and they are very veteran friendly!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-3-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time and dropped off supplies to the heroes living at the Menlo Park Veterans Home!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-2-25
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We would like to thank the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts who volunteered to help at our recent Veterans event in Elwood Park!
The Scouts helped with welcoming Veterans to the event, setting up tables, seats, food and free gifts for the Veteran families. They also wrote Veterans thank you letters for their service!Great job done by these young folks! Every time we had a task to get done, another awesome young scout stepped up to help!! A big thank you to our friend Amanda AJ for organizing this with the Scouts!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-2-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Elmwood Pk VFW for hosting a veterans stand down and movie night!
This entire event was organized by our Outreach Director Doc Schupp!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-1-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with our NJ National Guard soldiers who recently returned home from their Syria Deployment!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-28-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Diane Caggiano Fiorenza and Angelo Fiorenza for their generous crockpot donation!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-27-25
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN/NJ VFW spent the day with the heroes living at the Menlo Park Veterans Home!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-23-25
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The NJVN would like to thank the Roselle Park American Legion for their refrigerator donation!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-23-25
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The NJVN would like to congratulate teammate Kat Magg for being promoted to Sergeant at the Summit Police Department!
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2-23-25
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The Elmwood Park Mayor and City Council have appointed NJVN Outreach Director Doc Schupp to be the town’s new Veteran Liaison.
There are plenty of times Doc has worked with members of the council to help Vets and they are great to work with!
He looks forward to working with the town to continue helping Veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-22-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Dennis Mann for his new medical recliner donation!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-22-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent time with the heroes at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-22-25
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW would like to thank the Veteran Real Estate Group for their generous laptop donation!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-18-25
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The NJVN team visited the Point Pleasant Kiwanis Women’s club where we received dozens of gift bags for Veterans.
The gift bags included clothing, toiletries and thank you cards for veterans!
Gift bags from this donation have already been distributed at two Veterans events we attended! We look forward to working with them again and thank you for the donation!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-17-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW dropped off shirts and personal hygiene supplies to the East Orange VA.
Thank you Defalcos Towing and Strength and Honor MC Club for their donations!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-15-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Avalon Bay Communities for their generous personal hygiene and toiletries donation.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-14-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Prayer Shawl Ministry of Nutley for donating numerous hand crafted Afghan blankets!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-13-25
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The NJVN team filled a private theatre up with Veterans and Veteran Families to see the new Captain America Movie!
We teamed up with Bogota VFW for an awesome party prior to watching the film! A big thank you to everyone who helped with this event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-12-25
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“Superman” Phil Stafford donated more hams and groceries to Veteran families!
We filled up a truck with hams and food! Operation Feed a Hero is in full effect!
A big thank you to William J. Mulligan of VFW Post 281 and Pastor Ivette Caban for helping us distribute the food to some awesome Veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-10-25
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The North Bergen VFW turned into a temporary community library! Love seeing the VFW veterans supporting the community!
Please note that Rebecca Miller Pringle is wearing her Shadow: America’s pup tee shirt!
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2-9-25
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Shadow: America’s pup and Doc Schupp visited some brave and awesome National Guard Soldiers for a yellow ribbon event!
Shadow made a bunch of new friends while the team gave out resource information for Veteran Programs to Vets and family members!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-8-25
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We provided groceries for veteran families in 4 different counties!
We teamed up with the Food Brigade to make sure veterans are getting proper nourishment. Veterans were treated to baked goods, produce vegetables and meats as part of “Operation Feed a Hero”. Shadow: America’s pup and Doc Schupp delivered the food to Essex, Union, Bergen and Passaic counties!
A big thank you to Carmine DeMarco and Karen Benevento DeMarco for partnering with us to take care of veteran families!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-7-25
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One of our NJVN veteran families’ sons is coloring veterans drawn as superheroes in Shadow: America’s Pup coloring book.
Thank you for allowing us to share these!
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2-6-25
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The NJVN-NJ VFW would like to thank Avalon Bay Communities-Nancy Nordling for their personal hygiene and new clothing donation!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-5-25
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The NJVN would like to thank Tina Renna from Renna Media for giving us an opportunity to share our charity with their readers!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-4-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the East Brunswick VFW for providing a veteran with a refurbished vehicle!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-3-25
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN/ NJ VFW spent some time and dropped off treats to our veterans living at the Menlo Park Veterans Home!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-2-25
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Jim Vasil from Pix 11 for having us on their news segment!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-1-25
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW would like to thank the Strength and Honor MC for donating jackets and coats for our veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-30-25
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NJVN Teammate Phil Stafford, aka Superman, had an awesome surprise donation which consisted of free meats including fish, chicken, turkeys and pork! He also donated some art supplies for an upcoming recreational therapy event for veterans.
We met with the Strangers Helping Strangers to lend a hand at a good market where the owners donated fruits, vegetables and dairies for local veterans!
The NJVN team, including Shadow: America’s pup and Doc Schupp, dropped off the food to some of our New Jersey Veterans Network vets!
A big thank you to all of our partners for thinking of our veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-29-25
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The NJVN team took veterans on a field trip to the Garden State Comic Festival in Sussex County!
Our partners at GSCF were kind enough to allow veterans in for free on both days of the festival and provided the team with a table.
The team provided free snacks, comic books and most importantly literature and resources about Veteran programs.
Team Mascot Shadow: America’s pup and The Doc went full The Green Lantern Corps on day 2 with Shadow even sporting a green Mohawk!
A big thank you to Army Veteran Raul Perez for watching the table on Sunday! A great time was had by all and the team is looking forward to the Morristown Garden State Comics Festival in June!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-28-25
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Shadow: America’s pup led another fun New Jersey Veterans Network/VFW Veterans family event!
The NJVN team had some great veterans and veteran family members come to the Union VFW to enjoy the new Wicked movie. They had some great hot pizza, free clothing and toys for the kids and a few MREs!
Shadow cuddled up on his woobie with his Captain America toy! Everyone had a good time!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-27-25
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The NJVN Team of Shadow: America’s pup and Outreach Director Doc Schupp dropped off free hams and groceries to veterans throughout the Bergen and Union County areas.
A big thank you to our friend Phil Stafford for the donation!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-26-25
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The NJVN outreach team of Doc Schupp and Shadow were happy to attend the SOS Stakeholders meeting.
They discussed several important subjects such as new housing for homeless Veterans, legal support for Vets, rental assistance for Veterans through the S-rap program, and job opportunities in the Emergency services field.
The team mentioned their new free monthly grocery distribution program for Veterans as well as other programs and initiatives.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-24-25
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The NJVN would like thank Bill Spadea from 101.5 for making us a part of the show and joining the NJVN family!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-22-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Chatham Twp for having us set up monthly veterans outreach in their community!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-21-25
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Thank you, NJ Spotlight Bobby Brier, for sharing our charity’s mission to support veterans in need with your audience.
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1-18-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW dropped off some personal items and spent time with veterans living at the Menlo Park Veterans Home!
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1-18-25
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW attended the NJ Governor’s Veterans Services Council meeting!
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1-17-25
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Outreach Director Doc Schupp and Shadow: America’s pup received an award from the NJ National Guard for the work the New Jersey Veterans Network team did with them!
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1-17-25
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The NJVN Team attended the Waldwick Women’s veterans event today where teammate Dennis M Duddie spoke.
The team participated in a chess game with chess guru, Raul Perez, and shadow got spoiled by his auntie Krystal Cordero!
Always great seeing our friends Alan Krutchkoff, Mary-Edna Krutchkoff and Mark Stahl!
Awesome veterans enjoying amazing food and good times together!
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1-16-25
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A squad of our Veterans went on a New Jersey Veterans Network field trip to see the new Nosferatu film! Everyone enjoyed the film!
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1-16-25
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The NJVN team, including Shadow: America’s pup, enjoyed speaking at an event for community children in Paterson!
Lots of very happy kids and great Veterans to work alongside! Thank you for the invite David J Pearson!
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1-15-25
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Our NJVN team was contacted by the VA to help a Veteran with mobility issues. He is taking up gaming to help out with increased time at home.
Paula Maria was nice enough to purchase a gaming chair so the Veteran can recover at home with his new hobby in comfort.
Chris Braitsch of Strangers Helping Strangers and his team were kind enough to provide groceries.
The New Jersey Veterans Network Vice President Shadow: America’s pup provided a video game emulator with over 10,000 games and some PS4 games. Shadow is looking forward to challenging his new Veteran friend to Call of Duty!
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1-14-25
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We had a great time at the Alpha Waves Veteran event which took place at the American Dream Mall. The event consisted of surfing lessons!
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1-13-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the AUSA for honoring and having us at their networking event!
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1-12-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent the day with the 508th MP NJ National Guard Unit after their border deployment!
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1-10-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent the day with the veterans at Oasis at the Crescent Living facility!
All of the veterans were provided lunch, toiletries, and new clothing!
Thank you Cornerstone Property Management and Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems for their generous donations!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-7-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Cornerstone Properties for their generous clothing, personal hygiene products and gift cards donation!
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12-30-24
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The NJVN would like to thank Alan Krutchkoff and Mary-Edna Krutchkoff for getting our veterans NY Giants tickets!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-24-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW and SOS spent time with the Veterans at Community Hope!
The SOS collected gifts for all of the veterans living at the housing unit!
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12-23-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time and brought holiday cheer to the veterans at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home!
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12-23-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW had the opportunity to welcome home some of the NJ National Guard members who recently deployed!
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12-22-24
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The NJVN/ NJ Gibbstowm VFW purchased a veteran a new washer!
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12-22-24
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW spent some time with the Menlo Park Veterans and dropped off some bags of new clothing!
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12-21-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent time with some heroes at a veterans hospital!
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12-20-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW collaborated with students from Somerset County Vo Tech to spend time with and provide meals for Veterans from Community Hope!
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12-20-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW collaborated with students from Somerset County Vo Tech to spend time with and provide meals for Veterans from Community Hope!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-19-24
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Shadow the elf dropped off Christmas toys and gifts! He delivered groceries and love to a veteran family in Bergen County!
The NJVN team would like to shout out to Rich Musicant for donating a tree to another veteran family!
We would also like to thank Carmen Goncalves for donating a huge gift to another family and Chris Braitsch and Strangers Helping Strangers for lending a hand donating groceries!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-19-24
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The NJVN would like to thank Bill Spadea and his team for welcoming us back to the show.
Bill has proven yourself to be a true patriot and our veterans are appreciative of his unwavering support.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-18-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with heroes at a veterans hospital!
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12-17-24
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Celebrating the holidays with our veterans family at the Union VFW post!
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12-17-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to welcome the NJ National Guardsmen home from their deployment!
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12-17-24
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The NJVN would like to thank Guardian Revival for their generous donation and having us speak at their event!
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12-17-24
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW would like to thank TTA Empire for recognizing and having our team at their Veterans’ Gala!
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12-16-24
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The NJVN would like to thank Frank Doc Schupp and the Lodi VFW for hosting a veterans chess night!
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12-16-24
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The NJVN would like to thank Sa Nonya and the AUSA for having us at their Gala!
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12-16-24
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NJVN met with film producer, Philip Falcone, at an event in Pennsylvania for his film Terrifier 3!
We will receive support for veterans through our New Jersey Veterans Network!
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12-15-24
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America’s pup with America’s heroes! The NJVN team supports an amazing National Guard unit and their families with some gifts for their holiday party!
Members of the 143rd stopped by to pick up the gifts yesterday! Thank you for all they do for our country and state!
A big thank you to donors who help make this possible!If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-15-24
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NJVN Director of Outreach, Doc Schupp, wore his red, white and blue Santa outfit to support dozens of National Guard Army troops and their family members.
Shadow the reindeer had fun as well!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-14-24
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The NJVN team had a fun time at our Veterans movie night field trip to see the new Kraven movie. Everyone had a great time!
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12-14-24
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NJVN enjoyed speaking at a Wallington middle school this morning.
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12-13-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Union Police Department for having us at their Santa in Blue toy drive!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-11-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the NJ Devils for honoring and giving us tickets to the last 2 games!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-11-24
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW would like to thank both Joseph R ONeill/Benners Auto and Adam Rempfer/Defalcos Towing for refurbishing and purchasing a newer vehicle for a veteran!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-10-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank all the vendors who helped with the Union County Veterans Stand down!
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12-7-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent the day with the NJ National Guard from the Teaneck Armory!
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12-6-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with heroes at the Paramus Veterans Home and dropped off some holiday cheer!
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12-5-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Westfield Franklin School Cub Scouts for making cards for our uniformed heroes!
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12-5-24
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The NJVN would like to thank our sponsors/friends from the Branchburg Rotary Club for their extremely generous donation!
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12-5-24
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The NJVN / NJ VFW would like to welcome home the NJ National Guard from their last overseas deployment!
Thank you Frank Doc Schupp and Shadow for greeting our heroes!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-4-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank teammate Joseph R ONeill from Benners Auto and Geico Recycle Rides for providing Navy Veteran Lori Negri a refurbished vehicle!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-4-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Dynasty Auto Body, NABC and Geico for donating 3 refurbished vehicles to our veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-2-24
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The NJVN team was recently interviewed for a documentary about the Stop and Shop and Community Food Bank of Union County program.
Shadow: America’s pup, Michael D. Boll and Doc Schupp discussed how they discover more and more Veterans facing food insecurity.
Sadly programs like these have become very important to families struggling with the higher food prices.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-1-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Darren Ruschman for donating 6 Giants tickets!
Thank you Alan Krutchkoff for setting this up!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-1-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the South River VFW for hosting a resilience workshop.
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11-29-24
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The NJVN /NJVFW provided the Mercy House in Newark a truck load of diapers and children’s clothing!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-27-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to welcome home the NJ Guard 44th Infantry Brigade from their recent operation!
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11-26-24
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The NJVN attended the Graycliff Veterans holiday event!
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11-24-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the East Hanover Girl Scouts and the Pavilion community in Brick, NJ for their personal hygiene kits and new clothing!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-23-24
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW spent the day with some heroes and dropped off some toiletries/t-shirts!
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11-23-24
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The NJVN team was happy to be a part of the American Legion Stand Down.
NJVN Mascot Shadow walked around from table to table visiting his friends from Bergen County Veterans Services, Latino Veterans of New Jersey, Catholic Charities and Diocese of Paterson Strangers Helping Strangers
Shadow lent a hand and many other awesome Veteran groups were also there!
Great job by Dennis M Duddie creating the event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-22-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to express gratitude to the East Hanover Girl Scouts for hosting us at their meeting today.
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11-22-24
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Shadow and Outreach Director Frank Schupp had the pleasure of speaking at the SJI conference in Atlantic City.
We appreciate the organization’s ongoing commitment to our mission of supporting veterans. It was a privilege to present alongside Justin Roxas, a fellow veteran and friend with whom Doc Schupp deployed to Iraq.
The bonds formed through shared experiences are lasting, and Justin’s dedication to our cause is a powerful example of that.
We express our sincere gratitude to Justin and his team for their continued support and recognition of our efforts.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-21-24
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Thank you Amanda, AJ and the Cub Scouts troop for having Shadow and Outreach Director Doc Schupp visit and teach the cub scouts about Veterans, the American military and community service.
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11-20-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW appreciates Ziad Shehady, Chatham Twp Business Administrator, for securing a veterans business office and organizing an upcoming veterans benefits event!
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11-20-24
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The NJVN-NJ VFW would like to thank the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Rotary Club and the Randumbesque Podcast – A Salute to Veterans for having us at your veterans’ luncheon!
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11-19-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Joseph R ONeill and Benners Auto for refurbishing this newer car for a veteran!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-19-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW hosted a Financial Literacy class for transitioning veterans from Veterans Haven North with VFW Post 5119 and the NJ Bankers Association.
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11-19-24
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The NJVN is honored to sponsor Veteran Brian Hayes of Manahawkin.
Through the Vet to Tracks initiative, Brian drives car #47 for R&R Racing, connecting with fellow veterans in motorsports.
Racing through April 2025, they build camaraderie and demonstrate the impact of supportive community networks for veterans.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-18-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Somerset County Vo-Tech High School for having us speak at their Veterans Event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-18-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time and dropped off some new clothing/misc personal hygiene products to the heroes residing at Community Hope in Lyons!
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11-17-24
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The NJVN team and other veterans were invited to the NY Jets Military Appreciation Game!
What an awesome job done by our team’s Outreach Director, Frank Doc Schupp, for working tirelessly on this event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-16-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spoke at the Reformed Church of Linden!
Thank you for their continuous support and for loving our veterans!
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11-16-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Arthritis Foundation New Jersey for having us at their veterans’ luncheon!
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11-15-24
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NJVN enjoyed visiting the Governors mansion this week!
Thank you to the Governor and First lady for making us a part of a great event and for thinking of our Veterans!
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11-14-24
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The NJVN-NJ VFW would like to thank the South Amboy Elementary School for hosting a Veterans Ceremony!
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11-13-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Madison High School’s Student Government for having us at their school today!
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11-11-24
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The Memorial and Veterans Day Association of Morristown and Morris Township has chosen NJVN Director, Michael Boll, as their guest speaker and award recipient for today’s ceremony.
Director Boll said: “I am humbled and grateful for this honor and the opportunity to work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to our shared mission.”
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11-10-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the American Dream Mall for hosting a Veteran Appreciation Day and teammate Eric Crafton for setting this amazing event up!
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11-9-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank our teammate, Joseph R ONeill from Benners Auto, for once again donating a refurbished car to a veteran and having us at the Rutgers Football Military Appreciation game!
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11-8-24
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW would like to thank the Bergen County Baggers LLC Scott Toscano for hosting an amazing event that will help our veterans and their families!
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11-7-24
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3 groups of people came together to honor Veterans as part of the Nj Veterans Network “Ruck and Ride”.
One group of ruckers met in Bergen County at Glen Rock Duck Pond to Ruck March through the park for our Veterans.
The next group included members of Strength and Honor MC and the American Legion Riders who met with Shadow and Doc Schupp to Ride 97 miles to Toms River where they met the next group of Marchers to March.
SFC Coe and Captain Coe organized the Toms River Marchers.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to march and ride in honor of these Veterans. A big thank you to Shaun Crafton Film and Photography for chronicling the event for a video in remembrance of the Veterans.
We marched and rode in honor of Veterans Jason Martinez, Al Brander, William Huhn, William Schriver, Kori Mcneil and Issac Candelario. Please remember their names. They were good people and good soldiers. God bless them all.
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11-6-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Mountainside school district for their generous personal hygiene donation!
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11-5-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Allamuchy Middle School for having us speak at the school!
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11-4-24
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW would like to thank the Mountain Way School for hosting a special Veterans Day service!
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11-3-24
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The NJVN-NJ VFW dropped off some personal hygiene supplies and spent some time with heroes living at the Menlo Park Veterans Home!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-3-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW got to drop off some personal hygiene supplies and attend the Lyons VA Veteran’s Day Ceremony!
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11-2-24
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The NJVN-NJ VFW would like to thank the Captain of the Middlesex Athletic Club, Peter Kenny, for collecting toiletries and personal hygiene supplies!
We were able to fill the 20ft trailer for the third time!
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11-1-24
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The NJVN-NJ VFW spent some time at the Trenton Veteran Vet Center and dropped off personal hygiene products and clothing!
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