4-15-25
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The Cranford VFW hosted the NJ VFW Commander’s Chat Chew event!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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3-18-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with the veterans at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home!
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3-15-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW welcomed home the NJ National Guard 44th Infantry Brigade!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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2-27-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent the day with the heroes living at the Menlo Park Veterans Home!
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2-23-25
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The NJVN would like to thank the Roselle Park American Legion for their refrigerator donation!
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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!
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2-22-25
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent time with the heroes at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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2-3-25
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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
Help us save Vets!
Thank you, NJ Spotlight Bobby Brier, for sharing our charity’s mission to support veterans in need with your audience.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-18-25
Help us save Vets!
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!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
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!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
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!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
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
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the AUSA for honoring and having us at their networking event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
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
Help us save Vets!
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!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
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!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-23-24
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time and brought holiday cheer to 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.
12-23-24
Help us save Vets!
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
Help us save Vets!
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
Help us save Vets!
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
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with heroes at a veterans hospital!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
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
Help us save Vets!
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
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank Frank Doc Schupp and the Lodi VFW for hosting a veterans chess night!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-16-24
Help us save Vets!
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!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
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!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-14-24
Help us save Vets!
NJVN enjoyed speaking at a Wallington middle school this morning.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
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
Help us save Vets!
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
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank all the vendors who helped with the Union County Veterans Stand down!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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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