4-20-22
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The NJVN would like to thank the following people for their generous donations:
Chuck and Elllen Sona for their toiletries and soap donations
Lazara Rovira for her clothing donation
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-17-22
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The NJVN participated at the NJRC Annual Conference – A Call to Action Panel!
Team members Tim Shea, and (BFL founder) Brett D’Alessandro shared their experience living with PTSD.
Team members Will Sheehan and (BFL founder) Alexa Modera spoke of the difficulties our disabled veterans go through and explained to legislators how important it is to provide life saving services.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-13-22
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The NJVN would like to thank our sponsors and friends from the Strength and Honor Motorcycle Club for hosting an amazing charity event!
Thank you for your dedication and commitment with helping our veterans live a better way of life!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-12-22
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The NJVN and NJ VFW provided meals to our disabled veterans at Vets Haven and other NJ shelters.
We also spent the day and speak with our disabled veterans from the treatment programs!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-09-22
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The NJVN would like to thank Jacob Max Piezas and Temple Sholom for honoring our Jewish Veterans and having them speak during the service!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-03-22
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We worked with the NJ VFW and assisted with the Guy Fieri Foundation’s Veteran feeding event!
The Guy Fieri Foundation provided a delicious BBQ for our veterans throughout the entire state
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-01-22
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Another great NJVN/State VFW Veterans event! We mixed some recreational therapy into a Veterans resource event and wound up with a few dozen very happy vets at our Veterans Salute Event!
In between playing giant sized video games and military themed Chess Veterans picked, our veterans tried on and selected free business attire and spoke to Veteran resource leaders from the Vet Center, Catholic Charities, the MOVES program, Fairleigh Dickinson University, the American Legion and New Bridge Medical Center.
Hot meals were prepared by Reggios Pizzeria and sponsored by JM Rodgers. Free haircuts were provided by Emilio Signature Barbers!!
Vets were honored, taken care of and left happy! See you all at the next event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-29-22
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Our teammate Retired Marine/Army Captain Phil Schegal, spoke to the Mendham High Students about his Vietnam War deployment!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-26-22
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ATTENTION: The NJVN, NJ VFW District #5 and Union High School JROTC collected discontinued military uniforms and boots for the brave Ukrainian Freedom Fighters!
Starting Monday 3-28-2022, we are collecting the following items for shipment to the Ukraine:
Military or law enforcement BDU style uniforms
Combat style boots
Military style / Tactical gear: backpacks, flashlights, sleeping bags, misc hiking equipment
All the uniforms and gear will be brought to the Ukrainian Cultural Center and they rented an airplane for transportation.
All items can be brought to the Union VFW 2012 High St Union NJ.
Please contact NJVN Director Michael Boll:
Njvn1775@gmail.com
973-332-1556
If you would like to donate to the NJVN:
You can go to our website NJVN.org
Or click on this link to our PayPal account: PayPal
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-25-22
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The NJVN participated in the Kenilworth VFW’s Comedy Night!
We honored the guest of Honor and our friend Jay Boxwell with a team plaque!
We also honored Former Assemblyman Jamel Holley with a plaque as well!
Both Jay and Jamel have always supported the team and constantly help our veterans!
The team VFW members, Jay Boxwell, Bob Johnsen, Leo Graf and Michael Boll were given Capital and Statehouse flags which were flown in their honor!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-25-22
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Recently Doc Schupp had a crazy idea to take a few dozen veterans to the movies and have a Batman Day!
As part of the New Jersey Veterans Network event, we rented an entire theater out and had a pre-Batman party for about a dozen veterans. We had Batman logo shaped pizzas and giant size video games. We also offered military themed games and Veteran community resources like the Vet Center, Catholic Charities and the MOVES program!
The pre-party was so much fun that Batman and Catwoman themselves stopped by for some photos! When it was time for the movie, we led the Veterans there at the head of the vehicle caravan! A good time was had by all!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-24-22
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The NJVN would like to thank the following people for their generous donations:
Teresa Comar Sassone for her electric scooter donations.
The Rochelle Park American Legion for toiletries.Robert Cullen for his clothing donation.
Both Alpha and for their chair lift donations.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-10-22
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The NJVN celebrated “International Women’s Month” by hosting a party for our incredible lady veterans! All the women are employed as nurses and medical care providers at the East Orange VA!
Thank you all for your service and all the great care that you provide to our veterans!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
3-3-22
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Our Vietnam Veteran teammates: Bob Johnsen, Leo Graf, Bob Jeans, and Paul Thompson were honored at the Statehouse by our friend and team supporter, NJ Legislative District 20 Senator Joseph Cryan.
It has been a long hard road for our Vietnam veterans and it’s nice to see them being recognized for their service which continues today!
Thank you Major General Edward Chrystal Jr for presenting the NJ Commemorative Vietnam War lapel pin and certificates to our teammates.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-2-22
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The NJVN would like to thank 101.5 NJ for having Team Members Michael Boll and Will Sheehan on the show! This will help our veterans in need!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
3-1-22
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The NJVN would like to thank Renna News for doin an amazing story about our teammate Brian Ford!
Please read the article on page 4.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
2-25-22
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The NJVN would like to thank both the Ford Family and Deb Grable for their clothing donation!
The clothing will be used for our team’s upcoming stand down!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-22-22
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We had a fun NJVN Veterans movie trip! We first saw “Dog”, starring Channing Tatum. This is a film about a Ranger and military dog. Our team mascot, Shadow:America’s pup, joined us as well!
We also visited Asaderos Mexican restaurant, where we celebrated two awesome Veterans birthdays! Happy birthday to Venus and Jason! A good time was had by all!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-16-22
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Today we cleaned and sorted the Union VFW for next week’s event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-8-22
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NJVN Director Michael Boll was presented this American wooden flag from. Dennis Reilly.
Dennis started making flags four years ago when his wife Mary Jane became ill and shorty passed on.
Dennis and Mary were married on Flag Day 1980 and he decided to commemorate her life by giving out flags to Veterans and first responders who make a difference.
Dennis has made over 100 wooden flags and enjoys giving them out to our uniformed heroes.
The flag will be displayed at NJVN headquarters!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-6-22
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The NJVN would like to thank the Union JROTC for their clothing and boots donation.
Also, thank you to Candice Batts for her medical equipment donation.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-6-22
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The NJVN would like to thank retired Capt William Schlegel for speaking about his service time during both the Vietnam and Iraqi wars at Mendham High School!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-31-22
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The NJVN is proud to partner up with our friends from the Mountain Tab Ranch in Maine! In the next few months, we will be send veterans and their family members there for a retreat!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-29-22
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The NJVN would like to thank the following people for their generous donations:
Daniel Gross for your suit and business attire donations
Cynthia Apicella for her food and groceries donation
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-26-22
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The NJVN would like to thank the Florham Park PBA #78 and the Davis Family for their generous winter coats and new clothing donations!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-23-22
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Congrats to NJVN Volunteer, Local Legends host and my little sis Daniree for making the cover of Most Influential Art Magazine! She is doing big things and making moves!
Daniree is an amazing motivated individual who we are proud to have as part of team. She has helped out in many endeavors to include co-hosting our Local legends show and creating a fundraiser through her clothing line Thoroughbred!
So make sure you check out this great six page article about her. The article and magazine itself are pretty impressive. So congrats Dani, we are very proud of you! Thank you for all you do and continue to do!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-16-22
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The NJVN would like to thank the Strength and Honor Motorcycle Club for their generous donations of winter jackets!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-21-21
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Quick shout out to NJVN team member James Ludolph. Our Mascot Shadow gave him a little love in this pic! James has been driving all over the state picking up and dropping off food and toy donations for Veteran and Veteran families! Great working with you brother!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-20-21
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We had a little NJVN Veterans Movie field trip to go see Spider-Man No Way Home and then enjoyed an awesome dinner at El Asadero Mexican Grill! Awesome Movie good food and fun with good vets ! And our NJVN mascot Shadow Americas Pup made a lot of new friends! #spidermannowayhome #veterans #njvn
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-20-21
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Our NJVN Operation Sleigh Ride is in full effect today! Our Santa team is dropping off gifts and toys to awesome Veterans and First Responders children straight to their homes!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-19-21
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In the middle of our NJVN Santa Clause visits, our team was supported with a delicious meal by the amazing staff of The Red Cadillac!
That great meal kept us going for the rest of the nights visits! Thank you Red Cadillac! #njvn #santa
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-19-21
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Teamed up with our friends at Unbridled Heroes project to do this Santa vsit with our team which includes Dani Candy Cane! Fun time visiting these amazing veterans and veteran children! #newjerseyveteransnetwork #theadventuresofDocandShadow
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-18-21
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Big shoutout to Rich Musicant who donated loads of brand new toys to our toy drive! His donations filled an entire car and trunk! He also donated a brand new drone to assist in our filming efforts!
Thank you Rick! It’s people like you who make the world a better place!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-17-21
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The New Jersey Veterans Network would like to thank Columbia Pictures for inviting us to their “A Journal for Jordan” private movie premiere!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-17-21
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Great Santa Visit yesterday with a an amazing marine who will be away at the hospital for a few weeks. I can’t say enough how impressed I am with this Marine’s strength and positivity! He is truly blessed with a beautiful family and adorable daughter!
As always it was great teaming up with Daniree, Nira and Shadow Americas pup! Big shout out to the Rochelle Park and Little Ferry American Legions for teaming up with us as well!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-16-21
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Recently, the NJVN teamed up with the Twp of Union’s “Santa in Blue” toy drive and helped provide gifts to numerous charities and organizations!
Our team also dropped off gifts to both Veteran Haven North and South! This will allow our homeless veterans give toys to their children!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-15-21
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The NJVN would like to thank the following people for their generous donations:
The Wolters family for their gift cards
The Gross family for their suits and business clothing
Helen Feija for making homemade blankets
Salerno Technology for their computer donation
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-10-21
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The NJVN would like to thank the following groups and people for their generous donations:
The Springfield and Hillside Elks for Toys
Geico of Marlton and the Rise Company for their toiletries donation
The Ford family for their clothing donation
All items were delivered to our veterans living at Veterans Haven South.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-30-21
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The NJVN would like to thank National Guard members SPC Moore and SFC Mirlanda For dropping off 200 lbs of candy and toiletries to Veteran Nursing homes in Edison, Riverdale, and Woodbridge!
We would also like to thank Danny and Tanya Yanuzzi for their donation of toiletries supplies!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-30-21
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The NJVN would like to thank both Vietnam Veterans Bob Johnsen and Phil Schegal for sharing their military experiences at Mendham High School.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-27-21
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The students from Mendham High School walked/rucked 12 miles for teen and veteran suicide prevention!
All the participants battled the cold and got their miles in.
The team would like to thank Franks’ Pizza, Mendham Bagel, and Pasquier Pastry for their generous donations.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-26-21
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A few days ago, we honored 4 veterans and fed the staff from the Secaucas Restaurant Depot.
These veterans and other employees have been working tirelessly during this entire pandemic!
The NJVN would like to thank all the employees from the Restaurant Depot for working so hard and helping our veterans with numerous food donations!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-22-21
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The NJVN would like to thank our friends/sponsors from the Branchburg Rotary Club for honoring us at your Holiday Award Event!
Your $18,000 donation will definitely help our charity with its upcoming veteran suicide prevention and PTSD awareness campaign!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-22-21
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A big thank you to the Minetti Dennis Group Real Estate Agency and Alex Neely for donating tons of food to Veterans so they can have a great Thanksgiving Dinner this year!!! You guys helped make Thanksgiving happen for a lot of Vets!!
Shout out to Shadow our team Mascot for hopping into the picture!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-21-21
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Our teammate, Gene Spillane, had the honor and privilege to speak at Pequannock Valley Middle School during their Veterans Day event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-20-21
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The Erhardt Family gave us $500 in food cards and a large box filled with toiletries and personal items!
They also gave us a full Thanksgiving meal which was dropped off at a veteran’s home that same night!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-15-21
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The NJVN would like to thank the following people and groups for their generous donations:
The Washington Elementary School in Summit NJ for their 250 lbs of candy and treats.
The Reformed Church of Linden for their backpacks and toiletries donations.
The Lodguidice family for their medical equipment.
The Israel for their suit donations.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-14-21
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The Reformed Church of Linden honored NJVN Director Michael Boll at their annual veteran remembrance ceremony!
The NJVN would like to thank the church for their continuous support and assistance with our disabled Veterans’ endeavors!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-13-21
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On Veterans Day, team member Dennis Duddie spoke to the veteran residents at the Care One Nursing Home in Paramus!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-12-21
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The NJVN would like to thank the United War Veterans Council for having our team at the Veterans Day Parade!
We would also like to thank the Manhawkin VFW for allowing a few of our members march with your group!
The team had a great time and marching in this historic event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-12-21
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The NJVN would like to thank NJIT for having us at the school’s Veterans Day ceremony!
It was great being able to share our charity with this amazing college!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-11-21
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NJVN Director Michael Boll was the NJ Marine Corps League’s Guest of Honor at the 246 Marine Corps Birthday!
The Marine Corps League honored Michael Boll with the Marine of the Year plaque for his tireless veteran outreach and advocacy!
The NJVN also honored the Town of Secaucas and the Marine Corps league for all of their assistance during the Covid Pandemic!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-09-21
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The NJVN would like to thank our sponsor and friends at Jim Dandys for hosting our teams Marine Corps birthday party!!
We had an awesome time and thank you for your generosity and hospitality!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-08-21
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Team members Michael Boll and Gene Spillane ran the Marine Corps 50k (31 miles) at Picatinny Arsenal!
The run was escorted by the NJ Strength and Honor Motorcycle Club ,NJ Fourth Watch Motorcycle Club and Pat Giordano from the NJ Marine Corps League!
The team would like to thank the Picatinny Police Dept and the Gulf Company Marines for assisting us throughout the entire run!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-08-21
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The NJVN would like to thank Rutgers Athletics for providing free Rutgers/Wisconsin football tickets!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-29-21
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The NJVN would like to thank the Cranford Knights of Columbus for their extremely generous donation!
We appreciate your support and are looking forward to working together soon again!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-29-21
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The New Jersey Veterans Network would like to once again thank Renna News for supporting our team and helping us share our charity with so many people!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-26-21
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Our teammate Mary Glynos hosted a Breast Cancer 5K at Nomahegan Park. All money raised goes to Breast Cancer research!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-24-21
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Another great event for our Cheeseburger Day program we conducted recently! Daniree Santiago led an NJVN squad which included Roberto and Nelly Obregon, Christine and Dj Doc Bear to do an event for veteran seniors! Cheeseburgers were provided by Slider Up!
Cheeseburger day was an event inspired by inspirational amputee athlete Billy Davis created by our outreach director The The Doc which sent hot meals, computers, tablets and clothing to 100s of veterans at multiple locations and events !
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-24-21
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Today, our team helped raise over $15,000 dollars for free programs adults at Celebrate the Children! Members of the Operation Rebound Racing team ran alongside me during my marathon run! After the run, we walked with the students and participated in the Trunk or Treat event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-24-21
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Hey guys this is Doc Schupp. We recently created a large project called Operation Cheeseburger Day. The NJVN Outreach team split up to simultaneously provide hundreds of veterans in hospitals, shelters and homes with some love from the Bronx, New York all the way south to Middlesex County, NJ.
This mission “Operation Cheeseburger day was inspired Billy Davis and the Billy Davis Foundation! Our teams were able to provide hot meals, brand new clothing, haircuts and even a DJ for a veterans party.
We are shouting out the New York site of the mission, Guy Ron Solero Vanterpool did an amazing job of dropping off dozens of hot Cheeseburger meals from Bucco Restaurant and brand new clothing for a veterans shelter there! Pictured here are the Shelter staff! Great job by everyone who participated!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-19-21
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The Team participated and celebrated “Cheeseburger Day!” by distributing cheeseburger meals throughout the state.
This entire mission was created and managed by the team’s outreach director Doc Schupp. Over 400 veterans from the Bronx, NY to Middlesex County New Jersey were given meals, brand new clothing, computers and tablets.
The Bergen County Team Was led by The Doc Schupp and Chris Braitsch and his Strangers Helping Strangers team. This event was inspired by Billy Davis, an amazing individual who manages the Billy Davis Foundation.
This group was responsible for distributing Cheeseburgers throughout Bergen County! The Cheeseburger meals were dropped off to veterans homes and a veterans housing units. All the food was donated by “Steve’s Burgers” of Bergen County! The team also provided Veterans with Computers and tablets!
This group is amazing and we couldn’t be happier working with such a great team!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-17-21
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The NJVN would like to thank the Smoking Shields Team for hosting several fundraisers for our charity!
This group is amazing and we couldn’t be happier working with such a great team!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-16-21
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The NJVN would like to thank all and everyone for your support and contribution to our team.
Because of your generous gifts and participation we can make small, but noticeable differences in the lives of those who sacrificed for us!
Also, we would like to want to thank you to The Atlantic Club Tennis Center and Kyle Lisco. This day was made possible through their continuing support!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-14-21
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The NJVN would like to thank the NJRP and Former Governor McGreevey for working together on future veteran programs.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-10-21
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The New Jersey Veterans Network would like to thank the Sayerville GOP and Karen Bailey Bebert for choosing our charity for their Veteran Feast!
It was a great event and thank you for honoring our veterans and their families!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-07-21
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Our NJVN dynamic duo, The Doc and Shadow: America’s pup, dropped off tablets to the great Veterans of William Paterson University of New Jersey!
They met the hard working Veterans of their Veteran Services office and Shadow of course made some new friends!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-30-21
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The New Jersey Veterans Network would like to thank Netflix for inviting our team to “The Guilty” movie premiere.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-29-21
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Team mascot, Shadow, Outreach Specialist, Danielle Santiago, and Outreach Director, Frank Schupp, assisted Garfield’s middle school students in their monumental breaking of a Guinness World Record!
These amazing kids and their school leadership, including the amazing Chris Braistch, collected over 7,000 cereal boxes for local community pantries and set them up for an incredibly large domino effect throughout the school!
Our partners and social media agencies created a professional video for the school, while Doc and Daniree worked with the school kids to create a video about the event from the children’s point of view. Of course Shadow handed out his Shadow kisses and smiles to plenty of kids who wanted to visit him!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-26-21
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We filled a huge Box Truck with much needed supplies for our Afghanistan Interpreters and their families!
On behalf of the all the charities that worked together on this humanitarian drive, I would like to thank everyone who donated!
Awesome work to the following groups working together:
Backpacks For Life, Union Jr Rotc, Union VFW, Union American Legion, Union Fire Dept, Union County Islamic Center, Moving New Jersey Forward, Samaritan Outreach Services, UC Commissioner Sergio Granados:NJ Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Mendham Boro Police Dept, Mendham Service Club, NJ Food & Clothing Rescue, Branchburg Rotary, Garwood Police Dept and Mendham High School Service Club.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-21-21
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Maggiulli family
Chris Evangelista
Sharon Krizko
Monica Smith
Mendham High School Service Club
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-21-21
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The team participated in a few suicide prevention events and teammate Ryan Wares was on NJ News sharing his courageous story!
Thank you teammate Francisco Doc Schupp and Shadow for speaking to the students at Mendham High School!
Great job Blue Magazine for hosting a mental health retreat and having suicide prevention speakers participate!
This month is Suicide Prevention Month. If anyone ever needs assistance, please feel free to call us anytime!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-18-21
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NJVN teammate Ryan Wares shares his courageous story with Kimberly Jade Kravitz from NJ News!
Please watch the interview on NJ News. VIDEO
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-17-21
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The NJVN would like to thank the Cranford Knights of Columbus for hosting a golf outing fundraiser for our charity!
We would also like to once again thank our team sponsor Benners Auto Body for purchasing a foursome for the team!
All donations collected will help assist our state wide Anti-Suicide and PTSD Awareness Campaign!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-16-21
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The NJVN would like to thank the following for their donations:
Salerno Technologies for their computers, printers and hardware donation.
Nuzzo family for their wheelchairs and clothing donation.
Yanuzzi family for their clothing and kitchenware donation.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-11-21
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Over the weekend the team participated in the following events:
9-11 Ceremony at the Manville VFW
Branchburg Rotary Veteran Motorcycle Run
Inglorious Ruckers and Raritan Bay Ruckers 9-11 Ruck and charity event
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-11-21
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We hosted a 9-11 ceremony and walk at Mendham High School! Team member Will Sheehan spoke to the students and staff about his experience after 9-11!
After the ceremony, the students walked in honor of the fallen. At the homecoming football game, first responders from Mendham Borough, Mendham Twp., Chester and area Veterans were honored on the field!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-08-21
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Hey guys this is Doc Schupp. Last Friday, I got a text about a Veteran who is battling cancer and did not have drinking water due to the Hurricane.
I thought it might be hard to set something up on a Friday night with little notice but everyone really stepped up!
Big thank you to JM Rodgers for stepping up on an hours notice and ordering larger amounts drinking water and food for this brave Veteran!
Big thank you to Dro Shkolah and Nena Matias for stepping up on a Friday night to bring some help to a Veteran! Great job guys!
A big thank you to ShopRite Managers Bill and Bob who were able to expedite the online order from Saturday to Friday night so we could bring this vet some help that much faster!
I was on the phone with Shop Rite for an hour and know they were working hard to help!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-06-21
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The ORRT and the NJVN would like to thank the Blue Magazine for giving us an opportunity to write for the publication!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-05-21
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The team did a three mile ruck that finished into the NJ Veterans Chamber of Commerce’s Veterans Blues and BBQ Festival!
Great job Ben Adam, Chris Spallina and Nira Ungar!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-02-21
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The NJVN would like to thank the following people for their donations:
Nuzzo family for numerous bags of clothing and accessories.
John Christopher for his electric wheelchair.
Sofia Wawrzyniak from TeleHeath Access for their tablets.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-27-21
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Our NJVN Legislative Director and veteran, Will Sheehan, spoke on Fox News about the situation in Afghanistan!
Please watch the interview on Fox News. VIDEO
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8-22-21
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Our teammate, Jeff Keock, was asked about the current Afghanistan situation by the Star Ledger and the NJ News Jersey Matters show!
It’s great to have Jeff share his experiences and to see how far he has grown!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-19-21
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NJVN would like to thank the following people and group for their donations/assistance:
The Linden Reform Church for the toiletries and towels.
Rebuilding Warriors for dropping off clothing to two disabled veterans.
Billy Karapous for his electric wheelchair and air conditioners donations.
Robyn From West Orange Jewelry for the bag of clothing.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-19-21
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The New Jersey Veterans Network would like to thank our sponsor from Netflix for making us a part of the “Sweet Child” movie premiere!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-17-21
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Our team Veteran Service Officer, Dennis Duddie, was able to share his thoughts and feelings on NBC News!
Great job Dennis Duddie, Krystal Cordero and Michael Mikendrow telling the country about the horrible situation in Afghanistan!
Please watch the interview on NBC News. VIDEO
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-17-21
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Our teammate, Will Sheehan, and our friend John Roth from Recalibrate spoke about the terrible situation in Afghanistan!
Gents, great job today sharing your opinion on such a serious matter!
Please watch the interview on News 12 New Jersey. VIDEO
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-17-21
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Our team Veteran Service Officer, Dennis Duddie, spoke at a Veterans’ health fair in Essex County!
Dennis did an awesome job and he continues to help countless veterans live a better way of life!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-13-21
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The NJVN Outreach Director Doc Schupp recently teamed up with the Semper Fi fund team for a hike.
The team is going to be adding events in the next few days!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-12-21
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Recently, Catholic Charities Veteran Services sponsored a laser tag event with NJSOSVETS Stake Holder Veterans and the Catholic Charities DPD folks.
Our team’s outreach director, The Doc, helped to organize this amazing event! It was great to have our team involved and we are looking forward to the next one!
In the next few months, we will work on a few community based projects!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-10-21
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On behalf of the NJVN, I would like to thank the NJ American Legion for presenting our team with the 2020-2021 Homeless Veteran Outreach Award.
Our team has worked extremely hard and spent countless hours providing our veterans and their families life changing resources!
This is a team effort and I would like to personally thank all of our teammates and sponsors who always do so much to help our veterans in need.
This charity could not function without our dedicated volunteers and I could not be prouder to be a part of this family.
This award was given to us because of all the amazing work the team did during Covid.
Everyday we are working on programs and I know we will continue to work with all the other great veteran and first responder organizations that share the same goal.
Recently, our Helping Heroes program, which was spearheaded by Francisco Doc Schupp, was responsible for providing food, clothing and PPE to thousands of veterans and National Guardsmen!
Our upcoming Statewide Joint Anti-suicide and PTSD awareness program will help countless veterans and first responders who are in crisis!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-07-21
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The New Jersey Veterans Network would like to thank the American Legion Riders 209 Scotch Plains and the Ehrhardt family for their generous donation! Post 209 donated men’s/women’s socks, underwear, men’s depends and two women’s sneakers.
The Ehrhardt Family hosted a charity lemonade stand and raised momey for our team!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-29-21
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NJVN hosted a veterans barbecue for our heroes at the Lyons VA. At this event, we had a giant size screen for video games and veterans enjoyed other outdoor games as well. There was also a mini movie theatre set up with desserts.
We gave out new clothing and sneakers and two new road bicycles were donated to one of the hospital units!
This event was spearhead by our Outreach Director Doc Schupp. Frank Djdocbear Gadson was our live DJ! Jonathan Sanchez, of DD214 Gaming, kept the video games going for the guys. Dani Ree Santiago Nena Matias Dro Shkolah Sean Mangin Kimberly Ann and Shadow: America’s pup hung out with the vets, listening to their stories, playing games and making them feel at home. James Ludolph and Daniel Almanazar worked really hard setting up equipment and building bicycles. The vets and our team had such a great time! No one wanted to leave when it ended!
This event was co-sponsored by Kriss Giles and her family and the Phoenix-New Jersey Daniree. Gaby N Ghersi-Oliveira and Joshua Greulich donated the Xboxes and Michael Boll donated the racing bikes!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-22-21
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The New Jersey Veterans Network would like to take this opportunity to thank our friends/sponsors from NABC and Recycled Rides for donating amazing cars to four veterans in need!
All four veterans will be able to go to their doctor appointments and volunteer at our charity events!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-12-21
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We teamed up with our friends from the Bergen County Veterans Services and Joseph Hakim from the International Christian Union.
Joseph Hakim donated a huge trailer full of new clothing and miscellaneous appliances for homeless and disabled veterans from various veteran housing locations!
Mr Hakim lso provided all veterans a free bbq lunch from the Tommy’s Fox’s Public House!
On behalf of the New Jersey Veterans Network, I would like to thank Mr Hakim for putting this wonderful event together.
Also, thank you AJ Luna and Doc Schupp for working tirelessly to get all the disabled veterans to the event!
Great job to all the volunteer team members as well!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
7-04-21
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Today we joined up with our RWB family and did the Firecracker 4 miler in Cranford!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-03-21
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The NJVN would like to thank our sponsors from the NJ Smoking Shields for hosting a bike ride fundraiser for the charity!
It was an awesome event and thank you for supporting our veterans in need!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-28-21
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The NJVN would like to congratulate this years Spc Anthony Steitz Memorial scholarship recipients.
Katelyn Nobre – Temple University
Victoria Gaona – Niagara University
Bethany Alvarado – Kean University
Britney Fils – Montclair State University
All four graduates receive 1000 dollar scholarship for their education!
Stietz was our beloved teammate who always put others first and he will never be forgotten!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-27-21
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The special UTR tournament is on the way, Thanks to all the players and parents for participating and showing their support for the New Jersey Veterans Network and Operation Rebound Racing Team!
Great job Ben Adam for putting this event together!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-27-21
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Yesterday, Shadow: America’s pup teamed up with the city of Fair Lawn to bring food to a veteran who needed some help.
A big thank you to Liz Maresca for being such a great last minute help to a vet who was hungry! He was very appreciative!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-25-21
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Yesterday, our team had the honor and privilege to assist with the Milltown Veteran Stand Down!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-23-21
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The Operation Rebound Racing Team we would like to thank the Blue Magazine for giving our charity a voice to so many people!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-19-21
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A few days ago, we dropped off goodie bags to the essential workers at the East Orange VA!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-19-21
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The New Jersey Veterans Network would like to thank George Pangilinan from Davao Motors for repairing our team’s vehicle!
Thank you teammate Frank Doc Schupp for presenting the plaque!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-18-21
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On behalf of the NJVN I would like to thank the Union Columbiettes for their generous donations.
These awesome ladies have been supporting our charity from the
Thank you for loving our veterans
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-18-21
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The team participated in the Branchburg Rotary Club’s Family Day event!
The Family Day event raises money for some of New Jersey’s Best veteran charities!
We were honored to help up and lucky to have this amazing club support our veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-12-21
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Today, the Team completed the Knights of Columbus’ annual tank pull challenge!
It appears the team took third place and the event was a huge success!
The Operation Rebound Racing Team is sponsored by Backpacks for Life and the New Jersey Veterans Network!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-11-21
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On Friday, we joined up with the RWB and Union Police Dept for the Special Olympics Torch Run!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-10-21
Help us save Vets!
Last week teammate Frank Schupp and our mascot Shadow delivered new clothing, food, air conditioners and other items to a few disabled veterans!
Also, we would like to thank Robert Alencewicz and Susana Vitale for their business clothing and shoes donations
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-10-21
Help us save Vets!
Today, we attended the 48th NYPD and NYFD football game at Metlife Stadium with veterans from the Marine Corps League of Bergen County.
The Italian American Police Society of New Jersey put together an outstanding tailgate and invited our veterans!
Thank you Vinnie Nardone, William Schievella, Michael Apricena and Michael Rotallo for your help today!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-09-21
Help us save Vets!
On behalf of the New Jersey Veterans Network, I would like to thank our sponsor, Eaves Lawernceville, for donating 10 new computers for the upcoming Milltown veteran stand down!
Thank you teammate Laura Pelszynski for your assistance!
5-31-21
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On Memorial Day, the Operation Rebound Racing Team completed its first Murph challenge in honor of former US Marine Corporal George Petkov!
Cpl. Petkov was part of the team for the President’s helicopter Marine One!
Before the event, Congressman Tom Malinowski presented the Petkov family with an American Flag, which was flown over the Capital building in George’s honor!
Then Senator Joseph Cryan shared some words about his former friend and the meaning of Memorial Day.
The team had a strong showing and everyone attended the Memorial Day ceremony after the event!
5-29-21
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Recently, Shadow: America’s pup and Alyssa Duclos, did children’s story time at Belleville Public Library & Information Center!
Thanks for having us!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
5-29-21
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Congratulations to our teammate, Police Officer Kathleen Maggiulli, for her appointment to Detective Bureau!
Please read the article! READ ARTICLE
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5-29-21
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Today, we were able to honor our teammate/sponsor Bill Feinstein.
Recently, Bill donated the sales from a land property from Kiawah South Carolina to the charity
Now he is working on a few future projects which will directly help our veterans live a better way of life!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
5-22-21
Help us save Vets!
A big thank you to Christopher Spallina of The Phoenix – New Jersey and NOBULL for donating a bunch of brand new sneakers to our New Jersey Veterans Network veterans!
These sneakers will be given to vets throughout the state!
Also, a big thanks to Daniel Almanazar for taking the time to drive all over the state to pick them up and drop them off!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
5-21-21
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Merck and the NJVN hosted a dinner and a movie at Veterans Haven North!
It was nice to start in-person events and to show some appreciation for our veterans who live in shelters!
Thank you team chaplain Dr Wali Rasheed for your food donation and the Doc for providing the movie!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
5-18-21
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the following people for their generous donations:
Gregory and Teresa Nemec, for their suits and business attire donations.
David Keizer for his wheelchair donation.
Joe Salemi for his 4 air conditioner donations.
Donno Arroyo for her food drop off.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
5-04-21
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Today, we hosted a Kyle Palmieri Squad 21 watching party for the disabled veteran NJ Warriors Hockey team!
Thank you to the Past Time Club, Mendham Boro PBA, Franks Pizza abd the Kyle Palmieri Foundation for setting this event up!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
5-01-21
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The New Jersey Veterans Network would like thank the following people for their donations:
Ricky Santiago for his clothing donation.
Kevin Hosie for his two air conditioners.
Vickie Boll for cleaning out her father’s closet.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
4-23-21
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Last week, the NJVN hosted a sorting event and collected donations at the VFW for Hero Day.
We would like to thank the following people:
Nancy and Jeff Mullins
Union Jr ROTC
Michael Butler
Rob Stys
Rev Richard Starling
Michele Keyes
Jim Behre
Janna Williams
Nat Espinsoa
Joe Cryan
Michael Bortnick
Donna Arroyo
James Ludolph
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
4-17-21
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The NJVN would like to thank the following people for their generous donations:
Margeret Don for business clothing.
Carolyn and Rick Resnick for men’s suits and dress shirts.
Nancy and Jeff Mullins for business suits.
Jim Behre for the 2 air conditioners and a tv.
Also, thank you volunteer and National Guardsme, James Minogue, for driving all over the state to pick up and drop off a television, desktop computer and a few other things to a veteran who’s getting back on her feet! A big thank you to Nancy Sweeney Mullins for donating the 42’’ television!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
4-12-21
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On behalf of the NJVN I would like to thank everyone who helped us prep for the upcoming Hero Day! Thank you MaryAnn Betlow Imroth, @Nancy Bethm, @Ryan Wilde, David Arminio, Carlos Nunes, The Doc, Berney Jarosz, Nathanael Antaeus Lowe, Debbie Bernard, Paul Wolkstein, Luis Sanchez, Ligia Wilde snd the Union Cub Scouts 63!
This will alllow us to get much needed packages out faster to our veterans in need!
Remember Hero Day is on April 24th at the American Legion 3 Bond Dr Union NJ 07083(new location),
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
4-03-21
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Congrats to teammate, Tim Smith, for running the Stonetown Circular Trail/Highland Trail!
Tim ran 17 miles with a 5k ft elevation, in the pouring rain, cold and many slippery rocks.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
3-30-21
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The NJVN would like to thank Ted Knapp for donating 3 electric wheelchairs to 1 disabled veteran and 2 special needs children. We would also like to thank Teammate, David Arminio, for donating a new racing bicycle!
Also thank you Cranford VFW member, Hanif Davis, for picking up clothing for the upcoming stand down!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
3-29-21
Help us save Vets!
The Doc, Orlando Miranda and James Ludolph collected over 100 large boxes of new clothing from the Township of Secaucas!
We would also like to thank Michael Apricena from Jedh C. Barker Detachment Marine Corps League, Park Ridge NJ for setting this up!
All clothing will be used for our “Hero Day” and will be distributed to veterans in need throughout the state!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
3-25-21
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the following groups/people:
Bob Oconnell from the LINCS Food pantry for donating numerous cases of food and personal items!
Susan Morcombe from the Aberdeen Lions Club for donating a new wheelchair!
Teammate Nate Lowe, for transporting everything!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
3-22-21
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The NJVN would like to thank the NJ National Guard for helping 93 year old Veteran Lt Col Peter Zinchuk get his Covid vaccine!
We would also like to thank teammate Michael Bortnick for taking Pete back and forth from the vaccination!
If you are a disabled or elderly veteran in need of the Covid Vaccine, please let us know.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
3-21-21
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to once again thank our sponsors and teammates from the Red Cadillac for providing food for the National Guard and an area Veteran Family!
Every week, the Red Cadillac will participate in our “Feed a Hero” program by feeding a veteran family!
We would also like to thank Phil Laferrera for his dessert donation, Mary Ann Imroth and Howard Rosemblatt for delivering everything and Major for setting this up!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
3-20-21
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the following people and groups for their clothing and personal items donations:
Union – The Union Police donated numerous boxes of tots and blankets.
Linden – The Reform Church of Linden donated numerous boxes of toiletries and bath towels.
Mendham – Moros Auto Repair donated several bags of food and groceries.
Springfield’s – Ruth and Jerry Saul donated several bags of clothing.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
3-18-21
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Shadow: America’s pup , The Doc and Sean Manginhad had fun dropping off pizzas from Stefanos Pizza to some National Guard heroes who were administering Covid Vaccine shots!
Thank you for what you do and great job by Michael D. Boll for setting it up!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
3-16-21
Help us save Vets!
The New Jersey Veterans Network would like to thank Cindy from the St Peter’s Thrift Shop, Mandy Corriston and Lynn Erbentraut from Erby’s Elite Repeat for their “Helping Heroes” collection drive!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
3-14-21
Help us save Vets!
Our New Jersey Veterans Network team just got a little bigger. Yesterday, we teamed up with the Korean American Association of NJ for Hero Day!!! They already gave us some food donations, which we promptly gave to some great vets! Shadow: America’s pup approved of the entire operarion!
Thank you Korean American Association! We look forward to working with you!
Great job Frank Doc Schupp and Shadow for picking up and distributing all of the food!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
3-13-21
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the following people for their gracious “Hero Day” donations:
Team member, Jessica Erbentraut, donated clothing and non perishable food products!
Team member, Janet MacStoker Blaes (Janet MacStoker), donated clothing from Elizabeth Swanson and the American Legion 209 in Scotch Plains. The small hand sanitizers & wipes are from the Scotch Plains VFW 10122.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
3-8-21
Help us save Vets!
The New Jersey Veterans Network would like to thank Alex Neely and Nancy Sweeney Mullins for donating clothing to a Veteran in need, James Manzone!
James would like to thank everyone involved and now he has the proper clothing for work!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
3-8-21
Help us save Vets!
A quick out to New Jersey Veterans Network volunteer, Alex, who will drop off clothing, some brand new sneakers and a few other things to a veteran,who is getting back on his feet at a local shelter!
Thank you to Nancy Sweeney Mullins for most of the donations and thanks to Shadow: America’s pup for making the pic look cuter!!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
3-8-21
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Yesterday, Shadow:America’s Pup, teamed up with the William Paterson University Military Veterans office team and dropped off a laptop.
It will be donated to a Veteran Student as part of our New Jersey Veterans Network “Helping Heroes Program”!
A big thank you to Natalia Arias for helping to set this up!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and pho ne number.
3-7-21
Help us save Vets!
Former police officer and team member, Tim Smith, completed the David Goggins Challenge run. which is a 4 mile run, every 4 hours for 48 hours straight!
Tim ran with a support team at Nomehegian Park in Cranford NJ!
Tims goal was to bring awareness to veteran and first responder suicide. This run was the kick off to the team’s event schedule. In the next few months, the team will be completing a 22 hour ruck-run, bringing awareness to this sad epidemic.
Team captain Michael Boll –
We are so proud of Tim! He works so hard and pushes himself daily! He is always putting others first and inspires so many! We are so lucky to have Tim leading us at events and challenges!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
3-7-21
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The New Jersey Veterans Network would like to thank both Capt. Sean Sanders and Ferazzoli’s Italian Kitchen for sending meals to our uniformed heroes!!!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
3-4-21
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the following people and groups for their generous donations:
Team member-Brian Perkins donating a handicap friendly recumbent bike!
Bill Kouroupas donating a new electric wheelchair and portable wheelchair!
Salerno technologies Llc donating 5 newer computers and hardware!
Reform Church of Linden donating numerous boxes of toiletries and personal items!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
2-28-21
Help us save Vets!
Yesterday, our friend and sponsor Red Cadillac delivered food to a local veteran and law enforcement family as part of the Feed the Heroes project!
Both parents serve in the military and law enforcement!
Thank you Jamey Montes, owner of of Red Cadillac, for always supporting and loving our uniformed heroes!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
2-20-21
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the Westfield Girl Scouts 40436 for donating numerous mugs for our veterans!
The WGS “Hug in a Mug”program was successfully completed and its purpose is to connect with local seniors and those isolated by quarantine. HS sophomores and juniors collected mugs and filled them with coffee, hot chocolate, oatmeal, and sweets. Over 50 mugs were distributed to local residents as well as clients of the New Jersey Veterans Network.
This project was undertaken in honor of the late William Kessinger, who passed in September of last year. Mr. Kessinger, a paratrooper during the Korean War, was a grandfather figure to many in the Westfield/Scotch Plains area. Nicknamed the “Candyman”, he was famous for giving out sweets to local children.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
2-18-21
Help us save Vets!
Today, we donated $300 to the Texas VFW! All money will be used to help during the power failure!
The American Legion has a disaster relief as well but the site will be working shortly!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
2-5-21
Help us save Vets!
Our friend and Sponsor, The Red Cadillac, donated a delicious meal for a veteran family!
Some good people came together to help a veteran family. Shout out to @redcadillactequila for continuing to donate hot meals to veterans in our community.
Also a big thank you to Army Ranger Veteran, Homero Almanazar, for taking his time on short notice to pick up and deliver the food to a veteran family in need. This initiative is part of our New Jersey Veterans Network Helping Heroes project! Great job guys!! #NJVN
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
2-1-21
Help us save Vets!
A few days ago we dropped off 100 suits to our friends at the Rochelle Park American Legion and they provided us 40 backpacks filled with toiletries and personal items for the disabled veterans at the Menlo Park Veterans home!
Thank you to our teammates:
Rochelle Park AL Post Commander Dennis M Duddie for setting this up and providing the backpacks.
Fred Scott and Robert Stys for transporting everything.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
1-30-21
Help us save Vets!
On behalf of the NJVN family, I would like to thank our sponsor/friends from the Red Cadillac for always loving and supporting our veterans!
Starting today, the Red Cadillac will be sending a free meal to a veteran family every week!!!
They also purchased 7 new bicycles for our Operation Rebound Racing Team!
Thank you to The Doc for delivering all of the food to the veteran families!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
1-28-21
Help us save Vets!
On behalf of the NJVN family, I would like to thank the following people:
Rebuilding Warriors for their clothing and TV donation.
Janet Cariello for her hospital lift and 2 wheelchairs.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
1-24-21
Help us save Vets!
Yesterday, we attended the Rochelle Park American Legion’s veteran stand down event!
This amazing event was spearheaded by our teammate and Rochelle Park’s AL commander Dennis M Duddie and former AL state commander Bob Looby!
Great job The Doc Schupp, AJ Luna, Joyce Gee and David Pearson for helping as well!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
1-24-21
Help us save Vets!
Plenty of smiles yesterday as Shadow (a therapy dog in training) was busy showing some love to Veterans and Veteran Supporters during yesterday’s Veteran Stand Down at the Rochelle Park Legion. #shadowamericaspup #theadventuresoddocandshadow #njvn
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
1-23-21
Help us save Vets!
On behalf of the NJVN family, I would like to thank the following people:
Roxanne Ciampi and Katherine Wile for their clothing donations and Jennifer Michalowski for her toiletries donation!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
1-17-21
Help us save Vets!
On behalf of the NJVN family, I would like to thank the following people:
Dan and Corin Aloia for their lift donation
Mrs. Diana Deo for her new electric wheelchair donation
TeleHealth iPhone donation
Thank you to The Doc, Howard Rosenblatt and Mary Imroth for picking up and dropping these items off!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
1-15-21
Help us save Vets!
Today, we had Vietnam War Veterans, Phil Schegal and Bob Johnsen, share their military experiences with the students from Mendham High School!
Soon we will be asking other veterans to speak to other schools!
Unfortunately, the Covid Pandemic has postponed our speaking engagements!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
1-14-21
Help us save Vets!
Today, our Mobile Outreach Director, Frank Schupp ‘The Doc’, teamed up with Catholic Charities of Essex County to drop off winter clothes to some vets who had none.
We also donated a Target gift card for programs. Thank you again to all who donated!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
1-13-21
Help us save Vets!
Yesterday, our Mobile Outreach Director, Frank Doc Schupp, Tish from the Madlovenj Productions and America’s pup Shadow dropped off clothing and electronics for the upcoming veteran stand down event!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
1-12-21
Help us save Vets!
On behalf of the NJVN family, we would like to first tell Combat Veteran, Manny Castellanos we got your six and love you brother!
Our brother Manny is fighting like a Devil Dog and waiting for a heart transplant!
Please say a prayer and leave a positive message for our teammate Manny!
Last week, the team was part of the Raritan Bay Ruckers walk that honored Manny and made this amazing video for everyone to share!
This incredible event was spearheaded by our mobile outreach director, Frank Doc Schupp and Berney Jarosz from the New Jersey Rolling Thunder MC!
Special thanks to the Raritan Bay Ruckers,
NJ Rolling Thunder MC,
The Phenix of NJ,
Tish201 Madlove NJ Productions,
Frank Djdocbear Gadson,
Jonathan Sanchez,
Shadow: America’s pup,
Francesca Sanchez,
Jules Daigle,
Nicolyn O’Neill Hastings,
Santiago Abril,
Daniel Almanazar,
Rambo,
Jacqueline Rivera and
Dani Ree Santiago.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
1-11-21
Help us save Vets!
We joined up with the Raritan Bay Ruckers and members from the New Jersey Rolling Thunder chapter to honor Marine war veteran Manny Castellanos.
Manny is currently fighting the good fight in an ICU right now. This is a trailer video. Full Video /mini documentary coming soon!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
1-8-21
Help us save Vets!
On behalf of the NJVN, I would like to thank our teammates from the Raritan Bay Ruckers for collecting winter coats for our veterans in need!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
1-4-21
Help us save Vets!
Last weekend, our friend Ed Rucki donated several hams for our veterans!
We would also like to thank you for all of the hard work you put in a Covid Center!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
12-28-20
Help us save Vets!
Today, we were able to feed two veteran families!
Thank you Union VFW for donating 4 boxes of food!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
12-27-20
Help us save Vets!
We supported 147 children of Heroes in 57 Hero Veteran families through our Helping Heroes Project this year!! The smiles on these kids faces were everything!!!
Check out this video of Day 2 of our Santa-Doc Visits that day we visited children in Bergen, Essex and Passaic counties!!
With teamwork thorughout the state, we were able to support veteran families in Hudson, Ocean, Sussex, Pasaic, Bergen, Essex, Middlesex, Union, Warren, Glouchester, Monmouth, Morris, Cape May, Burligton and Atlantic counties!
On behalf of myself The Doc and Michael D. Boll and our NJVN team Thank you to our partners at
Shadow: America’s pup, Raritan Bay Ruckers, Ma Deuce Deuce, ResourcefulVets, Powerhouse Fitness Center of Whippany NJ, Gene Spillane, Joshua Greulich and Robert Bouthillette for helping to make this happen! We achieve more as a team!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
12-26-20
Help us save Vets!
Thank you Julie Baumer, Billy Kararupios QB54 and the Kyle Palmieri Foundation for donating a movie projector, screen and QB Football Toss game!
All items will be going to the Vet Haven shelter to help the residents during these hard times!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
12-24-20
Help us save Vets!
Recently, we were able to provide two veterans in need computers, televisions and furniture!
Thank you Raquel Crute and Roxanne Ciampi for your kind donation!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
12-23-20
Help us save Vets!
Today, we were honored to have 10 pizzas and 30 backpack filled with toiletries dropped off at the Trenton Veterans Center!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
12-22-20
Help us save Vets!
Yesterday, Santa-Doc and his sidekick, Shadow: America’s pup, were joined by Santa’s Infantry Elves to drop off gifts and holiday cheer to great veterans families’ homes in Middlesex, Union and Essex Counties!
Today, Santa Doc’s sleigh ride will visit Bergen and Passaic counties!
A big thank you to our elves Sean Mangin, Gene Spillane, James Ludolph, James Minogue and Kinberly Butker!
This is part of the Helping Heroes Project, a joint effort between New Jersey Veterans Network, Raritan Bay Ruckers , Ma Deuce Deuce and many other great organizations!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
12-20-20
Help us save Vets!
On behalf of the NJVN, I would like to thank Marisa DeCongelio, Jeremy Carey, Juneanne Bascom and Jay Kannaley for donating food, a television, toys and new bikes to the charity!
All of the donations will be used for our Helping Heroes project!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
12-18-20
Help us save Vets!
A big thank you to JorgeMonica Leiva for transporting truckloads of toys to our Helping Heroes Project!
We are now up to about 200 Veterans’ children we are supprting! Jorge and our partners, Robert Bouthillette and Dennis Addesso, who set up these large donations to our outreach director, The Doc, have been a huge part of this program!!
Thank you for all you have done!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
12-16-20
Help us save Vets!
On behalf of the NJVN, I would like to thank Robert Bouthillette, Dennis Addesso, jorge Leiva, Kat Grzegorzewski, MA22 and the Raritan Bay Ruckers for their generous toy donations!
All toys collected will be distributed through our “Helping Heroes” project!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
12-14-20
Help us save Vets!
Yesterday our teammate, Mary Imroth, delivered boxes of candy to Veterans Haven North!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
12-13-20
Help us save Vets!
Yesterday, our friend and sponsor from Salerno Technologies donated 15 New Amazon Tablets and a Hewlett Packard laptop!
We will be distributing the tablets to veterans in our ‘For Heroes program’ and student veterans!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
12-13-20
Help us save Vets!
Today, the Stirling Elks, Kelly Mazzocchi, donated numerous boxes of miscellaneous clothing and apparel!
All of the clothing will be used for our “Helping Heroes“ program and the next disabled veteran’s stand down event.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
12-12-20
Help us save Vets!
On behalf of the NJVN, I would like to thank Chris Bornemann Bradley, Jeff Mullins and Nancy Mullins for their suits and business attire donation.
Also, thank you Steve Levine for your elliptical donation. Special thanks to Robert Stys for getting it!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
12-11-20
Help us save Vets!
All week, members of the New Jersey Veterans Network have been collecting toys and food for our “Helping Heroes” program!
We are still collecting food and toys for our disabled veterans!
Thank you Ricky Santiago, James Ludolph, Elsie Cruz, Frank ‘Doc’ Schupp, Sean Maglin, Orlando Mirlanda, Rodger Galvez, Joshua Greulich and Chris Braristch!
Stangers helping stangers and the staff at New Bridge Hospital!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
12-07-20
Help us save Vets!
On Saturday, we teamed up with the Phoenix NJ and the Raritan Bay Ruckers for an Army and Navy football game!
The game was awesome and Army won 49-35!
Great job Robert Bouthillette and Christopher Spallina for setting up this amazing event!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
12-07-20
Help us save Vets!
Congratulations To teammate Tim Smith for running in the “Best the Bumple” and “Sassquad Trail Race”!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
12-04-20
Help us save Vets!
Recently, Outreach Director, ‘The Doc’, teamed up with team members Elsie, Jules and Lori to set up a great field trip for the residents of Operation Valor to experience some horse therapy! We provided food, clothing and candy and had a great time with the horses!
A big thank you to Project Horses for Forces for stepping up to host our veterans at the last minutes. Thank you to board member, Mary Ann Bethelow, for providing huge boxes of candy and for Elsie and Lori for providing dozens of amazing tolietries for the vets.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
12-03-20
Help us save Vets!
Thank you to our anonymous donor for donating Christmas trees to some great veteran families as part of The Doc’s ‘Helping Heroes’ outreach program! #veteranshelpingveterans #njvn
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
12-03-20
Help us save Vets!
On behalf of the NJVN, I would like to thank Mandy Coriston, from “Delivering Gratitude”, for donating a truck load of new miscellaneous winter clothing, Katherine Evens for her furniture donation and Donna Arroyo for her TV donation!
All items will be used for our “Helping Heroes” program!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
11-30-20
Help us save Vets!
Yesterday, we received a bicycle for our disabled veterans.
Thank you Mi Ke for always supporting the team!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
11-29-20
Help us save Vets!
Today, we cleaned out our storage area at the Union VFW.
If you are a veteran and need a suit/business attire, please let us know!
We are currently collecting suits, business attire, toiletries, socks, underwear, computers, laptops and bicycles!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
11-26-20
Help us save Vets!
This Thanksgiving, we directly provided some assistance to some heroes and their families throughout the state in Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Warren, Union and Glouchester counties.
In a time where the pandemic is affecting so many in so many different ways, we brought Thanksgiving dinners and weeks of groceries to our hero military and veterans families. This initiative was part of our Helping Heroes Project, run by our Outreach Director ‘The Doc’.
This included turkeys, fresh produce and non-perishables donated by Powerhouse Gym of Whippany, the Pyrys Military Affairs Group and members of the Orange Police Department through our food drive.
We could not have done this without our volunteer drivers James Ludolph, Ricky Santiago, Robert Stys, Roberto Obregon and even our organization president Michael D. Boll. They filled up five cars, trucks and vans and delivered to our hero families .
A special thank you to Elsie Cruz, who helped Doc coordinate the logistics of the plan. Thank you to Robert Bouthillette and Joe Vanore, who coordinated with Doc to send all of the trimmings hot meals to two of our hero families!
FYI.. our team mascot, Shadow: America’s pup, showed up to show some love to our awesome drivers as well. Thank you to everyone involved. We as a team truly made a difference!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
11-25-20
Help us save Vets!
Recently, we partnered up with QB54 company. They are the makers of the QB54 Ultimate Tailgating, Beach, Backyard, Family Fun Game – Football Toss & Kick Game Built into Two Camping Chairs.
We will be sending them out to New Jersey Military units and veteran shelters!
If you are interested with purchasing a game, please contact us!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
11-24-20
Help us save Vets!
Thanks again Renna Media for sharing our award recipients with their communities!
Councilwoman Michele Matsikoudis of New Providence honored by New Jersey Veterans Network READ ARTICLE
Larry Platt of Rahway honored by NJ Veterans Network
READ ARTICLE
Caroline Angel and Tim Smith of Westfield honored by NJ Veterans Network
READ ARTICLE
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
11-23-20
Help us save Vets!
On behalf of the NJVN, I would like to thank Renna News for honoring our team members this month!
Janice Caviello of Chatham honored by New Jersey Veterans Network READ ARTICLE
General Edward Chrystal of Scotch Plains honored by NJ Veterans Network
READ ARTICLE
Sara Abraham of Garwood honored by NJ Veterans Network
READ ARTICLE
Summit Police Officer Kathy Maggiulli honored by NJ Veterans Network
READ ARTICLE
Union Township Residents honored by New Jersey Veterans Network
READ ARTICLE
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
11-22-20
Help us save Vets!
Supporting New Jersey Veterans Network
Canned Food Drive. Drop off at Powerhouse Fitness Center of Whippany. 50 Rt. 10 west
Collecting through Thanksgiving Eve Wednesday 11/25
We have the BEST members! Thank you for your support.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
11-22-20
Help us save Vets!
Toys 🧸 that were donated so far!! Please consider donating an unwrapped toy or visit our Amazon Wish List for easy ordering and no contact delivery!!
Remember to include who the donation is from so we can thank you!!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
11-22-20
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN is proud to announce the recipients of the 2020 SPC Anthony Steitz – Union ROTC Cadet Scholarship. Each student received $1500.00 to go towards their education!
Congratulations to:
Izabella Ksiazek, Rutgers University
Daniel Álvarez, New Jersey City University
Isaiah Alviola, Seton Hall University
On behalf of the team, we would like to thank all the donors from the Union County police and fire departments, the entire Steitz family and Nicole Hemingway!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
11-21-20
Help us save Vets!
On behalf of the NJVN, I would like to thank Boots Up, NJ Elks, Reformed Church of Linden and Felicia Stradford-Huggins for their new clothing and personal items donation to the Toms River Stand homeless veterans Stand Down event!
Thank you James Ludolph for transporting everything in such a timely manner.
Please contact us if you need any food, personal items, or business attire.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
11-18-20
Help us save Vets!
On behalf of the NJVN, I would like to thank Loguidice and her family for working so hard on making armed services bracelets!
“Bella’s Braclets” raised $1000 dollars for our charity and we couldn’t be prouder of Bella’s achievement!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
11-17-20
Help us save Vets!
Thank you WNYC 820AM and 93.9FM for having us talk about the veteran’s tax exemptions on your show
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
11-17-20
Help us save Vets!
Thank you Vice News for writing about our Outreach Director Frank Doc Schupp’s veteran family!
Doc is an amazing man that helps so many people live a better way of life.
We are all excited about the upcoming tv show and hopefully more people will see Doc and the incredible work that he does every day!
Please read the article! READ ARTICLE
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
11-16-20
Help us save Vets!
Army Veteran, UFC Champion/Hall of Famer and “Expendables” Actor Randy Couture shouts out our NJVN “Helping Heroes” Program where we are assisting our NJ Veteran Heroes with Groceries, holiday gifts for children and other resources.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
11-16-20
Help us save Vets!
Ancore Training, teaming up with the Kyle Palmieri Foundation and New Jersey Veterans Network, will provide our disabled athletes and veteran homes with their amazing cable gym workout system.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
11-11-20
Help us save Vets!
Today, we hosted our team awards ceremony early morning on Veterans Day! All team members were recognized by the NJVN, the NJ VFW / Past Commander Barbara Hagermann, Congressman Tom Malinowski, State Senator Joseph Cryan and Assemblyman Jamel C. Holley.
All team members were given a NJVN appreciation-plaque, The NJ VFW commendation Award medal and a New Jersey Joint legislative Resolution.
The team board Sara Abraham, Dave Tyms, Frank Schupp, Leo Graf, Bob Johnsen and Michael Boll were awarded the Presidents Volunteer Service Award and the Congressional commendation. Frank Schupp was also given an American Flag that had flown over the Capital Building.
This charity is solely run by volunteers who are truly committed to helping our veterans and their families live a better way of life! Every day our team is able to change and saves the lives of countless men and women in uniform.
As the president of the New Jersey Veterans Network, it makes me proud to work with the most incredible people in this country!
Happy Veterans Day!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
11-09-20
Help us save Vets!
At this time, I would like to thank Martha Garcia Papson and the FDU veterans for honoring our fallen teammates!:
Tom Duffy USMC
Michael Cipolla USMC
Anthony Stietz US Army
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
11-01-20
Help us save Vets!
Today, Chris Spallina from The Phoenix New Jersey Recovery donated a box of No Bull running shoes for the team.
Thank you again for your kind donation!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
11-01-20
Help us save Vets!
Today, we joined up with The Phoenix New Jersey and the Raritan Bay Ruckers for a 6 mile ruck at the Sandy Hook National Park!
Over 65 Ruckers filled their backpacks with food for the local food pantry!
Great job Chris Spallina and Robert Bouthillette!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
10-28-20
Help us save Vets!
For the last two days, we had two Vietnam veterans speak at Mendham High School!
Both veterans, Bob Johnsen and Phil Schlegel, shared their war experiences during the Vietnam war!
All of the students asked amazing questions and treated our veterans with the utmost respect!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
10-27-20
Help us save Vets!
Our New Jersey Veterans Network team, teamed up with The Unbridled Heroes Project Revive New Jersey and Catholic Charities USA to host another fun event for veterans in Bergen County.
Some vets from a local Vets hospital enjoyed the beautiful horses, free warm clothing and hung out with Shadow: America’s pup. They were also treated to a meal from Jersey Mike’s Subs.
We especially loved teaming up with UHB for this. Mark and Amy Demetra are so passionate about helping people and they have a beautiful program and campus. This was a fun event to set up! Thank you to everyone who helped male this a great day for our vets!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
10-24-20
Help us save Vets!
Yesterday, we had the honor of being on the Veterans Chamber of Commerce Show!
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to share our charity with your listeners!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
10-24-20
Help us save Vets!
Earlier this week, Shadow: America’s pup dropped off some New Jersey Veterans Network donations of tablets and warm clothing to the veterans of a large veterans hospital!
The tablets will help student veterans in their studies! Great job Shadow!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
10-24-20
Help us save Vets!
Yesterday, the Red Cadillac invited our team to dinner!
The Red Cadillac has done this for years and has always gone out of their way to help our veterans and first responders!
Also during Covid, the Red Cadillac will help us with numerous feeding events and PPE purchases!
Please support our friends from the Red Cadillac during these hard times
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
10-22-20
Help us save Vets!
On behalf of the NJVN, I want to thank the Veteran Crisis Hotline of New Jersey for their generous donation of clothing!
All clothing will be given out at the Toms River homeless veterans stand down event!!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
10-20-20
Help us save Vets!
Our friend, Mandy Coriston from Delivering Gratitude, dropped off new shirts, hats, sweatsuits and other miscellaneous clothing!
All clothing will be delivered to our veterans memorial homes and shelters!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
10-18-20
Help us save Vets!
Thank you Vet Haven for the Certificate of Appreciation!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
10-17-20
Help us save Vets!
Once again, we would like to thank Karina Guerrero for her American flag donation!
Also, thank you to Backpacks For Life for their mask and PPE donation!
These masks and PPE will go to our homeless veterans at Veteran Haven North and South!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
10-10-20
Help us save Vets!
Recently, we collected electric wheelchairs and scooters for our friends from Rock Our Vets!
We would like to thank Bob Christie, Richard Toborell, Charlie Swartz, and Robert Benniger for their generous donation!
All chairs we be refurbished and sent out to disabled veterans!
If anyone needs a wheelchair or scooter, please contact us anytime.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
10-06-20
Help us save Vets!
We joined up with our friends from the RWB and the Raritan Bay Ruckers and did an Anti-Suicide/PTSD awareness 20 mile ruck!
This amazing event was spearheaded by our teammate/veteran Robert Bouthillette and once again he did an awesome job!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
10-04-20
Help us save Vets!
We hosted a viewing of the 42 movie starring the late Chadwick Boseman at Mendham High school. The school has recently started a diversity club and is working on community projects with the police.
The event was started by Former NFL star Bart Scott and he sent an inspirational message.
This event is one of many and we are looking to bridge a stronger bridge between the community and law enforcement.
I would like to thank the staff and students from Mendham High, Mendham Boro Police Department and especially The Doc for spearheading this event.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
10-04-20
Help us save Vets!
Recently, we teamed up with the Mountain Tab Ranch in Maine donated new bicycles, kayaks, fishing equipment and blankets!
Soon we will send our veterans there for a week of fun and relaxation!
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If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
09-24-20
Help us save Vets!
Our hero pup, Shadow: America’s pup, is at it again! He dropped off some NJVN bicycle donations to some great Veterans at a nearby Veterans facility!
Hero pup serving heroes!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
09-24-20
Help us save Vets!
Today, we teamed up with the Clifton VFW and provided four new electric wheelchairs to our friends from Rock Our Vets!
All the wheelchairs will be donated to disabled veterans!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
09-20-20
Help us save Vets!
Today, we teamed up the RWB and Raritan Bay Ruckers for the Ma Deuce “Ruck It” event!
At the event, we rucked in honor of our fallen teammate Spec Anthony Stietz. His amazing family participated!
It was great to have such a great showing today and what a great event to help with preventing veteran suicide!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
09-15-20
Help us save Vets!
Yesterday, we teamed up with the Untied Brewing Company and Michele Ruiu Matsikoudis to host an amazing comedy show for our charity!
A special thanks to Assemblyman Jon Bramnick and Michael Marino for donating their time and putting on a phenomenal event!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
09-11-20
Help us save Vets!
Our hero pup, Shadow: America’s pup, packed up his van with food and water donated from the New Jersey Veterans Network and dropped it all off to a local Veterans facility to support their BBQ!
He hung out with some great vets and put some smiles on their faces. They took him for some walks outside and he got some belly rubs!
God bless our Veterans and God bless America’s pup!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
09-11-20
Help us save Vets!
Today, the Mendham High School athletic teams teamed up the Operation Rebound Racing Team for its first 9-11 Ruck March/Walk.
We had Former NYPD commissioner Bernard Kerik, NYFD Matt Franzreb, and Army combat veteran Gene Spillane share their 9-11 experiences with the students.
All the teams walked together and each student carried an American flag!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
09-05-20
Help us save Vets!
Yesterday, we were able to help two veterans.
Ed Bridge was given a tablet donated by Telehealth for his college classes!
Kim Robinson had her car maintenanced by Paul’s Garage in Union NJ!
If you are a veteran and in need of a tablet pls contact us
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
09-03-20
Help us save Vets!
On behalf of the NJVN, I want to thank Lynn Erbentraut from Erby’s Elite Repeat for her generous donation of 30 men’s business suits for disabled veterans!
Please contact us if you are in need of a suit.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
09-01-20
Help us save Vets!
We joined up with our friends from the The Raritan Bay Ruckers!
This event was a four mile ruck and all the members collected food for the South Amboy Elks!
This amazing event was spearheaded by our team board member Robert Bouthillette!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
08-27-20
Help us save Vets!
Mandy Coriston, Director of Delivering Gratitude and a member of American Legion Post 278 in Stanhope, dropped off new shirts, sweatshirts, pants and shorts!
All items will be brought to a disabled veterans shelter shortly.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
08-27-20
Help us save Vets!
On behalf of the NJVN, I would like to thank Geico Recycle Rides and Moppert Auto Collision for donating a new car to combat veteran Valerie McConnon!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
08-25-20
Help us save Vets!
Tonight, we dropped off 30 cases of Girl Scout Cookies to our disabled veterans at Lyons Hospital!
Thank you Operation Cookie Drop for your generous donation!!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
08-24-20
Help us save Vets!
Recently, we teamed up with Operation Cookie Drop and picked up 200 cases of Girl Scout cookies.
All the cookies will be dropped off to veteran homes and shelters. The first batch was dropped off at Veterans Haven North.
Thank you Operation Cookie Drop for your generous donation! Also, thank you teammate, James Ludolph, for picking and transporting the cookies.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
08-23-20
Help us save Vets!
Our teammates, the Loguidice family, made numerous military, first responder, and autism awareness bracelets for a NJVN fundraiser!
This charity event was spearheaded by the their children. They nearly sold out in a few hours!
On behalf of the NJVN, I would like to thank them for always supporting our veterans and helping them live a better way of life!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
08-22-20
Help us save Vets!
Sofia, from the TeleHealth For Seniors, graciously donated numerous tablets and other electronic devices.
Most of the devices were dropped off to our disabled veterans at Veterans Haven North. The rest will be donated to other veterans in need.
If you or another veteran are in need of a tablet, please let us know!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
08-18-20
Help us save Vets!
A few days ago, our teammate, Steven Schiener, donated two adult bicycles and one youth bicycle for a veteran family!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
08-18-20
Help us save Vets!
Last Saturday, we premiered The Doc’s new Mobile Movie theater program at a large Veterans shelter called Vet Haven North. Although it started out as an outside movie theater, it was moved inside due to rain. We may have had to cancel the event if not for extremely hard action by team members Mary Ann, Howard, Jamel Dobbins, Frank Djdocbear Gadson, Shareef Oates and Daniel Almanazar and of course our therapy dog in training Shadow: America’s pup. Luckily they were there and we did not. A good time and good food was had by some great vets.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
08-11-20
Help us save Vets!
Last Sunday,teammate Tim Smith finished the novel n exciting navigation race through the trails 4 clean water sponsored by Operation Rebound in the Watchung Reservation!
Frontline to Finish line!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
08-03-20
Help us save Vets!
On behalf of the NJVN, I want to thank Renna News for having us on your team!
We are extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to share our charity with all your readers!
Please read the article on page 8! READ ARTICLE
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
07-26-20
Help us save Vets!
Recently, we had two awesome donations to the charity!
Veteran Manny Haber donated a stair chair lift and the Zecca family donated their grandfather Michael Zecca’s electric wheelchair! Michael was a USMC Korean war veteran, who recently passed away.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
07-25-20
Help us save Vets!
A great ending to a brutal week. We got to meet a lot of awesome veteran brothers this week from the Army, Navy and USMC who worked for the contractors assisting us with the repairs to two major fire water main breaks.
We were also able to donate hand sanitizer to the Newark Fire Dept, New York City Fire Dept. and the Perth Amboy Fire Dept through our Confined Space Rescue Team members from Industrial Safety LLC. Ernie Lunetta ( Newark FD and US Navy vet), James Garrison ( FDNY and USMC vet) and Robert Velazquez ( Perth Amboy FD). True pros!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
07-20-20
Help us save Vets!
We dropped off two containers of hand sanitizer to our veterans at the East Orange VA!
Thank you Ashland Inc, Robert Bouthillette and
Debbie Bernard for getting this mission completed!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
07-13-20
Help us save Vets!
Shout out to Any Garment Cleaners for their huge clothing donation! We will continue to distribute to those in need !!!
Aside from their donation, bear in mind that Any Garment Cleaners gives a 15% to veterans. So please keep them in mind when doing your dry cleaning!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
07-13-20
Help us save Vets!
As part of our “Helping Heroes” program, we dropped off approximately a dozen tablets we received in donations to the Veterans Home Paramus NJ!
We are happy to support our senior Veterans and hope they will go to good use ! We look forward to working with them in the future!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
07-09-20
Help us save Vets!
Thank you, Robert Bouthillette, for dropping off 28 gallons of donated hand sanitizer, which was manufactured at our Calvert City, Kentucky Plant.
The hand sanitizer was donated to local communities, hospitals and medical personnel, first responders, volunteers, military units, the VA and veterans organizations throughout the COVID19 pandemic.
It’s been a great mission, utilizing organizations all over the state to help us distribute the sanitizer to all who need it. Today, we took care of our US Army brothers and sisters.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
07-06-20
Help us save Vets!
We teamed up with our partners at Operation Jersey Cares (OJC), 55 Main, and Marinelli’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant to feed the veterans and staff of Vet Haven, a NJ shelter for veterans.
Operation Jersey Cares has been an amazing partner. They have helped us feed hospital staff, vets and first responders during the Corona Virus Pandemic. Thank you 55 Main and Marinelli’s for your hard work and amazing food.
A special thank you to Dana Santella Gooditis and James Ludolph for your hard work. It has been a pleasure working with you both.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
07-02-20
Help us save Vets!
Thank you Trade Lines INC and Janet Blaes for donating 7 slightly used Dell computers, business suits and attire!
All items will be donated to disabled veterans throughout the state!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
07-02-20
Help us save Vets!
Congressional Candidate, Will Sheehan, joined our Outreach Director, Doc Schupp, and out team mascot Shadow: America’s pup to support some of our state heroes!
Sheehan, Doc and Shadow dropped off gallons of hand sanitizer, masks and gloves to the brave heroes of Ladder 11 Engine 14 of Jersey City and the Jersey City United Rescue workers first aid teams! We are proud to support and work with such great first responders!
Doc had an extra treat, seeing two great veterans he deployed with! Our own team member, Frank Djdocbear Gadson, who is an EMT for Jersey City and Mitch Bhimdas, a Jersey City fireman! Thank you both for your service!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
06-30-20
Help us save Vets!
We had the honor and pleasure to hear Medal of Honor Edward Byers speak at a Boulder Crest event.
It was a great event and thank you Boulder Crest for helping our disabled veterans live a better way of life!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
06-27-20
Help us save Vets!
We assisted with the Springfield Township and MTN Food Pantry event at Springfield High School!
We helped out with this amazing community event and provided food deliveries to our disabled veterans!
Thank you Brad Leak, Fred Scott, Reggie Anderson, Yvette Anderson, Chris Caperdice, Chris Weber and Erica Dubis!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
06-27-20
Help us save Vets!
As part of our “Help for Heroes Program”, we teamed up with III Amici Ristorante in Linden NJ to feed some National Guardsmen! The food was great and we were happy to feed our States heroes!
A big thank you to James Ludolph for bringing the food there!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
06-26-20
Help us save Vets!
We were able to get some important information and resources out to our heroes in the New Jersey National Guard in Woodbridge!
As part of our Helping Heroes Program, Outreach Director, The Doc, set up a panel of speakers to visit our state troops! The panel included speakers from the Secaucus Vet Center, Community Hope, Resourceful Veterans and the local Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW.
Shadow: America’s pup, our Mascot and therapy dog in training, his trainer Alyssa Duclos the Critter Sitter, and super cute pup, Mush, also came by to support the troops!
National Guardsmen learned about great benefits and programs available to them. They were treated to a great chicken marsala meal from Amicis, courtesy of Elsie Cruz, the Cruz family and the Scott C Decarlo Memorial Organization!
Some great treats were also provided by Cat Galioto Galesky and community Hope!
Thank you to everyone involved including James Ludolph, Orlando Miranda, Scott W. Dadaian, Guy Ron Solero Vanterpool, Elise and Cat ! And a special thank you to Woodbridge National Guard Armory for having us and having such great troops!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
06-25-20
Help us save Vets!
Spare ribs, baked ziti, baked beans…. looks good doesn’t it?!?!?
We teamed up with Milltown-North Brunswick VFW Clark-Moetz Post 2319 to feed some of our National Guard soldiers and 2319 definitely prepared some great stuff!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
06-24-20
Help us save Vets!
We continued our teamwork with Ashland, CSM Robert Gallagher Charitable Foundation Samaritan Outreach Services and the Reformed Church of Linden for a food and hand sanitizer drop off!
Drop offs were to the Bayville EMS, Berkeley Fire Dept, Brick PD,NJ Mariners Museum and 5 disabled veterans.
Great job Doc Schupp for setting up the drops and distributing all of the food.
Thank you Gina Liotti-Stoppiello, Dro Shkolah, Earl Galloway, James Ludolph and Robert Bouthillettefor for helping and getting this mission done.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
06-24-20
Help us save Vets!
We teamed up with Robert Bouthillette and Ashland Chemicals to provide pizza morale booster to the hospital workers of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
06-20-20
Help us save Vets!
We recently did a morale booster for Healthcare Heroes at Trinitas Regional Medical Center New Point Campus; Behavioral Health!
Outreach Director The Doc and team members, Robert Bouthillette and James Ludolph, teamed up with Cubanu Restaurant & Lounge and DJ Diamond to set up a delicious meal for the great healthcare heroes there.
On behalf of the NJVN, thank you all for your hard work in the community and we hope you enjoyed the meal!
A special Big thank you to Rob and Ashland Chemicals for sponsoring the meal!!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
06-18-20
Help us save Vets!
As part of our “Helping Heroes Program”, we teamed up with Applebee’s Grill + Bar to show some love to some great troops
The Doc and Shadow, America’s pup, dropped these delicious meals off to some heroes and had a great time doing it!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
06-17-20
Help us save Vets!
Bergen County Veteran Services Officer AJ Luna and mobile Outreach Director Doc Schupp handed out Jersey Mike’s Subs to Veterans of the Emerson House.
We spoke to them about great resources such as the Catholic Charities Veterans programs!!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
06-15-20
Help us save Vets!
As part of our New Jersey Veterans Network “Helping Heroes” Program, Doc Schupp was very excited to set up a food drop at the hospital he works for!!!
We teamed up with Gina Liotti-Stoppiello of the Samaritan House and Red Lobster/Outback Steakhouse to feed about 80 frontline medical workers at one of the largest hospitals in NJ Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
06-15-20
Help us save Vets!
Doc Schupp set up one of our favorite events of the year so far as part of our New Jersey Veterans Networks “Helping Heroes Program!
We fed a whole bunch of New Jersey National Guard heroes with an on site BBQ and set up a panel of resource speakers to let the troops know about great resources for them!
Thank you to our Director Michael D. Boll, Guy Ron Solero Vanterpool from the Vet Center, Gene Spillane from the SBA and our wellness coach Jamel Dobbins for speaking! A big shout out to Schmittys BBQ for the great food!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
06-12-20
Help us save Vets!
As part of our New Jersey Veterans Network “Helping Heroes” program, we were able able to not only set up meals for a large Veterans Shelter Vet Haven North, but also a National Guard Unit in training! About 200 meals were served!!!
A hot meal can be a large morale booster during tough times! Thank you to Dana Santella Gooditis, 55 Main and Operation Jersey Cares for partnering with us to feed the Veterans Shelter!
Thank you to Burnet BBQ – No.2 for teaming up with us to feed the troop!
And of course. a shout out to our teammate, James Ludolph, for literally driving this food around for four hours to help bring some hot meals to some heroes!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
06-12-20
Help us save Vets!
We teamed up with the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey- IAPSNJ and the Somerset County Sheriffs.
We had the privilege of feeding and providing PPE supplies to the health workers at Lyons VA Hospital!
Thank you Ashland Inc, Backpacks For Life for donating the PPE! Also, thank you @William Schievella for putting this together!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
06-11-20
Help us save Vets!
As part of the New Jersey Veterans Network Helping Heroes Program, Doc Schupp and America’s favorite pup Shadow dropped off about 20 pizzas and gallons of hand sanitizer to National Guardsmen doing their annual training!
A big thank you to plant Manager Dave Bamford and his team at Ashland, Inc. in Parlin, NJ for sponsoring the event!!! A big thank you also to our valued teammate and brother, Robert Bouthillette, for helping to set this up!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
06-11-20
Help us save Vets!
Once again we teamed up with Ashland Inc, CSM Robert Gallagher Charitable Foundation and Samaritan Outreach Services to distribute numerous containers of hand sanitizer and PPE!
Drop offs were made to the East Orange VA, Emerson Health Care, 421st Mobility Training Squadron Joint Base and the VR 64 Condors C-130 Squadron!
Thank you Gina Liotti-Stoppiello, Earl Galloway and Debbie Skeete-Bernard for making this mission possible!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
06-11-20
Help us save Vets!
We are committed to helping Vets and first responders in our community!!
Our Outreach Director, Doc Schupp, dropped off 14 gallons of hand sanitizer, 100 masks and ear bands to Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, which is a great hospital in Bergen County!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
06-10-20
Help us save Vets!
Look at this young volunteer leading the way!!! We received word that there was a veteran who did not have enough food. We quickly contacted Gina Liotti-Stoppiello, whose organization supplied a ton of food. Nicole and Diane ( our new New Jersey Veterans Network volunteers) delivered the food!! Great job by all!!!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
06-06-20
Help us save Vets!
Boom!!! So who would like to hear some good news!!??!!
I enjoyed working with John Topolosky, who donated a car to a great veteran Suzanne!! One great veteran helping another! Just as is should be!!!
Thank you Mr. Topolosky and congrats to Suzanne, who is always helping our New Jersey Veterans Network team! —Doc Schupp
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
06-05-20
Help us save Vets!
Today, we teamed up with TeleHealth Access for Seniors and they graciously donated computer tablets to our disabled veterans!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
06-04-20
Help us save Vets!
Once again we teamed up with the SOS charity and fed our disabled veterans at Operation Valor!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
06-01-20
Help us save Vets!
Our team mascot, Shadow: America’s pup, ran a NJVN mission to drop off protective equipment to local hospitals! He let our Outreach Director, the Doc, tag along and sometimes he let him drive too! Mostly, he made him sit in the back though.
Shadow picked up the masks from our partner Backpacks For Life, mask fasteners from Gene Spillane and sanitizer from Robert Bouthillette. Everything was dropped off at Holy Name Hospital and the staff at Trinitas Hospital.
Shadow is our hero! His little pup smile is contagious!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
05-31-20
Help us save Vets!
Our friends from Headspace and Timing Comedy hosted a comedy fundraiser that benefited our disabled veterans!
It was such a great show and soon we will be sending it out to veterans living in various housing facilities!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
05-30-20
Help us save Vets!
We were able to provide a teammate/Navy Veteran a new bicycle!
Now he can ride to work and get to his doctor appointments!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
05-29-20
Help us save Vets!
We served 100 meals to a veterans homeless shelter and Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in our New Jersey Veterans Network “Helping Heroes” program!
We partnered with the awesome Operation Jersey Cares and great restaurants such as 55 Main and Marinellis of Flemington! Outreach Director Doc Schupp coordinated the NJVN side of the mission!
Frontline medical workers and veterans were treated to amazing Italian plates as well as a whole bunch of girl scout cookies!
Great job by Dana Santella Gooditis of OJC and our NJVN teammate James Ludolph !!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
05-27-20
Help us save Vets!
We fed 35 local veterans at a veterans shelter through our New Jersey Veterans Network partnership with Milltown-North Brunswick VFW Clark-Moetz Post 2319.
A big shout out to James Ludolph for making the delivery! Thank you Bob Kolesar, Cathy Duda Kolesarand and the rest of the VFW team! Great job as always by all!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
05-26-20
Help us save Vets!
We attended the newly renovated Veterans Honor Roll Park!
It was great to hear teammates General Edward Chrystal Jr, Union VFW Vice Commander Bob Johnsen and Chaplain Richard Starling speak at the event!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
05-25-20
Help us save Vets!
Thank you Gail Van Prooien, Karin Price Mueller and NJ.com for giving us the opportunity to honor all our fallen brothers and sisters throughout the state!
Also, we would like to thank the Township of Union for coming together and assisting with this event!
Please read the article on nj.com! READ ARTICLE
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
05-24-20
Help us save Vets!
On behalf of the NJVN, we want to let all our veterans and their families know that we are available if anyone needs assistance!
Memorial Day Weekend can be a hard time for our uniformed family and if anyone is having a difficult time, please contact us at 973-332-1556 !
Everyone please be safe and celebrate this weekend by honoring our brothers and sisters that are no longer here with us!
God Bless the United States of America!
Semper Fi
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05-24-20
Help us save Vets!
We would like to thank the Loizou family for donating 20 bags of business attire and dress clothing to our disabled veterans!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
05-22-20
Help us save Vets!
Today, we had the honor and privilege to speak to Ms Sundack’s class about being in the military and Memorial Day!
Thank you class for giving me the opportunity to share our charity with all of you!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
05-21-20
Help us save Vets!
The New Jersey News Network interviewed Team President Michael D. Boll and Outreach Director Doc Schupp on their television news broadcast.
We discussed assistance and programs associated with our charity.
If you know of a Veteran who is in need of assistance such as food or social service assistance like rental or utility assistance please reach out to us.
Thank you to the NJNT for your support.
Please read the article on the New Jersey News Network website! READ ARTICLE
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
Help us save Vets!
The New Jersey Veterans Network is happy to announce the The Kyle Palmieri Foundation is now a joint sponsor in our Spc Antony Steitz, “Save a Vet” mission!
This year we are working on sending 10 New Jersey veterans to Camp Patriot 501c3 (a disabled veteran retreat in Montana).
If you are a disabled veteran and interested in going to Camp Patriot, please send me your email phone number
This is a great opportunity for our veterans and it’s on a first come, first serve basis. Slots fill up quickly so let us know ASAP!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
Help us save Vets!
Great article about the amazing work teammate Jamel Dobbins has accomplished during this
pandemic!
Jamel is an amazing man who constantly puts others first!
Please read the article on the New York Times website! READ ARTICLE
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
Help us save Vets!
Once again, the New Jersey Veterans Network and Backpacks For Life teamed up with Operation Jersey Cares, Children of Wounded Servicemen and the CSM Robert Gallagher Charitable Foundation for a great mission!
We collected snacks and treats for both Veteran Haven North and South!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
Help us save Vets!
Once again, we teamed up with CSM Robert Gallagher Charitable Foundation and Ashland Inc.
We were able to drop 100 gallons of hand sanitizer to all the Morris and Bergen County first responders!
Also, Earl Galloway was able to fill individual bottles for disabled veterans throughout the state!
Thank you Robert Bouthillette for spearheading this incredible mission!
A special thanks to Dana Black and Earl Gallaway for distributing all of the hand sanitizer to our frontline essential workers!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
Help us save Vets!
Thank you Lyft for making us a part of your national Lyft up initiative!
We are excited to have Lyft as our new sponsor and so many disabled veterans will have free transportation to their VA appointments!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
Help us save Vets!
We teamed up with the Union VFW and placed flags on our fallen heroes!
It was awesome to pay our respects to so many heroes!
It was a great honor to salute Medal of Honor winner Fred Stockham and fallen teammate Anthony Steitz!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
Help us save Vets!
Please join us on Memorial Day for the statewide singing of the National Anthem! Please read the article
HERE!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
Help us save Vets!
We would like to thank our teammates, Carla and Michael Theissan, for working so hard on these PPE masks!
All of the masks were made in the memory of Vietnam Veteran Tony Izzo.
The masks will be distributed to the VA and veteran shelters!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
Help us save Vets!
Thank you “Moment of Silence” for giving me the opportunity to share our team’s mission to prevent Veteran and first responder suicides!
We have a team that is committed to do whatever it takes to help our brothers and sisters get these hard times!
Frontline to Finish line!
If anyone needs help, please call us anytime at 973-332-1556.
Help us save Vets!
Today, Brennen Horn from the Children of Wounded Servicemen dropped off numerous snacks and treats for our upcoming Veterans Haven South food drop!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
Help us save Vets!
Our friends from the Islamic Center Union County and team chaplain Wali Rasheed dropped off 100 meals to our disabled veterans at Operation Valor in Newark!
The center always helps our veterans and we are lucky to have them as part of our team!
Also want to thank our team’s Outreach Director Doc Schupp for setting this meal drop off up!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
Help us save Vets!
We continue to work with our friends from Ashland Inc. CSM Robert Gallagher Charitable Foundation and NJ VFW 2319 post distributed containers of hand sanitizer to our US Coast Guard, Lanoka Harbor FD, North Brunswick PD/EMS, Marlboro PD, Toms River PD/EMS, Stafford PD, Piscataway PD/EMS and Rutgers PD.
Thank you Earl Galloway, Milltown-North Brunswick, VFW Clark-Moetz Post 2319, Robert Bouthillette and all the Ashland employees.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
Help us save Vets!
Today, we teamed up with Operation Jersey Cares and Marinelli’s Pizza !
Marinelli’s Pizza Italian Restaurant provided meals for our uniformed essential workers at their Hudson County site.
Great job Jersey Cares Dana Santella Gooditis, Marinelli’s Restaurant, James Ludolph for delivering the food and our outreach director, Doc Schupp, for making this mission successful!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
Help us save Vets!
Once again we teamed up with the Union County Freeholder’s Office (Sergio Granados) and our friends from Ashland Inc. Ashland Inc provided hand sanitizer for both VA Hospitals, all of the Union County first responders, Jersey City PD, Roselle PD, New Brunswick PD and the Sayerville BOE food servers!
It’s an honor and privilege to work with Ashland Inc and their Navy Veteran mission coordinator, Robert Bouthillette!
Also, thank you Freeholder Granados for distributing all containers to our first responders throughout Union County and Dana Back for dropping off to all our VA (Lyons and East Orange ).
Thank you Christine Betros Farrell for helping us with the VA drop off.
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
Help us save Vets!
The New Jersey Veterans Network and Backpacks For Life teamed up with the Milltown-North Brunswick VFW Clark-Moetz Post 2319 to drop off food to our uniformed frontline workers!
The VFW 2319 have been donating food and snacks to countless uniformed frontline workers and hospitals throughout the state!
Thank you Doc Schupp, our team’s Outreach Director, for working together on the these drop offs!
Also, thank you James Ludolph and Mush for dropping off the VFWs food!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
Help us save Vets!
We teamed up with Children of Wounded Servicemen and dropped off snacks to Veterans Haven North disabled veterans home!
Thank you to Brennen Horn and Sara Abraham for working together on this mission!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
Help us save Vets!
For the last few days, the New Jersey Veterans Network and Backpacks For Life have teamed up with our sponsor, Ashland Inc, and Earl Gallaway from the CSM Robert Gallagher Charitable Foundation.
Ashland Inc. has worked tirelessly and provided us with numerous 7 gallon containers of hand sanitizer!
In the next few weeks, we will distribute these containers and PPE masks to the VA hospitals, hospitals, veteran shelters, nursing homes and first responders throughout the state!
It’s an honor and privilege to work with these incredible companies and charities that are committed to helping so many people!
We would like to thank our volunteers: Dana Black, Robert Barone, Anthony Cavallo, Sara Abraham, James Ludolph, Michele Ruiu Matsikoudis, Earl Galloway ,Bob Johnsen, Leo Graf and our Outreach Director, Doc Schupp, for making this mission successful!
You are awesome Robert Bouthillette for making this possible
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
Help us save Vets!
Today, the New Jersey Veterans Network and Backpacks For Life had the honor and privilege to team up with Operation Jersey Cares!
Thank you 55 Main for donating all of the amazing meals and our Outreach Director Doc Schupp for setting up the operation!
The 55 Main restaurant graciously donated nearly 40 meals to our uniformed essential workers in Newark!
Great job guys and thank you for getting this accomplished: Robert Barone, Dana Santella Gooditis and Doc Schupp!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
Today, some heroes helped other heroes.
As part of our ongoing Helping Heroes project, we teamed up with Milltown-North Brunswick VFW Clark-Moetz Post 2319 to serve 45 meals to essential frontline workers in Newark, NJ.
Our NJVN volunteer, Suzanne, drove across the state to deliver the hot meals to our heroes! So thank you to Suzanne and to VFW Commander Bob Kolesare for teaming up with us!
If you would you like to volunteer your time or resources to this project, please send me a pm at Doc Schupp! God Bless America!
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank our sponsor, Jim Dandy’s of Rutherford, for donating 40 meals to our frontline uniformed workers!
All the food was delivered by our outreach director Doc Schupp and his awesome sidekick “Shadow”!
If anyone is interested in joining the team, donating food or donating PPE supplies, please send me a message with your name email and phone number!
On behalf of the NJVN, we would like to thank the Adams Fine Clothing & Tuxedo, Joe Savino, Caryn Bollhofer Wolak, Wendi Berman Caminiti, Carlene Conlin and Malathi Narayan Ananthakrishnan who sewed headbands for nurses in our local V.A. Hospitals!
If anyone is interested in joining the team, donating food or donating PPE supplies, please send me a message with your name email and phone number!
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the Ashland Corporation Calvert City, Kentucky employees, Dave Bamford Plant Manager and Robert Bouthillette for donating 50 gallons of hand sanitizer!
All the containers will be sent immediately to VA Hospitals, Veteran shelters and various first responder departments!
We would also like to thank The Red Cadillac for purchasing 30 spray bottles.
If anyone is interested in joining the team, donating food or donating PPE supplies, please send me a message with your name email and phone number!
Once again, we joined up with the Samaritan Outreach Services. We provided meals and food gift cards for 7 disabled veterans and active duty soldiers.
Thank you teammate,James Ludolph, and your pal “Mush” for making all the deliveries!
Also, thank you Doc Schupp for organizing this vital program!
If anyone is interested in joining the team, donating food or donating PPE supplies, please send me a message with your name email and phone number!
Teammate,Vickie Boll, dropped off some much needed PPE gear to our East Hanover First Responders!
If anyone is interested in joining the team, donating food or donating PPE supplies, please send me a message with your name email and phone number!
Our team will be dropping off Backpacks For Life BFL surgical masks, gloves, ear saver bands and other types of PPE supplies to Lyons VA Hospital, East Orange VA Hospital, Veterans Haven North, Menlo Park Veterans Memorial and Rutgers Medical Vet to Vet / Cop to Cop.
I would like to thank team members Dana Black, Sara Abraham, Michele Ruiu Matsikoudis, Chelsea Mccabe, Kim Winkle and of course Doc Schupp for during this incredible work!
If anyone is interested in joining the team, donating food or donating PPE supplies, please send me a message with your name email and phone number!
For the next few weeks, the New Jersey Veterans Network and Backpacks For Life will team up for multiple food and PPE supply drop offs at the Menlo Park Memorial Home, Veterans Haven North/South, Operation Valor, Lyons VA and East Orange VA.
All the food and snacks were donated by Christ Community Church and the Islamic Center Union County.
We would also like to thank our Outreach Director, Doc Schupp, and our Chaplain, Richard Starling, for putting this together.
All the PPE supplies were donated by Jim Dandy’s of Rutherford and New Jersey Veterans Network, Bergen County College.
If you are interested with donating food, snacks or PPE supplies, please send your name, email and phone number!
This is Doc Schupp, who is our outreach director for NJVN board and works at a hospital!
Doc and his sidekick, “Shadow”, have been delivering PPE equipment and food to various disabled veteran housing locations!
This man has been working around the clock to help so many through this deadly pandemic!
Doc Schupp, thank you for always putting others first and making this world a better place!
Semper Fi love you brother!
If anyone is interested in helping us, please send a message or call at 973-332-1556
We joined up with Samaritan Outreach Services and had food and gift cards dropped off to three veteran families with COVID-19!
Our friend and first responder, Chelsea Ann, also made over 300 adjustable bands for surgical masks!
All the bands were delivered to the East Orange VA and Jersey City Medical Hospital by our teammates Mike Pielech and Sheila Poliscastro!
Help us save Vets!
If anyone is interested in helping us, please send me a message or call Michael Boll at 973-332-1556
The New Jersey Veterans Network and Backpacks For Life have been able to supply veteran retirement homes in Paramus and Menlo Park with numerous boxes of surgical masks and gloves!
We joined up with our sponsor/friend Brian Flynn, owner of Jim Dandy’s in Rutherford. He donated individual meals for the New Jersey National Guard stationed in Newark . He also donated 3000 pairs of surgical gloves!
All the deliveries were made by our outreach director, Doc Schupp and his courageous sidekick Shadow! It should be noted all the necessary safety precautions were taken.
Help us save Vets!
If anyone is interested in helping us, please send me a message or call Michael Boll at 973-332-1556
The New Jersey Veterans Network and Backpacks For Life are working with our friends from SSVF (Catholic Charities).
Our charities are providing disabled veterans and their families $4000 worth of food and emergency gift cards.
We also emptied our storage room and donated over 100 backpacks filled with toiletries and cleaning supplies!
All the gift cards and backpacks will be distributed by the New Jersey Catholic Charities (SSVF) to disabled veterans and their families.
If you are interested in donating or joining our team, please send your name, email and phone number!
All donations collected go directly to the veterans in need!
Please only donate if you have the means!
We believe this is a temporary situation and hopefully things will go back to normal shortly!
Thank you for your support and God Bless the United States of America!
As part of New Jersey Veterans Network and Backpacks For Life “Feed A Hero” initiative, teammate Jamel Dobbins dropped off over twenty five pizzas to the residents and staff of Veterans Haven North (a disabled veteran shelter).
All the pizzas were graciously donated by our sponsor Glendale Pizzeria & Ristorante.
On behalf of the NJVN, we would like to thank both Glendale and Jamal for helping our veterans!
Also, a special thanks to our outreach director,Doc Schupp, for running this program during these hard times!
If you are interested in helping our “Feed the Hero” program or want to join the team, please send a message or call 973-332-1556 (Michael Boll)
What a great job from our amazing teammate, Ziad Andrew Shehady, for once again stepping up and helping others! Click HERE to read the full article!
Help us save Vets!
If anyone is interested with helping us with our initiatives : Veteran mentoring, feeding disabled veterans, and providing resources for our veterans and their families, please send us your name email and phone number.
Congrats to teammates Ken Haggerman and General Chrystal!
The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Union County honored Ed Chrystal Jr. ‘2020 Irishman of the year’ and Ken Hagemann ‘2020 Military Service Honoree’. Both Ed and Ken serve NJ in law enforcement and serve in the U.S. military for this great country . Both are well deserving individuals, who continue to give back to our communities and have never stopped serving.
If anyone is interested with helping us with our initiatives : Veteran mentoring, feeding disabled veterans, and providing resources for our veterans and their families, please send us your name email and phone number.
Today, Backpacks For Life and the New Jersey Veterans Network
were able to purchase essential cleaning supplies for our homeless and disabled veterans at Veterans Haven North.
Thank you Janice Coviello and family for dropping everything off
If anyone is interested with helping us with our initiatives : Veteran mentoring, feeding disabled veterans, and providing resources for our veterans and their families, please send us your name email and phone number.
Once again, we teamed up with Backpacks For Life and started sending food to several disabled veteran homeless shelters and care facilities!
For the next few weeks we will be working with our amazing restaurant sponsors: Red White & Que Smokehouse The Red Cadillac Jim Dandy’s of Rutherford and Burnet BBQ !
Today, Outreach director Frank Doc Schupp picked up food from the Red White and Que and delivered it to our friends at the Operation Valor Veterans Shelter
We are being extremely careful with this and using every precaution available!
If anyone is interested with helping us please send us a private message!
Also, we are looking into delivering food to veterans and their families that are in need! However, for safety reasons we are still working on this !
Finally, please call and check on your veteran friends and family members!
If anyone needs assistance, please feel free to contact Michael Boll directly 973-332-1556.
If you are interested in becoming a veteran speaker or looking to join the team, please send me email and phone number.
Combat wounded war veteran and Bloomfield Police Officer, Jeff Koeck, shared his courageous journey at the New Jersey State PBA Convention.
Jeff was critical injured in Afghanistan and spent over a year and a half in the hospital.
After being released from the hospital, Jeff fought hard to recover from physical injuries and manage his PTSD.
Now he has dedicated his life to help others!
Check out Jeff’s speech in this video! VIDEO
If you are interested in becoming a veteran speaker or looking to join the team, please send me your email and phone number.