6-29-24
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The NJVN-NJ VFW spent time at the Kearny VFW and picked up personal hygiene products and clothing!
All items were donated from the Kearny Food Truck Festival!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-26-24
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The NJVN-NJ VFW would like to thank Arlene Hirsh for her scooter donation!
Teammate and AL Rochelle Park Post Commander, Dennis M Duddie, picked up the chair and will drop it off to a disabled veteran!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-25-24
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The NJVN-NJ VFW would like to thank Stefan Vassollo for his electric scooter donation!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-24-24
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The NJVN brought 50 veterans to Comic-Con at the Garden State Comic Fest!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-23-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Edison Wakefern for their generous personal hygiene product donation!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-22-24
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The NJVN would like to thank Renna Media for loving our veterans and uniformed heroes!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-20-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW received 4 power wheelchairs and scooters!
Teammate and State American Legion member, Dennis Duddie, delivered them to disabled veterans.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-19-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW hosted an outreach event at Community Hope!
We distributed personal hygiene products and clothing to our veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-14-24
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW dropped off 200 personal hygiene kits to the VA Hospital!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-14-24
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For the last few months, the NJ VFW has been hosting outreach events at NJRC Veterans Center!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-13-24
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The NJVN would like to thank the Union Columbiettes for their generous donation!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-12-24
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW would to thank Impact 4 Good for their 200 personal hygiene kits!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-11-24
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The NJVN would like to thank the NJ State American Legion for having us speak and honoring the team at their State Convention!
Thank you Dennis Duddie for selecting us for the award!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-10-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Amy Lipput for hosting the Conquer Suicide seminar at her farm “Hope Haven Rescue“!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-9-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW /NJ Goodwill and TRAPA joined forces and completed the Clifton Knights of Columbus’s Annual Tank Pull!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-7-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank our sponsor the Branchburg Rotary for once again making us one of your missions!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-6-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Blue Magazine for allowing us to be part of the Frank Siller (Tunnels 2 Towers) meeting and interview!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-5-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Renna Media for sharing our mission with their readers!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-4-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the NJWA for having our veterans play at their annual golf tournament at Forgate Country Club!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-1-24
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The NJVFW hosted an amazing convention as they continue to focus on 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.
5-31-24
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Teammate Marco Laguna hosted an awesome Memorial Day Ruck march!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-31-24
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The National and NJ VFW honored NJVN President Michael D. Boll with the Silver Commendation Award and National Recruiting Award! The VFW was our first and strongest supporter !
We are honored to work alongside our VFW family and continue to help our veterans live a better way of life! ifully!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-30-24
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Shadow and Outreach Director Frank Doc Schupp were asked to speak at the Garwood Memorial Day Ceremony.
During the ceremony, they were asked to light a candle in memory of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. The ceremony was set up beautifully!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-29-24
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The NJVN/NJVFW would like to thank Rowan University for having us speak at your veterans conference!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-28-24
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The NJ VFW hosted an outstanding “Coffee with a Vet” event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-27-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW had the honor and privilege to march in the Union Memorial Day Parade.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-27-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW had the honor of hosting its SPC Anthony Steitz Memorial Day Ruck March!
Thank you Union Jr ROTC for working on this wonderful event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-26-24
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NJVN President Michael Boll was selected as the Union Memorial Day Grand Marshal by the Union Veterans Committee!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-26-24
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The NJVN would like to thank the NJ SOS Stakeholders for putting together the Passaic County Vietnam War Wall event together!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-26-24
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The NJVN would like to thank Nancy & Fred Scott for their generous electric wheelchair donation!
The chair was delivered by South River VFW post member Ed Molina to a veteran in need!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-26-24
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Shadow and Director of Outreach Services Doc Schupp were on the 101.5 FM Bill Spadeas show today!
They talked about the work of NJVN and Goodwill Veteran Services. They also gave a shout out to our friends at Strangers Helping Strangers and Operation K9 Beethoven!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-25-24
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Shadow and NJVN Director of Outreach Services Doc Schupp dropped off a car full of food and juice some awesome veterans at a local veterans shelter and community today!
We thank our Strangers Helping Strangers family for their support! We were able to help some of our local veteran heroes fight food insecurity!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-25-24
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The team hosted a Pup Patrol Hike! Great job Doc Schupp for setting it up!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-25-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Jersey City Veterans Group for having us at your Memorial Day service!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-24-24
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The NJVN would like to thank the Armanino Foundation for helping us sort out our storage area!
All the clothes and personal hygiene products were sorted neatly and today we dropped off packages to the Lyons VA and Community Hope!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-23-24
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Shadow and NJVN Outreach Director Doc Schupp spoke about veterans and Memorial Day at the Atlantic Health Memorial Day ceremony and were honored with 2 Atlantic health challenge coins!
Thank you so much for having them and for thinking of our veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-23-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Somerset County Vo-Tech School for having us at their “Proud to be an American “ event.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-22-24
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Frank Doc Schupp and Shadow attended the Post 2648 North Bergen VFW Memorial Day event!
A quick shout out to Rebecca Miller Pringle who has been doing an awesome job during her tenure as the VFW commander!
Thank you for all of her hard work and community events that fill the house like this one. It is easily one of the most active posts around!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-22-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Union Jr ROTC for placing flags on our fallen military heroes!
We would also like to thank our sponsor Johnny Napkins for donating 20 pizzas.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-20-24
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Shadow and Director of Outreach Doc Schupp went to the Elmwood Park VFW car wash and washed cars at the Elmwood Park Rec Center.
All money raised at the car wash goes towards VFW veteran programs!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-19-24
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW would like to thank the Somerset Patriots for having us and the disabled veterans from the Veterans Housing Unit at your Military Appreciation Day!
Thank you Kelly Mazzocchi and the Summit Elks for giving food gift cards to our veterans attending the game!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-18-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW dropped off food, clothing and bedding to the Community Hope Housing Unit at Lyons!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-17-24
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW would like to thank teammate Joseph O’Neill for inviting us to the Union County 200 Clubs Valor awards!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-16-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW and NJ Goodwill would like to thank the students at the Lightbridge Academy for collecting several boxes of personal hygiene products for our veterans in need!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-14-24
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Congratulations to our teammate Lt Col Debbie Skeete Bernard for receiving the prestigious New Jersey State Women’s Leadership Award!
She is an amazing leader and we are honored to have her on our team!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-13-24
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Officer Eric Crafton was honored by the North Bergen VFW Post 2648 at their Change of Command Ceremony.
He was acknowledged for his unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of law enforcement, evidenced by his successful coordination of a massive Veterans Day event at the American Dream Mall and his commitment to aiding homeless veterans in securing suitable housing.
Officer Crafton is assigned part-time to our Community Relations Unit and has shown remarkable dedication to the community.
We congratulate him on his well-deserved recognition. We also congratulate newly appointed Post Commander, Navy Seal Joe Masalta. We warmly welcome him to our community and wish him the utmost success in his new role.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-13-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the UCHRC for presenting humanitarian awards to teammates Joseph O’Neil and Robert Jeans!
Both men have made a huge impact with helping veterans live a better way of life.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-12-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Fred Scott Nancy Scott and Eric A. Kaiser for their medical equipment donations!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-12-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Pompton Lakes Walk for Hope team for hosting an amazing event!
The team collected about 2000 pieces of personal hygiene products, much needed for our veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-4-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Roseland VFW for having us at their 50th Anniversary Gala!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-3-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Garwood Senior Center for having us at your meeting!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-2-24
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In honor of Military Appreciation Month, NJ Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis presented official state resolutions to the leaders and sponsors of the New Jersey Veterans Network!
Thank you to Michael Boll and Doc Schupp for their steadfast service! A shoutout to Adam Rempfer, Joseph Montes, Paul Carvalho, and Joseph O’Neill Jr. for all that they do to support New Jersey veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-30-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW dropped off new handmade blankets for the disabled veterans at Community Hope!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-29-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW dropped off new clothes to our heroes living at Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-27-24
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We had the opportunity to do an interview for PBS and NPR News!
The episode highlights how we work with other veteran organizations and volunteers who put veterans first! This episode should air in a month!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-26-24
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Shadow,Salamon and Outreach Director Doc Schupp visited school children last week. They taught the students about community volunteering and Veterans as part of a Jersey City program.
The kids loved Shadow and watched a video about some of our NJVN team. Thank you to the kids for the warm welcome and to PS34 for having our pictures in their newsletter.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-20-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW donated a truck load of hospital scrubs to the Sussex County School Nurses!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-19-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW and Goodwill NY/NJ would like thank the SOS Stakeholders for hosting an amazing Veterans Stand Down event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-18-24
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Great time at the Oath of Office for the Latino Veterans of NJ. We look forward to working with and seeing good things come from this team.
Congratulations to the new President, Orlando Miranda. He’s a good man and we know good things will come from him.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-15-24
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NJVN, Goodwill and Rochelle Park American Legion held a Rocky movie event for our heroes! We watched the new re-edited version of Rocky 4 – Rocky vs Drago!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-14-24
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW would like to thank Chris Telofski from the NJ Marine Corps League for having us speak to the US Marines at McGuire Joint Base!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-13-24
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We would like to thank Community Hope for hosting an amazing Veterans health fair!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-13-24
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We would like to thank L&A Transport for their generous Bedding donation!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-12-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the “Employees of the USCIS Newark Office’s Veterans Affinity Group” for their generous personal hygiene products donation!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-12-24
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW would like to thank the Cranford VFW for their generous grocery donation!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-12-24
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW would like to thank Uniform States of America for donating multiple boxes of hospital scrubs
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-10-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW dropped off food and new clothing to the Veterans Hospitals!
Thank you Adrain Romero and Uniform States of America for their generous donations!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-9-24
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We would like to thank the NJRC Vet Center for having us at their outreach event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-8-24
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The NJVN would like to thank our sponsors from the New Jersey Wireless Association for their generous donation!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-8-24
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Nutley VFW donated a huge amount of food, toiletries, blankets and personal hygiene products for our soldiers leaving for a deployment!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-7-24
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW and Goodwill NY/NJ would like to thank our friends from Operation Beethoven for having us at your Veterans outreach event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-28-24
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The NJVN donated outdoor games, 25 ft movie screen, projector and other electronic equipment to the NJ VFW!
VFW Member Adrain Romero donated 2000 new shirts, hats, and jogging suits for our upcoming clothing drive!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-24-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW visited and fed some of our heroes at the Menlo Park Veterans Home!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-24-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Jersey City VFW for hosting a Veteran’s Fair!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-22-24
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We picked up free food and clothing donations for veterans from the VFW today!
We are giving away free groceries, toys clothes and hot meals at our NJVN/VfW Goodwill veteran services event on Sunday! All free for veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-19-24
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW attended the Ryders Cup 2025 pre-meeting!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-17-24
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The Union VFW hosted a small St Patrick’s Day event at their post!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-17-24
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Shadow, Helena and Outreach Director Frank Doc Schupp visited Veterans Haven shelter and brought them donuts and coffee.
We spoke to them about Goodwill HVRP and NJVN programs. We also prepped them for a movie night event we will have next week!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-17-24
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It was a very busy weekend for the NJVN last weekend! We congratulated our brother Duddie on producing an awesome American Legion event.
We also supported the Elmwood Park Elks breakfast fundraiser. We did a table at the awesome SOS stakeholders event in Ridgefield.
Last but not least, we had a meeting with the VFW Museum in Bayonne!
Good times, great events and one of NJs favorite dogs! God bless America !
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-16-24
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The NJ VFW and Hunters Helping Heroes has a partnership to provide an outlet for veterans and first responders a day out in the woods.
Thank you Freedom First Farm & Preserve for hosting this event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-10-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the NJ Marine Corps League for having us speak to troops from Gulf Company 2/25 4th Marine Division!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-10-24
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The NJVN would like thank the NJNG Family State Programs Office for awarding our team!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-9-24
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW made a quick dessert drop off for our hospitalized veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-8-24
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VFW Members from all over the country spent the week in Washington DC advocating for veterans with our legislators!
It was a great experience and opportunity being a part of this outstanding initiative!!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-7-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Jennifer Hunt, the Whitehouse Director of Military Engagement, for meeting us today!!
We are looking forward to working together to combat veteran suicide and promote PTSD awareness!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-24-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank all of the volunteers and people who donated to our Veteran’s clothing/personal items drive!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-22-24
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The NJVN would like to thank Defalco’s Towing & Auto Body for refurbishing our charity’s vehicle!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-20-24
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Shadow and I were honored to lead this Elks event with the Pledge of Allegiance. The Elks did an amazing job putting this event together with free breakfast for dozens of veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-19-24
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Love working with our younger veterans! Shadow Lazer Tag was a big success! The NJIT veterans team defeated the William Paterson University team this time!! Good times, good people and good fun at another New Jersey Veterans Network and Phoenix event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-18-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Reformed Church of Linden for having us speak at the church!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-17-24
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The NJVN/NJVFW got to spend the day doing claims for our heroes staying at the Community Hope Village!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-13-24
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The NJVN/NJVFW would like to thank the Union K of C for having us speak at your meeting.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-11-24
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The NJVN would like to thank the NJ VFW and Hunters Helping Heroes for hosting an amazing hunt!!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-4-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Make the Connection Production team for having us on their mini series!
Check out the video! VIDEO
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2-4-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Strength and Honor MC Club for their generous coat donations!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-2-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to congratulate our friend Major General Lisa Hou for her promotion!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-31-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank NJ Spotlight/PBS for interviewing us about the proposed 9-11 responders bill!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
1-26-24
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The NJVN would like to thank the Make a ConnectionTeam for selecting us for their National Mental Health Awareness campaign!
Check out the video! VIDEO
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
1-23-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Delta Collision Inc and Gieco Recycled Rides for donating a newly refurbished car to veteran Maria Salazar!
Now Maria will be able to continue her mission assisting veterans and their families with their needs!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-21-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW hosted a Veterans Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle family day!
The team had a video game tournament on a 20 foot screen for kids and one for the adults. Winners received hoverboards, a tablet and an Alexa Echo!
We had 23 veterans choose between 4 local pizzerias for their favorite pizza!. The winner was Grumpy’s Pizza in Saddle brook.
Veterans were given new jackets, toiletries, and toys for their children!
Therapy dogs Shadow and Beethoven of the Operation K9 Beethoven team brought joy to everyone!
It was a busy day for everyone who helped out. Thank you Lori Negri, Anna Khomuk, Pedro Muriel, Michael D. Boll, Daniel Demitri, David Boone and the team over at William J. Mulligan VFW Post 281, which serves Elmwood Park & Fair Lawn.
Thank you to Operation K9 Beethoven. Thank you for helping create an awesome event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-21-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Central Jersey Leathernecks Marine Corps for their generous donation!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-21-24
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The NJVN/NJVFW would like to thank both the Corner Property Management and Rick Santiago for their generous donations!
All items were sent to the Lyons VA hospital for our veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-15-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Twp of Union elected officials for having us at their MLK Day of Service event and the Union County Fatherhood Initiative Coalition.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-10-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the NJ National Guard for having us at your farewell ceremony!
We wish all of our uniformed heroes a safe and healthy deployment!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-26-23
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Santa came to town for dozens of Veteran families this year through our NJVN Santa Doc Program!
Shadow: Americas pup led the way as we visited Veteran families homes, a hospitals children’s unit, community and National guards events and Veterans kids throughout the state.
We spread holiday joy with love, toys, free comic con passes and gifts to dozens of Veteran and soldier Families throughout the state!
A big thank you to our partners: the NJ National Guard, the Phoenix, the American Legion, Catholic Charities,Garden State Comic Fest, the MOVES program, Knight Life Entertainment and all the awesome volunteers who helped out!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-26-23
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The NJVN would like to thank Julie Riga from the “Stay on Course“ podcast for having us on your show!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-26-23
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The NJVN would like to thank Renna Media for letting us share our charity to your readers!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-24-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the 78th Training Division, 1st BDE for making us a part of your amazing Unit!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-23-23
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The NJVN would like to thank the Hosokawa Company for their generous financial and miscellaneous clothing/personal care donation!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-22-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank our friends from Deserving Vets for picking up some military uniforms for the Ukraine War!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-21-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent the day with some heroes at Lyons VA!
The NJ VFW bought lunch and purchased new indoor and outdoor games for the Unit!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-20-23
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As part of our NJVN Santa Doc program, Shadow and Frank Schupp dropped off some toys to our partners Weehawken American Legion and Operation Sisterhood at VFW Post 281 Veterans Club.
They will distribute the toys to some awesome veteran families, including one who just lost their home to a fire!
Thank you to all our sponsors and continued support !
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-17-23
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The Union VFW made everyone’s favorite little hero Vickie Boll a life member of the Union VFW Auxiliary Post 2433!
Vickie is extremely grateful and will continue to help all 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.
12-16-23
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Shadow just helped spread some Holiday cheer and dropped of 1 large bag of toys to Saddle Brook VFWs Grinch Movie Night!
Come on by with your kids and check it out! Some very friendly folks here! These toys came from a very generous toy drive nearby for our Santa Doc mission!
We have quite a few more toys from this drive so if you know of a veteran family who could use some toys this Christmas please send an email to [email protected] or [email protected].
A big thank you to all the donors!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-16-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Team member, Vickie Boll, for purchasing nearly 7000 “Brand New” T-shirts, which filled a large trailer!
All of the shirts are for the veterans staying in the VA hospitals and veteran’s shelters!
We would also like to thank the Union Police Department for helping out with this mission!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-15-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Kristin Poulsen and the Middlesex County Veterans Services for having us speak at your Veterans’ event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-13-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW completed a last minute “Santa Doc” mission for a veteran and his family at Tons of Toys in Madison NJ.
We would like to thank the following:
Adam Rempfer and Defalcos Towing
Frankie Davis and Digistream Hudson Valley
Santa at Santa C
Chris Brinkofski and Tons of Toys
Madison Police Department
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-12-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Ed Graf and the students from the Somerset County Votech for having us at the “Proud to be an American Day” luncheon!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-10-23
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The NJVV/NJ VFW would like to thank the Expendables MC for always supporting us and 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.
12-9-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Teresa Petrillo and Retro Fitness of Florham Park for their generous food donation!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-8-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the NJ National Guard Unit at the Morristown Armory for having us at their holiday party for the soldiers deploying to Iraq!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-8-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Governor and his staff for having us at your holiday party!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-7-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Dr James Russo for having us at his veterans’ event at Union County College.
Doc Schupp and team mascot Shadow spoke to veterans about veterans resources and what the NJVN and VFW prigrams have to offer!
They also presented a showing of the MVP movie to the veterans in attendance!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-6-23
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW would like to thank the Elizabeth Police Department for having us at their Department’s Veterans Appreciation Event.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-5-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the NJ SOS Vets for having us at your suicide awareness seminar.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-3-23
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The Army Narional Guard honored Frank Doc Schupp and Shadow. It was very special for them to be honored by real life heroes.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-3-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to like to thank the NJ National Guard Armory for having assist at your Holiday party!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-29-23
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The NJVN would like to thank the NJRC For putting veterans into the trucking industry and executing it at a local level.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-29-23
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The NJVN would like to thank Bobby Brier from PBS/NJ Spotlight News for having us on your publication.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-25-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Davis Landscaping for having us part of their group during the Madison parade!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-22-23
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW would like to thank Bug Boys for purchasing nearly 40 turkeys for our NJ National Guard and disabled veterans.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-21-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW recently donated a new bicycle to our friends from EYES INC of NJ!
They donated the bicycle to a disabled veteran so he can go to work and receive medical assistance.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-20-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank DC Paul Drennan From the Jersey City Fire Peer Support Team for having us at their peer support training class at Kean University!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-19-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Reformed Church of Linden for having us at your veteran’s ceremony!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-13-23
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The NJVN /NJ VFW hosted the Union County Veteran Resource/Stand down.
Also, we cant thank the American Dream mall enough for having over 800 veterans as your park guests.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-11-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank US Army SSGT Eric Crafton for organizing an amazing veterans’ event.
Also, we cant thank the American Dream mall enough for having over 800 veterans as your park guests.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-11-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW had the honor of attending the Manchester Veterans Day ceremony!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-11-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent the day at the Marine Corps Birthday Party.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-10-23
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As part of our Veterans Day tour, Shadow and Doc Schupp visited William Paterson University’s Veterans fair!
We set up a very popular table where we discussed veteran resources with veterans and gave away from free VFW memberships!
We also got to hang out with our friends and fellow veterans, Rebecca and Ivette, from Real Estate for Veterans and Catholic Charities!
Fun day with awesome food! Great job WPU!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-10-23
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The NJVN would like to once again thank the Branchburg Rotary Club for the generous donation and their continuous support for our veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-10-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW attended the Twp of Union Veterans Day celebration.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-9-23
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The NJVN team member attended the Chilton Hospital Veterans Day celebration and spoke at Pequannock Valley School in Pequannock NJ.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-9-23
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The NJVN / NJ VFW attended the Hudson County Veterans Day celebration!
Team member Will Sheehan was awarded the Hudson County Veteran of the Year Award! Congratulations Will! We are proud of your accomplishments!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-8-23
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The NJVN /NJ VFW would like to thank the JCC of Middlesex County for having us speak and honoring the team at their Veterans Day celebration.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-8-23
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This speaking engagement was a very special one for Doc Schupp, as he was introduced by one of the soldiers he was a medic for in Iraq.
Captain Roxas spoke to the things Doc did for him and the other soldiers during their deployment.
Doc (and Shadow of course) spoke to the amazing things the NJVN and SJI have been able to do through their partnership!
We wish a big thank you to SJI and the SJI community for their continued support of our programs and mission. Their donation was very generous, as were the toys we received for our veterans family toy drive.
The welcoming vibe Shadow and Doc received while their was so amazing!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-7-23
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The NJ VFW was asked to speak at the VA Veterans Day ceremony.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-7-23
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The NJVN would like to thank the Strength and Honor MC for awarding our team!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-7-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Craig School for having us speak at your Veterans’ Day event
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-6-23
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The NJ VFW hosted a statewide service officer class to train members to help our veterans with their VA claims.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-4-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW participated in the Bergen County Veterans’ Stand down.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-2-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Brielle Public Library for having us speak at theur Veterans Day ceremony !
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-26-23
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The NJ VFW/NJVN would like to thank the NJ SOS Stakeholders for hosting a Veterans’ Suicide Awareness Seminar event.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-25-23
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Our teammate and friend Bob Johnsen was awarded the prestigious NJ Scout Award for his outstanding community work.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-22-23
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The NJ VFW/NJVN would like to thank the Secaucus Veteran Center for having us at their Veterans’ outreach event.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-17-23
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The NJVN would like to send a big thank you to the Strength and Honor Motorcycle Club for their continued support of our charity. We can’t do what we do without great partners like them!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-15-23
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The NJVN /NJ VFW would like to thank Camp Patriot for hosting our veterans at your amazing retreat!
We thank our friends from the Expenditures MC for sponsoring this event through their generous donation!
Camp Patriot provides such an incredible experience for our veterans. The veterans spent the days at the remote ranch with nature and built a strong bond with one another.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-11-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW were invited to speak at the Union Senior Center for a military Conference.
At the event, team physician Carmen Romano and President – VSO Michael Boll spoke about veterans’ health resources.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-1-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Branchburg Rotary Club for raising over 140,000 dollars for our team and a few of the NJ veteran charities!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-1-23
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Our Outreach Director Frank Doc Schupp speaks to veterans at the Elmwood Park Senior event
Check out the video! VIDEO
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
9-30-23
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW got to spend the day with our friends from Irrelevant Warriors today at their Silkies Ruck March!
Approx 100 veterans rucked 8 miles at the Jersey Shore!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-29-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW dropped off food and snacks to our veterans at the Menlo Park Veterans Home!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-28-23
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The NJVN /NJ VFW visited the new NJRC Vet center and are looking forward to sharing our resources with our NJRC friends!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-27-23
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We had the opportunity to meet with Robert Kennedy Jr and hear him campaign for the Presidency!
It was a good opportunity and he will speak to us about our veteran programs and provide resources.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-24-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent the day with the C TRP 1-102d CAV, 44th IBCT Family Day event.
Outreach Director Frank Doc Schupp and Shadow provided music for the soldiers and families.
The unit is deploying in the next few months and our team will assist the families.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-22-23
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Shadow and Outreach Director Doc Schupp had a fun day at the Sussex County Fair!
They met with some great vets, connected with some great non profits and rejoined the army at the recruiting tent!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-17-23
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The NJVFW assisted with the Cherry Hill Veterans Stand Down at the National Guard Armory!
Veterans from all over South Jersey received free medical services and access to great resources!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-11-23
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On September 11, the team went to the Twp of Union Fire Department’s 9-11 ceremony!
It was a wonderful tribute to all of the Americans lost on that day!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-10-23
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The NJVN would like to thank NJ Spotlight news for interviewing the team about the struggles that veterans have with mental illness!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-10-23
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NJVNs Frank Schupp and Shadow are at it again! Fun times visiting the veterans of William Paterson University! They dropped off some Shadow approved school supplies!
Big thank you to Michael Boll, Steven Domenic and Velicia Story for coming out to share some resources. Thank you to William Paterson University Office of Veteran & Military Affairs for having us.
9-9-23
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Celebrating Veterans in Espanol! Doc Schupp did an interview in spanish on national tvs Univision y amigos, discussing NJVN and NJVFW events and projects.
Check out the video! VIDEO
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
9-8-23
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The NJVN:NJ VFW and District 12 Posts supported the New Jersey National Guard 250 BSB B Co during Family Day.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-8-23
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The NJVN would like to thank the New Jersey National Guard 250 BSB B Co for honoring us at their Family Day!
9-7-23
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Some of our team members were selected for a national PSA for veterans coping with mental health!
This mental health campaign will be put out on a tv/web series soon!
9-5-23
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Our own Doc Schupp and Shadow visited a local veterans hospital with a very special guest – Professional UFC fighter Jimmy Rivera!
Mr Rivera gave an inspiring speech to the vets about perseverance and determination! Afterwords, everyone enjoyed some awesome hot food and some good company!
Shout out to our partners the Veterans of Foreign Wars – VFW: New Jersey – NJ VFW and The Phoenix – New Jersey for teaming up with us on this great event!
8-28-23
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW participated in the NJ SOS Female Veteran stand down!
At the event, Operation Sisterhood President Liz Meyer and her team honored our team with an award.
8-27-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW hosted a BBQ/party for a NJ National Guard Unit.
There was tons of BBQ food from Jim Dandys and music provided by DJ Doc Bear. The Photobooth was provided by Forever After LLC and smiles by America’s pup Shadow!
A good time was had by these heroes! Thank you to everyone who was part of this outstanding event!
8-27-23
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The NJVN would like to thank NJ VFW Post Commander Jay Boxwell for hosting a BBQ for about 100 veterans at the Somerset Patriots game!
The NJVN was selected as the 2022-2023 Commanders project and will receive additional funding for our PTSD awareness and anti-suicide programs.
8-26-23
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NABC Recycled Rides program partnered up with Geico, Enterprise, Sons Collision, and the New Jersey Veterans Network/NJ VFW to provide three newly refurbished SUVs to 2 grateful veterans and Family Promise recipient.
These vehicles will allow each recipient to achieve their various endeavors!
8-26-23
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The NJVN would like to thank the Governor’s team for having us at a bill signing. This bill enhances penalties for anyone who commits fraud against our veterans.
Once again Great job Michele Ruiu Matsikoudis thank you for loving our vets!
Awesome job Orlando Miranda representing our team!
8-23-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank all of the volunteers from the Military Legends Concert 2023 for having us at their amazing event!
8-17-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW participated at the Rockaway National Night Out event!
Our Mobile Outreach Director, Doc Schupp, had the opportunity to be ringside during the Heavyweight Title match between Mad Dog Max vs the “Purple Haze” Andrew Anderson!
8-15-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the NY Giants, Ford, and MVP for inviting us to the team’s training camp!
We brought our veterans from the nearby shelters to this wonderful event and they had an awesome experience!
8-14-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW hosted a dinner and a movie night at a veterans shelter!
The event was spearheaded by the team’s Outreach Director, Frank Doc Schupp, and team mascot Shadow
8-8-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to congratulate Brig-Vet Surf Camp for hosting such as amazing event!
8-4-23
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The NJVN would like to thank L&A Transport for the 100plus bathrobe donation!
7-31-23
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We went to a veterans hospital and hosted a dinner and movie night!
Great work Doc Schupp for organizing this wonderful event!
7-27-23
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The New Jersey Veterans Chamber of Commerce hosted a charity golf outing and invited our veterans as guests!
Thank you Jeff Cantor and Maria Salazar for inviting our veterans to your amazing event!
7-23-23
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Our teammate, Tim Smith, ran in the Special Olympics Statue of Liberty 5K!
7-23-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW hosted two awesome events!
The first one was a VFW membership event at the Kenilworth VFW.
The second one was a karaoke event in Belmar with our friends from Phoenix!
Awesome job by our Outreach Director, Doc Schupp, and Shadow for setting up these events!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-23-23
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The NJVN team attended the Contropolis event. Once again, thank you Garden State Comic Fest for donating tickets to our veterans!
Great job to our Outreach Director, Doc Schupp, for setting this up!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-22-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Branchburg Rotary Club for hosting an amazing “Touch a Truck” fundraiser for veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-14-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Manchester Twp Mayors Veterans Advisory Committee for inviting us to speak to their township’s veterans!
We are looking forward to be working together on some amazing projectsIf you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-6-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW took some veterans to the Garden State Comic Fest!
Our Outreach Director Frank Doc Schupp setup a panel at this event.
The team also honored Dave O’Hare, the owner of the GSCF, for helping countless veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-5-23
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What a great honor to have teammate, Will Sheehan, selected for a White House Work Group!
It’s great having our veterans doing whatever they can to help other veterans in need!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-4-23
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The NJVN joined up with our teammates from Deflacos Towing and marched in the Florham Park 4th of July Parade!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-2-23
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The NJVN would like to thank Karin Price Mueller from the Star Ledger and NJ.com for writing an awesome article!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-30-23
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The New Jersey National Guard honored our teammates and friends from Deflacos Towing!
We are honored to have them on our team and couldn’t be anymore happier for them!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-27-23
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The NJVN would like to thank MDC Production for having us at your Galaxy Guardians 3 movie premiere!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-25-23
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The NJVN took some veterans to dinner and later to see the new Flash Movie!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-18-23
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The team went to a VA hospital for a dinner and movie night!
The Veterans watched the movie “MVP” from Film Rise and were visited by New Jersey’s own Batman!
Davis Ohare from Garden State Comic Fest also gave out comics and free show tickets to all the veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-12-23
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The team was honored by the NJ National Guard! We are honored to be a part our Guard family!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-11-23
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We had the honor and privilege of having Michael Pellegrino from Resilient Minds On The Front Lines speak at Mendham High School!
What an amazing program and cant wait to collaborate with them
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-10-23
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Recently the NJVN/ NJ VFW volunteered at the Bergen County Veterans stand down!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-8-23
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Thank you Garwood Rocks for having us at your amazing event!
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6-7-23
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Great job NJVN today at the Tank Pull! Nice event and all the proceeds benefit veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-5-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Bayville VFW for hosting a veteran stand down!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-3-23
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The NJVN would like to congratulate the Mendham High School for hosting an awesome “Relay for Life” event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-2-23
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The NJVN would like to thank our teammates from Moment of Silence for having us at their amazing event!
Thank you for combating blue suicide and help our brothers and sisters every day get through some difficult times!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-29-23
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We had the honor and privilege to be the key note speaker at the East Brunswick Memorial Day Ceremony!
It was an amazing event and the East Brunswick community really went out of their way to honor our veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-29-23
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We marched in the Twp of Union’s Memorial Day Parade!
What an awesome day to honor our fallen heroes!
This year teammate, Lt Col Debbie Bernard (Air Force Retired,) was the Grand Marshal of the parade!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-26-23
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The NJVN would like to take this opportunity to thank our teammate/sponsor Renna News for allowing us to share our mission with your readers!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-26-23
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Outreach Director Doc Schupp and team members, MC Lozada and Gloria, surprised the founders of Warrior Professional Wrestling with Hero awards for their support of the community through their organization.
Every time WPW does an event, they give a portion of their earnings to a non profit organizaiton. They have been doing awesome work and helping some great charities! Keep up the good work guys!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-25-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW had the honor and privilege to be a part of the Somerset County Vo-Tech School’s ”Proud to Be an American Day”!
Guest speakers Outreach Director Frank Schupp, Team Member Jake Fernandez, and President Michael Boll spoke at the ceremony and shared our mission with the people in attendance.
This incredible event paid tribute to our fallen heroes and honored all the attendees as well.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-24-23
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The NJ VFW went to the Statehouse and sat in on the Assembly advocating for our disabled veterans by supporting A3604 Bill
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-23-23
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Members of the NJVN were once again sworn into the Union VFW leadership!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-22-23
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN and NJ VFW were invited to the Roaming Vietnam War Wall Memorial at Biertemple Park in Union, NJ.
This ceremony was attended by numerous veterans and family members. It was an incredible experience and the organizers did an amazing job!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-18-23
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Team member Will Sheehan was a part of the 2023 V-E Day Observance at the World War II Memorial!
Will spoke to the WWII veterans. There were veterans that proudly served in France, Africa, the South Pacific.If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-15-23
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Congrats to our teammate, Brian Ford, for once again completing the Law Enforcement Unity tour!
The bike ride started in New Jersey and finished at the Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington DC!
Great job to the entire NJ law enforcement team!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-14-23
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Great work Rochelle Park American Legion for hosting an amazing veteran anti suicide event!
Thanks for having us at this fantastic gathering!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-13-23
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The town of Carteret dedicated a park in Sgt Jack McGreevy’s name!
It was an honor to have our outreach director Francisco Doc Schupp and team mascot shadow there supporting the McGreevey family!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-12-23
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Teammate, Vickie Boll, was honored by the Union VFW during their Loyalty Day ceremony!
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5-11-23
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Our doc and dog outreach team of Doc Schupp and Shadow continued their tour of schools by visiting our friends at the NJIT veterans club!
These awesome students support so many of our projects and we wanted to make sure they know we have their six!
We stopped by with some hot food from Jim Dandy’s in Rutherford, offered a job training counselor from Moves and a masseuse to help out with that final exam stress!
A big shout out to the awesome students and NJIT who made us feel so at home!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-9-23
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the NJ JWV for honoring our team at your award ceremony!
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5-7-23
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN took some veterans and their families to the movies!
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5-5-23
Help us save Vets!
Shadow and our Outreach Director, Francisco Doc Schupp, began a tour of the Veteran students’ clubs today by visiting the William Paterson University Office of Veteran & Military Affairs.
We dropped off some hot meals to help these awesome vets out as they prepare for finals. We played some combat chess Army vs Navy!
Next week, we will visit the veteran students at NJIT. The following week, we will visit the veteran students at Kean University!
A big shout out to the Moves program for coming with us and the State VFW for helping to sponsor the event.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-3-23
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The NJVN would like to thank the NJ AUSA for having us at their awesome Annual Leadership Dinner!
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5-2-23
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The NJVN would like to congratulate our friend NJ VFW Commander Jay Boxwell for receiving the prestigious UHRC Award!
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4-30-23
Help us save Vets!
Our NJVN/State VFW/Phoenix team dropped by a local veterans hospital with our mobile movie theatre, free haircuts and some hot food for some of our heroes!
A big thank you to all of our volunteers and sponsors who made this happen!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-28-23
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Cristina, Shadow and Outreach Director, Doc Schupp, presented awards to the awesome student Veterans of NJIT at their Ball last week!
These selfless awesome veterans have helped us deliver groceries, food and toys to hundreds of veterans throughout the state!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-24-23
Help us save Vets!
Our teammate/sponsor and owner of Red Cadillac, Joe Montes, invited some veterans for an incredible dinner!
For years, the Red Cadillac has been consistently feeding our veterans and their families!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-23-23
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the NJ AUSA for honoring us at the Vietnam War Veteran’s 50th anniversary ceremony.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-19-23
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN teamed up with the Elks and the SHS team to provide a veteran with a new Smart TV.
Great Job Francisco Doc Schupp for organizing this wonderful project!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-18-23
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The NJVN/NJ VFW attended the NJ VFW Jackson’s Post Veterans Fair!
We provided veterans with resources and worked with some amazing veteran organizations!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-17-23
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank Maria Vassolo and Bill Stabile for their medical equipment donation!
Thanks to James Ludolph for picking it up!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-15-23
Help us save Vets!
Outreach Director, Francisco Doc Schupp, and our team mascot, Shadow, went to the VA Hospital for a special visit!
Doc made sure the veterans were fed and spoke to them about transitioning back home!
This event was made possible by the NJ VFW and the NJVN!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-14-23
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank Vet Tix for giving us Adam Sandler tickets!
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4-8-23
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Recently, we were invited by the Blue Magazine to sit in on an interview with former President Trump.
The NJVN is teaming up with Moment of Silence and working together with the Trump Administration to help combat suicide and bring awareness to our uniformed heroes!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-7-23
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the Blue Magazine for allowing us to share our charity with your readers!
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4-6-23
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Our team mascot Shadow dropping off some gift cards to the Vet center to be distributed to some awesome veterans
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4-5-23
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The NJVN would like to thank the Union County College Veterans Association for having us share our charity with your student group!
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4-2-23
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN provided a refurbished SUV for a veteran.
Thank you teammates Francisco Doc Schupp, Alyssa Duclos, Davao Motor’s owner, George Pangilinan, and the Bergen County Veteran Services for putting this together!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-30-23
Help us save Vets!
Recently, the NJVN was selected for the White House’s Communities In Action: Building A Better New Jersey team!
This will give us the opportunity to share the needs and challenges that our veterans go through on a daily basis!
We will be asking for full support for our anti suicide and PTSD awareness campaign, recreational therapy programs, and food and resource dropoffs for veterans.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-30-23
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While in Washington DC, NJVN President Michael Boll had a meeting with Medal of Honor recipient Leroy Petry!
It was an awesome experience to get to spend time with a true American hero!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-29-23
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The NJVN would like to thank our teammate Major General Edward Chrystal Jr for inviting us to the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary at the National Vietnam War Memorial!
It was an amazing experience and we love our Vietnam War Veterans and the Gold Star Families!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-26-23
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the Blue Magazine and Renna News for allowing us to share our mission with their readers!
We are also fortunate to have both Adam Rempfer and Joseph O’Neill helping our veterans live a better way a life!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-23-23
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the NJ Youth Challenge Academy for cleaning and sorting out our storage space!
Also, want to thank Jonny Napkins for feeding the cadets after the mission!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-20-23
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank Chris Brady for his disabled veteran car donation!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-18-23
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank News 12 for their continuous support and assistance!
Once again you are helping our charity reach out to countless veterans and future volunteers
Please watch the video on News 12. VIDEO
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3-14-23
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN is proud of our team board member, Asm Michele Ruiu Matsikoudis, for working so hard on this veterans’ legislation!
We are extremely lucky and grateful to have someone like you fighting for our veterans
“New Jersey veterans will now receive the credit they deserve for their valuable military training. By removing barriers to employment, we help veterans transition to civilian life and start to address critical shortages in the nursing field,” said Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis. “This signing means our nation’s heroes can more easily achieve rewarding careers as healthcare heroes. It is a win-win. I would like to thank the Governor for signing this common-sense measure into law, and recognize the work of the late Assemblyman Ron Dancer for his partnership on the bill while he was with us.”
“The New Jersey Veterans Network is grateful to our legislative leaders and the Governor for signing A2722/S3191 into law,” said Michael D. Boll, Director of New Jersey Veterans Network. “The enhanced licensure system will provide our nation’s heroes with the opportunity to utilize their world class medical training to continue to give back to their communities as nurses in the civilian workforce here at home.”
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3-13-23
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the Runnemede VFW for hosting a State Commanders fundraiser for our charity!
Thank you State Commander Jay Boxwell Jr for choosing our charity for your project!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
3-6-23
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank our friends from the Strength and Honor MC for their generous coat donations!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-27-23
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank our donors for their clothing, medical and refrigerator donations.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-12-23
Help us save Vets!
Recently, our Outreach Director, Francisco Doc Schupp, spearheaded two amazing veteran recreational activities!
Dinner,a movie night and a Super Bowl party! All the veterans had a great time at both of these wonderful events!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
2-5-23
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank everyone for their overwhelming support during this difficult time for our teammate, Rich Osthoff!
Things are moving in the right direction and we are lucky to have countless Americans on our side!
The NJVN is committed with only helping Rich Osthoff get through this difficult time!
Watch Videos
https://vimeo.com/795430645/4ace499a08
https://newjersey.news12.com/hes-a-con-man-veteran-from-nj-says-rep-santos-stole-from-dying-dog”
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1-29-23
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The NJVN would like to thank TMZ for having us on your show
Rich Osthoff is fighting for justice and we are proud to have his back
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1-28-23
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank our teammate/sponsor Defalcos Towing Adam Rempfer for completely refurbishing and repairing our charity’s vehicle.
The truck looks brand new and has never drove better. This truck is a lifeline for our veterans and we are beyond grateful to have you a part of the family!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-25-23
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Cranford VFW for donating 100 bags of food for our upcoming veteran’s feeding event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-24-23
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN/ NJ VFW hosted a dinner and movie night at a New Jersey veteran’s facility!
This entire event was spearheaded and organized by the team’s outreach director Francisco Doc Schupp. Shadow was going around making sure everyone was given some love.
All of the veterans received a winter coat from the Strength and Honor MC coat drive!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-23-23
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank our friends from the Strength and Honor MC Club for hosting a veteran’s coat drive.
Thank you Francisco Doc Schupp and Shadow for speaking at the event. Thank you to Odete Goncalves and Nira Ungar for assisting with the event as well.
All of the jackets were distributed to several veteran hospitals and shelters throughout the state.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-22-23
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the NJVFW for hosting an amazing leadership conference followed up by a scholarship gala!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-21-23
Help us save Vets!
Shadow and Outreach Director, Francisco Doc Schupp, lead another fun New Jersey Veterans Network Veterans of Foreign Wars – VFW: New Jersey – NJ VFW veterans family trip!
This time we visited Philadelphia where we had some Philly Cheesesteaks and visited the Rocky steps and statues.
Big ups to everyone who came! Everyone had a blast! A big thank you to our donors and supporters for making things like this happen!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-20-23
Help us save Vets!
We would like to take a moment to thank our good friend and supporter Philip Falcone for his generosity and support of our Veterans!
Phillip has been an awesome contributor, donor, and advisor for our web series and even come along on one of our Veteran field trips to see his production Terrifier 2!
Its because of supporters like Phil that we are able to do what we do for vets! thanks Phil!
Check out his film about Veterans Joe’s War ! on Prime Video!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-20-23
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Our teammate, Rich Osthoff, and team President, Michael Boll were on numerous media outlets speaking against the George Santos usage of Gofundme involving Rich Osthoff.
The NJVN is committed with only helping Rich Osthoff get through this difficult time!
Read Articles
https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/18/politics/george-santos-veteran-dog-gofundme
https://abc7ny.com/george-santos-veteran-dog-money/12716731/
Don Lemon Comforts George Santos Accuser on Air:
https://www.mediaite.com/tv/don-lemon-comforts-veteran-who-considered-suicide-after-george-santos-allegedly-stole-his-dogs-charity-funds/
Rep. George Santos denies taking money from GoFundMe for dying dog:
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/18/rep-george-santos-denies-taking-money-from-gofundme-for-disabled-veterans-dying-dog.html
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1-10-23
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN/ NJ VFW would like to thank Cozy Embroidery for their generous clothing donation and making 600 team tee shirts!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
1-08-23
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN /NJ VFW would like to thank Cara Daniello for donating new women’s veteran attire!
All of the clothing will be dropped off at the Operation Sisterhood and Vets Haven South!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-29-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems for their extremely generous monetary and new clothing donation!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-27-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN/NJ VFW dropped off desserts and cookies to our disabled veterans at the Menlo Park Memorial Home!
Thank you Benners Auto Joe O’Neill for your generous donation!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-24-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJ VFW/ NJVN would like to thank Colby Shepard for collecting 3000 plus “handmade” holiday cards for our veterans and troops!
We would also like to thank our teammate/sponsor, Defalcos Towing, for donating a huge box of new stuffed animals so the veterans at the hospital can give them to their families!
All the cards and stuffed animals were dropped off at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home, area VA hospitals and to our National Guard Units!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-23-22
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We love veteran families so much that we recently gave out Christmas toys outside in the rain! We gave away two vans full of toys to 5 organizations and veteran families who came to pick up.
We loaded up cars and handed out toys in the rain happily. We have some great volunteers and I’m very proud of them.
A big thank you to Dennis Duddie and Dennis Adesso for supplying toys and also great team members like Nira and James who followed my crazy plan!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-22-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the Wonder Foods for their generous new winter coats donations!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-19-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Veterans Matters radio show for having us on their show!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-17-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN and NJ VFW would like to thank the NJ Governor’s Administration for inviting us to their holiday party!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-13-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN and the NJ VFW would like to thank the VA of East Orange for inviting us and our friend, Crystal Cordero fron the NJ SOS Stakeholders, to speak at their PACT ACT Enrollment Event!
It was a great opportunity to work alongside so many veteran service groups who are just as committed with providing veterans a better way of life!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-12-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the Expendables MC NJ for their generous donation!
Once again their club stepped up and helped us provide disabled veterans the opportunity to live a better way of life!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-12-22
Help us save Vets!
Outreach Director, Francisco Doc Schupp, ran a huge program that provided over 150 turkeys, chickens and food to vets and veteran families throughout the state.
The NJVN worked with 2 universities, 2 shelters, a hospital, veteran programs, veteran county programs, the Port Authority, the VFW, the American Legion, the National Guard and the state’s favorite pup.
When good spirits come together, it’s amazing what you can do. God bless you all and your hearts.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-11-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the Dream Boutique NJ for sponsoring this awesome large pancake breakfast for about a dozen veterans!
Shadow and our Outreach Director, Francisco Doc Schupp, dropped it off this am and there were some happy vets ready for it!
Big thanks to @chrisbraitsch for helping to make this happen!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-10-22
Help us save Vets!
A true example of selfless service. When we held our Thanksgiving turkey dinner give away for veterans, we needed some more muscle. Although Marine veteran Sal Greenewas was not planning on staying long , but he did. Running around all over the place and helping out when things got tough.
He carried turkey meals out to veterans cars who were unable to, organized meals and doing a lot of the muscle work.
So my teammate Ben, Shadow and I stopped by William Paterson University to give this awesome young marine a certificate of appreciation from our New Jersey Veterans Network team! On behalf of Grunt Style Ben gave Sal some awesome gifts! We need more more people like Sal in this world and we wanted to make sure he felt appreciated!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-09-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank Defalcos Towing/Auto Repair for donating pallets of PPE and also the NJ VFW for their clothing and personal items donations as well.
All items were loaded on a 20ft box truck and transported by our friend, Doug Herrin, to help the hurricane victims from Florida!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
12-05-22
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The NJVN would like to thank our teammate, Ben Adam, for hosting a fundraiser at Universal Tennis. Awesome job educating people on how the NJVN helps veterans live a better way of life!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-27-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN partnered with the Bergen County Veterans Services and provided our friend and veteran Amy Demetra a new car!
Amy is a member of the Unbridled Horses Project and she is constantly helping others!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-27-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to once again thank the Erhardt family for hosting a Hot Chocolate and dessert fundraiser for our charity!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-25-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank Powerhouse Gym of East Hanover and the Reformed Church of Linden for their food and personal items donations!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-23-22
Help us save Vets!
NJVN held a Graycliff veteran luncheon and VFW District 1 Commander Minnie Cousins Ceremony. Congratulations Minnie NJ State Commander Jay Boxwell presiding.
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11-23-22
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The William Paterson University team surprised our Outreach Director, Frank Doc Schupp, with a display about his work on a project they did honoring inspiring Veterans like Pat Tillman!
Thank you William Paterson University for being such a great partner and so great to Veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-23-22
Help us save Vets!
Veterans and Warriors!!! During our veterans field trip, we hung out with Terry Michos and David Harris from the Warriors movie! Real nice guys too! Warriors come out and playyyyyy!
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11-22-22
Help us save Vets!
Our Outreach Director, Doc Schupp, and Shadow: America’s pup picked up a truck full of baked goods donated from our good friend @alan krutchkoff!
These bars were distributed to veterans during our New Jersey Veterans Network Vetsgiving event as part of 150 meals we gave away to veteran families!
Having great partners like Alan, who is part of the awesome Adopt-a-Soldier Platoon group, helped us get our mission done!
The fig bars are from Nature’s BakeryNature’s Bakery in Reno, NV. They were awesome enough to support veterans with their deliciousness!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-21-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Reformed Church of Linden for having us at their Veteran Service!
Awesome speech by NJ VFW State Commander Jay Boxwell and great work Pastor Wilfredo Rodriguez!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-20-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the following people for their generous donations:
Linda Petkov for her Jazzy Scooter.
Christopher Spallina for his recumbent bike.
Karen Positian for her knitted gloves and hats.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-19-22
Help us save Vets!
We want to thank Bergen New Bridge Medical Center and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for collaboration with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Patersonand the NJ SOS Veteran Stakeholders group for hosting another S.A.V.E Suicide Awareness training for people in the community.
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11-19-22
Help us save Vets!
Our team visited an awesome event at William Paterson University Office of Veteran & Military Affairs this week!
Our team mascot Shadow led an outreach team comprised of Ranger Almanzar and Doc Schupp to check it out!
If you are a veteran or in the military, definitely come check out this school. They have some really great programs for veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-18-22
Help us save Vets!
Recently we hosted a veterans trip to the NYC Comic Con!
Awesome job Francisco Doc Schupp for sharing your military experiences with the town!
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11-17-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the Clifton Veterans Day parade committee for having us at your event!
Awesome job Francisco Doc Schupp for sharing your military experiences with the town!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-17-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the Branchburg Rotary Club for their generous donation and always supporting our veterans!
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11-16-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN/NJ VFW was able to provide a veteran Daniel Rivera a new car to help him with his veterans’ work!
Thank you Branning Auto, Recycle Rides, Gieco insurance and all the other amazing groups that made this event possible!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-16-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN/NJ VFW helped our friend and American Legion Commander, Sophia Lorena Santiago-Dmoch, receive a new car to help her with her outstanding veteran charity work!
Thank you Branning Auto, Recycle Rides, Travelers Insurance and all the other amazing groups that made this event possible.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-14-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the Craig School for having us speak during their veterans’ luncheon!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-12-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the NJ Devils for hosting an amazing Veterans’ Appreciation event and honoring our uniformed heroes at the game!
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11-12-22
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That is NJVN Vice President Doc Schupp on the front page of the VA’s website. This was pretty cool. Doc was the keynote speaker for the VA hospitals Veterans Day event a few years ago, got to reach a lot of vets. I doubt its still up but it was cool to see this come up in Social media memories!
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11-11-22
Help us save Vets!
NJVN Director Boll was at the Marine Corps Birthday promoting the team on the Disarrange Talk Show!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-11-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank NJ Spotlight for sharing our charity’s mission with their readers!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-10-22
Help us save Vets!
Gene Spillane of the New Jersey Veterans Network spoke with the 6th through 12th grades at the Pequannock School System, sharing his experiences in Iraq. He also spoke of the importance of citizenship and service.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-9-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN team was asked to speak to the high school students from the Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy.
Team members Ben Adam, Jake Fernandez and President Michael Boll shared their military experiences with students.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-7-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN President spoke to the NJ Veterans Committee about suicide prevention and mental health care! This gave us the opportunity to share our charity’s mission with our legislators.
I would to thank Senator Joseph Cryan for being there from the beginning to help us save lives!
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11-3-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank our sponsor/teammate from Renna Media for allowing us to share our charity with your subscribers!
Summit Times November 2022
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11-1-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank NBC Comcast Newsmakers with Jill Horner for letting us share our charity with your viewers!
Please watch the interview on NBC Comcast. WATCH VIDEO
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10-30-22
Help us save Vets!
Some of our Cub Scout Webelos Den dropped off the coats they collected to help veterans in need. They toured the clothing storage and learned what the New Jersey Veterans Network does.
We are so proud of their commitment to help those who helped our country!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-28-22
Help us save Vets!
Movie Producer Phil Falcone joined about 30 of our Vets on our Veterans field trip to see his film Terrifier 2!
Horror Buffs NJVN Vice President Doc Schupp and NJ Phoenix regional director Chris Spallina put together this event for this Horror Halloween night! NJVN Mascot Shadow stood guard as we watched this scary movie that has been breaking records all over the country!
After the movie, about 2 dozen of us went to dinner at Jim Dandy’s of Rutherford where we ate like Royalty!
A big thank you to Mr Falcone, The NJ Phoenix for teaming up with us, Jim Dandy’s for the amazing food and of course Shadow: Americas pup for pulling security!
10-27-22
Help us save Vets!
Recently, the NJVN/NJ VFW rented out a movie theater for a party and hosted a BBQ for veterans from our state’s shelters and hospitals!
All of these events were spearheaded and organized by our Outreach Director Francisco Doc Schupp.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-26-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank our teammate and former US Army Green Beret Jake Fernandez for speaking to the Mendham High School Football Team before their last regular season game!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-25-22
Help us save Vets!
Outreach Director Doc Schupp and our NJVN Mascot, Shadow: Americas Pup, attended the NJ SOS Stakeholders Group, Interfaith Suicide Awareness Seminar.
Our partners at the Stakeholders team did a great job putting out valuable information to help our Veterans. We highly suggest checking them out and going to their next meeting.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-23-22
Help us save Vets!
Congrats to our teammate and friend, Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis, for working on this bill to help our veterans get employed into medical and health care faster!
Check out assemblywoman’s Matsikoudis’s page for more veteran friendly information!
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10-22-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to congratulate our teammates and sponsors, Adam Rempfer and Billy Rempfer from Defalcos Towing for being recognized by the NJ State VFW, NJ State American Legion, NJ State Senate and Assembly, and Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis, for always assisting our veterans and their families!
Defalcos towing has always stepped up and provided life changing resources to our veterans in need! They also refurbished and helped decal our team’s vehicles!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-20-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN/NJVFW teamed up with several other veteran organizations and hosted a stand down event at the Union VFW. We were able to provide veterans numerous resources and and services!
We would like to thank Cioffis restaurant for the pizza and cookies and Backpacks for Life for their donation 60 backpacks, which were filled with personal items.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-18-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank our partner and teammates from Backpacks 4 Life for providing 60 backpacks filled with personal items for the upcoming Veteran’s stand down event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-8-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN team went to the NJ Statehouse and gave testimony to the State Veterans’ Committee.
We will always do our best to help veterans live a better way of life and provide them the best care available!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-5-22
Help us save Vets!
We got to visit and honor a 93 year old Korean War veteran and boy were we in for a surprise! Shadow, Ranger Almanzar and NJVN Vice President Doc Schupp visited 93 year old William Huhn!
We presented him with a NJVN Hero Award and a VFW Commendation signed by awesome NJ VFW commander Jay Boxwell! We also presented him with some sponsored gifts from Grunt STyle Foundation, a beautiful flag made by Ranger Alamanzars daughter, Val, and awesome subs from Taste of Italia EP!
We enjoyed hearing this American hero’s stories and were susprised to realize that we were all from the same Infantry Division! Since we were all part of the 3rd Infantry Division, Almanazar and I bonded quickly with our fellow Dog Faced soldier (thats what 3rd ID calls its soldiers) and really enjoyed out visit with him.
William Huhn and his generation inspired soldiers like us and it was truly an honor just getting to hear him speak. We look forward to more visits.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-4-22
Help us save Vets!
A Marine and Honor Roll student at Kean University had his computer break down. After speaking to Kean University’s Veteran Services admin, our Outreach Director Doc Schupp and our team mascot, Shadow received a laptop donation from Marine Rich Musicant! We dropped it off to the student at Riverview East.
Shadow: America’s pup was happy to hang out with two awesome Marines! One of whom who will continue kicking ass on his studies and making honor roll and the other a generous her hero who is always helping others! We salute you both Marines!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-3-22
Help us save Vets!
Outreach Director Frank “Doc” Schupp, Strangers helping Strangers teammate, Linda Smith, and team Mascot, Shadow, visited the William Paterson University Office of Veteran & Military Affairs.
Linda was kind enough to donate a laptop computer to one of the veteran students there! Veteran office admin Sylvia was very kind and welcoming as always! Big shout out to Linda for her generosity!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-2-22
Help us save Vets!
Free food, clothing and resources for veterans right now at 522 Paulison avenue in Passaic! Big shout out to NJ/NY goodwill for setting up jobs for vets!
Today this event was held by Albert Lawson Memorial at VFW post 10117! Great job to the crew there!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-1-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the NJ VFW for having us at the “Full Speed Ahead Ruck”! It was an amazing event and all the ruckers did a great job!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-30-22
Help us save Vets!
Today, we assisted our NJ VFW family to feed over 400 Air National Guardsmen from the 177th! It was an honor to feed these soldiers who defend this great nation!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-29-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank our new sponsor Royal Farms for their generous donation during the Chicken Palooza campaign!
This donation will be used to help fund our mobile outreach programs
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-28-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank teammate Joseph Farry and Archie for dropping off a handcycle to teammate Miguel Martinez!
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9-27-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the Green Brook Cub Scouts Pack 129 for having us at their meeting and we are looking forward to our joint venture!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-26-22
Help us save Vets!
Our NJVN and State VFW team put together a huge and awesome event for our NJ Army National Guard! Outreach Director Doc Schupp worked for weeks to create an event with tons of food, games and prizes.
The Batman, the CC Roots Band, DJ Frank Djdocbear Gadson and the comedy of James Mac all participated on this special day. Shadow, America’s pup, was there making a ton of friends too!
Awesome partners such as Amazon.com and Grunt Style Foundation joined Catholic Charities, The Vet Center, the Branchburg Rotary Club and some awesome volunteers to do this event for a large amount of our soldiers.
We played games like military trivia and push up contests where we gave away prizes such as Amazon HD tablets and Gruntstyle gift certificates!
The Army Guard was kind enough to honor some of our team with awards for our continued work with veterans. Truly an awesome day! Thank you to everyone who was part of it!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-25-22
Help us save Vets!
Our team Mascot, Shadow Americas pup, and his sidekick Doc Schupp dropped off some food and beverage donations to the Veteran Students at William Paterson University!
A big thank you to Adopt a Platoon for the donations! We also had an awesome anonymous donor donate a mini fridge and microwave. Another donor donated sheets and towels to students! Thank you so much to everyone who is supporting out Vets!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-24-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the Sparta NJ Renaissance Fair for teaming up with us and having our veterans as your guests!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-23-22
Help us save Vets!
Outreach Director Doc Schupp and our Mascot Shadow visited an awesome Veteran Music Festival Recently!
Check out these beautiful skies over the grounds of the Veterans Music Fest, which was organized by the NJ Veterans Chamber of Commerce!
Several Bands played here, which benefitted Veteran programs! Great job by all involved!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-21-22
Help us save Vets!
We were happy to support a great non-profit, which helps homeless veterans and helps veterans receive job training.
Our Outreach Director, Doc Schupp, stopped by the MOVES program comedy night fundraiser, which was hosted by Army Vet James Mac! The laughs kept on going all night!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-20-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank our friend/sponsor Burnet BBQ and the NJ VFW for providing food and healthy snacks for the First Annual Female Veterans Day of Self Love and Wellness Workshop!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-20-22
Help us save Vets!
Outreach Director Doc Schupp and our mascot Shadow picked up these awesome donations, which will we dropped off to veteran students at a local university! A big thank you to Shadow’s new best friend, Alan Krutchkoff, of the Adopt-a-Soldier Platoon!
We also had an anonymous donor donate a mini fridge and microwave to a veteran student! Big thank you for all your support!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-19-22
Help us save Vets!
Grunt Style Foundation showed some support to our NJ Veterans! They donated awesome Grunt Style merchandise to give to veterans at events our New Jersey Veterans Network hosts and are involved in!
We gave away some t-shirts to veteran students at the William Paterson University Office of Veteran & Military Affairs and some at the recent Fair Lawn Veterans Affairs Veteran event! Great Veteran Supporters such as AJ Luna, Ashlee Luther, Alan Krutchkoff and Michael D. Boll were wearing the t-shirts as well!
Grunt Style Foundation will also support our National Guard family day event next weekend where we will have a few hundred people!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-15-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN and the NJ VFW would like to thank the Union High JROTC for their generous donation of new boots for our upcoming veterans’ stand down event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-11-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like like to thank the following people for their generous donations:
Alex DiPace/AmLegion Post 209 for the new wheelchairs.
Teammate Christopher Spallina for the new ellipticals.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-10-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank NY Fire Fighter,John Fila, for speaking about his 9-11 experience as a NYFD rescue worker!
We would also like to thank the entire student body and staff for hosting a 9-11 memorial event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-6-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank Trimble Auto Body for donating a new car to our Mobile Outreach Director Francisco Doc Schupp to help him continue his outstanding veteran advocacy!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-2-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN took veterans to the Dream Camp, a music and arts festival. There was awesome live music, art displays and good vibes.
This event was hosted by team member Daniree, created by David Nudelman and music provided by Frank Nitti Tirado II. Our team loved the event and positivity there!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-1-22
Help us save Vets!
Recently, the NJVN team dropped off school supplies, hot meals and groceries to several veteran families in need!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-31-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to once again thank our teammate/friend Jimmy Dandy, owner of Jim Dandy’s, for providing meals for our veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-30-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to congratulate Union High School’s JROTC Cadets, Nyla Jean and Valentina Estupinan, for being this year’s Cadet Anthony P. Stietz Memorial Scholarship recipients!
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8-22-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank our friends from Rebuilding Warriors and Eileen Thomas realtor from Remax for helping us get a car for a veteran in need!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
8-18-22
Help us save Vets!
The grand opening of 4 Disabled Veteran Housing Units in Wanaque,NJ! Fully Furnished and equipped by the Veteran Community!!!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
8-13-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank our teammate/ sponsor Renna Media for helping us share the charity with your readers! Last month we were able to write 3 stories about our disabled veteran car giveaway, Teammate’s Pat Giordano’s Marine Corps vehicle, and Teammate’s Michael Marino veteran comedy shows!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
8-8-22
Help us save Vets!
Thank you Elizabeth Zembilis and her amazing family for constantly supporting and assisting our veterans in need!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-8-22
Help us save Vets!
NJVN was at FDU’s “Veterans Helping Veterans” event in Hackensack. Our small business guy, Gene Spillane, was there to answer questions to support a number of veteran owned businesses.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-7-22
Help us save Vets!
Our teammate Adam Rempfer and his amazing team from Defalcos Towing and Gieco’s Recycled Rides program donated a car to our friend Mark Steppe from The Unbridled Heroes Project!
This car will help Mark and his wife Amy Demetra continue to help our veterans with equine therapy!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-7-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the NY/NJ Port Authority Detective Association for sponsoring the charity and assisting us with our mobile outreach
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-3-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank Megabites, Branchburg Rotary, and the Central Airport for hosting our fundraiser at the Freedom Festival!
It was a beautiful day and we were fortunate to have so many team members and supporters help our charity to provide the best support system to our veterans in need!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-2-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank David Arminio for his bike donation to a veteran in need.
Thank you Francisco Doc Schupp and Shadow: America’s pup for dropping the bike off.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-1-22
Help us save Vets!
For the 2nd week in a row, NJ Veterans Network members dropped off groceries provided by Strangers Helping Srangers to veterans who reside in Bergen County.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-26-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank David Morgan from Safety First and The Italian American Police Society of New Jersey for their donation of 1000 plus toiletry bags!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-25-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN/State VFW team delivered food and groceries to Veterans throughout Bergen County. We teamed up: Strangers Helping Strangers.
At the Hanaim church in Elmwood Park, Event Organizer/Outreach Director Francisco Doc Schupp , Nira Ungar, Maggie Wolarik Stoddard (Yoga Veterans Project) and Sergeant First Class Homero Almanazar loaded up our SUVs with food and groceries provided by SHS and the Branchburg Rotary Club. We delivered the foods to Vets throughout the county.
A big thank you to Chris Braitsch and the entire SHS team setting up. Accomplishments such as this is a lot easier when working with great partners like them.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-21-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank our friends from the Expendables MC for hosting a ride to raise donations for our mobile outreach programs.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-16-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank Your Tops for donating thousands of new t-shirts and polos!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-10-22
Help us save Vets!
Our team was invited to the Freehold Township Day event!
The Freehold Veterans Community Alliance raised 3 thousand dollars towards our mobile outreach programs. This donation will be used to send our disabled veterans to a PTSD Camp!
On behalf of the NJVN, we would like to thank our friends from the Veterans Community Alliance for always supporting our team!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-4-22
Help us save Vets!
The New Jersey Veterans Network would like to thank the Florham Park parade committee for having us march in the parade!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-2-22
Help us save Vets!
We did some veteran pickups and a few drop offs:
Groceries and gift cards to a disabled veteran who is unable to drive.
Clothing drop off to a Veteran who was a fire victim.
Playstation for a disabled veteran, helps with her physical condition.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-24-22
Help us save Vets!
Pequannock Township recently had NJVN members, The Doc and Gene Spillane, speak about the importance of Memorial Day during a Parade which honored our country’s heroes we have lost.
Shaun Crafton and his team created a mini documentary capturing the importance of this day and the amazing job this town did remembering the importance of Memorial Day.
Check out the documentary! Documentary
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6-22-22
Help us save Vets!
Outreach Director, the Doc, and team members Nira, Homero and Eric held a movie night for veterans at a local hospital.
A few dozen vets enjoyed grilled food, our portable pool table, giant size video games, a movie and a visit from our team Mascot and Therapy Dog Shadow America’s Pup! Everyone had a good time and pitched in! A good time was had by all!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-18-22
Help us save Vets!
This year’s Touch a Truck did not disappoint anyone that entered the arena. There were so many displays available for the kids to enjoy and interact with and a number of added attractions to assure that any child attending had an exciting day ahead of them. Winds prevented the hot air balloon from being tethered, but kids had the opportunity to hop in a basket and activate the burner as they learned how heat makes the balloon rise. As always, the hay rides never stopped and filled to capacity each time it did its route – we could say the same about this year’s added attraction of a ride on the back of a deuce army transport truck! Food was plentiful, the music was good and the weather was more than comfortable throughout the day…
The New Jersey Veteran Network and The Rotary Club of Branchburg THANKS THANKS THANKS to Central Jersey Regional Airport and TriState Aviation and everyone that offered their equipment, vehicles, food, music, golf carts, ambulance (first aid service), the bus, the cooks, all the helpers setting up and breaking down tables and chairs and all the volunteers that monitored our displays and delivered food to be sure everyone was safe and having fun throughout the day – we could not have had the success this day delivered without everyone’s commitment to our fundraising dedicated to our veterans and active military.. Thank you for attending and we hope to see you again next year!
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6-17-22
Help us save Vets!
Since 2017, we have been working directly with the NJ VFW on countless PTSD and anti-suicide outreach programs and events.
Francisco Doc Schupp and myself will wear another amazing hat to help the NJ VFW grow and continue their outstanding work with providing our veterans a better way of life.
Thank you Jay Boxwell Jr., Ken Hagemann, Luddie H. Austin and Barbara Kim Hagemann for making us a part of the NJ VFW’s Team!
No one does more for Veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-16-22
Help us save Vets!
On Flag Day, our RWB friends and team ran the Lyons VA Flag Day 5K!
Great job by all and what a great cause!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-15-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank everyone who donated the following items for the charity:
Nancy Nance Leilia Lamitola for their clothing and toiletries donation.
Henry Williams and Michael Sasha for their oxygen tank and canoe.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-12-22
Help us save Vets!
The team participated in the Knights of Columbus annual Tank Pull!
It was a great event and the team was able to work well together!
So nice to get out and start up our mobile outreach!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-7-22
Help us save Vets!
Team Members Doc Schupp, Gene Spillane, Homero Almanazar and our mascot, Shadow:Americas pup, were guests of honor at the Pequanock Parade where they spoke about the importance of Memorial Day.
A film crew created a mini documentary about it and will soon be available to the public. Shout out to Shaun Crafton and his team!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-31-22
Help us save Vets!
We hosted an awesome veteran appreciation event at Mendham High School!
First, we had District 25 Asw Aura Dunn and Afghanistan/Iraq combat veteran, SFC Delgado speak to the seniors and underclassmen.
Then the main speaker, Afghanistan/Iraq combat wounded veteran, Maj Chris Carbone, spoke about his traumatic and emotional struggle about being severely wounded and how he overcame some major obstacles.
The NJVN would like to thank the following:
Mendham High School students, Christiana Pisani, Gabriella Ager and Adalia Ozcan for organizing the event.
Both the Wicker Basket and Franks Pizza for the food and drink.
The Mendham Borough Police Dept and PBA Local 384 for supporting the entire event.
Asw Dunn for speaking and honoring the speakers, students and the Mendham Boro Police Dept.
Both Maj Carbone and SFC Delgado for sharing their personal experiences.
It was an incredible day and we are lucky to always have the full support of the school!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-30-22
Help us save Vets!
The team marched in the Twp of Union’s Memorial Day Parade. Teammate Major General Edward Chrystal Jr was the Grand Marshall!
After the parade, the team met with teammate and Assemblywoman, Michele Ruiu Matsikoudis, and the New Providence Township Committee at the New Providence American Legion for the Memorial Day Ceremony!
Asw Matsikoudis honored the team with a State Proclamation from District 21: Sen Jon Bramnick, Asw Nancy Munoz and Asw Matsikoudis!
Flags were flown over the Capital in the team’s honor. The proclamations and flags were for the team’s outstanding work during the pandemic!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-30-22
Help us save Vets!
The team joined up with our friends from the Union High JR ROTC and the Little Gym Buddy Team to honor our fallen brothers and sisters by doing a “Murph”!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-29-22
Help us save Vets!
Big shout out to our friends at SOS Samaritan out reach services for teaming up with our NJVN team to feed a great veteran last week!
Shown here is another great vet who dropped all these groceries off! Thank you for your service to our vets and thanks to Gina Liotti-Stoppiello who we are already teaming up with to help another vet today!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-28-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to once again thank Renna News for allowing us to share our charity with so many people!
If you are interested with helping or joining the team, please send your name, email and phone number.
5-27-22
Help us save Vets!
Shadow is on his way to drop off groceries to a great vet who could use a little help! Thank you for the groceries Strangers Helping Strangers!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-26-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the Somerset County VoTech School for having us speak at its “Proud to be an American Day” event!
What an amazing job by the school, honoring our veterans and their family members!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-25-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the Angel Program and the crew of the US Coast Guard Cutter Katherine Walker for hosting a veteran boat trip!
We were able to fill the boat with disabled veterans from Operation Valor and Catholic Charities!
We also had several members from the NJ National Guard and other veterans!
A special thank you to our Outreach Director, Frank Francisco Doc Schupp, and Odete Goncalves for working tirelessly to get our veterans on this adventure!
Finally, we would like to thank Senator Joseph Cryan for always supporting our team’s endeavors and joining us to combat veteran suicide!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-19-22
Help us save Vets!
We were invited to testify in front of the NJ Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee about the current Veterans Mental Health situation
It was an honor to be able to share our charity’s mission with our state legislatures!
Our team’s Outreach Director, Francisco Doc Schupp, did an amazing job explaining how we are able to help veterans cope with the difficulties and challenges they deal with.
Our team’s legislative Officer, Will Sheehan, also spoke about providing health care to veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI, and Sexual Trauma.
This could not have been possible without all the volunteers and sponsors who are dedicated and committed with providing our veterans life saving/changing assistance!
Finally, we would like to thank Senator Joseph Cryan for always supporting our team’s endeavors and joining us with combating veteran suicide!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-17-22
Help us save Vets!
We filled a private movie theatre with veterans and veteran family members to see the new Marvel Doctor Strange movie!
Here they are watching the animated New Jersey Veterans Network animated commercial we created!
Thank you to all our partners, sponsors and of course the heroes who came!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-12-22
Help us save Vets!
Our team joined up with Former Governor McGreevey and the NJRC for a Veteran Mental Health Care press conference at the NJ Statehouse.
Team member and BFL founder, Brett Dalessandro, shared his struggles with PTSD and overcoming those difficult times.
Team member, Ken Burkert, also helped facilitate a free veteran’s mental health initiative through our sponsors Penn Med and Princeton House!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
5-7-22
Help us save Vets!
We had the opportunity to share our mission with the “Mary on the Loose” TV show!
Please watch the video. VIDEO
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4-30-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas for their generous scooter and power chair donations!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-29-22
Help us save Vets!
The team helped veterans by setting up a table at both the Passaic County Veterans Fair and the Garfield Community Fair!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-28-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank our teammate and sponsor Red Cadillac for hosting a veteran feeding event at the restaurant!
The Red Cadillac has been providing free meals for veterans and their families for several years!
This restaurant has always stepped up and helped our veterans and uniformed heroes!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-27-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN team completed its “Ukrainian Humanitarian” mission!
Nearly 2000 discontinued uniforms, 200 plus combat boots, 200 plus backpacks, 4 body armor and other miscellaneous military gear were delivered to the Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church.
In the next few days, all of the items will be escorted and hand delivered to the Ukrainian forces!
The NJVN would like to thank the following:
NJ VFW district 5 and Jr Vice Commander Jay Boxwell for their uniform and military gear donation.
Backpacks for Life for their backpack donations.
Union JROTC for their uniform donations.
Calvin Carlstrom for his military gear donation.
Also, our team members for donating body armor and other miscellaneous gear.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
4-25-22
Help us save Vets!
The NJVN would like to thank our teammate, Joseph O’Neill from Benners Auto Body, for donating a car to a disabled veteran. Our veteran lost his home and car during the Ida storm.
This would not have been possible without the help and assistance of Geico Charity Rides and the NJ Devils.
The veteran and his family were honored at the NJ Devils game after the event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.