11-19-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW hosted a Financial Literacy class for transitioning veterans from Veterans Haven North with VFW Post 5119 and the NJ Bankers Association.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-19-24
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The NJVN is honored to sponsor Veteran Brian Hayes of Manahawkin.
Through the Vet to Tracks initiative, Brian drives car #47 for R&R Racing, connecting with fellow veterans in motorsports.
Racing through April 2025, they build camaraderie and demonstrate the impact of supportive community networks for veterans.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-18-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Somerset County Vo-Tech High School for having us speak at their Veterans Event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-18-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time and dropped off some new clothing/misc personal hygiene products to the heroes residing at Community Hope in Lyons!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-17-24
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The NJVN team and other veterans were invited to the NY Jets Military Appreciation Game!
What an awesome job done by our team’s Outreach Director, Frank Doc Schupp, for working tirelessly on this event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-16-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spoke at the Reformed Church of Linden!
Thank you for their continuous support and for loving our veterans!
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11-16-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Arthritis Foundation New Jersey for having us at their veterans’ luncheon!
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11-15-24
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NJVN enjoyed visiting the Governors mansion this week!
Thank you to the Governor and First lady for making us a part of a great event and for thinking of our Veterans!
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11-14-24
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The NJVN-NJ VFW would like to thank the South Amboy Elementary School for hosting a Veterans Ceremony!
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11-13-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Madison High School’s Student Government for having us at their school today!
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11-11-24
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The Memorial and Veterans Day Association of Morristown and Morris Township has chosen NJVN Director, Michael Boll, as their guest speaker and award recipient for today’s ceremony.
Director Boll said: “I am humbled and grateful for this honor and the opportunity to work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to our shared mission.”
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11-10-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the American Dream Mall for hosting a Veteran Appreciation Day and teammate Eric Crafton for setting this amazing event up!
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11-9-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank our teammate, Joseph R ONeill from Benners Auto, for once again donating a refurbished car to a veteran and having us at the Rutgers Football Military Appreciation game!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-8-24
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW would like to thank the Bergen County Baggers LLC Scott Toscano for hosting an amazing event that will help our veterans and their families!
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11-7-24
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3 groups of people came together to honor Veterans as part of the Nj Veterans Network “Ruck and Ride”.
One group of ruckers met in Bergen County at Glen Rock Duck Pond to Ruck March through the park for our Veterans.
The next group included members of Strength and Honor MC and the American Legion Riders who met with Shadow and Doc Schupp to Ride 97 miles to Toms River where they met the next group of Marchers to March.
SFC Coe and Captain Coe organized the Toms River Marchers.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to march and ride in honor of these Veterans. A big thank you to Shaun Crafton Film and Photography for chronicling the event for a video in remembrance of the Veterans.
We marched and rode in honor of Veterans Jason Martinez, Al Brander, William Huhn, William Schriver, Kori Mcneil and Issac Candelario. Please remember their names. They were good people and good soldiers. God bless them all.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-6-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Mountainside school district for their generous personal hygiene donation!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-5-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Allamuchy Middle School for having us speak at the school!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-4-24
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW would like to thank the Mountain Way School for hosting a special Veterans Day service!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-3-24
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The NJVN-NJ VFW dropped off some personal hygiene supplies and spent some time with heroes living at the Menlo Park Veterans Home!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-3-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW got to drop off some personal hygiene supplies and attend the Lyons VA Veteran’s Day Ceremony!
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11-2-24
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The NJVN-NJ VFW would like to thank the Captain of the Middlesex Athletic Club, Peter Kenny, for collecting toiletries and personal hygiene supplies!
We were able to fill the 20ft trailer for the third time!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
11-1-24
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The NJVN-NJ VFW spent some time at the Trenton Veteran Vet Center and dropped off personal hygiene products and clothing!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-27-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with our heroes residing at the Menlo Park Veterans Home!
Thank you Defalcos Towing for your generous snack donation!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-24-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Adopt a Solider Platoon for sending our veterans to Camp Patriot Veteran’s Retreat!
Camp Patriot is our incredible partner and this amazing ranch has helped countless veterans throughout the country!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-22-24
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW partnered with the Marine Corps League of Freehold and hosted a BBQ for the 2/25 Gulf Company Marines!
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10-21-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with the US Marines from Gulf Company!
Thank you Deflacos Towing Adam Rempfer and Benners Auto Joseph R ONeill for buying grills for the US Marines of Gulf Company!If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-20-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank PIX 11 for giving us the opportunity to be interviewed on their news show.
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10-17-24
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The NJVN would like to thank the Summars Golf Outing for selecting our team for your amazing event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-14-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW is sending a van to the Hurricane Victims!
We would like the thank the following people/ groups for their assistance:
Benners Auto, Joseph R ONeill for the van rental and 500 gift cardAdam Rempferefalcos Towing, Adam Rempfer for the 500 gift card Donation
The Union Police for loading the van!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-13-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW loaded up the third hurricane collection for this week’s drop off!
Thanks to some of the members of Cranford Football team, we got everything done today!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-12-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW went to the Chester Twp Veterans ceremony and fundraiser!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-11-24
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW participated in the Newark Veterans Stand-down!
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10-10-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent the day with some heroes from Community Hope and dropped off toiletries and fall clothing !
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-10-24
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The NJVN would like to thank Gloria Perez from MSU for interviewing the team for an upcoming veteran’s initiative!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-9-24
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW Hurricane Collection Day 2!
Thank you to everyone who donated. We are delivering everything tomorrow morning!
We are still doing drop offs and making multiple deliveries!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-8-24
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW would like to thank the Union Police/Fire for helping us load up the Hurricane supplies!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-6-24
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW would like to thank the Unblinded Podcast for having us on the show!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-5-24
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Our NJ Veterans/American Legion Veteran Voices Premiere Screening was a big success!
So happy to see so many veterans and veteran supporters come to hear Veterans stories on screen.
Even more awesome was that so many younger veterans come to our events, which is not always the case with a lot of veteran events.
Thank you to everyone who came and supported and to those who were filmed in the documentary!
Thank you again for sharing your stories so people can see things from a veterans perspective
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10-3-24
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The NJVN spent some time with the ILA workers on strike and provided them donated desserts from our team sponsor, the Springfield Krispy Kreme!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
10-1-24
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Congratulations to NJVN team member, Ivette Caban, for receiving a most deserved award last Saturday from the Senators office!
Ivy is always helping my people drop off food and clothing, bringing veterans to appointments and helping with veterans events.
She is literally a God-send and we’re proud to call her a veteran sister and veteran! Congrats Ivy!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-28-24
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The NJVN saw our teammate/hero, Sa Nonya, get promoted to Lt Col!
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9-27-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Vet Tix for purchasing game tickets for our veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-25-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW participated in the NJ Veteran’s Stand Down Cherry Hill Armory!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-24-24
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The NJVN attended the Cherry Blossom Military Appreciation Luncheon!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-24-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW sent a few boxes of coffee to the National Guard soldiers deployed!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-23-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank CDR Josh Angichiodo for giving us a tour of the US Navy Academy
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9-22-24
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The NJVN assisted with the family picnic at the American Legion post 170!
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9-21-24
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The VFW hosted a POW-MIA ceremony!
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9-20-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW participated in the Bergen County POW/MIA ceremony.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-18-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW dropped off some personal hygiene items to the VA Hospital.
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9-18-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank teammate Joseph R ONeill, Benners Auto and the NABC Recycled Rides program for donating two refurbished vehicles to our disabled veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-17-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW dropped off food and new clothes for our heroes living at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-16-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Nutley Elks Lodge for hosting a Veterans food and personal hygiene event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-14-24
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The NJVN would like to thank the Union VFW/Auxiliary for their generous donation!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-13-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent the day at the Branchburg Rotary’s Veteran Motorcycle Ride.
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9-13-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW participated in the Union County Employment Fair!
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9-12-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW participated in the Monmouth County Veterans Fair at the Soldier On Veteran facility!
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9-12-24
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We provided the Ukrainian fighters and one US Marine new and slightly used military uniforms.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-11-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW attended the Penn Med Princeton House 9/11 Ceremony!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-11-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent the morning with some heroes at the Twp of Union 9/11 Cermony.
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9-10-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the NABC/Geico for donating two newer refurbished vehicles to our Veterans/teammates, Raul Perez and Krystal Cordero!
Both team members will continue helping others and be able to drive without having any issues!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-10-24
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We had over 70 happy veterans and family members come to our NJVN/American Legion Beetlejuice family day event!
At our pre-party we had free food, backpacks, personal hygiene kits , Nintendo wiis, x box 360s and DJ hero consoles to give away.
A big thank you to Strangers Helping Strangers for bringing backpacks!
After the pre-party, we headed to Teaneck Cinemas where we all enjoyed a very funny movie.
To all who came, thank you for your service and thank you for coming. And to our sponsors, thank you for making this happen.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-8-24
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Another fun NJVN/American Legion event! This time we got together to watch the Jets at the American legion on a 220 inch screen!
Team members Pedro, Dangyver and Brett grilled up some awesome hamburgers. As always Everyone had a good time !
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-7-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW attended the Manville VFW’s 9/11 Ceremony and Veteran Fair!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-6-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent time with some heroes and dropped off personal hygiene supplies/food at Community Hope!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-4-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with some heroes at the Ewing Vet Center!
Tnank you George Bates Jr.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
9-3-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW got to spend time with some heroes at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home!
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9-3-24
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We had the opportunity to speak at the Hamilton Frank J. Uveges VFW Post 3525! Thanks for having us speak at the PTSD group meeting!
Thank you Juan R Class for having us the meeting!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-30-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent time with some heroes at the East Orange VA!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-28-24
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Big thank you to the Elmwood Park Police Department for supporting our NJVN and partners school supply drive for veteran families! We appreciate your support!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-27-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW just got confirmation that the Ukrainian Military received our recent donation of military equipment!
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8-27-24
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Veterans training with an MMA Champion! Outreach Director Doc Schupp teamed up with MMA Champ Jimmy Rivera to help create an awesome training event for our Veterans and family members.
The champ put our heroes through a good workout, teaching them basic strikes and techniques!
A big thank you to the Champ, the Chief and to Tiger Schulmanns of West Orange!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-26-24
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The NJVN would like to thank Tina Renna from Renna Media for her continuous support and commitment to our veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-26-24
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NJVN Director of Outreach, Doc Schupp, and Shadow stopped by to support the Latino Veterans of NJ Brunch!
They met with lots of great Veterans! Latino Veterans of NJ is a great organization which supports local Veterans here and soldiers overseas!
They have an awesome BBQ coming up next month if anyone would like to go. Please let us know so we can pass the word on to this awesome team and get anyone interested on their email list.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-25-24
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Another awesome NJVN event! A big thank you to the Roseland Park VFW for allowing us to have our MMA after party there!
Thank you Ivy, Iris and Junior for setting up the hall for us!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-22-24
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We held a horror movie night for our NJVN Veterans group! Seeing the new movie “stream” on opening night, thanks to Phil Falcone!
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8-22-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Union County Administration for inviting us to their job fair.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-21-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Hudson County Building Trades for having us speak at their meeting.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-20-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW collected items for our National Guard soldiers stationed in Syria!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-19-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW donated wheelchairs to the Honor Flights.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-17-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with our heroes at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-16-24
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The NJVN donated a computer to a veteran for his employment!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-14-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time at the Lyons VA and dropped off some toiletries, clothing and gift cards.
Thank you teammates Jeremy and Alicia Carey for helping us with the event!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-5-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the following people:
Kim and Dave Kastner, Donna Cassidy-Turner and John Turner for the flat screen televisions and miscellaneous electronic devices.
Bob Tyburczy for the coffee bags. Judy Dougherty for the electric wheelchair
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-4-24
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW would like to thank Ja Mie Jamie Sanchez and Robert Wadiak for their generous school supplies donation!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-3-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW dropped off a new electric scooter to a Korean War Veteran!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-3-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW dropped off another Scooter to a senior US Marine!
Thank you Dennis M Duddie for getting us the new scooter!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
8-2-24
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NJVN had a great week at the VFW National Convention!
We had the opportunity to meet some amazing veterans from all over the country!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-31-24
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The NJVN hosted a movie night for our veterans living at Vets Haven North!
Great job Frank Doc Schupp, Will, Greg and Thomas!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-30-24
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The NJVN would like to thank Renna Media for sharing our charity with their readers!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-29-24
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NJVN Outreach Director Frank Doc Schupp did an amazing job hosting a free movie event for our veterans!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-27-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with our veterans from the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-27-24
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The NJVN/ NJ VFW donated a large amount of discontinued military uniforms to the Ukrainian Military!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-26-24
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The NJVN would like to thank our team and sponsors for getting us recognized by the New Jersey State Governor’s Volunteer Awards committee!
We will continue to aggressively seek out veterans in need and provide them life saving assistance!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-18-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW spent some time with our veterans at the Menlo Park Veterans Home!
We dropped off new blankets, personal hygiene supplies, and new t shirts!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-16-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW met with our partners from Penn Med-Princeton House and began working on our Uniformed Heroes Project Training- peer support/sponsorship program.
This initiative will provide immediate support and assistance to our first responders and veterans in need!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-13-24
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The NJVN would like to thank the NJNG 117th for honoring the team!
Thank you Krissy Soto Florez for always putting your soldiers first!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-13-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW hosted Family Day for NJNG 117th!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-12-24
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The NJ VFW would like to thank the NJRC for having us assist veterans at their Vet Center!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-10-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank Raymond of Union for their generous donation!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-6-24
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The NJVN would like to thank PBS television for interviewing us!
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7-4-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW marched in the Florham Park 4th of July parade!
Thank you Teammate / Sponsor Defalcos / Adam Rempfer for setting this event up.
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-2-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW got to spend the day with our disabled Veterans residing at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home!
We dropped off numerous boxes of personal hygiene products, clothing and some blankets!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
7-2-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW got to spend the day at the Joy Dew Adult Program!
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7-1-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Nutley VFW for their toys and homemade blankets donation!
Thank you Maria Hamlin for spearheading this project!
If you are interested in joining the team please send me your name email and phone number.
6-30-24
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The NJVN/NJ VFW would like to thank the Prayer Shawl Ministry for making blankets for our veterans!
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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!
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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.