Boots to Business (B2B) Classes
CHECK FOR CLASSES IN YOUR STATE/COMMONWEALTH/TERRITORY AND COUNTRY HERE:
https://sba.my.site.com/s/b2b-course-information
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For Veterans New Jersey
NEW JERSEY VETERANS
PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU CONTACT US:
DISCLAIMER
Homeless To Independence Inc. is a 501©3 non-profit organization. We are self supporting and we do NOT receive any government grant funding what-so-ever to pay bills for anyone in any situation. We do not give away money. We do not give out loans against any money.
This ministry is supported with generous financial donations that are used to help keep us functioning. Our purpose is to help supply individuals and families with personal needs such as food, toiletries, clothing, household items, furniture and baby/adult diapers/wipes both locally and to areas effected by disasters . At this time, we do not offer any shelter or transitional housing services. Again, we DO NOT pay any bills. We DO NOT pay any rents or mortgages.
If you are actually homeless, or about to be homeless or need emergency assistance of any kind, DIAL “211” from a land-line telephone. This will not work from a cell telephone. Tell the receiver your situation and what you need. They will give you information specific for the location you are currently in plus any referrals you may need. They have the most up to the minute information for your specific area. Dialing “211” will get you help and much more info than this office can provide. Homeless to Independence wants you to have all the information you need to get through the situation you are in.
Don’t have a land-line telephone??? Go to your local police department, library, or house of worship and ask to use their land-line telephone. They may even make the call on your behalf.
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For those of you looking for employment through-out the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico, simply;
2. CHOOSE YOUR STATE/COMMONWEALTH/TERRITORY;
3. CHOOSE THAT STATE/COMMONWEALTH/TERRITORY’S EMPLOYMENT PAGE.
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Homeless To Independence Inc. is not responsible for misprints or cancellations of events by the event holders, landlord and/or their agent, or ourselves. Homeless to Independence Inc. also reserves the right to “NOT” offer services to people and/or persons that are rude, unpleasant, and untruthful in any way shape or form, belligerent and the like.
OCCASIONALLY, THERE WILL BE ARTICLES BY OTHER WRITERS. HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE MAY NOT NECESSARILY AGREE WITH THEIR VIEWPOINTS, BUT WE DO RESPECT THEM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!
OFFICE CONTACT INFO:
HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC., 201 STATION ROAD #258, QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951
THE VERY BEST WAY TO CONTACT ME IS TO SEND ME AN EMAIL: ANN@HOMELESSTOINDEPENDENCE.ORG
OFFICE NUMBER IS: 1-908-454-1500 LISTEN TO THE RECORDING
Please note that our office does have very limited volunteer staff and if we are one telephone line we cannot answer the other line. There is simply not enough time in the day to answer and/or return each and every telephone call.
THANK YOU!!!
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11-03-23 CAMDEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY SERVICES
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ONGOING…
The Marine Corps Reserves Association Tech Recycling Event
The Marine Corps Reserves Association has received a grant to scrape and clean old P.C.s, laptops and desktops. The purpose is to put at least one computer in every Marine Reservist’s home. In this world of COVID-19 and homeschooling being the norm, the need is overwhelming.
If you can participate contact: mgy.simon@gmail.com or call or text 856-261-3035. The drop off location is 114 Park Ave., Albion, NJ 08009. “In 1954 the Marine Reservists was called upon to support the families of those deployed to Korea. That support was the start of the Toys for Tots Program so let’s make donation of computers their next success story!”
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VETERAN OWNED BUSINESS’- IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER BY NAME
Ott’s Silent Auction
Located in Space 228A at the QMart
201 Station Road,
Quakertown, Pennsylvania 18951 – JUST ACROSS THE RIVER FROM NEW JERSEY
Check them out here:
https://www.facebook.com/Ottssilentauction228A/
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FOR OUR VETERANS IN NEW JERSEY:
All tri-state veterans: please join us on November 16th for our Veterans Networking Celebration! Register for the event at the Experience Center in Wayne, New Jersey. https://brnw.ch/21wEjs3
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VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Military Veterans, Military Spouses, and Transitioning Servicemen and Women, If you are interested in a Truck Driving Career please visit our site to learn more information. We also have a brand new podcast that will be talking about approved Trucking Companies, CDL Schools, Military Skills Test Waiver, Tuition Reimbursement, and so much more.
Please let us know what questions you might have.
The Trucking Industry has Great Careers not jobs.
CDLVETS.COM
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VETERANS EMPLOYMENT
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AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
Atlantic City, NJ, United States (On-Site)
30+ days ago
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AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
Atlantic City, NJ, United States (On-Site)
30+ days ago
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AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
Atlantic City, NJ, United States (On-Site)
and there are more…
https://1.transitioncareers.com/jobs/?keywords=&pos_flt=0&location=New+Jersey%2C+United+States&location_completion=city%3D%24state%3DNew+Jersey%24country%3DUnited+States&location_type=state&location_text=New+Jersey%2C+United+States&location_autocomplete=1&radius=320&sort=location&t735=149
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WARRIORS WATCH
PAGE LINK: http://www.warriorswatch.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=40
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Help for VA Community Living Center visits in Lyons, NJ – Every Tuesday night, volunteers go to the CLC to run Bingo for the veterans and provide snacks, coffee, etc. If you or your organization can help with some donations (monetary and/or snacks), please contact Jon at nj.post12.alr@gmail.com
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NEW JERSEY VETERANS EVENTS:
SUPPORT YOUR VETERANS IN NEW JERSEY
Why cook when you can support your local Veterans by purchasing a meal or two?
second Sunday of every month through April.
American Legion Post 457
321 Marshall St.
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
2-6 pm
EAT IN or TAKE OUT!
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Full ride scholarship for veterans and their families looking to learn tech!
Super excited to announce Vschools partnership with VETS2IINDUSTRY!
All prior and current military members and their families are able to apply for this full- ride scholarship. Full details on the scholarship below.
If you would like to know more on how to enter the tech field please feel free to set a time to meet with me.
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Women Veterans Health Care
CALL CENTER: CALL OR TEXT
1-855-829-6636
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disABLEDperson Inc. Are you or someone you know in need of funds to assist with college? Come and che k out our Fall 2022 National Scholarship for College Students with Disabilities. #disability #jobs #scholarships
https://www.disabledperson.com/scholarships/34/
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Any Pilots out there? Join the new Military Pilots LI Group! The goal is to help Mil-Pilots network and find opportunities. You don’t need to be a military pilot to join – just willing to network!
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To honor disability pride month, I am helping all jobseekers with disabilities:
✅free 30-minute job search strategy call 📱
✅free jobseeker pdf cheat sheet 📃
✅I will find up to 3 open jobs from my network based on your request 🗒
✅free resources you probably don’t know about 😮
How can you contribute as an employer/recruiter?
✅share open jobs in the comments
Send me a dm, leave a comment or tag someone that needs this right now
https://www.linkedin.com/in/searchable4u/
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Hello everyone. I just wanted to inform all of you about our great nonprofit, Veterans Moving Forward. We provide Service Dogs to Veterans dealing with mental and/or physical challenges at no cost to the veteran or their family across the country. Through our services, VMF makes a meaningful difference in the lives of disabled veterans by facilitating their recovery and increasing their safety and independence within their homes and communities.
Our training takes two years, from an 8-week-old puppy to a mature service dog, with an average cost of $40,000 per service dog. The current Department of Veteran Affairs’ policy is to provide support dogs only to veterans with visual or hearing impairment, not dealing with mental challenges. Therefore we need donations to support our important mission.
A year ago, VMF placed Service Dog “Zamp” with Jim “Doc” Anderson, an Air Force veteran who suffered severely with PTSD and who attempted suicide three times. Jim served as a mass casualty officer. SD Zamp is named in honor and memory of Marine legend Louis Zamperini.
Jim says that having SD Zamp has been a life-altering experience. His entire attitude has changed providing him with a totally different outlook on life. They’re together 24/7, attending events, poker and bridge games at the Clubhouse. During Jim’s recent back surgery, SD Zamp rode in the ambulance and stayed in the hospital for four days.
Jim states that “Zamp is an incredibly special Service Dog and everyone who has meet him agrees – that he is special. Since he came into my life full-time, he has made a major difference in my life as witnessed by my wife, therapists, and psychiatrists all who agree that they have seen a change in me that they have not seen in the 20+ years that I have been in counseling. But all that has changed since Zamp entered my life. He is a stabilizing force in my life.”
Many other veterans like Jim need our help. Your donation and hopefully, becoming a monthly supporter, will ensure that we are able to support these veterans across the country.
For more information or to make that tax-deductible donation, please visit the Veterans Moving Forward website: www.vetsfwd.org. Also check out our Facebook page at https://lnkd.in/gdnnycr. And feel free to contact me at any time. Email: gsumner@vetsfwd.org. C: 703-595-8800. We would greatly appreciate having yours and your business’s support for our Service Dogs for Veteran Programs.
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Wanted to post some scholarship opportunities for veterans transitioning. Would love to talk to all of you considering a career in Tech. Apply today for our 100% Tuition Paid Military & Veteran Scholarship today!
Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/guCnYHnb
Are you Interested in #launching your Tech Career???
1) Schedule an appointment with me.
2) Add us on Linkedin
Thomas Gnesda
Veteran Strategic Partnerships
Joshua Dominic Prado, MAEd-AET
Director of Growth Partners
Feel Free to Send us a direct message and We’ll help you get started! 📞
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I created a video and blog post summarizing what I learned submitting a VA Disability Claim this year:
1. Free Services from your State’s Department of Veteran Affairs
2. Identify all your service-connected conditions from your Medical Record
3. Statement in Support of Claim for each Condition
4. Buddy Letters
4 Tips for Winning Your VA Claim
4 Tips for Winning Your VA Claim
youtube.com
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Keep informed and current on updates, opportunities, job postings and inside information to help navigate the federal hiring process, join the Veterans Federal Employment Collaborative (#VFEC) at https://lnkd.in/gYnZNmgP
#vfec #OneMoreVeteranHired #VETwork #fedshirevets #vets2fed #hirevets #veteranjobs #veteranhiring #veteranemployment #hireavet
Brock Young• FollowingMil-to-Fed Success Story | #Veterati Mentor | #DoDSkillBridge Alum | #OneMoreVeteranHired3d • 3 days ago
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act of 1998 (VEOA): What it is NOT is more important than what it IS.
Many transitioning Service Members are eligible for several special hiring authorities (SHA). Each one is unique, and it’s important to know what they are used for, as well as what their limitations are.
One SHA I have found people don’t truly understand is the VEOA.
The USAJobs definition of the VEOA is: “Service personnel separated after three or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions, are eligible to apply to positions that otherwise may have only been available to current competitive service employees. In VEOA appointments, preference eligibles and Veterans are not given preference, but they are allowed to compete for job opportunities that are not offered to other external candidates.” (https://lnkd.in/gSDWtZ87
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Okay, but what does that MEAN! For one, it means that even though active-duty Service Members aren’t technically considered “federal employees,” it allows them to compete for jobs that are only open to current or previous employees. On USAJobs, those are the jobs with the symbol below.
Some expectation management here; using the VEOA also typically means your resume will be referred, no matter what. Good, right? Not always.
Like many vets, seeing my resume “referred” was cool, but it also meant nothing told me my resume wasn’t anywhere near what the agency and HR professionals were looking for. So I kept applying and getting referred, and applying and getting referred, and applying and getting referred… and applying and getting referred…
I finally took the time to dig into my resume, take some webinars, talk to some mentors and HR professionals, and it was only THEN that I realized that the VEOA was nothing more than something that allowed me to compete with current/former federal employees.
It didn’t offer me any preference (beyond allowing me to compete) or entitle me to a job (which of course is right there in the VEOA verbiage on OPM’s site).
Using the VEOA still requires your resume to be on point, meet all of the qualifications required by the announcement and supplemental questionnaire, AND needs to show that you are the best candidate for the position. It is a competition after all.
So for those who keep getting referred (and have been using the VEOA), but haven’t been getting the interviews, this might be why.
Find a mentor. Have someone take a look at your resume, and don’t assume just because you’ve been getting referred, your resume is anywhere near the quality it needs to be to get you hired.
#vfec #OneMoreVeteranHired #VETwork #fedshirevets #vets2fed #hirevets #veteranjobs #veteranhiring #veteranemployment #hireavet #vetshelpingvets #veteranshelpingveterans #veteransupport #veterans #stillservingveterans #transitioningservicemembers #transitioningmilitary #ownyourtransition #Beastmoderesume
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PTSD GROUP INFO
ADHD Time Management Focus Tools That Work. Come and check out our latest Blog Post! #disability #jobs #adhd
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SOMETHING NEW FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES AND OUR VETERANS
Maya Stephens Policy Analyst and Researcher | Master of Public Policy Candidate17h17 hours ago
Hello everyone – wanted to introduce myself! My name is Maya and I work at Inclusively, a new human-first employment network built for people with disabilities, mental health conditions, and chronic illness. Our job matching technology allows job seekers to add not only their experience and skills, but also their personalized workplace accommodations into their job search.
I’d love to invite you to join and create your free profile! We have thousands of jobs currently listed with wonderful employers like Microsoft, Accenture, Charles Schwab, Essence, UHG, Salesforce & more!
Inclusively
inclusively.com
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SPECIAL VETERAN’S ANNOUNCEMENT
Last year One More Day launched a new Facebook group called One More Day Lost Heroes. . This group is restricted access and was created with one goal in mind- to provide a safe place for loved ones to post a picture and a story about their “lost heroes”.
The losses include combat-related suicides or PTSD-related suicides.
If you have lost your hero, please visit the Lost Heroes group and post a picture of yours. Meet others who have also suffered these unimaginable losses.
If you are struggling but are not ready to ask for help, take step one and “#justtalk, #tellyourstory. You matter and your story matters, and I know, that I for one, want to hear it.
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DISABLED VETERAN’S JOB BOARD
“Connecting our Community with Employers since 2002” We have thousands of remote positions waiting for you! #disability #jobs #remotework
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SPECIAL VETERANS ANNOUNCEMENT
Veterans LinkedIn Partners Promotion – How strong is your resume? We are currently offering a Free Resume Critique. Send your resume to: info@proresume.biz
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SPECIAL VETERANS ANNOUNCEMENT
Disabled American Veterans & SupportersJacer (Aguilar) Collins • 2nd1d • 1 day ago
If anyone belonging to this group needs or knows someone that is in need of #resume #coverletter help in their #jobsearch feel free to reach out to me. I’d love to help!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaceraguilar/
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Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer” Online Peer Support Group where “Sharing is Caring!”: https://lnkd.in/gsebEKw
“Remember this always and the meaning runs deep for all those who’ve served this great nation: ‘Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!’ ” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs`
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Make Sure Your Business is Being Seen By Heroes Worldwide
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HOPE WHITE – Veteran
Meeting ID: 843 7751 6080
Passcode: Alfredo#1
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WE WELCOME ALL INFORMATION FOR EVENTS FOR OUR VETERANS IN NEW JERSEY –
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEND THEM TO ME DIRECTLY AT: ANN@HOMELESSTOINDEPENDENCE.ORG
THERE IS NEVER A CHARGE FOR US TO HELP YOU GET THE WORD OUT –
WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! IT IS OUR DUTY TO SUPPORT YOU!
UPDATED 11-10-23
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US Department of Veteran Affairs Crisis Hotline
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Planning for Life after Discharge
https://www.yourstoragefinder.com/how-to-plan-for-life-after-discharge
Transition to Civilian Life
https://www.thezebra.com/insurance-news/6128/military-transition-civilian-life/
Mesothelioma Resources
https://www.justgreatlawyers.com/mesothelioma-asbestos-lawsuits
Surviving Spouses Resources
http://www.militaryfamily.org/info-resources/survivors/
Best Jobs for Returning Servicemembers
https://www.bigrentz.com/blog/best-jobs-returning-service-members
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BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY VETERANS CLOTHING CLOSET OPENING!!
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SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ MANY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO VETERANS
The Office of Veterans Services assists the county’s estimated 13,000 veterans with health care, compensation and other matters.
Veterans ranging from World War II, Korea and Vietnam to more recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have a tireless advocate ready to assist them and their families: the Somerset County Office of Veterans Services.
Veterans Services Director Peter Niemiec provided an update on his office’s many programs at a recent Board of Freeholders’ meeting. He is a U.S. Navy veteran of Vietnam and the Gulf War.
“Your office has an impressive track record,” said Freeholder Director Patrick Scaglione. “Our veterans are lucky to have you and your staff dedicated to assisting them in a variety of ways.”
Somerset County is one of 14 of New Jersey’s 21 counties that have a dedicated county Veterans Service Office. This allows veterans to apply for benefits locally rather having to travel to the Newark Regional Office for help. In 2017, Somerset County’s three-person staff handled 868 office visits.
Veterans Services requires specialized training and federal accreditation by the Department of Veteran Affairs General Counsel. VA accreditation grants the office special privileges such as offsite access to its claim files in the Veterans Benefits Management System. The office can represent Somerset County veterans at local hearings and also with the Board of Veterans Appeals. In many cases they also can sign documents on the veteran’s behalf.
New Jersey currently has 398,000 veterans, including approximately 33,000 women. Somerset County has an estimated 13,000 veterans, not including National Guard and Ready Reserve.
The largest group in Somerset County is Vietnam and Vietnam-era veterans. But with current trends, a surge of Iraq, Afghanistan and Southwest Asia Veterans seeking additional services is anticipated.
Key areas for Vietnam veterans include health care, treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and Agent Orange-related illnesses, wellness programs and alternative therapies, and widows’ benefits. Vietnam veterans now are at retirement age and rely more on VA benefits and the services of the county veterans office. Alternative treatments include equine therapy and the Vets in Tune program for PTSD veterans at the Richard Hall Community Mental Health Center of Somerset County.
For Iraq/Afghanistan veterans, key areas are suicide prevention (on average, 22 veterans per day nationally die by suicide), health care, employment, legal assistance, GI Bill, PTSD treatment and alternative therapy, financial aid and affordable housing. The signature disability from the War on Terror is traumatic brain injury as a result of roadside bombs. Iraq veterans have suffered respiratory problems caused by burn pits. The county office encourages returning veterans to enroll for treatment through the VA Health Care System.
The Office of Veterans Services most often handles disability compensation and low-income pensions. Compensation is paid for wounds and disabilities incurred as a result of service. Amounts range from $136 per month to over $3,000 per month for a veteran who is 100-percent disabled. Also, 100-percent wartime veterans receive a full property tax exemption from the State of New Jersey.
In many cases Niemiec’s office is recovering a higher dollar amount per veteran than other counties in the state. The last VA Geographic Distribution of Expenditures report by county and congressional districts shows over $28 million was paid to the veterans of Somerset County for compensation and pension alone in 2016.
Other services for veterans include a court diversion program and various outreach programs in cooperation with other veterans’ organizations, such as the newly formed Raritan Valley Veterans Alliance for student veterans at Raritan Valley Community College.
For more information about the many programs and services provided to Somerset County veterans, contact Peter Niemiec at (908) 704-6329 or veterans@co.somerset.nj.us The office is located in the county human services building at 27 Warren St., Somerville, NJ 08876. Visit their website.
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WARREN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY SERVICES AND MEETINGS
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NEW JERSEY VETERANS
FREE HEALTH CARE
For ANYONE who
has ever served in the military
Preventative Healthcare
Woman’s Healthcare – Behavioral Health
Peer SUPPORT – Physical Exams
866-838-1654
Sponsored by the NJ Department of Health
FLYER:
POSTED 03-03-17
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THE HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY LISTING OF SERVICES
20312F – pg. 1 – The Healthcare Foundation of NJ
20312F – pg. 2 – The Healthcare Foundation of NJ
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Free Legal Seminars for Female Veterans
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) is a state-wide legal services organization aimed at improving the lives of economically-disadvantaged adults, children, and families in New Jersey by empowering them with tools, advice, and pro bono legal representation. VLJ is now also hosting free legal information seminars on issues affecting female veterans throughout the state. We are still adding dates and locations for our remaining seminars in 2016 and would welcome the opportunity to discuss scheduling one for your organization and clients. Please email donuschak@vljnj.org or call 973.645.1955.
VLJ has also received funding to conduct the state’s first-ever legal needs assessment for female veterans in New Jersey. If you are a female veteran, please take a few minutes and complete our survey click here, https://www.snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp?k=144787267859
POSTED 04-13-16
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JUST ANNOUNCED! NEW JERSEY VETERANS
We have immediate openings for single veterans among our more than 100 transitional housing beds, ensuring safe and warm shelter to a homeless veteran who would otherwise be out in the cold. This program is open to all veterans, regardless of their current location.
We have openings at our transitional housing programs, located on the grounds of the VA Medical Center in Lyons, NJ and in Bergen County, NJ.
Download the Referral Form
Or
Call our Admissions Planner at 908 647-5717 ext. 320
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NEW FEMALE VETERANS PROGRAM IN NEW JERSEY!
POSTED 03-30-16
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Housing Update 04-26-16
We have immediate openings for single veterans among our more than 100 transitional housing beds, ensuring safe and warm shelter to a homeless veteran who would otherwise be out in the cold. This program is open to all veterans, regardless of their current location.
We have openings at our transitional housing programs, located on the grounds of the VA Medical Center in Lyons, NJ and in Bergen County, NJ.
Call our Admissions Planner at 908 647-5717 ext. 320
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CATHOLIC FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Would like to announce the start of the
The Kosa Veteran Support Center, Inc
48 Wyker Road in Franklin, NJ
Hours of Operation:
Wednesdays and Friday 10am-2pm beginning February 2, 2016
· Services Currently Include:
· Case Management-every Wednesday from 10:00am-2:00pm a Case Manager specializing in Veterans housing issues will be onsite for consultation and referral.
Please call: 973-818-3648
· Counseling Services- a trained clinician will provide services to Veterans and their families. Counseling can be provided for individuals, couples and/or families, or in group settings.
Please call: 973-827-4702 x3101 to schedule an appointment.
· Presentations will be offered on various topics related to Veterans issues.
· A safe, welcoming place for Veterans to connect and help one another.
POSTED 02-11-16
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VETERAN’S HOUSING!!
Habitat for Humanity Burlington County has 2 brand-new, 2-bedroom townhouses in Cinnaminson available specifically for veterans, active-duty, or reserve military members and their families.
IF YOU ARE NOT A VETERAN, ACTIVE-DUTY, OR RESERVE MILITARY MEMBER – DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND THEIRS IN ASKING THEM FOR THIS…
The projected mortgage payment for these houses is between $400 and $1150/month, taxes and insurance included!*
Please see the attached brochure and pre-qualification list for more information. If you or someone you know is/was a military member and is interested in applying for one of these houses, feel free to fill out and submit the attached application.
*Mortgage payment is based on the income of the homebuyer(s).
Please contact me with any questions you may have.
Thank you!
Ashley F. Griffiths
Manager, Family & Volunteer Services
Habitat for Humanity Burlington County, NJ Affiliate
530 Route 38 East
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
Office: (856) 439-6717 ext. 103
POSTED 01-13-16
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New Transportation Service For VETS needing help with transportation.
VETERANS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
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Rapid Re-Housing for Veterans and Families
in NJ and PA
We are providing rapid re-housing for veterans and their families who are homeless or facing imminent eviction. Support services and temporary financial assistance may also be available to qualified veterans. Our Supportive Services for Veterans Families Program is currently serving veterans in:
Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren counties in New Jersey
Bucks, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, Pike and Wyoming counties in Pennsylvania
LINK: http://www.communityhope-nj.org/supportive-services-for-veterans-families.php
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The Military Skills Test Waiver program allows state licensing agencies, including the District of Columbia, the ability to waive the skills test portion of the CDL application for active duty or recently separated veterans who possess at least two years of safe driving experience operating a military truck or bus. Waiving this requirement often expedites the civilian CDL application process and reduces expenses for qualified individuals and operating costs to state licensing agencies. The Military Skills Test Waiver program has resulted in approximately 6,000 former military personnel obtaining a CDL. These include military men and women from the Reserves, National Guard and the U.S. Coast Guard. For more information and application forms, visit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) website at www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/commercial-drivers-license/military.
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HEART OF A HERO SCHOLARSHIP
The Heart of a Hero Scholarship is a $5,000 (10) scholarship being awarded to New Jersey military service members to use towards their post-secondary or master’s education. New Jersey Heroes will be able to award 10 worthy recipients this scholarship. New Jersey Heroes recognizes and celebrates the inspiring work being done by individuals and non-profit organizations across the Garden State to improve their communities and the lives of New Jersey residents. For complete information, including application,
http://newjerseyheroes.org/index/2015-heart-of-a-hero-scholarship-application-form/
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NEW VETERANS CLOTHING CLOSET!!
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Find assistance as a vet, spouse, or dependent
One hundred and fifty years ago today, President Lincoln signed a law establishing the first federal veterans’ facility for disabled Civil War veterans. This facility gave root to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ assistance programs.
Today, the VA offers many benefits and services to eligible veterans and connects our military service men and women with resources across the country. Share this information with a veteran you know, or an organization that helps veterans.
LINK: http://explore.va.gov/
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NYU is offering free psychiatric care to military veterans, regardless of discharge type or era served. In addition to many other types of care, we also perform family therapy.
Secondly, we are also conducting a massive study on PTSD and traumatic brain injury. The study pays up to $530, and we need OIF and OEF era veterans (they do not necessarily have to have been deployed, as we need non-deployed personnel for our control group). People interested in the study can call 877-698-3299. Feel free to forward these handouts around. If you need anything else, don’t hesitate to ask. I’ve attached our website as well.
http://militaryfamilyclinic.med.nyu.edu/
https://nyulangone.org/locations/cohen-veterans-center/participate-in-the-cohen-veterans-center-research-study
Best regards,
Jared Sterk
Program Manager, Veteran Outreach
NYU Langone Medical Center
One Park Ave, 8th Floor, 8-129
The Steven and Alexandra Cohen Medical Center
646-754-4821
Veterans Research Study Postcard
Posted 04-23-15
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“Mane Stream Program”
Great New Therapeutic Program for Veterans!
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ATTENTION HOMELESS VETERANS!!
Paterson Park Apartments, the first permanent supportive housing for homeless and/or disabled veterans has an available three bedroom unit. Attached to this unit is a project based State Rental Assistance Housing Voucher (SRAP). There is a full time case manager on site.
To qualify for this unit the applicant must meet the following:
1. Must be a veteran as per program requirements.
2. Must be homeless and/or disabled as per program requirements.
3. Must have income. Tenant would pay 30% of their income towards rent as per program requirements.
4. Must pass a criminal and credit background check per program requirements
Immediate availability. Certification for SRAP program could take as long as six weeks.
Thank you.
Michele Kadell
Senior Case Manager
Paterson Park Apartments
Permanent Supportive Housing for Homeless and/or Disabled Veterans
601 E. 18th Street
Paterson, New Jersey 07501
973-754-VETS (8387)
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VETERAN’S HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES!!
Community Hope is currently accepting referrals of homeless veterans at our Hope for Veterans Program. Our 95 bed transitional housing program serves homeless veterans recovering from mental illness and/or substance abuse. Conveniently located on the grounds of the VA Medical Center in Lyons, NJ, Hope for Veterans offers homeless veterans a safe and supportive environment where they can start rebuilding their lives.
For eligibility guidelines, or to make a referral, please contact our
Admissions Planner at (908) 647-5717 ext. 325.
Posted 11-14-13
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Hi Everyone – I hope you all are having a great summer.
In May 2013 I was asked to join the Bonds of Courage Career Counseling and Mentor Veterans program as Program Manager. Bonds of Courage supports Post 9/11 Troops, Veterans and their families. They offer a wide variety of FREE services – to help build morale and meet urgent needs involving jobs, health, families, and finances. We are very excited through a grant from the Elks Lodge # 1246, Summit, NJ that Bonds of Courage can expand their career counseling to add the opportunity to work with a mentor to help expand the Military member’s opportunities and help support them to meet their goals. This program is flexible – can be completed in person, on the phone or email.
I am reaching out to you all of you in case you know a POST 9/11 military member that could benefit from this program. This program is FREE for Post 9/11 Veterans, Active Duty, Guard and Reserve. The military member did not have to have deployed to be eligible, we have also expanded the program for eligible military spouses.
It is a great opportunity for those:
· students building a career path
· looking for a job
· looking to change careers
· someone who may have hit a plateau and are looking for new opportunities
· entrepreneurs’ looking to start or grow their business
· tradesman looking to get ahead in their fields
If you have a neighbor, colleague, or family member that might be interested please feel free to pass along my information.
Thank you.
Danielle Bracco
Program Manager
Bonds of Courage
Summit, NJ
www.bondsofcourage.org
908-273-4122 office
Posted 08-12-13
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New Jersey – A NEW RESOURCE FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Here is another NEW resource for veterans and their families:
I would appreciate it if you might help disseminate information about our program as a new resource for veterans who have recently become homeless:
Department of Military and Veteran’s Affairs
Veteran’s Haven North
100 bed Transitional Housing Program
Glen Gardner, NJ
908-537-1999
www.nj.gov/military/veteranshavennorth
Photos, driving directions, Application for Admission, and Resident Handbook are available thru the website.
Thank you!
Corinne Balaskas, LCSW
Social Work Supervisor
Veteran’s Haven North
phone: 908-537-1999 x1966
fax: 908-537-1989
Corinne.Balaskas@njdmava.state.nj.us
POSTED 11-26-12
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New Jersey:
Following are our resources for homeless veterans and veteran families at risk of or who have recently become homeless:
VETS Emergency Housing for Homeless Veterans, Newark: http://www.communityhope-nj.org/veterans-programs.php
95-bed Hope for Veterans Transitional Housing Program at Lyons VA Campus: http://www.communityhope-nj.org/veterans-programs-hope-for-veterans.php
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (at risk of losing housing) http://www.communityhope-nj.org/supportive-services-for-veterans-families.php
Call numbers are listed for each program.
Posted 11-14-12
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NEW JERSEY VETERAN’S HOUSING ASSISTANCE!!
Interested Parties,
Middlesex County has the only Veterans Housing Assistance Program, which helps with security deposits, first month’s rent, temp rental assistance, and situations where the client is in rental arrears. The amount and type will be determined by the veterans case manager.
POC: Doug Breen 732.745.4051 or doug.breen@co.middlesex.nj.us
Regards,
Rich Guard
Vets 4 Warriors
1.855.838.8255
Posted 09-07-12
New Jersey Emergency Veteran’s Housing and More:
Posted 06-05-12
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Hudson County New Jersey
Posted 04-30-12
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New Jersey DAV Services:
Posted 04-27-12
FOR MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
The Veterans Intervention Program
Substance abuse counseling for veterans and their families
Services provided by Catholic Charities Behavioral Health Services with the support of the Mercer County
Office on Addictions Services.
VIP services are private and confidential. We have no connections with the Department of Defense nor the
Veterans Affairs.
Fees are on a sliding scale.
Inability to pay is not a barrier to receiving services.
Whenever possible, insurance plans will be accepted.
For an appointment, please call 1-800-360-7711 www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org
The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are the longest combat operations since Vietnam. Returning home from a
war zone can present immense challenges. Signs related to the stressors from war and returning home can
include: using alcohol and other drugs, angry outbursts, anxiety, trouble concentrating, depression,
nightmares, and troubled relationships.
Our Alcoholism/Addictions service offers the Veterans Intervention Program (VIP) providing substance abuse
treatment to Mercer County Reservists and National Guard Members who have served in Operation Enduring
Freedom or Operation Noble Eagle. Services with trained counselors are provided in collaboration with the
Mercer County Office on Addiction Services and include:
• Individual, family, and group counseling
• When indicated for those in treatment with us, psychiatric evaluations and medication follow-up
• Referrals to programs supporting veterans and their families
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WE LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED!!!
