- Middletown Vet Center 40th Anniversary Open House!- The Middletown Vet Center will be holding an open house on June 18. 2019 from 10am to 4pm to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Vet Center program.
- Vets2Vets Military Appreciation Day- May 24th 11-2pm Brentwood VFW Post. Free vaccines, micro chipping, and other assistance for dogs of veterans.
- Hudson Valley Honor Flight Benefit Concert with Jimmy Sturr- Mark your calendars, folks! July 27th
at the Historic Track in Goshen. Come to the ‘America the Beautiful’
benefit concert for the Hudson Valley Honor Flight Veterans!!! Featuring
Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra, with Special Guests; Chris Caffery
(Trans-Siberian Orchestra), American Bombshell (The Andrews Sisters
tribute) and Brass Transit (Chicago tribute). Plus, Doug Ferony and M.C.
Joe Daily. Great talent! Great cause!
- Veteran Camping Events Happening This Summer-
Project Help and Oakland Valley Campground, in Cuddebackville, NY are
excited to offer camping opportunities to veterans. VETERANS: Come join
fellow comrades in a beautiful setting… river activities, swimming pool,
recreation hall, camp store, hiking, fishing, tubing, yoga, sip and
paint and more…
• Ladies only weekend: July 12 – 14, 2019
• Families weekend: August 9 – 11, 2019
• Men only weekend: September 13 – 15, 2019
PATRIOTS:
we need your help and support to make these weekends the best they can
be for those who served our country. Please consider sponsoring a
veteran for a great weekend of decompressing and nature or make a
donation of gift cards for food or new camping gear.
Register to attend: https://projecthelp.us/
- June 1st | 6th Annual Joseph P. Dwyer Day of Wellness- Those
who served -- and those who supported them in their service -- have an
opportunity to experience various holistic alternatives for achieving
and maintaining personal wellness. The setting for this event offers a
peaceful and relaxing environment where children can play and and
families and individuals can learn, share a meal, and laugh. Please join
us for a host of activities for Veterans and their families dealing
with post-service transition issues. When Saturday, June 1, 2019 from
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT Where
Camp
Pa-Qua-Tuck 2 Chet Swezey Road Center Moriches, NY 11934 Children and
walk-ins are welcome. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be served.
RSVP: http://dayofwellness.org/
- American Bombshells at Post 859- June 15th 130-630pm. Suffern NY.
- D-Day Press release- Please join the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8th, 2019 in commemorating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. Call 845-561-1765 for reservations.
- Monroe Memorial Day Parade
- opportunities for participation. Parade this Sunday, 26 May, with step-off at 1:30pm. Organizations
can participate in marching in the event - see below for sequence of
events, and/or they can use this opportunity to setup information
booth/table for upcoming events, membership, ways citizens can be
involved, etc. This is setup in the center of the Village
The sequence of events are as follows:
11:30am - information booths can begin setting up (I provide table/chairs) in center of Village
12pm - marchers show up at Smith Clove Park
1:30pm - parade begins
3pm - approximate conclusion of parade
BBQ
directly after the parade at American Legion Post 488 (FREE); all are
invited. Thank you for the dissemination of this information to all!!!
- Eat for VHALI at Levittown Miller's Ale House on June 6 1130-11pm- Fundraising for the Veterans Health Alliance of Long Island.
- Attend PFC Dwyer Veterans BBQ 2019- July 13th 12-4pm in Wantagh State Park. RSVP: https://events.r20.
- Now Recruiting: Next Step Internship Program for Careers in Homeless Services-
ITS THAT TIME AGAIN! Project Renewal Next Step will begin recruiting
for our Next Step Internship Program starting June 4th 2019 NSIP is an
alternative engagement program with HRA that runs for 8 weeks and offers
140 hours of classroom training and 140 hours of paid on the job
training. Participants selected will work either as a Residential Aide
or a Maintenance worker in a homeless shelter. Participants selected
will have the ability to earn 4 certifications: Naloxone Administration,
Fire Guard F02, Mental Health First Aid, and Crisis Prevention
Intervention. General requirements to apply are:
· Client must be 18 years and older
· Must have a High School Diploma or GED
· Authorized to work in the United States
Flyer attached. If you have any clients who are interested in applying, you may sign them up for one of our 5 dates below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
-Join us for a Spring "Pop-Up" Reading!
- with Voices From War- Voices From War invites you to our... Spring
Salon - "Pop-Up Reading!" Come raise a glass and hear excerpts from our
workshops! Featuring participants from Voices From War's veteran
writing workshops from Winter-Spring 2019 -- our 12th Season! WHEN:
Thursday, MAY 23rd, 6:30 pm WHERE: Our classroom at the 14th Street Y
14th Street Y, 344 East 14th St., NY, NY 10003 WHO: You! Our community
of friends, colleagues, supporters! Please RSVP by email: info@voicesfromwar.org
- 2019 Iron Chef BBQ Competition- Towns 4 Troops is a non-profit organization that was created by
friends, families and community leaders in the Hudson Valley. The sole
purpose is to enhance the lives of our brave active-duty men and women
who so gallantly serve our country. We create social events, connect
local community resources and enhance base activities and deployments.
Our scope is not limited to just active duty, but also include
Reservists, National Guard and Gold Star Families. On July 20, 2019, we
will be hosting our 6th annual Iron Chef competition at the Black Rock
Fish and Game Club in Mountainville, NY. We would hope that you and/or
your company will choose to participate either as a vendor or a
sponsor; therefore, our reason for contacting you. Enclosed is the
flyer for the competition, a sponsorship levels form and an opportunity
to advertise your company in our first-time journal Towns4Troops - Tasty
Journal.. Joining as a vendor or sponsor will secure your spot in our
first journal, alongside inspirational stories, recipes and other
supporters. You will, of course, have complimentary tickets to the
event. We hope you will see this as a good opportunity to support our
active military community and their families and look forward to hearing
from you.
- DE-CRUIT weekly free acting classes for Veterans. Every Monday we have free classes for Veterans in NYC. For more details visit: https://www.decruit.org/wp-
-CWCBExpo Trade Show Free Pass- Dear
Hudson Valley Veteran Task Force, As you may know, cannabis and its
derivatives are playing a big role in the recovery, transition and
well-being of our veterans. We are learning more about the positive
effects of cannabis almost daily. Orange County is now home to growers
and dispensaries. A recent information session in New Windsor saw
several hundred visitors including a large veteran turnout. The
positive benefits of cannabis continues with the 6th Annual Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition on Friday, May 31st
which will introduce many veteran job opportunities in this industry
which is currently experiencing exponential growth. In addition, a
discussion panel entitled, "Warrior Wellness: The Transition Epidemic Facing Veterans" will shed new light and information related to military to veteran transition. You can view more details on this panel here, https://www.cwcbexpo.
-Lest We Forget: Brooklyn's 152nd
Memorial Day Parade! Former NY State Senator Marty Golden will lead thousands of marchers
down 3rd Ave. as our Grand Marshal. The American
Legion celebrating
100 years of service to Veterans and the community will serve as our Deputy
Grand Marshal. Special guests include the Veterans
Corps of Artillery, Hope for the Warriors and the 369th Experience. Come out to remember all those who
paid such a terrible price in service to our nation and to honor all the
families who must endure that loss.
Time: Step off at 11AM
Monday,
May 27, 2019
Location: 3rd Ave. & 78th Street
Memorial service in Cannonball park immediately after the
parade that includes bagpipes, laying of wreaths by Veteran Service
Organizations, raising of our nations flag, a 21-gun salute by the Veteran Corps of Artillery, taps by 2 members of the Fort
Hamilton Marching Regiment and a performance by the 369th Experience. This is a
special event, one you will not want to miss!
-G.I. Joe Pigeon Hero of WWII!
Learn about the famous G.I. Joe pigeon during WWII with a reading from the book 'Pigeon Hero', from the Vet2Vet program of Family Services of Westchester.
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Location: Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye
Please RSVP: Call 914-559-2943 / Email: VETCAREGIVERS@gmail.com
-VVA Chapter #72, Brooklyn, Fundraiser Party! Come support our Disabled, Hospitalized and Homeless Veterans. We look forward to seeing you there! Thank you!
Saturday, June 8, 2019
Time: 11am – 3pm
Location: Greenwood Park Beer Garden, 555 7th Ave. Brooklyn, NY (between 19th & 20th Streets)
Cost: $20.00 cover per person; children under 12 free
FREE FOOD AND BEER SPECIALS (BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE) / Raffle drawing and 50/50 drawing! DJ Frankie Tee and live Jazz!
All proceeds benefit veterans in need. We are a 501(c)(19) tax deductible organization / www.vvachapter72.com
-The New York State Division of Veterans’ Affairs is honored to announce a special Art Exhibition
showcasing the artistic talents of Women Veterans throughout New York
State. Exhibition will be staged in gallery format inside the Concourse
of the Empire State Plaza in Albany, N.Y. Opening in June, 2019
It will be highly visible to the many people who visit the New York
State Capitol, the New York State Legislative Office Building, and other
buildings within the Empire State Plaza complex throughout the exhibit
duration. The exhibition will open in June 2019, to correspond
with the annual program held at the Legislative Office Building honoring
the service of New York State’s Women Veterans. See requirements
attached for artwork to be displayed in the exhibit. You do not need to
create a new work of art exclusively for this exhibition, although
you're certainly welcome to do so. A work of art that was displayed at a
prior exhibition is absolutely welcome for this exhibition as well. Any
questions concerning this exhibition, please email Joel Evans (joel.evans@veterans.ny.gov) or (benjamin.pomerance@veterans.
-Congressman Payne, Jr.’s Veteran Job Fair is seeking YOU!
Congressman Donald Payne, Jr. in conjunction with The Essex County
Continuum of Care Veteran Subcommittee are looking to recruit employers
to participate in Congressman Payne, Jr.’s 2nd Annual Veterans Job
Fair. A job fair where veterans will have the opportunity to network
with various employers who have veteran hiring initiatives, as well as
apply to jobs on the spot.
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Location: Lt.
Governor Sheila Oliver Conference Center - Leroy Smith Jr. Public
Safety Building, 60 Nelson Place, 14th Floor; Newark, NJ 07102
For more information about this event, please contact Samantha Salome Washington at: Samantha.Washington@mail.
Kelly McGuinness at: kmcguinness@wesoldieron.org
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