Attached is a 1 page brief on the New Jersey National Guard Youth Challenge Academy. In short- this Federal and State partnership program is a live-in 5 ½ month (quasi-military) school that helps New Jersey at-risk youth who have dropped … Continue reading →
Feb 2015 – http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/02/18/a-long-oversight-corrected-philadelphia-to-get-an-official-veterans-day-parade/ By Steve Tawa PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The observance of Veterans’ Day, still months away, was today on the minds of a number of officials who gathered at Philadelphia City Hall. Noted Philadelphia philanthropist Gerry Lenfest, who … Continue reading →
Somerset County Freeholder Director Mark Caliguire has announced that the Freeholder board will present medals this fall to past and current Somerset County residents who served in the U.S. military in Southwest Asia between 1990 and 1995. The deadline to … Continue reading →
For those of you that do not know Steven Duffy, he is the son of Mary Duffy and nephew of Barb Borowiec (Barb’s Harley Davidson). Steven Duffy was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street and suffered Severe Traumatic … Continue reading →
Overview: PathWays PA is currently enrolling Veterans in a FREE, high quality Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course. This State approved 200 hour class will prepare Veterans for rewarding careers as Emergency Medical Technicians and serves as a vital qualification for … Continue reading →
Download a flier and map of the Medal of Honor Grove. As part of our mission to promote engaged citizenship, the Freedoms Foundation created a unique and inspiring Medal of Honor Grove dedicated to the recipients of the Congressional Medal … Continue reading →
Homes designated for veterans are now available in Cinnaminson. Habitat for Humanity is currently seeking veterans, active-duty, and reserve servicemen and women who are interested in becoming homebuyers through the Affordable Homeownership Program. Applications are currently available for two, two-bedroom … Continue reading →
Everyone deserves the American Dream but the men and women who serve our country to make those dreams possible deserve it the most. Over the next 5 years, a million service members will return home, some to Burlington County. Many … Continue reading →
US Casualty Status as of 726/15
Continue reading →Associated Press | Jul 27, 2015 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — The military and a private organization have brought home the remains of 36 Marines killed in one of World War II’s bloodiest battles. A group called History Flight … Continue reading →
PhillyVetsHome, a collaborative venture of government agencies and non-profit organizations has made tremendous headway towards ending Veteran homelessness in Philadelphia. According to the 2015 Point-In-Time (PIT) count released this month by the Office of Supportive Housing, the number of Veterans experiencing homelessness in … Continue reading →
Housing Assitance and More! If you served in the military and are currently staying in a shelter or are otherwise homeless, contact us! Veterans Multi-Service Center has expanded to serve Southern New Jersey and Delaware to provide Supportive Services for … Continue reading →
Aramark will be hiring 1,500-2,000 people to sell food and merchandise during the Pope’s visit in September. Aramark advises that workers likely will have to stand for long periods of time and perhaps walk long distances to get to work. … Continue reading →
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Continue reading →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. … Continue reading →
$2900 for week! Wheel Chair Accessible – FURNISHED Single Family Home – 2 Bedroom, 1 full bath, Washer/Dryer, Stove/Oven, WiFi, Fenced Yard/Patio area/furniture, stocked kitchen (pots,pans,plates, utensils, etc), 1 story home in a great neighborhood. Enter into the open concept … Continue reading →
A soldier’s heroism, known by too few, getting wider honors May 15, 2015 – Edward Colimore, Inquirer Staff Writer They were sent out that day on a search-and-destroy mission. James Castaldi of Magnolia and a couple of dozen comrades in the Army’s … Continue reading →
Next of kin to receive Silver Star posthumously awarded to KIA Vietnam Veteran James Castaldi – 47 years after his death. James Castaldi, was born December 31, 1942, son of Philadelphia Police Officer James Castaldi and Violet (Caravello) Castaldi. When … Continue reading →