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 →
Steven Patrick Duffy AGE: 23 • Mt. Ephraim Steven Patrick Duffy of Mt. Ephraim, NJ, passed away on April 9, 2015. Aged 23 years. Steven graduated from Audubon High School and Pennco Tech. He worked for SignPro in Glendora as … Continue reading →
THEY NEED YOU… BECAUSE ONLY YOU UNDERSTAND…. It takes so little time. We train! Help your fellow vets on Samaritan’s hospice program feel appreciated by: • Sharing service stories and experiences • Pinning and medal presentations • Recording stories to … Continue reading →
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 877-4AID-VET
Continue reading →Bancroft NeuroRehab is offering a series of free wellness programs. We are kicking off the series with Stretch for Vets a six week yoga class at our brand new Bancroft NeuroRehab Resnick Center in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Please join … Continue reading →
On each and every trip, on our ride back home from Washington D.C., we give our World War II veterans a package of “Thank you” letters written from school children, community groups and organizations, from anyone wishing to write a … Continue reading →
FREE Legal Help for Veterans Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) is offering legal assistance for veterans in New Jersey needing help with military records corrections or discharge upgrades. To apply for this help, call (973) 645-1955 Phone hours Monday – … Continue reading →
Alberta “Bert” I. Smith-Devlin (nee Mench) passed away peacefully on March 19, 2015 at JFK Hospice in Stratford, NJ. Born in Philadelphia, Alberta was 70 years old. She was a resident of Maple Shade for 16 years and formerly lived … Continue reading →
Shelter Pets Make Great Companions! The county has announced a new program, PETSFORVETS. Active military, reservists and veterans can adopt a pet from participating local shelfts and we will waive the freee. Participating Shelters: Camden County Animal Shelter, 125 County … Continue reading →
Toomey, Shuster Reintroduce Legislation to Honor Fallen Veterans 3/9/15 WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA) are working together to help bring dignity to veterans who have passed away but whose remains are still unclaimed. … Continue reading →
Funeral Details will be posted when announced. Philadelphia police are in mourning after the loss of one of their own. Officer Robert Wilson III, an 8-year veteran with the 22nd District, died from his injuries after he was shot several … Continue reading →
2015 “Gathering of Heroes” – Sponsorship Packages Booster Package: $100 1 Ticket to Gathering of Heroes on April 14th. Name on Sponsor Banner at the Event Patriot Package: $500 2 Event T-Shirts 2 Tickets to Gathering of Heroes on April 14th. … Continue reading →
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 – GATHERING of HEROES -Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima at the 6th Annual GATHERING OF HEROES. Join these war heroes as they swap stories and serve drinks at … Continue reading →
The Moore Township community, vicinity of Bath in Northampton County, is banding together to bring the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall (a 3/5 scale replica) to the Lehigh Valley for display between 13 and 17 August 2015. The wall will be … Continue reading →
Congress has mandated the Department of Defense to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Vietnam War during the years 2015 to 2017 (Public Law 110-181 SEC.598). It is seeking organizations to formally partner and “… commit to conduct at least … Continue reading →
UPDATE: Feb 18, 2015 – Good news, we have reached our financial donations goal for the cremation of deceased Atlantic County,US Marine and Vietnam Veteran Leroy Allen. Please do not send or give any more financial funds for the cremation … Continue reading →
Home for the Brave is a 35 bed facility for our veterans that find themselves homeless. It is run by Volunteers of America. If you or your organization can help with donations, please contact them at 856-854-4660
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