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Veterans Service Offices now open in all 21 NJ counties
The VSOs offer a range of federal and state government services for former service members and their families, such as employment, education, counseling, housing, social, and medical services and support.
Rider opens applications for free veteran entrepreneurial program
The offering supports former military, spouses or dependents who want to develop a business concept or grow an existing venture.
New pilot finds jobs for veterans while addressing NJ’s teacher shortage
Under VETeach, a four-year initiative within the Department of Education, up to four public universities will be selected to enroll certain former members of the U.S. Armed Forces in a new 36-month education preparation program.
Jersey Mike’s raises $4M for Feeding America
Following the November giving campaign, the sandwich chain is gearing up to raise funds in December for Wreaths Across America, a coordinated effort to remember fallen heroes by placing a wreath on the grave sites of veterans.
Retired Marine launches unionized cannabis dispensary in JC
“We are a partner with our local community,” said The Cannabis Place CEO Osbert Orduna. “That means running an ethical, pro-union company and boosting the prospects and prosperity of our neighbors."
NJ moves to modernize, streamline veterans services
According to a statement from acting Gov. Tahesha Way, "Unite New Jersey Veterans will streamline the process for veterans and military families seeking access to the care and benefits they have earned.”
‘Pure hell’: DOJ blasts NJ veterans homes over COVID care, conditions
In a scathing 43-page report, and following a nearly three-year investigation, the Justice Department has concluded that residents at two state-run facilities were subjected to conditions that violated the 14th Amendment.
Cooper Health launches ‘Tablets for Veterans’
Funded by a $62,000 grant from the Federal Communications Commission, the program will provide 50 devices for three years and includes internet service.
Murphy signs law to shield veterans from scammers
The bipartisan measure received unanimous support in the Legislature along with kudos from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of New Jersey.
Bills to support veterans clear committee in Trenton
The meeting featured testimony by a number of businesses and organizations to highlight their efforts to support the community, including: Bristol Meyer Squib, Verizon, Volunteers of America, the United Services Automobile Association, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, NJ Vet2Vet, NJ SOS Veterans and NJ Bankers Association.
Murphy looks for new operator to run troubled state-run veterans homes
The move is the latest development for the three facilities, which were at the epicenter of the COVID crisis here, and follows the recent deployment of a Mission Critical Team to Menlo Park.
Mission Critical Team dispatched to troubled state-run veterans home
The move follows a scathing report filed by inspectors that led to a Nov. 22 deadline to correct the problems or risk being stripped of federal funding by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which would likely result in the closing of the facility.
