Veterans Voices Project (VVP)
Share Your Story; Preserve Your Legacy
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If you are a New York City Veteran who would like to share your story with Veteran Voices Project (VVP), we want to hear from you. There is no barrier to entry: all NYC Veterans are invited to share their story--regardless of when, where, or why you served. VVP is designed to easily capture stories 100% remotely or in person--in our office, or at your closest Veteran Service Organization (VSO).
After recording your story, and at your discretion, DVS will then submit your interview to the Library of Congress through their Veterans History Project. The project also accepts memorialization of mementos relating to your service, such as photos of your time in uniform, military decorations, gear, etc.
To share your story, please fill out the interest form below, and we will reach out to schedule a time to for your interview.
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NYC DVS PFC Dwyer Veterans' Support Program is Now Accepting Request for Proposals (RFP)!
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DVS is seeking a Request for Proposal (RFP) from for-profit and not-for-profit organizations which support the mission of increasing social engagement and connectivity for U.S. Military Veterans and their families.
To view/access the RFP search the following EPIN: 06325P0001 in PASSPort's Procurement Navigator.
Upcoming Dwyer Information Session:
- August 5, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. (Virtual)
Those who wish to attend these virtual sessions should RSVP by email to DVSDwyer@veterans.nyc.gov. A meeting link will be emailed to those who RSVP to each session.
This RFP calls for Respondents to submit a response no later than August 30th at 2:00 P.M.
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Bob Woodruff Foundation | Our Veterans Calendar
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NYC Boss Up Veterans is Back!
NYC Boss Up for Veteran Entrepreneurs Program Will Now Be Open to Military Spouses and Gold Star Families
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The Moelis Family Foundation, in conjunction with the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and NYC Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS), have joined together to create NYC Boss Up Veterans which is an initiative aimed at fostering entrepreneurship for Veteran entrepreneurs with businesses located in NYC.
NYC Boss Up Veteran Entrepreneurship Program will provide 7-10 selected winners with a grant of $20,000 and admission to a small business mentorship program to help veteran entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses.
For more information, visit nycbossup.org
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Queens' first full-service animal shelter opens in Ridgewood, honoring late Council Member Paul Vallone
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File photo by Christina Santucci
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QNS | By Anthony Medina
Posted on July 30, 2024
A first-of-its-kind full-service animal shelter in Queens has officially opened in Ridgewood today, bringing a much-needed service to the greater city that is constantly struggling to find homes for pets.
The Animal Care Centers (ACC) of New York City opened the full-service shelter facility at 19-06 Flushing Ave., at the intersection of Flushing and Woodward Avenues, with a brand new 50,000 square-foot facility meant to house hundreds of pets.
The shelter is named after the late Council Member Paul Vallone, a passionate animal advocate, and revered elected official who died of a heart attack at 56 years old last January. [READ MORE...]
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More Veteran-related Headlines
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NYC Commission on Racial Equity
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NYC Commission on Racial Equity invites all New Yorkers ages 11+ to share their feedback on draft community equity priorities by completing a brief online feedback form. On average, the form takes less than 10 minutes to complete. Please click on the language most comfortable for you: English CORE Response Form; Spanish CORE Response Form; Simplified Chinese CORE Response Form; Russian CORE Response Form; Korean CORE Response Form; and, Traditional Chinese CORE Response Form. You may also visit their website to download a form and send a completed copy to AskCore@core.nyc.gov.
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A Message From Mayor Adams:
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Each week DVS shares a brief update about how our administration is getting stuff done for New Yorkers.
Improving livability also means making our city more affordable, and last week, we announced that we are overhauling the way our students use public transit by moving eligible students from MetroCards to OMNY cards that will offer more rides and more flexibility. Eligible students can use them all day long, all year round, with four free trips every day. With more rides and time flexibility, these new OMNY cards are a game-changer for families across the five boroughs and build on our work to make New York City more accessible and affordable for working-class and low-income New Yorkers.
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Week in Review | July 13 - July 19
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We want to showcase Veteran work and help spread the word! This is a space for Veteran artists to express themselves in an authentic way.
Please email submissions to connect@veterans.nyc.gov with a brief bio, an artist statement, art medium, and your affiliation to the Veteran community.
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Post-9/11 Fallen Service Member Memorial Open Call for Artists
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The City of New York seeks artists interested in creating a public monument that honors the lives and legacy of the Service Members who died during combat activities in support of Overseas Contingency Operations (Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, New Dawn, Inherent Resolve, and Freedom’s Sentinel combined) associated with the Global War on Terror. If you are such an artist, then please APPLY to this open call.
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Join Our Team! Be Part of the Mission!
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Site Reliability Engineer - This position will support and develop the agency’s core business applications while providing secured network connectivity, asset management, and technical support for a highly mobile team.
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VA Work Study Positions at DVS
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The NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) supports VA Work-Study Positions! Here is a current list of available VA Work-Study openings:
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NYC Civil Service Job Openings and Exams
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To view all available job listings, visit the exam board here!
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