Wednesday, April 13th, at 6 pm:
Virtual Veterans Advisory Board
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NYC will host a virtual Veterans Advisory Board Meeting TODAY (Wednesday, April 13th) at 6pm!
Veterans, families, and supporters are invited to attend. The focus of this meeting will be on the proposed closures of two NYC-based VA hospitals. Participants are encouraged to send questions to nycveteransadvisoryboard@gmail.com.
HOW TO JOIN:
Join via Zoom
ABOUT THE VAB:
The NYC Veterans Advisory Board (VAB) is comprised of 11 veterans appointed by the NYC Mayor (six members) and the Speaker of the New York City Council (five members). The members represent each of the five boroughs. The VAB's main activities include advising DVS on matters concerning the City's veteran community. The VAB holds public meetings throughout the year to hear directly from the community.
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Calling all Veteran Community
Board Members!
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If you are a veteran, military caregiver, or Gold Star family member who serves on your local community board, we want to know who you are. Please reach out to Veterans Advisory Board member, John Rowan at Jrowan6990@hotmail.com to identify yourself and provide your contact information. We look forward to engaging with you!
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DVS Programs and Initiatives
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Get the Benefits You Deserve
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DVS represents NYC veterans in claims for benefits from the VA. During a time of economic crisis and high unemployment, we wanted to ensure that every veteran got the financial benefits they earned. To file a claim, fill out the VetConnectNYC.org form (select "Benefits Navigation" as your preferred service).
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VetConnectPro: A New Employment Tool for NYC Veterans
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This past Veterans Day, the NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) officially launched VetConnectPro - a new employment tool designed to help veterans find employment, professional mentorship, and resources to advance their careers. Get started by creating or uploading your resume today: nyc.gov/vetconnectpro.
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Mission: VetCheck volunteers make check-in calls to veterans across NYC. Through these calls, volunteers provide veterans with information regarding vital public services, including free meals, information on COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites, and mental health resources. To volunteer with Mission: VetCheck or request a check-in call, click here.
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Fighting Veteran Homelessness
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Over the past five years, our housing team has moved over 1,000 veterans from shelters and into permanent housing. Learn more about DVS's efforts to end veteran homelessness in NYC here.
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VetBizNYC: NYC's Veteran-Owned Business Map
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The Veteran Voices Project (VVP) is an oral history initiative designed to preserve the stories of NYC's Veterans. For more information, visit nyc.gov/vetvoices.
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How DVS Responded to the Pandemic
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Making supportive calls. Distributing face masks. Preparing meal kits. Housing the homeless. Processing VA benefit claims. Watch this video to learn how DVS responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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SITREP NYC: NYC's Official Veteran Podcast
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Listen to SITREP NYC, NYC's official veteran-focused podcast, to hear stories from veterans who are often ignored and underserved. Hear the complete season here or see below for a list of episodes:
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Stories of Transition
The Black Veteran Experience
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LGBT Veteran Stories
The Health of Women Veterans
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