20th Anniversary Commemoration
of Post 9/11 Service
|
|
|
You are invited to join fellow members of the veteran community, City officials, foreign allies, uniformed service members, military families, and advocates at our upcoming 20th Anniversary Commemoration of Post-9/11 Service event! Join us as we pay tribute to the veterans of Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Global War on Terror (GWOT) on September 30th, 2021 at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Admission to this event is free!
Speakers will include Afghanistan, Iraq, and GWOT veterans who will share stories of service following the September 11th attacks. The event will conclude with a wreath laying procession.
Event Information:
- WHEN: Thursday, September 30th | 12:30 pm
- WHERE:
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
- Register here.
Please Note:
The Intrepid Museum is adhering to NYC vaccine mandates. All guests 12 years of age and older must provide proof of at least one vaccination shot against COVID-19, as well as identification, before entering. Visitors will be required to wear masks within the museum complex. Vaccinated visitors will be permitted to remove their masks in outdoor spaces such as the pier and flight deck. Visit the Intrepid Museum website for more information regarding the vaccine mandate and COVID-19 safety protocols.
The 20th Anniversary Commemoration of Post 9/11 Service event is a collaboration between the NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) and the United War Veterans Council (UWVC).
|
|
Mental Health Services for Veterans
Impacted by Afghanistan
|
|
|
|
We understand that many veterans may be feeling disappointment, anger, or grief right now. If you're a veteran struggling with the crisis in Afghanistan, you are not alone. We encourage you to talk to someone about how you’re feeling. The following resources offer great support:
Also, consider reading the following blogs from the VA for support:
See more mental health resources.
|
|
|
|
Following the recent earthquake, Haiti needs baby products, personal hygiene products, and medical/emergency supplies! Please consider donating the following supplies if you can:
- tents
- sterile gloves
- batteries
- emergency candles
- first aid kits
- gauze and bandages
- garbage bags
- thermometers
- flashlights
- alcohol pads
- small scissors
- hand sanitizers
- canned goods
- deodorant
- toiletries
- toothbrushes and toothpaste
- feminine products
- combs
- hairbrushes
See a full list of needed supplies and drop-off locations.
To learn where to donate cash, visit on.nyc.gov/Haiti.
|
|
Employment Spotlight:
Available Job Opportunities &
Training Programs
|
|
|
Job Opportunities:
- BSE Global, the parent company of the Brooklyn Nets and the Barclays Center, is looking to hire veterans! Don't miss your chance to join one of the City's most veteran-friendly companies. Check out job openings at barclayscenter.com/careers
Free Training Programs for Veterans
-
The Federal Virtual Training Environment (FedVTE) provides free online cybersecurity training to veterans. Apply here.
-
NPower's virtual Tech Fundamentals program is a free workshop that teaches veterans, reservists, and military spouses IT basics. The curriculum for this program includes an IT Support Certificate courtesy of Google. Courses are offered in both a 16-week and 23-week schedule.
Next Class begins September 7th. Applications are considered on a rolling basis until the class is filled. Apply here.
Contact Kelli Byrd, Recruitment and Admissions Manager, at kelli.byrd@npower.org if you have questions.
- BreakLine provides education and coaching for veterans interested in pursuing careers in the tech industry. Participants attend 4 to 6 hours of programming a week alongside a cohort of peers. Sessions include hands-on workshops, in-depth discussions with industry leaders, and an inside look at top tech companies.
Apply by September 13th to join the October cohort. Apply here.
Pay for Training Programs
See more employment resources for veterans.
|
|
Entrepreneur Spotlight:
Opportunities for Veteran Business Owners
|
|
|
- NYU Tandon's annual Veterans Future Lab Summit is a free, virtual event that gathers pioneering entrepreneurs, top-tier investors, industry leaders, and innovative supporters to help veteran entrepreneurs build strong, sustainable ventures. The event features hands-on workshops, success strategies, early access to research and more. The event runs from September 28th to 29th. Register here.
- Applications are open for PenFed Foundation's Ignition Challenge. The competition allows veterans of color with a new business or business idea to compete for funding and mentorship. Deadline to apply is September 1st. Apply here!
See more resources for veteran business owners and entrepreneurs.
|
|
- 96.9% of NYC COVID hospitalizations are unvaccinated people, while only 0.33% of fully vaccinated New Yorkers have been diagnosed with COVID. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and your community. Learn how to get vaccinated at nyc.gov/vaccinefinder (more details below).
- The first day of school is September 13th. If your child is 12 or older, make sure they get their COVID-19 vaccine before the school year begins. Regardless of their age, make sure your child is up to date on routine vaccinations. If you need a health care provider, call 311.
- All New York City public school teachers and other staffers are now required to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
- The Key to NYC vaccine mandate began earlier this month. People 12 and older are required to show proof they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to enter indoor dining, indoor fitness, and indoor entertainment venues. Learn more.
|
|
How to Get Vaccinated for COVID-19
|
|
|
Schedule Online:
You can schedule a vaccine appointment at nyc.gov/vaccinefinder or by calling 877-VAX-4NYC (1-877-829-4692).
Walk-ins Welcome:
All New Yorkers can now get their COVID-19 vaccine by simply walking into any of the CIty's 11 public hospital locations! To find a walk-up vaccination site near you, click here.
Get Vaccinated at Home:
All New Yorkers can request an in-home vaccination with the COVID-19 vaccine. Fill out this form to get started or call 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692).
|
|
DVS Programs and Initiatives
|
|
Get the Benefits You Deserve
|
|
|
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 form at VetConnectNYC.org (select "Benefits Navigation" as your preferred service).
|
|
|
|
DVS partnered with GetFoodNYC to help deliver food to homebound veterans. We're also working to distribute HelloFresh meals to veteran families. Request food or learn how to volunteer to prepare meal kits by submitting your information to VetConnectNYC.
|
|
|
Ending Veteran Homelessness
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
Making Support Calls to Veterans Across NYC
|
|
Mission: VetCheck is an initiative that allows volunteers to make supportive check-in calls to New York City veterans. Volunteers provide veterans with vital information on essential public services, COVID-19 testing and vaccine information, and online mental health resources. Learn how you can volunteer or request a check-in call here.
|
|
|
Veteran-Owned Business Map
|
|
Veteran Oral History Project
|
|
How DVS Responded to the Pandemic
|
|
|
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.
|
|
SITREP NYC: NYC's Official Veteran Podcast
|
|
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:
|
|
|
|
Stories of Transition
The Black Veteran Experience
|
|
LGBT Veteran Stories
The Health of Women Veterans
|
|
|
DVS updated its website to help EVERY veteran find the services that are right for them. Whether you're a student, transitioning, woman, LGBT, or a senior veteran - nyc.gov/vets has what you need.
|
|
|
|
|
