NYC Veterans:
Speak Up About the Future of Your City
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How should the new Mayor and his team approach issues like schools, streets, safety? How should they approach challenges like COVID-19 and climate change? Fill out the NYC Speaks Survey by January 28th to make your voice heard.
The NYC Speaks Survey will help inform the priorities and policies of our new Mayor, Eric Adams. The survey touches on health and wellbeing, economic vitality, workforce development, public safety, housing, education, youth development, arts, climate, infrastructure, equity, racial justice, and gender justice. It takes 5 to 20 minutes to fill out, depending on how many of the issues you want to weigh in on.
Make your voice heard by taking the NYC Speaks survey today.
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Service2Service:
Professional Mentorship Program
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Through the Service2Service (S2S) program, New York City government employees serve as professional mentors to veterans and Americorps alumni. The S2S program builds relationships between service-minded New Yorkers and empowers veterans and Americorp alumni with the network to continue a legacy of service in the City, as well as a deeper understanding of the inner workings of municipal government.
The S2S program combines one-on-one mentorship with virtual workshops. Each mentee and mentor pair commits to a minimum of bi-monthly, one-on-one mentoring sessions from March-August 2022.
NYC residents who are veterans or who have completed an AmeriCorps service term can apply here to become an S2S mentee! New Yorkers who are currently employed by the NYC government can apply here to become an S2S mentor.
The deadline to apply is February 8th, 2022.
Learn more about the S2S program here.
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Upcoming Virtual
Veterans Advisory Board Meetings
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The Veterans Advisory Board (VAB) is a group of veterans appointed by the Mayor and the Speaker of the NYC Council to advise the NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS). The VAB holds meetings throughout the year to hear directly from NYC veterans and their families. Community members who participate in these public meetings help shape recommendations for NYC policymakers.
You are invited to join the next Veterans Advisory Board (VAB) virtual meeting on Wednesday, February 9th! For more information, including how to join, click here.
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Update:
Every home in the U.S. can now order four free at-home COVID-19 tests. Learn more here.
How to Beat Back the Omicron Surge:
Get vaccinated and get your booster dose. Visit nyc.gov/vaccinefinder to find a vaccination site near 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 form at VetConnectNYC.org (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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