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NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) Weekly Newsletter

You're Invited to a Memorial Day
Flagging Ceremony at Woodlawn Cemetery 

The NYC Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) invites you to a Memorial Day flagging ceremony at the Woodlawn Cemetery on Saturday, May 29th. Guests will be given American flags to place on the graves of the 8,500 veterans resting at the cemetery. Speakers will include DVS Commissioner James Hendon and State Senator Jamaal Bailey.

Join us as we honor and give thanks to those who responded to their nation’s call to duty. 

WHEN: Saturday, May 29th | 10:00 am 

WHERE: The Woodlawn Cemetery
Bronx, NY 10470
3800 Jerome Avenue

RSVP here or click the button below:
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The ceremony also marks the placement of a pop-up exhibit for the DVS Veteran Voices Project, a program that collects oral histories of New York City veterans from World War II through the present day.  Attendees could follow a barcode to listen to some of the more than 50 stories collected so far. The pop-up exhibit will be on display through summer 2021.

The ceremony is hosted by DVS, the Woodlawn Cemetery, and the Bob Woodruff Foundation. American flags have been donated by the Bob Woodruff Foundation. The Bob Woodruff Foundation has also donated 27,000 flags to be distributed across the five boroughs for placement at veteran gravesites.

Please note: This event will follow COVID-19 safety protocols.
“Memorial Day is a time to reflect on those throughout America’s history who sacrificed to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. Those who served asked for little and carried the same dreams and aspirations as those living today. Instead of fulfilling those aspirations, their lives were cut short in defense of their country.” - James Hendon, Commissioner of the NYC Department of Veterans’ Services

DVS Programs & Initiatives

Take the NYC Veterans and Military Community Survey
Are you a member of NYC's veteran community? If so, take the NYC Veteran and Military Community Survey today! DVS will use your responses to shape programs and policies designed to improve the lives of veterans, military spouses, caregivers, and active duty service members across the five boroughs. Take the survey here!

Put Your Veteran-Owned Business on the Map
DVS is launching an online interactive map that will help New Yorkers find VOBs in their community. Veterans business owners can add their information to the upcoming VOB map here.

Feeding Veterans in Need
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 in NYC
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 Calls to Veterans Across NYC
As part of Mission: VetCheck, volunteers call NYC veterans to provide information about essential services, including free meals, COVID-19 testing, and mental health resources. 

Helping File VA Claims
Many veterans living in NYC are eligible for, but do not receive, their Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. That's why DVS is representing veterans and their families in claims for benefits. To schedule an online appointment with a member of our VA Claims Team, please submit your information to VetConnectNYC.

Veteran Voices Project: Oral History Initiative
DVS has captured the oral history of NYC veterans representing every branch and service era. From World War 2 to COVID-19, hear stories of service across generations on our Veteran Voices Project library. 

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 Website

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.

Review the webpages on our site:

 

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Contact DVS
Please follow us at www.nyc.gov/vets, on social media @nycveterans, or via email at connect@veterans.nyc.gov. 

  

 
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New York City Department of Veterans' Services 
1 Centre Street, Suite 2208
New York, NY 10007 
(212) 416-5250
www.nyc.gov/vets


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