REMINDER:
Veterans Advisory Board Meeting:
TODAY, June 8th, at 6pm
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NYC is hosting a Veterans Advisory Board (VAB) meeting TODAY, Wednesday, June 8th, at 6pm!
Veterans, families, and supporters are all welcome to attend! Attendees are encouraged to advocate for a cause or ask questions to NYC government officials (send questions to nycveteransadvisoryboard@gmail.com).
HOW TO JOIN:
NYC's next VAB meeting will be hybrid; attendees can join online or in person:
In person:
Sgt Michael Labetti Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
390 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10305
Online:
Participate on Zoom by following this link.
ABOUT THE VAB:
The NYC Veterans Advisory Board (VAB) is comprised of 11 veterans appointed by the Mayor (6) or the Speaker of the New York City Council (5). The VAB holds quarterly public meetings to hear directly from New York City's veteran community and answer questions from constituents. Statements made by constituents at public meetings inform the VAB's recommendations to the New York City Department of Veterans' Services. Learn more about the VAB here.
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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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