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Chapter 510 College Scholarship Applications are now Closed!
Chapter 510 Celebrates Saint Patrick's Day with East Orange VA Hospital Patients full story...
Chapter 510 to Co-Sponsor Fund Raiser for the Bongo Family of Cedar Grove, NJ read more ...
Chapter 510's 13th Annual Golf Outing Fund Raiser Scheduled for May 21, 2009 more
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Who We Are
The Vietnam Veterans of America - Chapter 510 in Northern New Jersey, is part of
the
Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA),
the largest United States Congressionally Chartered National Service Organization,
exclusively devoted to Vietnam and Vietnam Era Veterans. Our goal is to foster,
encourage and promote improvement of the condition of Vietnam Veterans and their
families. We bring together people, without regard to race, religion, or sex, who
shared a common experience and any adult who wants to be an Associate Member to
help further the association's goals.
Through our associations with
VFW
Post 6255, American Legion Post #174, DAV, and others, we are open and committed to helping our returning OIF/OEF Veterans as they return Home from the
Global War on Terror. If you are an OIF/OEF Veteran,
WELCOME HOME and THANK YOU!
VVA Chapter 510 Announces its 13th Annual Memorial Golf Outing
Chapter 510 is proud to announce the scheduling of it's
13th Annual Memorial Golf Outing.
This year's outing is scheduled for Thursday May 21, 2009.
The Golf Outing, held each year at The Knoll West
Country Club (West Course) in Parsippany, NJ is the Chapter's largest annual Fund
Raiser. Proceeds from this great event are used to fund the Chapter's various
Veteran related initiatives throughout the year. Last year's outing was the best
ever and was enjoyed by over 100 Players
Join us in supporting Our Veterans by becoming a
Booster, a
Sponsor, or putting together a foursome and joining us as a
Player.
VVA Chapter 510 2009 Scholarship Applications are CLOSED
Chapter 510 will announce the awarding of 2009 Scholarships in June
VVA Chapter 510 Announces New Fund Raiser - Shop To Fund VVA510
Chapter 510 is proud to announce the availability of a new Fund Raising Effort
Shop
To Fund VVA510!
The new Fund Raiser provides Cash back to the Chapter for any online purchases
you make through
our
link.
To read about the program, click
here.
To see the list of over 850 Retailers participating, click
here.
VFW Post 6255 Elections are Complete
VFW Post 6255 completed their Annual Elections on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 8:00 PM during the normal General Meeting. Chapter 510 Members are represented in the various Officer positions. To See the Winners, go to
www.VFW6255.org.
Help for New Jersey Veterans returning from OIF/OEF Duty
Check out
the State of New Jersey Department of Military Affairs' Yellow Ribbon Committee on Returning Combat Veterans Individual and Business Grants. In 2007, Governor Jon S. Corzine established the Yellow Ribbon Committee on Returning Combat Veterans (YRC) under the auspices of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to determine the emergent issues facing Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) Veterans. In the FY 2008 New Jersey State Budget $1million was allocated to address the issues thus determined. A portion of this allocation was earmarked to provide relief, in the form of grants, for a range of veteran/family emergencies and business "Re-Start" assistance. Realizing the extent of the existing need and the obligation to render assistance to New Jersey veterans in recompense for their unselfish and heroic service, the Yellow Ribbon Program was funded for FY09.
Help for Veterans returning from the Iraqi war
Check out
Afterdeployment.org* a new wellness resource site developed by DoD and VA Service Members, Veterans, and Military Families. If you've deployed, or know someone who has, you know that spending time in a war zone means being changed in some way. Some of these changes are good. But some of these changes may be causing problems for you or for someone you know. Having problems after a deployment is normal.
If
you are a veteran in emotional crisis and need help
RIGHT
NOW,
call this toll-free number 1-800-273-8255, available 24/7, and
tell them you are a veteran. All calls are confidential [
more
information]
Veterans Affairs Suicide Hotline Begins
To ensure veterans with emotional crises have round-the-clock access to trained professionals, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has begun operation of a national suicide prevention hotline for veterans. To operate the national hotline, VA is partnering with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Veterans can call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press "1" to reach the VA hotline, which will be staffed by mental health professionals in Canandaigua, N.Y. who will work closely with local VA mental health providers to help callers.
