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 and need some help, or guidance through the VA maze, come to one of our meetings and we'll do our best to help you!
To Our Returning Iraq & Afghanistan Troops
WELCOME HOME and THANK YOU!
VVA Chapter 510 Schedules 14th Annual Memorial Golf Outing - May 20, 2010
Chapter 510 is proud to announce the scheduling the
14th Annual Memorial Golf Outing for Thursday May 20, 2010.
As always, the Golf Outing is
Our ONE and Only Major Fund Raiser for the Year.
To read more about the Golf Outing, click
here.
To download a Booster Form, click
here.
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.
Vietnam Veterans Reunion Hosted by Battalions in Fort Rucker, AL.
5th Bi Annual Vietnam Delta Reunion
& Viet Vet Appreciation Weekend
This reunion is open to all:
- RVN Vets who served in the Delta (IV Corp) Vietnam May 2010
- Families & Friends
- Army, Navy, Air Force Officers and Enlisted
[ see the Flyer ]
VFW Post 6255 Needs Our Support
VFW Post 6255 continues to NEED the Support of VVA Chapter 510. To find out more about VFW Post 6255, 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.
