NYC Department of Veterans' Services

DVS Commissioner James Hendon paid his respect to veterans interred at Calverton National Cemetery. We’re taking the day to remember those we lost & to enjoy the company of those we still have. We hope you are able to do the same. #MemorialDay2021 #MemorialDay

AMAZIN'! DVS Commissioner James Hendon was honored by the New York Mets as the #VeteranoftheGame on Mother's Day. "It was great to be back at the ballfield with my family & get to root on one of our home teams. Especially sweet was their 4-2 victory!" - Commissioner Hendon Enjoy the ballpark safely. Get #vaccinated! New Yorkers 12 & up can walk into any City-run vaccine site & get a #COVID19 vaccine - no appointment needed! To find a City-run vaccine site, visit https://on.nyc.gov/3v3GSVa. You can still schedule a vaccine appointment @ nyc.gov/vaccinefinder or by calling 877-VAX-4NYC (1-877-829-4692).

#HiddenHeroes encourages #caregivers to apply for the Respite Relief for Military & Veteran Caregivers. The program offers family caregivers of #veterans & #ServiceMembers access to FREE, short-term relief w/ the help of in-home care professionals: https://bit.ly/3hptN4F

#HiddenHeroes, part of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, serves those who care for wounded, ill, or injured veterans. The organization offers comprehensive case management support, assistance with applying for benefits, and connects caregivers to their peers. Sign up to their National Caregiver Registry for access to local events and programs, a directory of vetted resources, and peer support: Learn more: https://bit.ly/3w9q6Ed

Are you a member of NYC's veteran community? If so, take the NYC Veteran & Military Community Survey today! The NYC Department of Veterans' Services will use your responses to shape programs & policies that will improve the lives of #veterans, #MilitarySpouses, caregivers, & active duty #ServiceMembers across the 5 boroughs. To take the survey, visit https://bit.ly/3oiX5Dp

Thank you to all those who joined us for our #MemorialDay ceremony at The Woodlawn Cemetery & Conservancy. This morning we honored & remembered the 1.3 million #Veterans who sacrificed their lives to protect our freedoms. Special thanks to Stand4Heroes with the Bob Woodruff Foundation for donating the flags that were placed on veteran graves this week.

This week, DVS Commissioner James Hendon joined Cub Scouts Pack 520 to place American flags at the graves of #veterans interred at The Woodlawn Cemetery & Conservancy. Thank you to all who joined us in honoring our fallen heroes. On Sat, 5/29, 10 am, DVS will host a #MemorialDay ceremony to place flags at the remaining veteran graves at #WoodlawnCemetery. The event is open to the public. For more info, including how to RVSP: https://bit.ly/34sXolS This ceremony is a partnership between DVS, the Woodlawn Cemetery, & the Stand4Heroes with the Bob Woodruff Foundation. Thank you to the Bob Woodruff Foundation for donating 27,000 flags for placement at veteran gravesites at Woodlawn Cemetery & across #NYC.

Here's all the free stuff & discounts you can get in #NYC once you receive your #COVID19 vaccine: https://bit.ly/3vuSuAI New Yorkers ages 12 & up can now walk into any City-run vaccine site & get a COVID-19 #vaccine. Find a City-run vaccine site at https://on.nyc.gov/3utbjmI. You can still schedule a vaccine appt at nyc.gov/vaccinefinder or by calling 877-VAX-4NYC (1-877-829-4692) VA NY Harbor Healthcare System is now accepting walk-ins for the COVID-19 vaccines at the follow...ing locations: - Manhattan VA Medical Center - Brooklyn VA Medical Center - Staten Island Community VA Clinic - St. Albans VA Medical Center VA vaccination clinics are open between 8 am -3 pm. #Veterans, spouses, caregivers are all welcome! Or schedule an appt by calling 1-877-877-9267. Call (718) 584-9000 ext. 4640 to schedule an appointment at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center (Bronx, NY) Enjoy your #memorialday weekend safely. Get #vaccinated!

National Cemetery Administration (NCA) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) provides a profile page for each of the 3.7 million #veterans interred in a #VA national cemetery. Family & friends can leave a tribute on a veterans page at http://va.gov/remember. #MemorialDay2021

In addition to counseling & peer support, coping strategies can help you manage your #MentalHealth challenges. Click on the links below to find strategies & techniques to help you cope w/ the following conditions: Alcoholism: https://bit.ly/3ux6mJH Drug abuse: https://bit.ly/3oQvJoi Stress: https://cle.clinic/3wBAqFm... Stress after a brain injury: https://bit.ly/3vnwJ5O Sexual assault: https://bit.ly/3yFwoO8 Self-harm & self-injury: https://bit.ly/3fsB1DH For more resources & to check out DVS's mental health initiatives, visit nyc.gov/vetsupport. #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

DVS Commissioner James Hendon #voted early this weekend. Did you? Learn more about early voting in #NY: voteearlyny.org Find your early voting pollsite: findmypollsite.vote.nyc... #VOTE

The polls are open in #NY! Research shows that #veterans are more likely to be civically engaged. So if you're a veteran & you've already voted, tell your friends & family to do the same. They can find their polling place here: https://bit.ly/37WXSnh #ElectionDay2020 #Vote

If you're not a #veteran but want to show gratitude for their service, please #vote. To quote JFK: "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." #ElectionDay is tomorrow. Find your polling site: https://bit.ly/37WXSnh

Today is the LAST DAY of #EarlyVoting. Make it count. Voting Hours: 7 am - 4 pm Find your early voting pollsite: https://on.nyc.gov/2FQFXTD

Looking to break into the #corporate world? Veterans on Wall Street will host its National Virtual Symposium on Mon, Nov 9th. The event provides transitioning #veterans an opportunity to #network with hiring managers, hear from veteran leaders in the business community, & participate in skill building workshops. WHEN: Mon, 11/9 | 8am -5pm RSVP for this event by Fri, 11/6: https://bit.ly/3mt5G4h

Learn why #NewYork landed the #1 spot on PenFed Foundation's list of the nation’s best cities for #veteran entrepreneurship: https://bit.ly/3mzDXyV One reason for #NYC's success: NYU's Veteran Future Labs. They are a great resource for developing #vetrepreneurs & helping them succeed in the innovation economy: https://bit.ly/2HLpqkW

Attn senior #veterans in south BK: In honor of #VeteransMonth, Bay Ridge Center will launch a virtual series to empower senior veterans with essential resources & services. The first session will be held on Fri, 11/6, @ 3:00 pm & will detail how vets can maximize their #VA benefits. Lean more: https://bit.ly/31NgimC To register, email [email protected].

Attn Veteran Service Organizations: The deadline to apply for a microgrant is TODAY. Microgrants will be given to orgs that have lost revenue because they were unable to rent their space between 3/1/2020 - 7/31/2020. Apply ASAP: https://on.nyc.gov/3mtRBn8 #veteran #COVID19

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) NYC's Small Business Relief & Recovery Fund provides $10,000 grants to minority-owned #SmallBusinesses struggling to get through the #COVID19 pandemic. Round 2 of applications closes at 11:59 pm on Fri, Nov. 6th. Minority #VeteranOwned businesses are encouraged to apply: https://bit.ly/2G6Lxl6 Eligible businesses must be: - located in #NYC - owned by a person of color... - have 20 or fewer employees - have an annual revenue of less than $500,000. #vetrepreneurs

The Feerick Center Veteran Rights Project (FCVRP) at Fordham Law will host its 3rd annual #VeteransDay Clinic on Nov 5th & 6th via Zoom. Volunteer lawyers will provide Know-Your-Rights presentations followed by 1-on-1 #legal consultations to #veterans & their family members. WHEN: Thurs, 11/5, & Fri, 11/6 | 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Register: https://bit.ly/31KcrH7... For more info contact [email protected] | (646) 312-8725

DVS Commissioner James Hendon's remarks recognizing #ServiceMembers who are currently deployed abroad: Today - on the Day of the Deployed - our nation honors those courageous Service Members who are serving abroad. We also recognize the special sacrifice that their family and their loved ones make to ensure our nation’s safety and security. At the New York City Department of Veterans’ Services, we have three staff members who are currently deployed and are living up to that highest example of selflessness. We think of them every day and look forward to their safe return, as well as that of all who are currently overseas, protecting the freedoms that we enjoy. #DayoftheDeployed

Are you a senior #veteran? Do you need a ride to your #EarlyVoting site? NYC Department for the Aging offers transportation services for #NewYorkCity residents who are 60 years old & older. For transportation services enter your information here: https://on.nyc.gov/3krnZWL

In-person #EarlyVoting in #NewYork begins TODAY & runs through Sunday, November 1st. Find your early polling site here: https://on.nyc.gov/2HjOFug *If you plan to vote in-person, please remember to wear a mask and stay 6 feet apart.

Read our latest newsletter to find info on #EarlyVoting, how to get a free flu shot, & upcoming virtual #veteran events: https://bit.ly/34kUzUO To subscribe to our weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/34pFL7k

The Center for Women Veterans, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (CWV), the National Association of States Women Veterans Coordinators, & the New York State Division of Veterans' Services will host a virtual seminar to discuss what’s new for #WomenVeterans at the VA. The virtual event will feature Jacquelyn Hayes-Byrd, CWV Executive Director, & a panel of women veteran leaders from across #NewYork State. WHEN: Mon, Oct. 26 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Register: https://bit.ly/3js4iwK