Join our next online conversation Benefits & Help for NYC Veterans & Families: Restoration of Honor Act and VA Claims on July 20, 4:30-6pm (EST). 

James Fitzgerald of NYC Veterans Alliance invites all veterans and family members for a continuation of our Zoom conversation on the Restoration of Honor (ROH) Act and VA Benefits Claims. Our conversation will jointly focus on how to file VA Benefit Claims with NYC Department of Veterans' Services and what ROH can do for those individuals who may have been impacted by wrongful discharges from military service due to exclusionary policies or undiagnosed or mistreated conditions.

Maryhelen Rosales, NYC DVS Director of Engagement and Community Services, will discuss how to file a VA Benefits Claim with NYC DVS and new program updates for NYC veterans and families.

We will be joined by SAGEVets Program Manager, Ashton Stewart, to talk about how older adults who are veterans of military service can improve their access to the VA and other veteran services, as well as support their overall health and wellness.

Coco Culhane is the founder and executive director of the Veteran Advocacy Project. She will connect with us to discuss common legal issues faced by veterans and information on legal services available to veterans & families. She will remain available to answer questions during the Q&A portion of the event.

Our special guest, New York State Assembly Member Didi Barrett (106th Assembly District), an original sponsor of the bill, will speak with James about the Restoration of Honor Act and provide insight into what the future holds for New York veterans.

Our conversation begins at 4:30pm, and we will keep the Zoom open until 6pm to ensure everyone has the chance to ask questions on screen or in the Q&A text.

RSVP here.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum's Military Family Program is going virtual on July 19, 11-11:45am (EST)! Join current and former military service members and their families (children ages 3-18) via Zoom for a free interactive program.

Explore Intrepid’s historic spaces and find out how crew members celebrated special occasions with their fellow sailors. The virtual tour will visit the special exhibition Navy Cakes: A Slice of History.

Free with advance registration! For more information and to register, click here to complete the Google Form.

intrepidmuseum.org/vets

Join Travis Manion Foundation and Story Pirates on August 4, 7pm, to appreciate the beauty of children's writing, encouraging children to keep using their imaginations. 

Blue Star Families offers Spouseforce Orientation on August 3, 10-11am (EST). We have all been there – trying to make new connections and get job leads, all while working hard to land that career opportunity. Start your career planning the right way with #BSFSpouseforce.

RSVP here.

When you attend the Blue Star Families Spouseforce Orientation you’ll receive:

• Personalized assistance
• Resume evaluation & tips
• Local resources and connections to support your career goals

Relocating soon? No problem! Blue Star Careers has the tools to connect you to other communities.

www.bluestarfam.org

Summer can be a great opportunity to get in some reading. Through a new virtual effort, Travis Manion Foundation's Northeast team will offer opportunities for your child to participate in conversations about new stories, while discussing character and leadership skills.

TMF Character Does Matter mentor and Air Force veteran Mike Morand will lead a conversation about the book Mikey and the Dragons by Jocko Willink on July 30, 10am (EST). This adventurous story follows a timeless tale about a young boy’s wondrous journey of self-empowerment. The group will view a read-along recording of the book, available here.

This presentation is best geared to 3rd-5th graders. Register here to receive a Zoom link for the presentation.

Summer can be a great opportunity to get in some reading. Through a new virtual effort, Travis Manion Foundation's Northeast team will offer opportunities for your child to participate in conversations about new stories, while discussing character and leadership skills.

TMF Character Does Matter mentor and Gold Star Spouse Robyn Magee-Skinner will lead a conversation about the book Catching the Moon, by Crystal Hubbard on July 23, 10am (EST). This inspiring story is based on the childhood of Marcenia “Toni Stone” Lyle Alberga, an African-American girl who grew up to become the first woman to play for an all-male professional baseball team. The group will view a read-along recording of the book, available here: www.storylineonline.net/books/catching-the-moon.

This presentation is best geared to 3rd-5th graders. Register here to receive a Zoom link for the presentation.

Summer can be a great opportunity to get in some reading. Through a new virtual effort, Travis Manion Foundation's Northeast team will offer opportunities for your child to participate in conversations about new stories, while discussing character and leadership skills.

TMF Character Does Matter mentor and Navy veteran Jimmy White will lead a conversation about the book Trombone Shorty by Troy Andrews on July 16, 10am (EST). This engaging story follows musician Troy Andrews - nicknamed "Trombone Shorty" - and is a celebration of the rich cultural history of New Orleans and the power of music. The group will view a read-along recording of the book, available here: www.storylineonline.net/books/trombone-shorty.

This presentation is best geared to 3rd-5th graders. Register here to receive a Zoom link for the presentation.

The Mental Health Association of Westchester offers person-centered and recovery-oriented behavioral health services and programs for veterans and families. They are now Westchester's only federally designated Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC).

Join Blue Star Families for a game of Virtual Summer Bingo that is sure to bring your loved ones together and keep you busy this season.

Prizes are awarded monthly, with current social distancing measures in mind!

Join Blue Star Families for this virtual workshop on July 27, 1pm (EST), where you’ll get the career tools and resources you’ll need to make your transition out of the military with your spouse a much smoother experience.

Register here.