NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS)
October 2017 Newsletter
DVS is proud to share with you our inaugural newsletter. Our monthly newsletter will share information about DVS programs and initiatives, upcoming and recent events, and news affecting NYC veterans and their families. To recommend content or find more information, please connect with us at www.nyc.gov/vets, on social media @nycveterans, or via email at press@veterans.nyc.gov.
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Featured program: Mentor A Vet-NYC
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Did you know?
Almost 2,000 new veterans come to New York City to attend school every year. Help veterans and their families navigate life after service -- and navigate NYC -- by becoming a mentor. Both veterans and civilians are encouraged to sign up. Learn more about DVS's Mentor a Vet-NYC program here or email info@veterans.nyc.gov.
Let's help our newest veterans and their families feel at home in NYC!
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Highlights: DVS Public Engagement in September
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The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action a service member can receive. On September 6th, DVS honored James McCloughan, this administration’s first Medal of Honor recipient. Deputy Commissioner Jeff Roth presented Mr. McCloughan a certificate acknowledging McCloughan’s heroism in combat and dedication to our country.
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It is a wonderful thing when academic institutions recognize the value of student veterans. Long Island University is one such institution. On September 19th, they opened the LIU Student Veterans Resources Center to meet the full range of veterans’ needs. Assistant Commissioner Darlene Brown-Williams, PhD, gave congratulatory remarks at the opening.
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Commissioner Loree Sutton, MD, and DVS General Counsel & Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Eric Henry testified before the New York City Council's Committee on Veterans for its annual Oversight Hearing. Under the leadership of Chair Eric Ulrich, the hearing covered a full range of topics from veteran housing and employment to outreach and mental health. A video of the hearing can be found here.
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Veterans on Campus-NYC Kick-Off Luncheon at Columbia University
Pictured: Deputy Mayor Richard Buery
Peter Awn, Dean of the School of General Studies
Loree Sutton, MD, DVS Commissioner
Mike Abrams, Executive Director, Center for Veteran Transition & Integration
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On September 29, Commissioner Loree Sutton attended the kick-off event of Veterans on Campus – NYC. The event, hosted in partnership with Columbia University’s Center for Veteran Transition and Integration, was a luncheon for Veteran Certifying Officials. Academic leadership from nearly 40 institutions learned about the new Forever GI Bill from an Education Liaison Representative for the Department of Veteran Affairs. To become a part of the Veterans on Campus-NYC consortium, contact calvarez@veterans.nyc.gov.
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"You are not alone across time"
2,500 years ago, the ancient Greeks performed plays for thousands of citizen-soldiers. Their tales are just as relevant today as they were then. Join us for our next Theater of War performance, led by DVS Public Artist in Residence Bryan Doerries. Check www.theaterofwar.nyc for more information.
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Families serve, too
DVS acknowledges the 5.5 million military caregivers in the US through our partnership with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation's Hidden Heroes program.
New York City has been designated by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation as a model city for leading the way in highlighting the role of military caregivers. Learn more about how you can help military caregivers by contacting vetsthrivenyc@veterans.nyc.gov.
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Mental Health First Aid
What would you do if someone you loved suffered from depression? Anxiety? PTSD? Learn to identify the warning signs and how to help by getting your free certification in Mental Health First Aid. Contact vetsthrivenyc@veterans.nyc.gov for more info.
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Featured Staff: Ines Adan, Director of Human Services
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"Sacred work"
Ines Adan, Director of Human Services, ensures that hundreds of New York City's most vulnerable veterans who pass away without any next of kin receive the dignified burials they've earned. Read about her work on Medium (by Aquilla Hines) and as featured in the The New York Times.
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Highlights: DVS Public Engagement in October
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(All events free of charge)
UPCOMING
10/11 Veterans Town Hall Meeting with VA Secretary Shulkin, NY Blood Center. 310 E 67th Street, MN. (6:30-8:30pm). Register at veterantownhallmeeting.eventbrite.com
10/18 Military Family Wellness Center 1 Year Anniversary, 413 E 69th St, MN. (6:30-8:30pm). RSVP here
10/25 Theater of War, New York Film Academy, 17 Battery Place, MNH. (7-9pm).
10/28 Ft. Hamilton Military Retiree Appreciation Day Fair, 212 General Lee Ave, BK (9-3pm)
11/01 "Fighting the stigma of mental illness" Film screening and panel discussion: A&E's Call Me Crazy starring Jennifer Hudson, Jamaica Performing Arts Center, QN (7-9pm) RSVP here
ONGOING
Connect with DVS without ever leaving your borough! DVS satellite site locations below:
Brooklyn: Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 9 Bond Street, 5th floor: Mon & Wed 10-2pm
Bronx: Bronx County Building, 851 Grand Concourse, Room 209: Tue - Thu 10-2pm
Manhattan: Manhattan Borough President's Office, 431 W 125th Street: Mon & Fri 10-2pm
Queens: Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd, Room 222: Tue - Thu 10-2pm
Staten Island: Staten Island Borough Hall, 10 Richmond Terrace, Room G-15: Tue-Wed 10am-2pm; College of Staten Island, 2800 Victory Boulevard Campus Center, Room 216: Mon-Thu 10-2pm
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NEW!
DVS "Office Hours" at Civic Hall
To better understand the strengths, needs, challenges, and concerns of the NYC veteran community, starting in October DVS is launching a "Office Hours" series, to be held at Civic Hall (118 W 22nd St, 12 fl) during the last week of every month. Join DVS Press Secretary Alexis Wichowski for this interactive discussion and listening event. Contact awichowski@veterans.nyc.gov for more information.
Our first Office Hours will be held on Thursday, October 26th from 5-7pm. We look forward to meeting with you then!
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Team DVS in the Community
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