"Here rests in honored glory, an American soldier known but to God"
May we remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice today & every day ๐บ๐ธ
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Weโre proud to announce that we're bringing ROGER to New York State (beginning with Long Island). https://t.co/LVgySP1akx is a game-changing online resource hub that simplifies how veterans and their families find the support theyโve earned.
Learn more at https://t.co/a6koDlv9NJ
The current support system for veterans is fragmented, and a lack of early access to resources increases the risk of homelessness and mental health crises. We're working with @Backpacks4Life to fix that...
Weโre excited to share that ROGER is expanding beyond New Jersey. We have officially partnered with the @KPalmieriFdn to bring ROGER to New York State. ROGER Long Island is expected to launch in Summer 2026, with plans to expand further throughout 2027.
https://t.co/sQdnLZ34PA
Huge shoutout to UConn senior Ava Abruzzese for leading a drive at the Catholic Center @ Storrs for Backpacks For Life.
With help from UConn volunteers and the Little Sisters of the Poor, nearly 1,000 items were collected and packed into 44 backpacks!
Thank you!๐บ๐ธ
Exciting news! Applications are open for Team Backpacks For Life for the 2026 NYC Marathon! Run for veterans & make an impact.
Apply by April 3, 11:59 PM ET โ https://t.co/xDiCmQl2oh
Volunteers Needed! Weโll be cleaning out our storage unit, sorting donations, and packing backpacks.
Even a couple of hours makes a big difference!
Thursday, February 26
10 AMโ3 PM (come for all or part of the day)
Sign up here: https://t.co/AvkUpdoQ1H
Hope to see you there!
Huge thank you to the Notre Dame Club of Northern NJ and the Naval Academy Alumni Club, who came together to collect 97 handwritten notes and Wawa gift cards. We will deliver all of them to local veterans in need, giving them a warm message of support and a meal on us.
A huge thank you to the Coventry High School National Honor Society, who helped pack 40 backpacks at the Connecticut Veterans Day Race earlier this month! We had some help from our smallest supporters & committee members too!
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A huge thank you to the Starr Dance Studio in Verona, NJ, for supporting our female vets by collecting these incredible supplies for our female toiletry kits. A big thank you to Verona Unico for contributing to this drive and our board member Steve Neale for helping!
A day in the life with Team BFL!๐We had a busy day last week packing 30 backpacks for Operation Sisterhood's Women Veterans Symposium Event and 36 backpacks for our law enforcement partners based in Charleston, SC.
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Sgt. Terrell Washington, Former U.S Army Soldier of the 82nd Airborne Division and Board Member at @Backpacks4Life, discusses the struggles veterans face when returning to civilian life and how he empowers fellow veterans through advocacy, support, and resources.
Premiering this weekend on State of Affairs:
Sat. 8 am, 5:30 pm @myNJPBS; 8:30 am on @thirteenwnet
Sun. 8 am, 12 pm @myNJPBS
For us, itโs never been about a backpack โ itโs about building bridges, creating trust, and helping veterans take steps toward stability and housing. Each pack is a reminder that theyโre not forgotten, and fuel that keeps our mission alive.
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It was a great day for 2 great causes! Thanks to everyone who joined us at our 11th Annual Bocce Ball Fundraiser - weโre grateful to the 19 teams for showing up to support our mission & play some bocce ball.
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Team BFL runners are training hard for 26.2 miles!
Proceeds are supporting the training of a service animal for a veteran with @rebuildingwarriors
Big thanks to @epromos for sponsoring our teamโs gear.
https://t.co/youO5LPKyR #TeamBFL#NYCMarathon#BackpacksForLife
Join us and Dreams Can Happen for the 11th Annual Bocce Tournament on 9/20 in Verona Park with great food, music, and a cause worth playing for.
Message us for player registration & sponsorship details!
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Food pantry events on the fourth Monday of every month! Open for all, but first 2 hours just for Veterans. No sign up required. Location & contact information are on the attached image.
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