Friends Of Veterans New York

Legal Help for Veterans

• Free Legal Serices for Veterans LegalHealth NYLAG

Higher Education for Veterans

• Information for Veterans returning to school
• Queensborough Community College
• New York City Department of Veterans Services

Help for Homeless Veterans

• If you encounter someone who might be a homeless veteran, stop, ask, and help.
  Asking just one more question could change a life. "Have you served in the military?"
  Make the call (877) 424-3838 or visit va.gov/homeless

Entrepreneurship Training for Veterans

• Bunker Labs New York, an initiative of the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, presents Veterans Entrepreneurship Training (VET), a pioneering program for veterans who want to start a company. Students admitted into the program will be fully subsidized for all course fees, books, and approved startup expenses.
  Download the brochure
  Apply online engineering.nyu.edu/VET

Help for Veterans and their families

• Veterans Crisis Line - If you are in crisis and need immediate help, please call 1-800-273-8255 and (PRESS 1) or visit Veterans Crisis Line.
• Visit Explore VA if you have questions. Refer to "FAQs and Info" and "Get Assistance."
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Services provided to veterans at no charge by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Veterans Benefits Administration
• Gateway to VA eBenefits
• GI Bill Education Benefits
• A new interactive resource for veterans
• NYC Mayor's Office of Veterans' Affairs - Home Loan
• NYC Mayor's Office of Veterans' Affairs - Housing
• What to do when a veteran passes away
• Pensions
• Education and Training
• Spouses, Dependents, and Survivors

After war and tragedy a Marine Corps Veteran learns to thrive.

Like many Veterans, Brandon brought the war home. Combat had changed him and he used alcohol to cope. This proud son of Wisconsin's Ho-Chunk Nation, whose family includes the tribal chief and a Vietnam combat Veteran, needed help. Encouraged by loved ones, Brandon sought care at the Minneapolis VA.

National Disabled Veterans TEE Tournament

Previously a local program, this new national event provides legally blind and eligible disabled Veterans an opportunity to develop new skills and strengthen their self-esteem through adaptive golf and bowling events. Each year, the TEE Tournament uses a therapeutic format to promote rehabilitation, fellowship and camaraderie among participants.
For more information visit National Disabled Veterans TEE Tournament