2020

HONORING THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN

EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO OUR

VETERAN COMMUNITY

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Supportive Services for Veteran Families

Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and

Union County VeteransAre you a Homeless Veteran?Going to Lose your Housing?

We Can Help!Call Our Confidential Helpline

24 Hours A Day

(855) SOS–VETS (855) 767–8387

We Can Help With:Rental Assistance – Moving CostsUtility Payments – Childcare ExpensesSecurity Deposits – Supportive ServicesTransportation Costs

Catholic Charities inthe Diocese of Paterson andthe Archdiocese of Newark“...providing help—creating hope…”

For More Information call:Morris, Passaic, and Sussex

973-279-7100 Ext 10Monday - Friday

8:30AM - 4:30PM

Bergen, Essex,Hudson, and Union

973-399-1333Monday - -Friday

9:00AM - 5:00 PM

March 28, 2020Dear SOSVETS Stakeholders Supporters and Friends,

I would like to take this opportunity to salute the staff, volunteers, and donors of Catholic Charities and the entire SOSVETS community. The work you are doing for the men and women who have served our country is truly inspirational.

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson is proud to give back to Veterans. We provide supportive services to Veterans with very low income who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, throughout 7 counties. In addition, we operate four Veteran’s Clothing Closets. We believe that no Veteran should ever feel alone.

In addition to Veteran’s Services, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson is proud to operate 3 food pantries, offer emergency assistance, operate 5 early learning programs, provide supportive housing, help seniors, support individuals with special needs and help those with addictive disorders. Catholic Charities truly does it all.

Congratulations to Melissa Schaber, David Pearson and the entire Catholic Charities Veterans Team on this Stakeholders Breakfast and for doing God’s work.

Sincerely,

Scott MillikenChief Executive Officer Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson

2019 NJSOSVETS Veteran Stake Holder Awards Winners

Morris County Award Jim Cavanaugh

Welcome Home Vets of New Jersey

Hudson County Award Tony Goodson

Samuel R. Shelton VFW Post 2294 Jersey City

Passaic County Award Tony Vancheri

Paterson Veterans Council

Sussex County Award Bill Robinson

DMAVA – Legion Riders

Bergen County Award Deborah Visconi

President/CEO Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

Union County Award Sharon Knight

American Legion Auxiliary

Essex County Award Samantha Washington

Office of Congressman Donald Payne Jr.

Mental Health Services Award David Cathcart

Secaucus Vet Center

Women Veteran Award SOSVETS Women Veteran Sub Committee

Somerset, Middlesex County Award Ivis Molina

Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office

Community Service Award Dan and Katie Misurac

Red White and Que

Our annual NJSOSVETS Award breakfast highlights all the great work that the veteran stake holders have done and acknowledges exemplary service to our veteran’s community.

This year we are featuring the event virtually because of COVID-19.

Although we can’t meet in person, please know that we are coming together in our hearts to acknowledge some amazing people.

As you know the proceeds support our unmet needs fund that helps veteran families within our veteran stake holders region. 100 percent of all funds collected will go directly to the needs of veterans in your County. Since the unmet needs fund’s inception we have spent over $72,682.31 and helped 77 veteran families in 9 NJ Counties. Thank you for all the support that makes this possible.

So find a comfortable chair and enjoy the presentation.

Thanks for the support and all the great partnership over the year.

Regards,David PearsonAssistant Director Veteran ServicesCatholic Families and Community Services SSVFdpearson@catholicharities.org(973)818-3601

DAVID CATHCART M.A.

• Graduated Ridgefield Park High School in 1966• Joined the Army 1966 • Served with 82 Airborne in the United States• Sent to Vietnam and fought with the 173rd Airborne Brigade 2-503 Infantry.

• Wounded at Dak To in the battle for Hill 875 in the Central Highlands on 11/19/67.• Shipped to Japan and then to Walson Army Hospital at Fort Dix • Honorable discharge on 1/30/70• Was awarded two purple Hearts, Combat Infantry Badge, Parachute Jump Wings and The Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and other military awards.• Married to Diane on 9/5/70• Have 2 children – Sean 36 and Kelly 33• Worked as corrugated box salesman and copier salesman• Attended Fairleigh Dickinson University while working as copier salesman• Graduated Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, NJ on 10/2/80 with a B.S. Degree • Graduated Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, NJ on 5/21/99 with a M.A. Degree in Psychology Addictions Counseling• Started as Therapist in Vet Center in Newark • Presently Team Leader of Secaucus New Jersey Vet Center specializing in the treatment of family and war related trauma.

James Cavanaugh

Jim Cavanaugh is a 50 year Morris Township, NJ resident who prefers to stay in the background.He tends to lead by example and is a man of service who honors those who earned for us thefreedoms we enjoy. God, Family, Country is one of his creeds. Community: Active volunteer in the community in a wide variety of issues and projects helpingneighbors, local mayors, school administrators, County Freeholders & Veterans groups.Chaired Morris Township’s first Americans Disabilities Act Committee. Worked on various school committees e.g. to reinstate

cafeteria workers and to evaluate building needs. Was appointed Morris Township’s representative to reconstruct the school budget after the voters soundly rejected the initial school budget. Performed various financial analyses for mayors and a zero based analysis of The County. Formerly active in The Princeton Chamber of Commerce and arranged for J.Peter Grace to obtain The Barney Kilgore (100th Anniversary Wall Street Journal) Award & present findings on “Waste in The Federal Government” commissioned by President Ronald Reagan. Extraordinary (Eucharistic) minister serving daily at Assumption Church, Morristown. Appointed Member to The Morris County Department of Human Services’ Offices of Aging, Disabilities & Community Services Organization and reviews Veterans Legislation in NJ. Diverse financial background with a multi-billion dollar conglomerate analyzing diverse units such as NBC, Hertz, Government Systems, Consumer Electronics, the satellite, carpet, and food businesses. Director of Financial Analysis; Director of Capital & Business Planning Worldwide. Assistant Corporate Secretary handling Board of Director. Developed briefing books for several Board Chairman to address 330,000 Shareholders & public rating agencies. Performed independent business analyses for several Board Chairmen & Executives. Performed Acquisition analyses & holds a copyright in Mergers and Acquisition Analysis. His last offices were at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, NYC & Princeton, NJ having rotated through many positions along with 12 other financial management people over 21 years.Army National Guard (1964-1970) in multiple states. Awarded The Morris County Distinguished Service Medal in 2016.Received The Order of St. Barbara Award in 2016 – a military Honor Society for both The U SArmy and U S Marine Corps Artillery. Chaplain: Welcome Home Vets of NJ. North NJ Chapter Army National Guard 112th Field Artillery Assoc.Senior vice Commander & Chaplain, American Legion Post 59 Morristown, NJ. Associate member of The Marine Corps League and Marines Care Foundation. Active supporter of The Marine Corps—Law Enforcement Foundation (MC-LEF). Honored in MC-LEF national newsletter in 2015 & 2016 for service to our veterans. Ceremonial Officer, Morristown/Morris Township. Memorial & Veterans Day Ceremonies. President & CEO of Mary Queen of All Nations Missionary Alliance.

Tony Arcel GoodsonUS Army Vietnam 1970

Tony was born and raised in Jersey City and is the youngest of 11 siblings, who upon graduation from Lincoln High School was drafted into the Army, whereby he was awarded a Purple Heart during combat operations in Vietnam. At the close of

his service Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) Special 5th Class Goodson would add a Bronze star and several other commendations to his dossier.

Academically, Tony cultivated and interest in technology specializing as a radio/electronic technician and later engineering (completing course at Oklahoma University, Motorola University, and St. Peter’s College respectively). His employment history spans careers with the US Postal Service, from which he was drafted and Motorola for over 28 years. In retirement, Tony continues to serve others as a certified computer science teacher at Hudson County Schools of Technology.

Civically, Tony remains active as Commander of the Samuel R. Shelton, VFW Post 2294 since 2008, and engages with students at local high school ROTC programs, collaborates with Jersey City Public Schools in the classrooms and regularly speaks at Bayonne Post #226 Military Museum seminars with Bayonne Public Schools students.Tony considers family as the cornerstone of his success and is supported by his family and volunteers to host monthly meals for veterans at the Posts’ “Feed The Vets” Program, in addition to fundraisers to meet the needs of the Veteran community and youth of Jersey City.

Sharon KnightSharon Knight began her journey with the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 3 in Westfield after relocating from North Carolina to help care for her grandfather, who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. They would often visit Post 3, where he was a long-time member to give her grandmother a break and let him visit friends he still recognized. Sharon became a member of the Auxiliary through her grandfather’s service and

membership and has dedicated much of the last decade to volunteer service and working at both the Unit and County levels for our veterans. A self-proclaimed and well-traveled “Air Force brat”, Sharon understands the importance of receiving presents from home, letters from abroad and firmly appreciates a “permanent home.” During her time working with the Post 3 Family – Sharon has worked to increase membership at the unit level, chaired almost all Auxiliary programs – and proved to be an instrumental force at revitalizing the Unit and pushing it to participation in both the County and State levels. Sharon has worked hard to increase Unit operations - the Auxiliary currently sends $100,000 in coupons annually to deployed soldiers and their families, assists with the Post’s “Support Our Troops” packages, and hosts parties for residents at the Lyon’s women’s ward. Sharon has improved fundraising for Unit 3 to supplement additional events allowing for more involvement from Auxiliary members and volunteers both from the entire Post 3 family. At the County level, Sharon began as County Chaplain in 2014, before serving 5 consecutive terms as Union County President while maintaining various chairmanships on the County level, as well as serving as the Public Relations Chair and on several others for the Department. In 2016 she began working as the Veterans Affairs Voluntary Services (VAVS) Deputy, and a year later became Representative for the American Legion Auxiliary Department of New Jersey which includes volunteering once a week over the last few years. Sharon has also served as the Department of New Jersey Chaplain and is currently Historian which will lead to her being Department President after serving in the rest of the chairs of the “ladder.”Sharon has a passionate drive to help Veterans and has worked endlessly over the last five years in any way possible. Sharon believes that no contribution is too small – and knows that every little bit will make a difference for the countless Veterans who have served our country. From clothing drives for Veterans in the transitional homeless wards – to assisting with toiletry item needs and Christmas gifts, she ensures that Veterans needs are met, through an active social media presence or even funds from her own pocket. Sharon also volunteered at one of the first women only areas at Stand Down for Veterans with Operation Sisterhood years ago. Sharon regularly attends bingo parties at the Lyons campus and invites residents to cookouts at the Post. She also was driving two Veterans (one recently passed away,) twice a week to their physical therapy and other appointments in her free time. This award is such an honor and means so much to her as it shows that every little bit helps and it’s all about working together.

Detective Ivis Molina Detective Ivis Molina joined the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office on March 6, 2017. Prior to that time, she was an East Windsor Township Police Officer serving as a Patrol Officer and from 2008 to 2016, Detective Molina served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps.

In December 2014, Detective Molina earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Saint Peter’s University. In May 2019, she earned a Master of Arts degree from Seton Hall University. Detective Molina is a member of the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association and is also a member of the Middlesex County Veterans Advisory Council.

Shortly after she joined the prosecutor’s office, the Prosecutor requested that Detective Molina assist with the Veterans Diversion Program (VDP) which was statutorily instituted by the New Jersey Legislature in December 2017. At that time, Detective Molina began training and meeting with members the military community, Rutgers University Behavioral Health, and other prosecutor’s offices in preparation for the inception of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office Veterans Diversion Program. Based upon her contacts, Detective Molina has arranged for not only services for veterans who are defendants in criminal matters in Middlesex County but for any veterans who calls or contact the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office.

Detective Molina actively recruits mentors for the VDP across New Jersey. Due to her extensive knowledge and involvement in the VDP, the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA) has requested that Detective Molina teach the Veterans Diversion Program and train potential mentors at their state-wide VDP trainings. She also appears on various panels involving issues faced by the veteran community and has been invited to teach at various Police Departments, Municipal Prosecutors trainings and Crisis Intervention trainings in Middlesex County. Lastly, Detective Molina coordinates trainings on military culture and veterans’ outreach, as well as coordinating the first Military/Veterans Forum hosted by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. On December 5, 2019, Detective Molina was honored with a special recognition by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders for her efforts and dedication to the veterans on Middlesex County.

NJSOSVETS Women Veterans Stake Holder Sub Committee On November 11th, 2017, an amazing panel of veteran women engaged in a round table with Senator Cory Booker, Congressman Pascrell and the NJ VA Director Vincent Imitti to discuss their experiences at the VA in NJ and to implore change take place immediately. Without censor, they were there to tell their stories and have them heard, uninterrupted, by explanation or rationalization by the men they were directing their conversation toward. These women of the SOS VETS Women Veteran Stakeholders Sub-Committee, came because they wanted and required change. There was no skirting of issues. From walking into the East Orange VA medical hospital and being “gawked at as if they were walking into a strip club”, to not having gender specific specialists on staff, to not “feeling safe” from prying eyes, derogatory comments by staff and other male veterans, or being re-victimized as MST survivors not having a women’s only space to receive treatment. They spoke about continually being called “Mister” if they were there with their husband or father. That experiencing an ER visit was harrowing due to co-ed curtain separated “stalls” for care. Ultimately they were expressing that they felt INVISIBLE at the NJ VA and in general, within their communities and no one seemed to care.The outcome seemed positive. Mr. Imitti agreed to host monthly meetings with the core leaders of the sub-committee, Lucy Del Guadio, Gina Pollut, Catherine Gutierrez, Yahaira Padilla, and Verna Martin. With support and attendance of Emma Corrado from Senator Bookers’ office as well.The changes started small. Some redesign of seating in the lobby area and a new Emergency Department allocating 2 private rooms for women veteran patients. But the momentum slowed and we wanted to rejuvenate the effort that WE ARE NOT INVISIBLE!!We decided we wanted NJ to recognize women veterans on a larger scale, and implored our legislators to assist us by making June 12th – the anniversary of The Women’s Armed Services Integration Act (1948) allowing women to enlist into military service on a permanent basis – NJ Women Veterans Appreciation Day. With massive support from the NJ SOS VETS Stakeholders leadership, Assembly Women Cleopatra Tucker (Chairwomen of NJ Military and Veterans Affairs Committee), NJ State Senator Kristen Corrado, Senator Booker and other incredible supporters, on June 12th, 2019, Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver signed into NJ law making June 12th NJ Women Veterans Appreciation Day!! We were finally NOT INVISIBLE!!It may seem like a small gesture to some but to many if not most of us, it was a culmination of struggle and validation of our service.The Sub-Committee continues to meet quarterly, and we still have work to do. #1 is getting a standalone women’s only clinic in NJ.

Red White & Que SmokehouseMore than 25 years ago, Dan could have guessed endlessly on where his experiences in the United States Marine Corps would take him. Its safe to say none, of those guesses would be owning a classic Southern BBQ joint in New Jersey! A while back, while reliving his Marine days with his wife Katie over a plate of slow smoked brisket, Dan came up with the dream. The dream to own a little place and serve the kind of food he loves to make and feed to all of his friends. For Red White & Que, BBQ is more

than just delicious food. It represents a rebellious spirit while still holding fast to old school American traditions. It’s the food we eat when we come together with friends and neighbors in celebration. A Celebration of the American Dream fully realized.

Since Opening in 2016 Red White & Que Smokehouse has been featured on Food Network’s Guy’s Big Project and has been named NJ’s Best BBQ by thrillist.com, NJ Monthly Magazine and listed in the Top BBQ in NJ by NJ.com, Food & Wine Magazine and many other local and national publications. In 2019 Dan and Red White & Que recipes were published in critically acclaimed BBQ cookbook: SMOKED. Red White & Que Smokehouse has also been spotted on Fox & Friends as part of their annual Memorial Day block party in NYC.

Dan and Katie have always made it a part of Red White & Que Smokehouse’s core values to serve those that served us by creating the customer funded “Buy A Vet A Meal” program. “Buy A Vet A Meal” is a pay it forward program in which Red White & Que customers make a small donation to be added to a gift card. The gift card is then kept in the restaurant to be used as a donation to simply buy a meal for a veteran. Since the beginning of this program Red White & Que has partnered with local veterans organizations to feed thousands of veterans throughout New Jersey from offering free catering for veteran focused events to throwing their own Pig Roast parties at the Kearny, VFW where Dan and his team cook a 200lb. pig with all the fixings and invite veterans and their families to eat for free. Red White & Que also gives 20% off to veterans and10% off to first responders every day.

Dan and Katie always hope to spread happiness and positivity wherever they go. They are committed to making a positive impact on their community and giving back to those that have given them the ability to live their American Dream. Since 2018 Red White & Que Smokehouse has also partnered with Help 2 Feed, a local operation that accepts food donations from restaurants, to feed about 100 homeless and needy people in Newark, NJ every Tuesday.

Sometimes, making a real difference can be as simple as a plate of good BBQ!

Bill RobinsonSussex Veterans Service Office Bill Robinson has been the Veterans Service Officer for NJ Dept. of Military and Veterans Affair since 2009, handling the majority of the VA claims for both Sussex & Morris Counties.

He was born in Dover, NJ and lived in Rockaway Township. Upon graduating high school he proudly joined the US Navy and

served from 1973 to 1975 as Machinist Mate in the engine room aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Saratoga CV-60. He used the VA educational programs and attend the University of Florida as a proud Florida Gator, even though he transferred and completed his last 2 semesters at the University of Maryland receiving a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Marketing as a Terrapin (Turtle) which he says the Gators enjoy eating for dessert.

He is an active member of the American Legion since 1975 and holds officer positions both at the county and post level. As an American Legion Rider he enjoys riding his Harley on the American Legion Legacy Run raising money for the Legacy Scholarship Fund that awards up $30,000 scholarships to children of Fallen Soldiers post 9/11 and Veterans rated 50% or higher by the VA.

Bill is a very proud father of 3 young adults, Christopher, Heather & Sarah, who are well educated and employed in the fields that they enjoy.

After several years in the sales and marketing fields, he accepted a State position with the Dept. of Labor in 2005, before accepting his present position as a Veterans Service Officer for NJ Dept. of Military & Veterans Affairs.

Bill presently lives in Flanders, NJ and feels right at home dealing with his fellow Veterans helping them navigate thru the complicated VA claims process for Service Connected Compensation or VA Pensions.

Tony VancheriPresident Paterson Veteran’s Council

Tony Vancheri married to Anna Maria for 48 years. Tony has four children, Michele, Chris, Nicohas, AnthonyHe is also Blessed with 4 Grandchildren, Isabel, Evan, Nicky and Siena.

Tony is a Proud Vietnam Veteran, US Army

He has been a Member of both The American Legion and the D.A.V for 40 years.

Tony is a retired City of Paterson Superintendent Of Parks and Shade Trees.

I am so Proud to have served my fellow men and women Veterans for over 40 years.

Tony is the Deputy Mayor of Veterans Affairs for the city of Paterson, NJ.

Deborah VisconiPresident and Chief Executive Officer at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

Deborah Visconi, President and Chief Executive Officer of New Jersey’s largest hospital, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, is a thought leader in healthcare with more than 30 years of experience.

Her tenacity expanded the Medical Center’s payor mix resulting in first-time contracts with managed care companies, including Horizon BCBSNJ allowing access to health care for 99.91% Bergen County residents regardless of insurance. Bergen New Bridge became a preferred provider in the Veterans Community Care Program with her support. Deborah’s leadership has resulted in expanded programs, services, and enhanced provider relations including the addition of physicians from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, yielding improvement in quality, safety, and the patient/resident experience. She pioneered technology initiatives that led Bergen New Bridge to be the first hospital in the state to connect to the New Jersey Health Information Network (NJHIN) and, in January 2019, to join Collective Medical Network, a statewide effort to combat the opioid epidemic. In 2018, Deborah was NJBIZ’s Healthcare Hero of the Year. Becker’s Hospital Review named her to its list of 143 women hospital and health system leaders-to-know and she was a HealthLeaders Prime Movers winner in the Leadership Strategy category. She was among NJBIZ’s Best 50 Women in Business for 2019 and a 2019 Crain’s Notable Women in Health Care honoree and she was noted as an ROI-NJ Top Health Care Influencer for 2019.

Deborah serves as a volunteer board member for the Hospital Alliance of New Jersey, President for the Northvale Board of Health, member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA), American Hospital Association (AHA) and American Management Association, Board Director for the NJHA Health PAC, Board Trustee for Care Plus Bergen and CIANJ, and a member of the Executive Women of New Jersey.

Samantha WashingtonSamantha Washington was born in Newark, NJ and raised in East Orange, NJ. Graduated from East Orange High School in 2001 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy after graduation.

Samantha served 10 years in the Navy and was stationed in aviation fighter command VFA-14 in Lemoore, CA where she was an F/A-18E Plane Captain in charge of fighter jets worth 60 million dollars; ensuring it was safe for flight and ready

for mission. When working as a Plane Captain in the Navy, she prepared the jets for flight, briefed pilots on fuel load and status of jet, launched and recovered aircrafts. While stationed in Lemoore she was awarded West Pacific Sailor of the Month for outstanding performance as Plane Captain and Sailor. She kept track of data during flight operations, aircraft time and engine inspections.

During her naval career she had 3 duty stations and deployed 4 times in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Samantha received numerous Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medals, Global War on Terrorism ribbon, and made it to senior enlisted rank of E-6. Community service and education was always important. While in the Navy she volunteered to work with local schools in the community to help with their field days and attended St Leo University.

After leaving the Navy in 2012, Samantha moved back to New Jersey and enrolled in Rutgers University Newark’s School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) Department. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and graduated with honors in May 2015. As an undergrad, Samantha interned for Congressman Payne, Jr. While interning for the Congressman she realized her mission is to help ensure veterans have a smooth transition back into civilian life. After graduating Rutgers, she joined Congressman Payne, Jr.’s staff as a Staff Assistant and works on Veterans casework and Congressman’s District schedule. Samantha works with veterans and VFW organizations throughout the community. She writes Congressional inquiries to Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies on constituents’ behalf to assure they receive the benefits they’re entitled to and get the assistance they need. Samantha also serves as the New Jersey Veteran Lead for DNC Veterans Military and Family Council (VMFC). Samantha earned her Masters of Public Administration (MPA) degree at Rutgers University Newark in May 2017 and worked as an adjunct professor at Rutgers University Newark.

The SOSVETS Unmet Needs Fund

Catholic Family and Community Services (CFCS) under Catholic Charities for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson and the SOSVETS Stakeholder Groups have created a Veterans Unmet Needs Fund to offer financial support to veterans who do not fit into the usual funding sources. The fund provides a onetime payment per veteran household of up to $1,500.

The money for this fund is being collected through private donations and fund raisers such as this awards breakfast. CFCS has agreed not to take any administrative costs, so that 100 percent of what is collected goes directly to the veterans in need.

We would like to thank everyone who has supported the fund and to request your future patronage.

By acting locally, as well as, together we can make improve the lives of our veterans in need within our community.

Thank you!

Sincerely

The SOSVETS Unmet Needs Fund

Supportive Services for Veteran Families

Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and

Union County VeteransAre you a Homeless Veteran?Going to Lose your Housing?

We Can Help!Call Our Confidential Helpline

24 Hours A Day

(855) SOS–VETS (855) 767–8387

We Can Help With:Rental Assistance – Moving CostsUtility Payments – Childcare ExpensesSecurity Deposits – Supportive ServicesTransportation Costs

Catholic Charities inthe Diocese of Paterson andthe Archdiocese of Newark“...providing help—creating hope…”

For More Information call:Morris, Passaic, and Sussex

973-279-7100 Ext 10Monday - Friday

8:30AM - 4:30PM

Bergen, Essex,Hudson, and Union

973-399-1333Monday - -Friday

9:00AM - 5:00 PM

With Respect and Honor We Thank You

Welcome Home Vets of New JerseyIs proud to Congratulate the

Veteran Provider Distinguished Award Honorees:

Welcome Home Vets Of New JerseyProviding Care for our New Jersey Soldiers,

Veterans and Their Families in Need

Morris County Award Jim Cavanaugh – Welcome Home Vets of New Jersey

Hudson County Award Tony Goodson – Samuel R. Shelton VFW Post 2294 Jersey City

Passaic County Award Tony Vancheri – Paterson Veterans Council

Sussex County Award Bill Robinson – DMAVA – Legion Riders

Bergen County Award Deborah Visconi – President/CEO Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

Union County Award Sharon Knight – American Legion Auxiliary

Essex County Award Samantha Washington – Office of Congressman Donald Payne Jr.

Mental Health Services Award David Cathcart – Secaucus Vet Center

Women Veteran Award SOSVETS Women Veteran Sub Committee

Somerset, Middlesex County Award Ivis Molina – Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office

Community Service Award Dan and Katie Misurac – Red White and Que

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Thank you to all the SoS Vets Stakeholders for their love, support, and advocacy for myself and all veterans fortunate enough to come their way.

Joann Northgrave

Michelle Kadell

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Frank Arminio

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And of course, my friend, David J. Pearson!

This team of individuals is committed to assisting the Unmet Needs of veterans participating with the Stakeholders groups in 11 of 21 counties in the state of NJ!

Their courage, guidance and support has been invaluable in the course of my tenure at Catholic Charities - Veterans Services, in my personal and professional journey, and have become family. The team is the MOST reliable resource of knowledge in the veteran community!

Collectively they are the humblest group of advocates BAR NONE for the most vulnerable New Jersey Veterans! None of them want recognition for their efforts, but they all deserve it and all of us can take away a lesson in mentorship from them on "how to get things done" in and for the veteran community!

It is also my great pleasure to congratulate all the award winners!!!!

It means something to have been chosen for these awards, because it means you DID something to catch the attention of your community and the SoS Vets Stakeholders, so thank you for all you have done and continue to do for our veterans.

To the Stakeholders core leadership, my friends .... nothing holds more true than my beloved Marine motto:

~Semper Fidelis~ Gina Pollut

HELPING NEW JERSEY HOMELESSVETERANS & THEIR FAMILIES

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Did you recently become homeless? Are you about to lose your housing?

Call the SSVF Referral Hotline at 1-855-483-8466or email SSVF@communityhope-nj.org

Our Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program can help with:• Housing Searches • Assistance with Landlord Disputes • Support Services • Employment Services

• Linkage to Community Resources • Temporary Financial Assistance may be Available for Eligible Veterans

Serving Veterans and Veteran Families in the Following Communities:Bergen • Burlington • Essex • Hudson • Hunterdon • Mercer • Middlesex • Monmouth • Morris • Ocean

• Passaic • Somerset • Sussex • Union • Warren

Operation Sisterhood congratulates all the Stakeholder Awardees. A special

shout out to the women’s subcommittee for their victories this year. We are

proud to serve the Veteran community alongside you.

FRANK JOSEPH ARMINIO

PRESIDENT

VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA

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“NEVER AGAIN WILL ONE GENERATION OF VETERANS ABANDON ANOTHER”

CONGRATULATIONS

EMERSON CROOKS & ALL OF THE AWARD

HONOREES RECIPIENTS

GORY A. BOOKER NEW JERSEY

UNITED STATES SENATE WASHINGTON, D. 0. 20510

March 30, 2019

Catholic Family and Community Services Supportive Services for Veterans and Families Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson 24 Degrasse Street Paterson, New Jersey 07055

Dear Friends,

It is a pleasure to extend my warmest greetings and congratulations as you gather for your 4th annual Stakeholders Awards Breakfast. I am especially delighted to recognize and congratulate today's honorees, representing eight counties and various organizations. Today's awards are a well-deserved acknowledgement of your impressive records of service and your commitment to the ideals of excellence and duty.

As your United States Senator, I am dedicated to ensuring that our veterans receive the recognition and benefits they deserve from an eternally grateful nation. Since taking office in 2013, I have had the immense privilege of working with the Catholic Family and Community Services' SOSVETS Veterans Stakeholders group to support and honor our veterans and their families. Through this partnership, we have been able to work together to bring a Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic to Sussex County, fight to expand coverage for veterans exposed to toxic substances during military service, and increase resources for New Jersey's female veterans.

I am proud to count the SOSVETS Veterans Stakeholders group as a partner and an ally in our mission to care for our former service members. Through their advocacy, Catholic Family and Community Services has helped support thousands of veterans throughout New Jersey. Without the selfless service of our veterans and the sacrifices of their families, we would not be able to enjoy the freedoms that make the United States of America so extraordinary. While we can never repay the immeasurable debt that we owe our service members and veterans, we must always endeavor to honor their service and sacrifice.

I am so grateful to Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson for its continued commitment to honoring those who have given so much for our nation. Once again, congratulations. Please accept my best wishes for a memorable event.

Sincerely,

Cory A. Booker United States Senator

CHRISTOPHER PERKINSCiti Futures, Clearing and Collateral

Biography: Christopher Perkins, Global Head of OTC Clearing and Foreign ExchangePrime Brokerage, Citi Futures, Clearing and Collateral

Christopher R. Perkins, Managing Director, is the Global Head of OTC Clearing and ForeignExchange Prime Brokerage for Citi. In the aftermath of the global financial crisis, Mr. Perkinsfounded Citi’s globally acclaimed OTC clearing business and is a recognized, internationalauthority and “thought leader” on central clearing. He oversees an FX Prime Brokerage business that is also internationally recognized as a top industry provider.

Mr. Perkins regularly participates in public roundtables on central clearing across the globe andhas authored multiple articles on successful central clearing design. His team was awarded“Client Clearing Service of the Year” by Risk Magazine from 2015-2018, “AsiaRisk Client ClearingProvider of the Year” from 2012-2016, and the “Best Clearing Bank of the Year” by Global Capital Derivatives from 2014-2018.

Prior to joining Citi in 2008, Mr. Perkins served as the U.S. Head of Derivatives Prime Brokerage at Lehman Brothers.

An Iraq war veteran, Mr. Perkins served in the U.S. Marine Corps for nine years achieving the rankof Captain. Highlights of his military career include leading the reconstruction, civil affairs,logistics, public affairs and fire support coordination effort in Ar Ramadi, capital of the Al AnbarProvince and commanding Battery F, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines. He is the founder of the CitiMilitary Veteran’s Networks, which include approximately 3,000 employees across 17 locations inthe U.S. and United Kingdom. Mr. Perkins was instrumental in the formation of Citi Salutes(www.citisalutes.com) and served as co-founder of Veterans on Wall Street(www.veteransonwallstreet.com) a national initiative focused on veterans employment andempowerment.

He was named “Employee of the Month—35 People Worthy of Emulation” (Esquire, Fall 2012) andrecipient of Columbia University’s “Peter J. Awn Community Service Award” in 2018.

Mr. Perkins serves as Vice Chairman on the Board of Directors of Team Rubicon, an organization of100,000 volunteers that unites the skills and experiences of military veterans to rapidly deployemergency response teams during natural disasters. He also serves on the Leadership Council ofthe Bob Woodruff Foundation and the Veterans Advisory Committee of the City of New Rochelle,New York.

Mr. Perkins has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the U.S. Naval Academy, with distinction, anda Master of Arts Degree from Georgetown University. He is a member of the Economic Club of New York.

Business Address/Contact Details:Citi 390 Greenwich Street, 3rd FloorNew York, NY 10013Phone: +1-212-723-5943Fax: +1-646-719-2989E-mail: christopher.perkins@citi.com

Our education professionals are grateful to our veterans, who have sacrificed so much to keep us

safe. We wish to thank Jim Tedesco, Bergen County Executive, for his consistent support of our

members.

Susan McBride, President Bergen County Education Association

Susan Butterfield, President

Passaic County Education Associations

International Longshoremen’s Association Local No.1 Checkers, Clerks & Tallymens Union

A.F.L. – C.I.O.

Congratulates Jim Feeney and all the Honorees of the

4th Annual SOSVETS VETERAN’S

Stakeholders Awards Breakfast _________________________________________ David Cicalese, President Patrick Cicalese, Vice President James Cocchia, Secretary/Treasurer James LaGrasso, Business Agent

Stirling Elks

NJ Knights Of Columbus

10th ANNUAL 80,000 LB. ARMY TANK

PULL COMPETITION

Sunday, June 23, 2019

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (0800 - 1600) RAIN OR SHINE

1100 Clifton Ave, Clifton, NJ � Between St. James Place and Olga B Ter.

Come and enjoy the Tank Pull Competition -

Entertainment - Food - Games - Free Parking!

Register online at tankpullkofc.org

or call 973-220-4601

Assemble a team of 20 members - Elect a captain - Select a team name

*Teams must submit the minimum $1,500 by June 12th, 2019 toget a pre-assigned Tank Pull Time and Team T-Shirts

If you can’t join a team or attend, please make a tax-deductible donation toKnights of Columbus - Tank Pull 797 Valley Road, Clifton, NJ 07013

90% of proceeds benefit

Military Wounded

10% of proceeds benefitLocal Veterans

New Jersey City UniversityCongratulates the

STAKEHOLDERS HONOREES

Honoring those who have given exemplary service to our Veteran community

2019

VETERANS: Learn more about resources, events, and job opportunities in Northern New Jersey!

www.facebook.com/SOSVETSNorthJerseyVeteranResources

SOS VETS– North Jersey

Veteran Resources

VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA

ROBERT E. WHEELOCK CHAPTER 327

NORTHWEST NEWJERSEY

P.O.BOX 9

STANHOPE, NJ 07874-0009

“NEVER AGAIN WILL ONE GENERATION OF VETERANS ABANDON ANOTHER”

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE AWARD HONOREES

Diapers will be available at Catholic Charities SSVF County locations:

Bergen * Passaic * Morris * Sussex Hudson * Essex * Union

DIAPERBANKS

www.brennerfoundation.org

HELPING NJ HOMELESS VETERANS& THEIR FAMILIES

★★★★★★★★★★★★

PROGRAMS OF COMMUNITY HOPE, INC.

Call the SSVF Referral Hotline at1-855-483-8466

or email SSVF@communityhope-nj.org

Helping New Jersey Veterans and Veteran Families Keep or Find Housing and Avoid Homelessness.

Did you recently become homeless?Are you about to lose your housing?

www.hopeforveterans.com

Gooney Bird Detachment #434

of Teaneck, NJ

would like to extend our warmest congratulations to all the award

recipients! Semper Fi

Commandant: Pat KorczakSenior Vice Commandant: John Hernandez Junior Vice Commandant: Gina Pollut Paymaster: Jim Biringer

Adjutant: Carl Peter Judge Advocate: Alex Stoichkov Sgt. at Arms: Gil Kociolek

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Operation Sisterhood congratulates all the Stakeholder Awardees. We are

proud to serve the Veteran community alongside you.

Congratulations to the

Distinguished Award Honorees from the

William Paterson University Office of Veteran and

Military AffairsSilvia Barrera 973.720.2323

VetMilitarySvcs@wpunj.edu

Atlantic Behavioral Health’s True North Program is proud of its partnership with SOSVETS.

We are committed to supporting veterans and their families

Congratulations to all veteran providers and their distinguished award honorees.

No More Whispers.Let’s end the whispering about mental illness and addiction. Don’t fear it. Don’t judge it.

Understand it. Let’s not whisper anymore. NoMoreWhispers@atlantichealth.org

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