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The Staten Island Service Member/Veterans and Families (SMVF) Newsletter
October 2025
| | Welcome to the SMVF newsletter, which provides listings of resources and events important to the Staten Island community of Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members. If you know of someone who is interested in receiving this newsletter, they can sign up at statenislandpps.org/veterans. | | |
End Veteran Debt Inaugural Summit
On September 9th, 2025, SI PPS and End Veteran Debt held their Inaugural Summit at Fordham University.
The Veteran Debt Summit provided a safe space for civilians and veterans to share valuable insight into how we can come together to strengthen the support system around veterans' lives during and after active duty, thus reducing the rate of suicide.
The summit included Q&As with several panelists including Cristina Castro, senior staff attorney for the Legal Services of NYC, Army Combat Medic Mike Williams, Anthony Warren, founder of AboutFace4Vets, and more. Other panelists included artists, journalists, and family members of veterans who dedicate their time to improving the lives of service members.
For a full list of the panelists and speakers, click here.
DONATE HERE to eliminate $1M in Veteran debt!
Read more about how our campaign works:
How can we eliminate $1M in debt?
How does debt forgiveness work?
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FREE Yoga Classes, In Person and Virtual, by Veterans Yoga Project
Gold Star Post Schedule:
Every Wednesday 12:00 pm - 1:00pm
American Legion Gold Star Post #1365
17 Cannon Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
more info here.
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Cespino Russo Schedule:
Every Saturday 11:30 am - 12:30pm
Cespino Russo American Legion Post
200 McClean Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305
more info here.
Chair Yoga, Breathwork & Guided Relaxation
All Veterans & Military Families Welcome
For more information, email Mike Matthews at mmatthews@statenislandpps.org.
For other Veteran Yoga Project Classes, click here.
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HelloFresh Meals with Meaning Kits
Free HelloFresh meal kits for Veterans and Military families facing food insecurity. DVS Benefits Coordinator, Joseph Liss, will be on-site to discuss Veteran benefits and services.
Pick-up location:
NYC Department of Probation's Neon Kitchen
340 Bay Street, Staten Island
Starting September 4th, 2025, every other Thursdays 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
For more information, click here.
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Adopt At-Risk Veteran | Wheels for Warriors
Our Mission:
AARVorg Inc, "AdoptAtRiskVeteran," is a 501c 3 non-profit founded in 2018 by Vietnam Veteran John Meyer. He was inspired by the vast nuber of homeless and at-risk veterans in his community. AARV is a fundraising charity that works with other community-based providers helping homeless and at-risk veterans and their families. We provide funds for veteran specific programs, emergency and supportive housing, hot meals, groceries, clothing, job training, transportation or other services not provided by the Veterans Administration. AARV is specifically dedicated to improving opportunities for our deserving veterans to regain control of their lives and enjoy the freedoms that they helped to preserve. Help us complete our mission by adopting a veteran today.
Wheels for Warriors:
We accept donated NEW and USED wheelchairs and scooters, match the mobility device with our list of AV Veterans with mobility challenges, and provide them for FREE. Help change a life by donating your time, funds, or mobility devices to a veteran in need. More info here.
If you are a veteran in need of a mobility device, click here to apply.
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Department of Veterans' Services
NYC DVS has an extensive list of resources available to NYC veterans including counseling, mental health, peer support, and more:
Counseling Services
Mental Health Resources
Peer Support Resources
DVS Newsletter
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Northwell Military Liaison Services
Northwell Health is New York State's largest health care provider and one of the nation’s top employers for military veterans and families. We are dedicated to meeting the unique need of veterans, service members and their families. Our services include but are not limited to: life after service, women's services, and pay differential program.
For more information about our services, click here.
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VA Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Program
You served us, now let us serve you.
Our suicide prevention program services provide assistance to military personnel and their families. We offer veterans and their loved ones tender loving care and a listening ear.
All services are provided free of charge for eligible veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
To learn more about the program and how to get involved, click here.
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Treatment for Justice-Involved Veterans
VA Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Centers are recruiting eligible Veterans to participate in a research study on treatment for Veterans involved with the criminal justice system.
Learn more here.
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NYU Langone Military Family Center: Caring for military families coping with the invisible wounds of war
Our clinicians at NYU Langone Military Family Center can support you and your family in addressing the needs and challenges associated with military service and life transitions. We offer high-quality, accessible, integrated mental health care, which are free and confidential.
We provide assistance with both physical and psychological concerns, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, traumatic brain injury, substance abuse, and more. Our services include, but are not limited to, individual, couples and family therapy, medication management, and support groups.
To find out more about our services, click here.
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Edge4Vets
Edge4Vets is conducted by the Human Resiliency Institute at Fordham in the Gabelli School of Business. This program provides veterans with what they need most: support in translating their military skills into tools for civilian success.
Edge4Vets connects veterans with hiring managers at partner companies for jobs that can lead to careers.
For more information, click here.
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1 Soldier, 1 Dog, 1 Team
What We Do:
1 Soldier 1 Dog 1 Team rescues shelter dogs and matches them with a Veteran and/or First Responder suffering from PTSD.
Learn more here.
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Priority One
If you have served at least one day in the active military, naval, or air service, including the Reserves and National Guard, you and your spouse are eligible for priority of service.
Our Veteran Specialists are available to help you with training and benefits, job-readiness workshops, and more!
Learn more here.
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Nourish the Service Essentials Market, Blue Star Families
Family Meeting Center - Fort Wadsworth
2nd Floor
455 USS Tennessee Rd.
Staten Island, NY 10305
2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
For more information, click here.
Questions? Contact Consuela Rodriguez at (904) 309-1817 or via email at crodriguez@bluetstarfam.org.
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God's Love We Deliver
God's Love We Deliver is the leading Medically Tailored
Meal (MTM) provider in New York State. We have over 39 years of experience feeding,
nourishing, and improving the health and well-being of individuals living with severe illness.
Proudly serving home-delivered medically tailored meals to Veterans, their dependents, and their caregivers. You have served our country, now let us serve you!
God's Love has no religious affiliation; we serve all clients from diverse backgrounds. All
of our services are provided free to clients and full of love.
To learn more, click here.
For the latest newsletter, click here.
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Staten Island Performing Provider System
1 Edgewater Plaza, Suite 700, Staten Island, NY 10305
(917) 830-1140
SIPPS-contactus@northwell.edu
www.statenislandpps.org
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