Veterans Everyday | October 2025

💖 Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Fight Together

October reminds us that courage comes in many forms. Some carry it on the battlefield; Some carry it on the battlefield; others carry it through life’s toughest challenges.

At BVSJ, we’re reminded that strength isn’t only shown in combat — it’s also found in the quiet resilience of women who keep showing up, keep fighting, and keep believing, no matter the challenge.

This month, we honor every warrior — in pink — whose fight inspires us to keep going, keep believing, and keep supporting one another.

💗 Schedule your screening, encourage a loved one, and help spread awareness.

🎀 Support the Cause: Limited-Edition Breast Cancer Awareness Merch

This October, we’re turning awareness into action.

Our limited-edition Breast Cancer Awareness Collection is more than is a statement of strength, unity, and hope.

Every purchase supports programs that empower veterans and their families through wellness, financial literacy, and community care.

🛍️ Preorder now and show your support:

Visit our merch store to grab your exclusive gear before it’s gone. Wear it proudly, knowing your purchase helps change lives.

👉 Shop the Collection and 50% off our Season 1 merch before it sells out.

⚾ Honoring Jackie Robinson: A Legacy of Service and Courage

We’re proud to support an inspiring Veterans Day event honoring the life and service of Jackie Robinson — a man who broke barriers both on and off the field.

Before becoming a baseball legend, Jackie Robinson wore the uniform of the United States Army, standing for dignity, discipline, and equality long before stepping onto the diamond. His courage in the face of adversity continues to inspire generations of veterans who know what it means to serve with integrity and purpose.

This event, hosted by the Jackie Robinson Museum, will explore how Robinson’s military service connects to the experiences of Black service members and veterans today. The conversation will feature Richard Brookshire, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of the Black Veterans Project; Viviana DeCohen, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services; and Jeffrey T. Sammons, Professor Emeritus at NYU, led by moderator Bradford William Davis.

We’re honored to stand alongside partners like KeyBank and NY StateVeterans’ Services in celebrating Robinson’s enduring impact.

🎟️. Get your tickets today before the event is sold out! Admission is free for Veterans, Active-Duty Military, and Federal Employees

🥂 Celebrating 25 Years of Collaboration with Our Veteran Partners

You don’t want to miss this special celebration! For more than 25 years, Black Veterans for Social Justice has proudly worked alongside our veteran partners to strengthen programs and uplift those who served. Join us as we honor this legacy of service and community.

📅 Thursday, November 6th | 665 Willoughby Ave

For more information, contact La’Shena Boyer at Lboyer@bvsj.org or (718) 852-6004.

🌟 Recognized as a 2025 Highly Recommended Charity

We’re honored to be named a 2025 Highly Recommended Charity by CharitiesForVets.org! This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to integrity, impact, and transparency in serving the veteran community.

Reputation matters — and we’re proud to also hold a 4-Star Rating on Charity Navigator and a Platinum Seal of Transparency on GuideStar. These distinctions affirm that every dollar and every effort goes toward empowering veterans and their families to thrive.

💙 Your trust makes this possible — thank you for standing with us!

🧠 World Mental Health Day — October 10

Each year on October 10, we pause to recognize World Mental Health Day — a reminder that mental wellness is just as vital as physical health. For many veterans, the invisible wounds of service continue long after deployment. In fact, more than 1 in 3 veterans struggle with mental health challenges.

At Black Veterans for Social Justice, we’re committed to breaking the stigma and providing real support through our SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Program — offering counseling, peer connection, and crisis intervention for veterans in need.

If you or someone you know is a veteran who could use support, please reach out. You are not alone — help and hope are here. ❤️

📞 Contact us: info@bvsj.org | (347)767-3889

🇺🇸 Honor Through Action — This Veterans Day

This Veterans Day, honoring our heroes means more than words. “Thank you” is just the beginning — real gratitude shows up through action that changes lives.

Every day, veterans face challenges that call for our continued commitment — from housing and mental health to employment and hope for a better tomorrow.

By becoming a recurring donor, you ensure that critical programs like housing assistance, peer support, and suicide prevention remain available to those who served our nation. Your monthly gift isn’t just a donation — it’s a lifeline.

❤️ Hope looks like action, and it starts with us.

Join the movement. Stand with our veterans.

👉 Donate $15/month today and help us continue empowering veterans every day.

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