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About Us
Bonds of Courage is a non-profit organization honoring the courage and commitment of the brave armed service personnel who serve in the military, wherever they are stationed, wherever they are from, in times of both peace and war.
Our Mission
Established in 2004, Bonds of Courage is a non-profit organization supporting our troops, veterans and their families to build morale, and to meet needs relating to jobs, health, families, and finances. We honor their sacrifice by supporting their readiness to serve, enhancing their morale, and assisting their transition from oath to home.
Our Programs
1-102 Cavalry NJ Support for Soldiers and FRG
The Family Readiness Group (FRG) is an officially command-sponsored organization of family members, volunteers, and soldiers belonging to a unit. Together they provide an avenue of mutual support and assistance, and a network of communications among family members, the chain of command, and community resources. FRG's help create a climate of mutual support within the unit and community.
New Jersey Cavalry and Armor Association Support
The New Jersey Cavalry and Armor Association is a professional, fraternal organization focused on the history of NJ Cavalry and Armor and the professional development of its leaders and Soldiers. They are open to all service members, veterans, and members of the community. They are made up of currently serving officers, non-commissioned officers, and Soldiers of the 1-102nd Cavalry Squadron, and it's "alumni", who once served in the squadron or one of the armor battalions within the New Jersey Army National Guard. Their members are also veterans from other services and specialties and include a host of members from local communities. They serve the 1-102nd Cavalry organization by hosting professional development "Stable Calls," serve its FRGs, and co-sponsor events like the "Spur Ride," the Spurs and Sabers Dinner/Dance and Casino Night with Bonds of Courage.
Provisions
We provide care packages and letters creating a connection with our active duty troops. We rely on donations from collections hosted by business offices, school, scout or and church groups throughout the year to keep our pantry full and to fulfill the box wish lists. Due to the growing needs of our veterans, we have expanded this program to provide items to organizations that serve homeless veterans and residents of our local veteran’s memorial home.
The Family Readiness Group (FRG) is an officially command-sponsored organization of family members, volunteers, and soldiers belonging to a unit. Together they provide an avenue of mutual support and assistance, and a network of communications among family members, the chain of command, and community resources. FRG's help create a climate of mutual support within the unit and community.
New Jersey Cavalry and Armor Association Support
The New Jersey Cavalry and Armor Association is a professional, fraternal organization focused on the history of NJ Cavalry and Armor and the professional development of its leaders and Soldiers. They are open to all service members, veterans, and members of the community. They are made up of currently serving officers, non-commissioned officers, and Soldiers of the 1-102nd Cavalry Squadron, and it's "alumni", who once served in the squadron or one of the armor battalions within the New Jersey Army National Guard. Their members are also veterans from other services and specialties and include a host of members from local communities. They serve the 1-102nd Cavalry organization by hosting professional development "Stable Calls," serve its FRGs, and co-sponsor events like the "Spur Ride," the Spurs and Sabers Dinner/Dance and Casino Night with Bonds of Courage.
Provisions
We provide care packages and letters creating a connection with our active duty troops. We rely on donations from collections hosted by business offices, school, scout or and church groups throughout the year to keep our pantry full and to fulfill the box wish lists. Due to the growing needs of our veterans, we have expanded this program to provide items to organizations that serve homeless veterans and residents of our local veteran’s memorial home.