2023
Thank you to our donors, supporter, and volunteers who made 2023 a spectacular year. We are an all volunteer organization that would not be successful without you ALL. We have mailed packages for over 800 deployed troops, purchased groceries for families that have been dealing with challenges, and assisted with connecting veterans with resources and referrals.
Our Support Our Troops Casino Night was one of our most successful events and our Adopt a Family at the Holidays program grew to allow us to assist ten families.
In addition, with your support, we assisted in hosting deployment farewell ceremony for the soldiers and their families of the
1-102nd Cavalry. Thank you.
Our Support Our Troops Casino Night was one of our most successful events and our Adopt a Family at the Holidays program grew to allow us to assist ten families.
In addition, with your support, we assisted in hosting deployment farewell ceremony for the soldiers and their families of the
1-102nd Cavalry. Thank you.
Bonds of Courage on the Homefront.......
Greg
An OIF and OEF Veteran who had transitioned back to civilian life a few years ago was searching for opportunities in business. Greg was working as an intern on Wall Street when he met one of our Career Mentors at an event. This mentor eventually opened the door for a career opportunity with his former firm. Greg wrote us to describe his frustrations and difficulty “on how to navigate seemingly opaque organizations”. The transition from a combat experienced Marine to the civilian job search was missing something. He describes to us how important his Mentor’s advice was in building a narrative of his experience that was coherent and relevant to a prospective employer.
An OIF and OEF Veteran who had transitioned back to civilian life a few years ago was searching for opportunities in business. Greg was working as an intern on Wall Street when he met one of our Career Mentors at an event. This mentor eventually opened the door for a career opportunity with his former firm. Greg wrote us to describe his frustrations and difficulty “on how to navigate seemingly opaque organizations”. The transition from a combat experienced Marine to the civilian job search was missing something. He describes to us how important his Mentor’s advice was in building a narrative of his experience that was coherent and relevant to a prospective employer.
Kevin
An OEF Veteran transitioning from active duty returned to civilian life. Among his challenges were having enough resources to secure an apartment while trying to start college. Like so many veterans he didn’t know just what he was eligible for. As he learned about various programs he still had the common challenge of connecting with resources. We advocated on his behalf with the administrators of a VA’s housing grant (SSVF). We helped him secure an apartment through the SSVF grant, and delivered a bed, bedding, household essentials as well as food card. This assistance gave him stability during his transition and walked him through the process to ensure his transition was successful.
An OEF Veteran transitioning from active duty returned to civilian life. Among his challenges were having enough resources to secure an apartment while trying to start college. Like so many veterans he didn’t know just what he was eligible for. As he learned about various programs he still had the common challenge of connecting with resources. We advocated on his behalf with the administrators of a VA’s housing grant (SSVF). We helped him secure an apartment through the SSVF grant, and delivered a bed, bedding, household essentials as well as food card. This assistance gave him stability during his transition and walked him through the process to ensure his transition was successful.
Carol
An isolated, homebound disabled veteran without a bed, Carol’s attitude toward her situation was to “embrace the suck”. Her ready smile and gratitude for the smallest token was remarkable. When we brought her a new bed we found her cupboards empty. We soon returned with groceries, kitchen cutlery and household essentials. Because of her disability it’s hard for her to get out. We continue to visit her and are introducing her to a Veteran Battle Buddy to establish and maintain a lasting connection to others in her area.
An isolated, homebound disabled veteran without a bed, Carol’s attitude toward her situation was to “embrace the suck”. Her ready smile and gratitude for the smallest token was remarkable. When we brought her a new bed we found her cupboards empty. We soon returned with groceries, kitchen cutlery and household essentials. Because of her disability it’s hard for her to get out. We continue to visit her and are introducing her to a Veteran Battle Buddy to establish and maintain a lasting connection to others in her area.
Bonds of Courage Overseas......
From Kandahar, Afghanistan
"Your wonderful boxes came today and we are very grateful. This afternoon all our airmen are coming to take a look because they were running out of supplies. When we get packages it truly feels like Christmas and is certainly the highlight of any day here. You and your group make what we do worth it. To have men and women back home supporting our efforts and us keeps our morale up. Continue to pray for us as everyday here brings new challenges we must face. I appreciate all your hard work and effort putting together care packages. We pray god will bless you for this. Thank you for being a proud American."
"Your wonderful boxes came today and we are very grateful. This afternoon all our airmen are coming to take a look because they were running out of supplies. When we get packages it truly feels like Christmas and is certainly the highlight of any day here. You and your group make what we do worth it. To have men and women back home supporting our efforts and us keeps our morale up. Continue to pray for us as everyday here brings new challenges we must face. I appreciate all your hard work and effort putting together care packages. We pray god will bless you for this. Thank you for being a proud American."
In The Community
Bonds of Courage 10th Anniversary
Casino Night
Kickn' It For Courage
Radio 103.9 Care Package
Packing Event
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Bonds of Courage
10th Anniversary
Casino Night
Care Package Collection
Radio 103.9 Care Package
Packing Event
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Union County
UC Step Collection
Casino Night
Care Package Ready to Go
Holiday Adopt a Family
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Cycle For Courage
Westfield Memorial Day Parade
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Cycle For Courage
Westfield Memorial Day Parade
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Shopping for Homebound Veterans
Kick It For Courage at
Kean University
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Bonds of Courage, Inc. has been determined to be a not-for-profit, public charity, # 71-0993070,
exempt from the federal income tax under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donations made to this organization are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
exempt from the federal income tax under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donations made to this organization are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.