Check out how this former Marine began a new journey of serving others by creating a nonprofit and supporting the organization’s efforts through coffee roasting!
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While homelessness among veterans did decrease around 5% from 2017 to 2018, there is still much work to be done. The 2018 Annual Homeless Assessment Report sheds a light on many homeless populations, identifying where veterans are in need of housing most.
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Helpful hints and tips as you go through the process of filing out a disability claim if you were exposed to Agent Orange as a Vietnam Veteran. Need assistance? The BFL team is here to help!
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Longtime BFL supporter and friend, Jack Kemp, retells a story from the last year of his father’s life, a WWII Veteran of the Polish Army. Unique in its topic, hearing aids, and a great read about the relationship between our dear friend and his wonderful father
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Catch up on what Backpacks For Life has been doing this summer - events, fundraisers, veteran support and more!
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Check out these upcoming Veteran Yoga Retreats happening at Omega Institute in Upstate New York. A great, natural approach for veterans to cope with PTSD and get back to living their best life!
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We see all too often that our soldiers returning home from war are quickly written prescriptions to opioids and other drugs to help combat the challenges they face. This article reveals some of the corruption behind the opioid crisis in our country, ways that we see this affecting our veterans and suggestions to alternative approaches to getting help
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Take a tour with us inside the Maryland Center for Veteran Education & Training. Our dear friend, Tyler took us on a wonderful tour of MCVET to show us all the great things they do for our veterans.
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Check out this awesome veteran owned business. They just launched their first product and will be donating a portion of their proceeds back to BFL. We’ll give you one hint - if you are dedicated to your beard or mustache, this product just may be for you!
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Sgt. Reckless made a name for herself during the Korean War. This four legged majestic animal holds a special place in many veterans’ hearts and some say they wouldn’t be here today without her…
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Medical marijuana for veterans has certainly gained attention in the public eye. Find out what the founders of Santa Cruz Veterans Alliance are doing to help our veterans heal…
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Backpacks For Life is helping another NJ nonprofit, run by a formerly homeless veteran who is actively changing the lives of children aging out of the foster care program.
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Backpacks For Life was privileged to have a very special guest speaker at this year’s Golf Outing. Tyler Stallings, a 6-year-old boy with a heart of gold for serving our veterans, shared his mission with our supporters…
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Easterseals of South Florida provides respite care to disabled/ill veterans and the family members that are taking care of them. By providing care for a few hours a week, Easterseals is able to give veterans continued support they need.
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A new food pantry has opened for Veterans in need in Passaic County, NJ. Located in Paterson, the food pantry will be open on Sundays for Veterans and their families to utilize. One veteran says it is exactly what this city and the veterans need.
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U.S. soldiers experience PTSD like symptoms and side effects from Malaria drug
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Nuru International, a nonprofit started by a former U.S. Marine, is seeking military veterans for two exciting job opportunities.
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Read about our experience with Cryotherapy as we continue exploring new and healthy approaches to healing for veterans.
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NJ Veterans are eligible for for a $3,000 tax exemption for 2017.
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