New Jersey Veterans Assistance Association
NJVAA is a New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) Veteran-serving nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life, well-being, and economic security of Service Members, Veterans, military families, and caregivers through community engagement, peer support, advocacy, benefits navigation, and coordinated service delivery. NJVAA is affiliated with The American Legion Department of New Jersey. We are dedicated to providing support for military personnel, veterans and their families throughout New Jersey. NJVAA delivers financial aid, homelessness prevention, mental health outreach, and family support for deployed service members. The organization raises funds from private, corporate, and government sources to sustain veteran-focused programs and collaborates with partner organizations to improve veteran welfare.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
New Jersey Veterans Assistance Association
171 Jersey Street Building 5 second Fl c/o The American Legion Dept. of NJ Trenton, NJ 08611
Services
Direct financial aid for veterans and their families in crisis or on hard times within New Jersey.
Resources and collaboration for the homeless veteran community, including referrals to veteran housing programs. Affordable Housing for Veterans on American Legion Post Property with grant funding assistance from The Horizon Foundation For New Jersey.
Educational outreach, events, and support activities aimed at promoting mental health, destigmatizing help-seeking, and reducing suicide risk among veterans.
Financial and logistical support for families of deployed service members in the New Jersey National Guard and military.
Organization of recurring events like awareness walks, conventions, and veteran support fundraisers.
Distributes food and basic necessities for active duty personnel and their families through food drives and partnerships.
Direct financial aid for veterans and their families in crisis or on hard times within New Jersey.
Resources and collaboration for the homeless veteran community, including referrals to veteran housing programs. Affordable Housing for Veterans on American Legion Post Property with grant funding assistance from The Horizon Foundation For New Jersey.
Educational outreach, events, and support activities aimed at promoting mental health, destigmatizing help-seeking, and reducing suicide risk among veterans.
Financial and logistical support for families of deployed service members in the New Jersey National Guard and military.
Organization of recurring events like awareness walks, conventions, and veteran support fundraisers.
Distributes food and basic necessities for active duty personnel and their families through food drives and partnerships.
Expertise Areas
- Veteran assistance program administration
- Homeless veteran outreach
- Veteran mental health and suicide prevention
- Family support for deployed service members
Key People
THOMAS DRESDNER
Chief Executive Officer & President
David Corbin
Vice President (Elected)
Andrea J. Cahill-Adair
Board of Directors, Secretary
Steven Fisher
Chief Information Officer
John Baker
Liaison Officer - Adjutant, The American Legion Department of New Jersey
Kerri Long
Social Media Coordinator
THOMAS DRESDNER
Chief Executive Officer & President
David Corbin
Vice President (Elected)
Andrea J. Cahill-Adair
Board of Directors, Secretary
Steven Fisher
Chief Information Officer
John Baker
Liaison Officer - Adjutant, The American Legion Department of New Jersey
Kerri Long
Social Media Coordinator
News & Updates
Designated as a recognized charitable institution for the 2024 Combined Federal Campaign, supporting ongoing veteran-focused initiatives.
Awarded a grant to provide health benefit navigation and sustainment services for veterans through the veteran service office.
With assistance from The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, NJVAA has continued to advance The American Legion Post Affordable Housing for Veterans Program mission through strategic planning, project management, engineering, community engagement, fundraising, and partnership development activities. During the reporting period, active development efforts progressed at multiple locations, including Hoboken, Westfield, South Amboy, Montclair, Emerson, and Gloucester City. These projects are designed to provide affordable housing for veterans while revitalizing local American Legion facilities and strengthening veteran-centered communities.
Fundraising golf tournament to support veteran programs and outreach activities.
10th Annual walk dedicated to raising funds and awareness for veteran suicide prevention and PTSD support.
Grant received from a health foundation to support the veteran service office in Newark, providing funding for veteran health benefit navigation and claims support.
Designated as a recognized charitable institution for the 2024 Combined Federal Campaign, supporting ongoing veteran-focused initiatives.
Awarded a grant to provide health benefit navigation and sustainment services for veterans through the veteran service office.
With assistance from The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, NJVAA has continued to advance The American Legion Post Affordable Housing for Veterans Program mission through strategic planning, project management, engineering, community engagement, fundraising, and partnership development activities. During the reporting period, active development efforts progressed at multiple locations, including Hoboken, Westfield, South Amboy, Montclair, Emerson, and Gloucester City. These projects are designed to provide affordable housing for veterans while revitalizing local American Legion facilities and strengthening veteran-centered communities.
Fundraising golf tournament to support veteran programs and outreach activities.
10th Annual walk dedicated to raising funds and awareness for veteran suicide prevention and PTSD support.
Grant received from a health foundation to support the veteran service office in Newark, providing funding for veteran health benefit navigation and claims support.