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The 2024 Combined Federal Campaign Has Concluded!
Trenton, NJ, February 2025 – The New Jersey Veterans Assistance Association (NJVAA) is a recognized Charitable Institution for the 2024 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). We would like to thank all of our contributors for their generosity! We look forward to making a significant impact on our ongoing missions! We are also looking forward to next fall and with your help another successful campaign!
Each fall, the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) enables Federal employees and retirees to come together to raise money and volunteer for our favorite charities. Thanks to your generosity, the CFC has raised $8.7 billion since its inception to support people and communities in need across the country and around the world!
Are you a Federal employee or retiree? Then GIVE HAPPY to us through the CFC using charity code 53071. One of the great benefits of the CFC is that you can give though payroll deduction or through your retiree annuity, giving a little each pay period and supporting our mission all year long.
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About The Combined Federal Campaign.
The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all.
CFC is one of the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaigns, with 35 CFC campaigns throughout the country and overseas raising millions of dollars each year. Pledges made by Federal civilian, postal and military donors during the campaign season will support eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world. The Director of OPM has designated responsibility for day-to-day management of the program and to its CFC office.
Fundraising for charitable organizations in the Federal workplace can be traced to the late-1940's. However, formal authority to permit fundraising in the Federal workplace was not established until 1961. In signing Executive Order 10927, President John F. Kennedy authorized the U.S. Civil Service Commission to develop guidelines and regulate fundraising in the Federal service.Federal employees and retirees represent a strong, caring community through the CFC, dedicated to making a difference for those in need. Overseen by the Office of Personnel Management, the CFC offers the Federal community the opportunity to donate to thousands of participating charities. Learn more about the History of the CFC.
About The New Jersey Veterans Assistance Association
The New Jersey Veterans Assistance Association (NJVAA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, affiliated with The American Legion Department of New Jersey, for the purpose of raising funds from private, corporate and government donors; in support of major programs for veterans and their families. NJVAA’s goal is to replenish operating accounts effected by budget cuts due to a decrease in traditional fundraising activities. NJVAA will also establish an endowment fund from capital deriving from major donors, in order to create a sustainable path for veteran programs that will last well into the future.
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NJVAA Receives Grant
from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Trenton, NJ, September, 2024 – The New Jersey Veterans Assistance Association (NJVAA) has received a grant in the amount of five thousand dollars from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. The donation, made through The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, will be used to fund The New Jersey American Legion’s veteran service office (VSO) located in Newark, NJ. The Health Sustainment of Our Veterans program aligns with Horizon’s commitment to helping our members access the resources they need to manage their health.
“This grant from The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey will provide critically needed funding to directly support the mission of the veteran service office in Newark,” said Thomas Dresdner, President of NJVAA. “The office provides health support services to veterans including how to apply for veterans’ benefits, how to navigate the VA medical system, and how to file VA claims. The office can refer veterans and their families to other United States, State of New Jersey, and local government agencies; as well as non-profit organizations with the mission to support the health needs of those men and women who served in our nation’s Armed Services,” Dresdner said. “The American Legion Department of New Jersey VSO in Newark is resource constrained. The grant from The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey will provide sorely needed sustainment funding.”
“Horizon is pleased to support the important work being done by The New Jersey Veterans Assistance Association to provide Health Sustainment of Our Veterans, especially in Newark,” said Jonathan R. Pearson, Executive Director of The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey. “Health Sustainment of Our Veterans aligns with Horizon’s commitment to helping our members access the resources they need to manage their health. We are improving the health of the communities we serve by helping people achieve health sustainability. The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey works across New Jersey with grantees who share our commitment to improving the health and communities we serve.”
About The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey’s philanthropic arm, The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, is focused on making New Jersey healthier by supporting non-profit organizations that expand access to health care, remove barriers to good health and increase opportunities for everyone to achieve their best health, no matter who they are or where they live. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. For more information, please visit HZNFoundation.org.
About The New Jersey Veterans Assistance Association
The New Jersey Veterans Assistance Association (NJVAA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, affiliated with The American Legion Department of New Jersey, for the purpose of raising funds from private, corporate and government donors; in support of major programs for veterans and their families. NJVAA’s goal is to replenish operating accounts effected by budget cuts due to a decrease in traditional fundraising activities. NJVAA will also establish an endowment fund from capital deriving from major donors, in order to create a sustainable path for veteran programs that will last well into the future.
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NJVAA Tours USS NEW JERSEY
SSN-796
Congratulations on your Commissioning!
Trenton, NJ, September 2024 – The New Jersey Veterans Assistance Association (NJVAA)
Members and Veterans of The American Legion Department of New Jersey were provided an opportunity to tour the Newly Commissioned USS New Jersey SSN 796 prior to the "BOAT" joining the fleet!
Among those on the tour of this amazing vessel were prior Submarine Service Veterans, who expressed their deepest appreciation to the crew and the NJVAA for arranging this opportunity.
About The New Jersey Veterans Assistance Association
The New Jersey Veterans Assistance Association (NJVAA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, affiliated with The American Legion Department of New Jersey, for the purpose of raising funds from private, corporate and government donors; in support of major programs for veterans and their families. NJVAA’s goal is to replenish operating accounts effected by budget cuts due to a decrease in traditional fundraising activities. NJVAA will also establish an endowment fund from capital deriving from major donors, in order to create a sustainable path for veteran programs that will last well into the future.
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