Black Veterans for Social Justice is a veteran nonprofit organization that was founded to assist the often marginalized black veteran but has grown into an organization that offers programs and services to all veterans and the community, regardless of race or gender. Our goal is to serve all veterans and their needs, and let them know that they are supported and appreciated.
At BVSJ, we don’t just offer programs; we create pathways to success, ensuring that every veteran has access to the support they need. Our commitment is unwavering, our impact profound. Join us in rewriting the narrative, as we stand together, stronger and more united than ever. This is more than a mission; this is a movement.
We are a dynamic organization dedicated to fostering empowerment and inclusivity through their robust programs for veterans. Committed to the well-being of those who have served, BVSJ offers a diverse range of initiatives designed to address the unique needs of all veterans. These groundbreaking programs for veterans encompass areas such as housing support, career development, mental health services, and community engagement.
By fostering a sense of belonging and providing targeted resources, BVSJ ensures that every veteran, regardless of their background, can access the support they need to thrive. Through our inclusive and forward-thinking approach, we stands as a beacon of support, exemplifying the best in community-driven initiatives for our nation’s heroes
The Veterans Service Center provides program services to assist military personnel in smoothly transitioning from active duty to civilian life.
BVSJ is dedicated to helping individuals and communities all over New York City rise from poverty, exit homelessness, and live healthy lives.
BVSJ’s Housing Division has developed an extensive portfolio of diverse housing opportunities for veterans and marginalized New Yorkers.
The New York City Council has created a unique partnership linking labor unions, community groups and a network of respected workforce providers to mobilize efforts that will benefit job seekers, the under-employed and unemployed New Yorkers.
In partnership with The Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Program, BVSJ provides services to meet the needs of Veterans and their families through outreach, suicide prevention services, connection to VA and community resources.
On April 18th, 1979, a group of veterans from all military branches, representing enlistees from WWII through Vietnam, came together to assist veterans with problems. Some immediate problems faced were racism and racist policies, little or poor medical and rehabilitative services, unemployment and no re-entry preparation. Many soldiers leaving the military did not know their rights or the agencies willing to help them.
Find the latest news and press about our team and our work below. For media inquiries, contact us media@bvsj.org
Amidst fierce competition from Beyonce’s Renaissance Tour…
Wendy McClinton still remembers her surprise hearing she’d been accepted...
Federal officials and housing advocates hope their efforts in the coming months can significantly decline the number of veterans experiencing homelessness...
When Lashena Boyer left the Navy in 2011, her commitment to serve did not end...
When I joined Black Veterans for Social Justice in 1997, I was the only female veteran in the organization...
Elected officials and community nonprofits specializing in veteran’s affairs “came out in full force” to support their neighbors this year….
Veterans demanding better services rallied at city hall Wednesday...
Wendy McClinton, who served in Operation Desert Storm and serves as president and CEO of Black Veterans for Social Justice, added, “If you close these facilities...
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries Delivers a One Million Dollar Check to Black Veterans For Social Justice...
Jeffries headed to Bedford–Stuyvesant on Friday for a Veterans Resource Fair, where he announced the funding for the BVSJ’s Incarcerated Veterans Transitional Program…
Black veterans hold annual parades while calling out the need for more services and resources...
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