Tag: Veterans
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Need to Find Out Where to Get a Thanksgiving Meal? Check Out Bronx Community Meals.
Bronx Thanksgiving Community Meals “Feeding the Community & Less Fortunate” Beso Lounge 320 E 240th Street, Bronx, NY 10467 12 p.m. The Point with Real Life Church and The Prodigal Center 940 Garrison Avenue, Bronx, NY 10474 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. *Free clothes and toiletries as well* The Pagavilosa Family 23rd Annual Thanksgiving…
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Social Service Organization is the Backbone of the Community
In a small office, five desks sit comfortably as a steady stream of people trickle in and out. Sitting at one desk is Rrustem Celaj, Community Counselor, who is speaking in Albanian on the phone. To the right of him is Director Joseph Marano, also speaking on the phone but in Italian. Mr. Celaj apologizes…
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Sergeant Gonzalo Duran of Devil Dog USA, Inc. Featured in Norwood News
Devil Dog USA, Inc. would like to thank Norwood News and Editor-in-Chief David Cruz for taking the time to talk to Sergeant Gonzalo Duran. The article highlights the beginning of Devil Dog USA, it’s mission, and what is currently being done to help Bronx Veterans. Check out the article here and keep up to date…
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Honoring Veterans Through Awards and a Job Fair
Yesterday the Bronx Chamber of Commerce held their annual Veterans Recognition Brunch in which they honored Bronx veterans who, not only served their country but serve their communities. “The Bronx Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 9th annual Veterans celebration to show our gratitude to the brave men and women of the Bronx who have…
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Connecting Borders at the American Veterans Ball
Military members in dress blues and ladies wearing ball gowns networked over piano music, the 1st Annual American Veterans Ball (AVB) in New York took place this past Saturday at the Greentree Country Club. This was not a common military ball, however, because it’s mission is different. The American Veterans Ball was created in 2014…
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The 30 Year Cadet that Never Stopped
Featured On The Bronx Chronicle: The 30 Year Cadet that Never Stopped by Gonzalo Duran This week’s featured Veteran is Corporal Joseph Ronda, United States Marine Corps (USMC). Joseph was born and raised in the Bronx and grew up in the Throggs Neck area. He currently works at Grand Central Terminal (GCT) in the buildings…
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Therapy Through Hip Hop
Featured On The Bronx Chronicle: Therapy Through Hip Hop by Gonzalo Duran In my new regular column I have sought out veterans to share their stories and recognize their community work. This week I would like to introduce Petty Officer 3rd Class Adrian Elias of the United States Navy (USN). Adrian was born in Queens, New…
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Garifuna Rising
Featured On The Bronx Chronicle: Garifuna Rising by Gonzalo Duran This week’s featured Veteran is Petty Officer 2nd Class Edson Arzu of the United States Navy (USN). Edson was born in Guatemala but raised in the Bronx, New York. He currently works at Renaissance Healthcare as a Human Resource Recruiter, the President of Garifuna Veterans…
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Finding Your Vibe
Featured on the Bronx Chronicle. Featured Veteran: Finding Your Vibe by Gonzalo Duran In my regular column I have sought out veterans to share their stories and recognize the services they provide. This week’s featured Veteran is Corporal Jared Sterk of the United States Marine Corps (USMC). Jared was born and raised in Old Tappan, New…
