the New Jersey Veterans Network

What the New Jersey Veterans Network does

The New Jersey Veterans Network (NJVN) is a nonprofit veterans' assistance organization founded in 2016 and headquartered at the American Legion in Union, NJ. With approximately six employees and a network of volunteers, NJVN operates a portfolio of direct-service programs for veterans and their families across multiple New Jersey counties (Bergen, Passaic, Union, Essex, Somerset, Morris, and Salem), serving beneficiaries that include disabled veterans, those suffering from PTSD, homeless veterans, and first responders in crisis.

NJVN's service stack includes a 24/7 Veterans Crisis Hotline, the Operation Rebound athletics program for disabled veterans (operated in partnership with the Challenged Athletes Foundation), the Hero Day mobile stand-down program, food pantries at VFW posts, the NABC Recycled Rides vehicle donation program, a professional business-attire program for employment readiness, the Together With Veterans breakfast series, and the produced Local Legends web series. In July 2026, NJVN added a clinical behavioral-health offering through a partnership with Penn Medicine Princeton House First Responder Treatment Services. The underlying operating model is community-led: NJVN designates a Community Volunteer Leader (CVL) as the single point of contact in each locality, identifies veterans, evaluates local programs, and aligns beneficiaries with resources — a human-coordinated referral network rather than a software platform.

NJVN is funded entirely through individual donations (via PayPal and Zazzle merchandise), corporate sponsorships (Merck, BCB Bank, NJ Devils, NY Giants, NY Jets, and others), and fundraising events (bike rides, ruck marches, galas, beer festivals, car giveaways). Services are free to beneficiaries. Go-to-market is in-person: VA hospitals (Lyons, East Orange, Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home), VFW and American Legion halls, food pantries, and community events. Awareness is generated primarily through earned media (CNN, Fox News, Vice News, News 12 NJ) and organic social (Facebook, Instagram). NJVN has no parent company, no disclosed revenue, and no public funding rounds.

Name

the New Jersey Veterans Network

Legal name

New Jersey Veterans Network

Website

https://njvn.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The New Jersey Veterans Network is a Union, NJ-based nonprofit that connects New Jersey veterans and their families with crisis support, behavioral health, food, housing, employment, and recreational programs through community-led outreach and partnerships with VFW, American Legion, and Penn Medicine.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Veterans & Military Family Benefits Administration (BPAIAKAI)

Keywords

• Veteran support services
• Nonprofit charitable services
• Veteran crisis referral
• Veteran food assistance
• Veteran community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Union

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and community organizations. Fundraising events include bike rides, ruck marches, galas, beer festivals, and car giveaways. The organization also accepts sponsorships from corporate partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The New Jersey Veterans Network is a nonprofit that helps veterans and their families live better lives by identifying veterans in need and connecting them with resources. It delivers crisis hotline referrals, food distribution, clothing and personal-item drives, business attire provision, recycled vehicle gifting, sports and fitness programming (Operation Rebound), mobile stand-down events (Hero Day), and community engagement via a web series (Local Legends) and monthly breakfast meetings.

Product overview

The New Jersey Veterans Network (NJVN) is a charitable veterans' assistance organization offering a portfolio of support services rather than a unified technology product. Core programs include a 24/7 Veterans Crisis Hotline, Operation Rebound (athletic/fitness program in partnership with Challenged Athletes Foundation), and Hero Day mobile stand-down events. The organization provides essential services including food distribution through food pantries and truck deliveries, clothing and personal item drives, refurbished vehicle donations via the Recycled Rides program, professional attire programs, and the Local Legends web series for veteran advocacy. These programs work together to meet veterans' unique needs for mental health support, physical wellness, material assistance, and community connection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Operation Rebound: A sports and fitness program for American military personnel, veterans and first responders with physical challenges, providing access to funding for equipment, training and competition expenses through Challenged Athletes Foundation partnership.
• Local Legends
• Hero Day

Products and services

• Veterans Crisis Hotline Referral Connection service that links New Jersey veterans in crisis to the Veterans Crisis Hotline for mental health support.
• Operation Rebound Sports and Fitness Program Sports and fitness program supporting veterans' physical and mental reintegration, including racing team participation.
• Hero Day Mobile Stand-Down Program Mobile stand-down events that bring veteran support services and resources into New Jersey communities.
• Veterans Food Pantry and Food Distribution Food pantry and distribution services providing meals and groceries to veterans and their families facing food insecurity.
• Recycled Rides Vehicle Program Program that refurbishes and gifts donated vehicles to veterans who need reliable transportation.
• Business Suit and Attire Program Provision of professional business attire to veterans preparing for job interviews and employment.
• Veterans Clothing and Personal Item Drive Drive-based program collecting and distributing clothing and personal care items to veterans in need.
• Together With Veterans Breakfast Community breakfast meetings that build peer support, connection, and resource sharing among veterans.
• Local Legends Web Series Web series highlighting the stories of New Jersey veterans to raise awareness and community engagement.
• Shadow Memorial Garden Memorial garden honoring and remembering veterans served by NJVN.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 4,000 veterans with food during COVID-19 crisis
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health First Responder Treatment ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026NJVN partnered with Penn Medicine's First Responder Treatment Service to expand access to specialized behavioral health services, peer support, education, outreach, and community resources for veterans and first responders throughout New Jersey. Director Mike Boll provides peer support and guidance to veterans throughout their recovery journey.
• New Jersey VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary partner organization. NJVFW and NJVN frequently co-host events and programs for veterans across New Jersey. The organizations work together on VFW Day of Service initiatives.
• American Legion NJcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNJVN has office at American Legion in Union, NJ. The organizations collaborate on veteran support programs and events.
• Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Operation ReboundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNJVN runs Team Operation Rebound NJ, affiliated with CAF's Operation Rebound program. The program provides sports and fitness opportunities for veterans with physical challenges, funding for equipment and training.
• Strangers Helping StrangerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOngoing partnership for food distribution. Strangers Helping Strangers provides food donations that NJVN distributes to veterans. They organized weekly pop-up markets and have donated thousands of meals.
• The Food BrigadecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for food donation and distribution to veterans. The Food Brigade provides truckloads of food for NJVN's veterans food pantries.
• National Auto Body Council (NABC) Recycled RidescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProgram through which NJVN donates refurbished vehicles to disabled veterans. Multiple vehicle donations have been facilitated through this partnership.
• Renna MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner that regularly features NJVN in local publications including Westfield Monthly and various community newsletters.
• Kyle Palmieri Foundation Squad 21minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner supporting veteran programs and initiatives. Hosted car giveaway events for veterans.
• New Jersey DevilsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional sports team sponsor that supports veteran events and initiatives.
• New York GiantsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional sports team sponsor supporting veteran programs.
• New York JetsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional sports team sponsor supporting veteran programs.
• Merck & Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting veteran initiatives.
• BCB BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor that has donated personal hygiene products and toiletries for veterans.
• Governor James McGreeveycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Governor McGreevey to help struggling veterans get mental health assistance. Jointly led rally for veterans' health services outside statehouse.
• Governor Mikie SherrillcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with NJ SOS Veteran Stakeholders Group and coalition of government and community partners to celebrate opening of new six-unit housing development for disabled veterans in Montvale.
• NJ State Retired Police and Firemen's AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor supporting veteran and first responder programs.
• Backpacks For LifeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVeteran support organization. NJVN collaborates on events including Murph Challenge.
• Strength and Honor Motorcycle Club NJminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMotorcycle club that supports NJVN through donations and event participation.
• Garden State Comic FestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated over 100 tickets and passes for veterans and their families through VFW, American Legion, and VA veteran support programs.
• Armed Forces Brewing Company Veterans Experience PodcastminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVeterans Experience podcast featuring NJVN teammates to share experiences and highlight mission.
• Defalco's TowingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAuto body shop that hosts vehicle giveaway events for veterans and sponsors NJVN programs.
• Dynasty Auto BodyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAuto body shop partner for the Recycled Rides vehicle donation program.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hope For The Warriors: National nonprofit supporting post-9/11 veterans, service members, and military families with health, wellness, and community programs. Comparable in mission focus on veterans and families.
• Team Rubicon: Veteran-led nonprofit that mobilizes veterans to serve communities through disaster response and humanitarian aid. Directly comparable to NJVN's disaster relief and community-led veteran engagement model.
• The Mission Continues: Veteran service organization deploying veterans through community service and leadership development. Comparable to NJVN in veteran-led community impact programming.
• Backpacks For Life: New Jersey-based veteran nonprofit distributing survival backpacks and resources to homeless/at-risk veterans. Directly comparable to NJVN's survival backpack program and NJ regional focus; an existing partner.
• Travis Manion Foundation: Veteran service organization focused on character development, veteran transition, and community service. Comparable to NJVN in veteran-led peer support and community programming.
• Semper Fi & America's Fund: Provides immediate financial assistance and long-term support to wounded, critically ill, and injured service members. Comparable to NJVN in supporting disabled veterans with comprehensive resources.

Broad incumbents

• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): National nonprofit providing benefits navigation, transportation, and housing support to disabled veterans. Comparable to NJVN in disability-focused veteran support and benefits/resource connection.
• Gary Sinise Foundation: Large veteran and first responder support foundation funding programs for wounded heroes, first responders, and their families. Comparable in veteran + first responder focus and entertainment-industry media visibility.
• Wounded Warrior Project: Largest U.S. veteran service nonprofit offering physical/mental health programs, career counseling, and long-term support. Comparable to NJVN in mission (veteran wellbeing) but vastly larger in scale and national rather than regional.
• Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA): Leading post-9/11 veteran advocacy and support organization providing mental health, employment, and community programs. Comparable to NJVN in serving post-9/11 veterans with holistic support services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NJVN1
• Instagraminstagram.com/nj_veterans_network
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-new-jersey-veterans-network

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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