Overview
Mobile Outreach Vans provide a unique and secure space for Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families to meet in confidence with a Veterans Benefits Advisor accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), bringing this vital service to the places around New York State where Veterans, Service Members, and their families work, live, play, and thrive.
From a Mobile Outreach Van, a Veteran, Service Member, or Military Family member can work with a Veterans Benefits Advisor to file a claim or appeal for VA benefits, enroll in VA healthcare, receive guidance regarding the property tax exemption on their New York State residence, obtain their annual allotment of Fresh Connect Checks for redemption at farmers’ markets, and complete any other task that they would be able to fulfill inside a brick-and-mortar New York State Department of Veterans’ Services office.
Outreach/Events Calendar
Date | Location | Event Information | Veteran Mobile Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
October 11, 2024 | The Field House | Veteran Career Fair | No |
October 17, 2024 | VFW | Capitol District Senior Housing Options Program | No |
October 26, 2024 | Rogers Ave and Eastern Parkway | No | |
November 1 - November 30 Excludes Thanksgiving week | Westchester Barber Academy | Veterans Month Haircuts and Benefits Checkups | No |
November 1 - November 30 Excludes Thanksgiving week | Westchester Beauty Academy | Veterans Month Haircuts and Benefits Checkups | No |
November 1 - November 30 Monday -Thursday 9AM - 6PM Excludes Thanksgiving week | Depew Health Center | Veterans Month Health and Wellness Screenings and Benefits Checkup. | No |
November 1 - November 30 Monday -Thursday 9AM - 6PM Excludes Thanksgiving week | Levittown Health Center | Veterans Month Health and Wellness Screenings and Benefits Checkup. | No |
November 1 - November 30 Monday - Thursday | Seneca Falls Health Center | NYS DVS Veterans' Month Initiative Health and Wellness Screenings | No |
November 7, 2024 | Legion Post #1231 | American Legion Breakfast | No |
November 9, 2024 9am-2pm | NYS Fair Grounds | Yes | |
November 11, 2024 Parade Starts: 12:30PM | Madison Sqare Park | NYC Veterans Day Parade | Yes |
November 11, 2024 2:30PM - 3:30PM | Empire State Plaza Concourse, Albany, NY | Inaugural Veterans Day program at the Capital Concourse Plaza | No |
November 13, 2024 | Empire State Plaza Concourse, Albany, NY | Veterans Month Wellness Screenings and Benefits checkup 10AM - 3PM | No |
November 15, 2024 | Albany Law School | Veteran Law Day | |
November 16, 2024 | AmVets Medallion Post #13 | Vet Fest - Benefits, Services, Discounts | No |
November 21, 2024 | VFW | Capitol District Senior Housing Options Program | No |
December 5, 2024 | Legion Post #1231 | American Legion Breakfast | No |
December 19, 2024 | VFW | Capitol District Senior Housing Options Program | No |