Since 1984, we have provided assistance to all discharged Veterans.
History
Our Beginnings
The Ocean County POW/MIA Organization was incorporated on March 8, 1984. The Organization was formed to address Veterans’ issues such as employment, family stress, substance abuse, housing for the disabled, special needs for children of veterans, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder counseling. From 1984 to 1986, the Organization’s activities and services were conducted on a part-time, informal basis. In 1986 the directors established a program known as Vetwork to provide assistance to all honorably discharged veterans in the form of professional counseling for alcohol/drug abuse issues, PTSD, eliminating barriers to employment, supportive services, emergency shelter, homeless prevention, food, claims for VA benefits and other entitlements, and transportation services. On November 12, 1988, the directors of the Organization changed the name to Vetgroup, Incorporated.
Today
The Vetwork Program, now Vetwork, A Program of Vetgroup, Inc., is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The mission and purpose of the agency is to meet the immediate and long-term needs of lower-income veterans. Vetwork provides supportive services to assist the veteran in obtaining permanent, affordable housing and transportation to access all necessary medical or basic-needs services. We seek to provide a continuum of care with our services and to enable veterans to maintain, or achieve, self-sufficiency. To accomplish this end, we are committed to advocacy, education, and the prudent delivery of direct, quality services.
Board of Directors
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Maureen Liddy
EXECUTIVE BOARD
PRESIDENTBill Reeves’ Daughter
Co-Director of Fundraising -
Kenny Hansen
EXECUTIVE BOARD
VICE PRESIDENTNew York City Police Department
and Department of Defense, Retired
Marine Corps, Vietnam -
Richard O'Meara
EXECUTIVE BOARD
SECRETARYRetired Trial Attorney
Professor at Rutgers University
and Stockton University
US Army, Retired -
Colleen Reeves
EXECUTIVE BOARD
TREASURERBill Reeves’ Daughter
Co-Director of Fundraising
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Frank Stack
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
US Customs and Border Protection, Retired
Marine Corps, Vietnam
Army National Guard, Retired -
Bill Smith
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Son of Vetwork Founder William Smith
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Bernard Snyder
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lacey Township Police Detective, Retired
Marine Corps, Vietnam -
Joe Starkey
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
United States Marine Corps
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John Kitrick
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CEO, CFO
Jersey Shore Restaurant Group -
Michael Liddy
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director of Information Technology
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Brian Gillespie
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Manasquan Police, Retired
Marine Corps Veteran -
Joseph DeAngelo Jr
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
USMC Veteran
Past Department Commandant NJ Marine Corps League