Mission Statement
The Bergenfield Veterans Advisory Committee advises the Mayor and Council on matters of importance to Veterans in our Borough. As such, the Committee provides recommendations on programs, policies, and practices designed to assist Veterans, acts as a central clearinghouse for information, programs and services relating to Veterans and celebrates and honors the achievements of Veterans in Bergenfield.
Our Goals
Goal 1
Economic Development
Increase Veteran employment by advising the Mayor and Council on ways to increase transitional employment opportunities, patronage of Veteran-owned businesses, and private business ownership for Veterans.
Goal 2
Awareness and Recognition
Increase awareness and recognition of all Bergenfield Veterans, service members and their families by advising the Mayor and Council on ways to regularly celebrate and recognize our Veterans.
Goal 3
Information, Resources and Social Support
Serve as a clearinghouse for information pertaining to resources, services and social support available to Veterans in Bergenfield.
Goal 4
Underrepresented Groups
Identify and raise awareness of underrepresented Veteran populations by advising the Board of Commissioners about groups that may not identify as Veterans and therefore may not seek assistance.
Shop local at places who support BVAC
Visions Federal Credit Union
5 Washingtion Ave
Dumont, NJ 07628
Ask for: Jackson Webbb
Special Accounts forVeterans
Donated 2¢ per gallon of gas to BVAC. We are extremely grateful to Mark and his staff.
Helped a local veteran on a tight budget get an amazing deal on a new car with ta veteran discount.
