BVSJ Veterans Service Organization

10/15/2026

We’re just one week away from Long Live Brooklyn! 💙

So much is in store, and we can’t wait to bring everyone together for a day dedicated to health, wellness, connection, and community.

A big thank you to all of our incredible partners, sponsors, and supporters who have helped bring this vision to life. Your commitment and collaboration have made this event possible, and we’re excited for everyone to experience what we’ve been working on.

Brooklyn, we’ll see you next week! 💙

10/14/2026

We are excited to announce that Dr. Sophie M. Balzora, MD, FACG, Sophie Balzora MD, FACG will be joining us for Long Live Brooklyn on Saturday, October 24th!

Dr. Balzora is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and a practicing gastroenterologist specializing in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

As President and Co-founder of the Association of Black Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists (ABGH), Dr. Balzora has dedicated much of her career to advancing health equity, increasing representation in medicine, and addressing disparities in digestive healthcare.

Her work and advocacy have earned national recognition, with contributions to The New York Times and The Washington Post, appearances on Good Morning America, and opportunities to collaborate with leaders on Capitol Hill and at the White House.

📍 Studio 121 | Brooklyn, NY

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026

10/12/2026

Provided by Brooklyn Org, Brooklyn Gives connects donors with grassroots nonprofits in their own backyards. Created in 2016, Brooklyn Gives is Brooklyn’s first and only boroughwide crowdfunding platform and has raised over $6 million for hundreds of nonprofits across the borough.

BVSJ is proud to be named a 2026 Brooklyn SPARK 10th Anniversary Finalist! 🎉

Now, help us make an even greater impact! Your support allows us to continue providing critical services to veterans and their families, from mental health resources and housing assistance to career development, food security, and beyond.

Every donation, no matter the size, helps us reach more veterans and strengthen the community we serve.

💛 Be part of the impact. Support BVSJ through Brooklyn Gives today!

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Founded in 1979 by Black veterans of the Vietnam era, Black Veterans for Social Justice serves all veterans, regardless of race, gender, or discharge status, along with their families and the communities they call home. BVSJ helps veterans move from crisis to stability to...

10/08/2026

For veterans experiencing housing instability, permanent housing represents more than shelter. It creates the foundation for stability, independence, and a new chapter.

At Black Veterans for Social Justice, our Permanent Housing Program is part of our commitment to helping veterans build a more secure future.

Learn more about our programs and services at www.bvsj.org

10/07/2026

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT | Health Fairs Direct ❤️

Long Live Brooklyn is about making health information, resources, and preventive care easier to access — and we’re proud to have Health Fairs Direct⁠ joining us as a wellness partner.

Health Fairs Direct brings preventive health and wellness directly to the community through screenings, education and interactive experiences that make taking charge of your health easier.

Their work is rooted in something that aligns perfectly with Long Live Brooklyn. Giving people the information and tools to better understand their health and make informed choices about their well being.

We’re excited to have them be part of the experience at Long Live Brooklyn on October 24.

📍 Studio 121 | Brooklyn
🗓 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 12–4 PM

Go to their website and explore all of thier services now!

www.healthfairsdirect.com/website/

10/06/2026

WAITLIST UPDATE: Spots are opening! 👀

Long Live Brooklyn is almost here, and a limited number of spots are becoming available from our waitlist.

Join us for an afternoon built around health, wellness, and longevity — with free health screenings, body composition testing, VA healthcare enrollment and eligibility support, health coverage guidance, celebrity trainers, healthy food from Chef Diamond, and our Fact or Fiction conversation with healthcare experts.

📍 Studio 121 | 121 11th St, Brooklyn
📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 12 PM – 4 PM

Plus music, giveaways, resources, and more , all designed to help you leave knowing more about your health than when you walked in.

Register here below!

10/05/2026

If you are interested in opportunities in finance and technology email us your resume Liam [email protected] today !

10/02/2026

Every page of our 2025 Annual Report exists because someone chose to support veterans. That support made housing, workforce development, wellness, and mental health programs possible for veterans and their families.

Review this year’s report, then help us make the next one even bigger.

Donate today at