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

  • Maureen Liddy

    EXECUTIVE BOARD
    PRESIDENT

    Bill Reeves’ Daughter
    Co-Director of Fundraising

  • Kenny Hansen

    EXECUTIVE BOARD
    VICE PRESIDENT

    New York City Police Department
    and Department of Defense, Retired
    Marine Corps, Vietnam

  • Richard O'Meara

    EXECUTIVE BOARD
    SECRETARY

    Retired Trial Attorney
    Professor at Rutgers University
    and Stockton University
    US Army, Retired

  • Colleen Reeves

    EXECUTIVE BOARD
    TREASURER

    Bill Reeves’ Daughter
    Co-Director of Fundraising

  • 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

  • Bernard Snyder

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Lacey Township Police Detective, Retired
    Marine Corps, Vietnam

  • Joe Starkey

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    United States Marine Corps

  • John Kitrick

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    CEO, CFO
    Jersey Shore Restaurant Group

  • Michael Liddy

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Director of Information Technology

  • 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

OUR SERVICES

 Proudly Serving all 6 Branches of the Military.