New Jersey Veterans Network
Michael D. Boll, Director NJVN
The New Jersey Veterans Network (NJVN) is a mobile outreach team that aggressively seeks out veterans in need. For our charity to be successful, we need to have teammates who love our veterans the same as we do. Both Joe and Jamie Motes, owners of the Red Cadillac Restaurant located at 2258 Morris Ave, Union, and Paul Carvalho, owner of Paul’s Garage, located at 983 Lehigh Ave, Union, are people who have always put others first and constantly help our veterans live a better way of life.
Joe and Jamie Montes have been with the NJVN since its creation. I met Joe in 2014 and have worked with him and the Red Cadillac ever since. The Montes and the members of the restaurant are a team that treats people like they are a part of the family.
For the last few years, the Red Cadillac family has hosted various feeding events for disabled veterans from nearly all the VA shelters and memorial homes. Also, they delivered food directly to disabled veterans that were unable to get to the restaurant. Providing food is not the only thing that the Red Cadillac does for our veterans, they have purchased numerous equipment for our recreational therapy activities. Over the years, Joe has hired veterans and has helped them get through some difficult times. Our charity is blessed to have the Red Cadillac in our family.
Paul Carvalho, owner of Paul’s Garage, joined the team in beginning as well, I met Paul when he reached out to me, about donating a newer car to a disabled veteran. Paul and his employees have been providing car repair assistance to veterans for a long time. They have always gone out of their way to help veterans and show them gratitude for serving our country. However, Paul and his staff has done a lot more for veterans by hosting fundraising events and donating money for our recreational therapy activities. Paul also has hired veterans and treats his entire staff like family. The NJVN couldn’t be happier to be a part of this family as well.
Even though both Joe, Jamie and Paul aren’t veterans, the NJVN is fortunate to have teammates like this, who step up and help our uniformed heroes live a better way of life.
If you are interested in joining the team, please send me your name , email and phone number toNJVN1775@gmail.com or call us at (973)332-1556
About New Jersey Veterans Network
We are a group of veterans and volunteers dedicated to helping our veterans and their families live better lives. Our mission is to identify veterans and connect them with resources and programs designed to meet their unique set of needs. If you are a veteran or family member that is in need of assistance, or are interested in joining our team, would like us to speak at your event, or contribute to our mission, call 973-332-1556 or email mdbollio@optonline.net. To learn more visit njvn.org.
