Food & essential supplies
Food, clothing, hygiene supplies, and seasonal essentials for veterans facing difficult circumstances.
VETERAN FOUNDED. VETERAN OPERATED.
Our mission. Our commitment.
Practical help, human connection, and a path forward for veterans across New York.
THE UNIFORM COMES OFF. OUR COMMITMENT DOESN’T.
No veteran should
face hardship alone.
A uniform should never be followed by a life on the street.
Founded by Army combat veteran John Julian, Boots On The Ground NY meets veterans where they are—with practical help, human connection, and the determination to keep showing up.
We support veterans and their families, with a focus on those experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their stability. Your generosity helps turn compassion into action.
Talk with our teamWHERE YOUR SUPPORT GOES
Turn your generosity
into someone’s next step.
Meet an immediate need. Restore a measure of stability. Help a veteran move forward.
Shelter & housing support
Emergency shelter assistance and help navigating housing resources to build a more stable future.
VA assistance & connection
Help connecting veterans with VA benefits and services, community resources, and ongoing support.
A CONVERSATION CAN BE THE FIRST STEP
Need help? Want to help?
We’re here.
For veteran support, volunteering, partnerships, and donations.