The 2025 Stand Down of South Jersey will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025 from 8:30am to 12:30pm at the Cherry Hill Armory, Grove & Park Blvd, Cherry Hill, NJ. If you are a homeless or at risk veteran wishing to attend for services, please register on our website. If you can not register online, call 609-238-1452 to register. Veteran ID/Proof of Service will be required prior to entry. Veterans only – no family/children.
We do offer 2 Bus Shuttles for the homeless/at risk veterans that may need it. One shuttle from Trenton City Hall and one shuttle from Camden VA Clinic. Complete details on the website.
The following Services and Assistance will be available:
- VA Benefit Counseling
- Meal
- PTSO Counseling
- Mental Health
- Welfare
- Social Security
- Food Stamps
- Legal Services
- Addiction Services
- Housing
- Medical
- Employment
- Unemployment
- Haircuts
- Clothing
- Provisions
- and more!
To Register as a Volunteer, fill out our online registration form on our website.
To Apply to have a Service Provider Table, fill out our online application form on our website. Limited space, first come, first serve.
Stand Down of South Jersey is a 501 (c)(3) charity organized to provide outreach, medical screening, clothing and lunch for homeless and at-risk veterans in the ten southern counties of New Jersey.
We conduct the Stand Down of South Jersey every year at the Cherry Hill National Guard Armory which was founded by SFC Robert H. Yancey, Sr. This event is typically held on the fourth Friday of September. The event is staffed entirely by volunteers and in 2024 we had more than 200 volunteers. We hosted 160 Veterans in 2024 (17 Female and 143 male). The New Jersey National Guard provides building security and personnel to assist with setting up for the event. The New Jersey 177th Air Guard provides medical personnel to augment the nearly 75 Veterans Administration personnel. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NJ DMAVA) provides use of the National Guard Armory building, transportation for veterans from Mercer County and administrative support.
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Below are the scheduled dates for our upcoming in-person Department meetings, all of which will be held at the Sea Girt Facility. The start time has changed to 9:30AM. Please note that we might be in a different room depending on the date.
Meeting Schedule 2025-26
- September 7th in Auditorium
- November 23rd in Auditorium
- January 25th in Auditorium
- March 8th in Auditorium
- March 14th – Leadership School (Room Location TBD)
Below are the scheduled dates for our upcoming in-person Department meetings, all of which will be held at the Sea Girt Facility. The start time has changed to 9:30AM. Please note that we might be in a different room depending on the date.
Meeting Schedule 2025-26
- September 7th in Auditorium
- November 23rd in Auditorium
- January 25th in Auditorium
- March 8th in Auditorium
- March 14th – Leadership School (Room Location TBD)
Below are the scheduled dates for our upcoming in-person Department meetings, all of which will be held at the Sea Girt Facility. The start time has changed to 9:30AM. Please note that we might be in a different room depending on the date.
Meeting Schedule 2025-26
- September 7th in Auditorium
- November 23rd in Auditorium
- January 25th in Auditorium
- March 8th in Auditorium
- March 14th – Leadership School (Room Location TBD)
April 27th 2026, Pebble Creek Golf Course in Tinton Falls hosted by Cpl Reynolds Det. from Freehold. POC: Ray Tweten 732-740-7310 or ray.tweten@verizon.net
Join us at Bey Lea Golf Course for a special event honoring Philip Roxas and supporting Vetwork. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate his life and make a difference for our veterans. Enjoy a day filled with fun, food, and fundraising for a great cause. Don’t miss this chance to give back and remember a beloved member of our community!
Philip Roxas, a proud United States Air Force member, lost his battle with liver disease on May 12, 2024. His life was defined by unwavering service to his country and family, upholding the values of integrity, excellence, and selfless duty. His legacy continues to inspire us all.
Vetwork is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential services tailored to the evolving needs of our veteran community. Since 1984, our commitment to helping veterans has been unwavering, and we take pride in being the first and last call for those in need.
- Format will be a 4-person scramble.
- Entry fee is $175.00 per golfer or $700.00 per foursome
- Golf package includes Lunch, 18 Holes with Cart, Swag Bag, Putting Green Availability,
Dinner, Cash Bar, Prizes, and Gift Auction. - All single golfers & foursome tickets must be purchased online at Vetwork.org prior to
the event starts or until they are sold out. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR
11:30 AM REGISTRATION & LUNCH
1:00 PM SHOTGUN START
COCKTAIL HOUR & GIFT AUCTION will begin at the conclusion of the outing
5:00 PM DINNER & CASH BAR on site Shogun Legacy 1536 N. Bay Ave, Toms River, NJ
08753
- If you are not golfing and would like to join us for cocktail hour, dinner and gift auction,
the tickets are $75.00 per person. - Dinner tickets include a cocktail hour with passed sushi appetizers followed by a dinner
buffet, cash bar, and gift auction. - Dinner tickets must be purchased prior to the event. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.
RAINDATE OF MAY 20, 2026
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The 2026 Northeast Division Conference will feature Division business sessions, leadership development programming, and concurrent breakout discussions designed to strengthen Detachments and Departments across the Northeast. Early registration is encouraged to assist with planning and space allocation.
For more information, visit the Northeast Division Conference webpage.
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The Cape-Atlantic Detachment of the Marine Corps League will host its 16th Annual Golf Outing on May 17, 2026, at Ron Jaworski’s Blue Heron Pines Golf Club in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey. The event raises funds to support South Jersey veterans while honoring their service and sacrifices.
Golfers will begin the day with sign-in from 7:00 a.m. to 7:50 a.m., followed by an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start. The tournament will be played in a scramble format, with prizes awarded to the 1st Place Men’s and Women’s Teams, along with trophies for closest to the pin, longest drive, and straightest drive.
Participants will enjoy a full day of activities and hospitality, including continental breakfast with beer and soda, bottled water at the start and turn, and a backyard BBQ lunch following the outing. Guests who wish to attend only the luncheon can join the event at 1:00 p.m. for $30.
A highlight of the outing will be a hole-in-one contest on a selected par-3 hole, where the first golfer to make an ace will win a brand-new Chevrolet courtesy of Bennett Chevrolet. The event will also feature a chance auction with prizes such as dinners for two, baskets of cheer, and golf foursomes, along with a 50/50 raffle.
Registration is $175 per golfer, and businesses or supporters can participate through $100 hole sponsorships. Trophies for the event are being provided courtesy of Action Uniform.
Organizers encourage community members, golfers, and local businesses to participate and help support programs benefiting veterans throughout South Jersey.
Payments must be submitted by May 8, 2026, and checks should be made payable to MCL 194 Golf and mailed to P.O. Box 118, Absecon, NJ 08201. For more information, visit www.capeatlanticmcl.org or call 609-517-6466.
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The Marine Corps League West Hudson Detachment Shooting Team invites eligible competitors to participate in the 2026 Garand Shoot at Cherry Ridge Range.
Event Details
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Match Name: Garand Shoot
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Date: June 21, 2026
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Time: 0830 hours squadding | 0900 hours firing
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Location: Cherry Ridge Range – 300 Yard Range
100 Range Rd, Highland Lakes, NJ -
Cost: $35.00
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RSVP: ategge@hotmail.com
Who May Compete
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All Marines
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Marine Corps League members
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Invited guests
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Members of the Cherry Ridge Range and their guests
Match Format
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Type: Garand or any precision rifle
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Distance: 200 yards
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Position: Sitting or prone
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Target: MR-63
Equipment Rules
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Firearms: Garand or any rifle legal in the State of New Jersey
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Sights: Iron sights only (no scopes permitted)
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Ammunition: No incendiary, tracer, or armor-piercing rounds allowed
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Rounds: 16 rounds for record, plus sighters
Course of Fire
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10 minutes for sighters (coaching allowed)
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8 minutes to fire 8 rounds (no coaching; no radio communication between line and pits; no butt rests)
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80 seconds to fire 8 rounds (no coaching)
Scoring & Requirements
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All scoring conducted in the pits
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Each round individually scored
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Patches must match the area hit (no black patches for aiming points)
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All shooters are required to perform butt duty. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
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Join us for a festive mid‑summer celebration supporting the Toys for Tots Foundation, because “Every Child Deserves a Christmas.”
This special Christmas in July event brings together great food, music, dancing, and community spirit—all while helping ensure children in need receive a joyful holiday season.
Buffet Dinner Menu
Enjoy a full buffet featuring:
- Ravioli in vodka sauce
- Kielbasa & kraut
- Chicken Francese
- Sausage, peppers & onions
- Roast beef
- String beans almondine
- Tossed salad
- Rolls & butter
- Beer, wine, soda, coffee, tea, and dessert
Entertainment
- Oldies from the ’50s & ’60s
- DJ music and dancing from 7–10 PM
Reservation Deadline
All reservations must be received by July 10, 2026. Make checks payable to: Toys for Tots Foundation Mail to: c/o 55 Gordon Ave. Fords, NJ 08863
Join Us for a Night of Holiday Cheer in July!
Come out for great food, great music, and a great cause. Ho‑Ho‑Ho! Ooh‑rah!