Our Mission
Every single day, more than twenty US veterans die by suicide. According to the CDC, approximately every 26 seconds someone attempts suicide.
Operation VEST’s mission is to eradicate suicide one at a time by addressing the different needs of our veteran population. We aim to create awareness and remove stigma surrounding mental health so our veterans and active military can heal.
What We Do
- At Operation VEST, we promote awareness and inform the public of the staggering statistics affecting our veterans through local events and social media.
- Operation VEST connects veterans to veterans, veterans to non-profits, and non-profits to other non-profits because TOGETHER is how we will effect change!
- A portion of funds Operation VEST raises helps to cover the cost of alternative healing for our veterans who are dealing with Post Traumatic Stress. This is done through partnership with other local veteran service organizations.
Upcoming Events
9th Annual Dog Tag Run 2.2 mile run/walk
Sunday, June 9, 2025 9am Gardiner County Park, Bay Shore, NY 11706 8:30am opening ceremony all details at thedogtagrun.org
4th Annual 22 Degree Run & Plunge – PAST EVENT
January 25, 2025
Walker Park, Brightwaters, NY 11718
22degreerun.com