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The Brooklyn VA is Celebrating the VA’s 80th Birthday — and You’re Invited!

This is a past event that took place on September 30, 2026.

The Brooklyn VA is Celebrating the VA’s 80th Birthday — and You’re Invited!

🎉 The Brooklyn VA is Celebrating the VA’s 80th Birthday — and You’re Invited! 🎉

Join us for a special Birthday Bash as we partner with BraveHearts, the largest Equine-Assisted Services (EAS) program for Veterans in the nation!

Come enjoy a full day of activities, information, and community connection. Veterans and their families are welcome — and we’re not horsing around!

🐴 Activities & Highlights
• Learn to groom a horse
• Lead a horse
• Hear Veteran testimonials & EAS education
• Trail to Zero – supporting efforts to end Veteran suicide
• Horse activities for all ages
• Food trucks
• Birthday cake
• Tables featuring VA programs, services, and community organizations

Rain or shine — come celebrate 80 years of the VA with us!

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Brooklyn VA

800 Poly PlaceNew York NY 11209
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