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Upcoming & Future Events
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Stay tuned for exciting upcoming events at MISSION: Boots to Briefcases! From career fairs to networking opportunities and special events, we’re dedicated to connecting veterans, their families, and employers. Don’t miss your chance to engage with top talent and industry leaders at our next event!
First annual table tennis tournament, may 17, 2025; 2 - 5 p.m. FREE ADMISSION. . . GREAT RAFFLES. . . register INDIVIDUALLY OR FOR YOUR TEAM today!!
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WHO DONATed great raffle prizes
$10 per raffle ticket or 5 tickets for $40
A. Signed Hampus Lindholm Team Jersey with Bruins Certificate of Authenticity ($500 value): Donated by the Boston Bruins.
B. Signed Photo of David Pastrnak with Bruins Certificate of Authenticity ($100 value): Donated by Boston Bruins.
C. Signed Parker Wotherspoon Hockey Puck with Bruins Certificate of Authenticity ($100 value): Donated by Boston Bruins.
D. Boadworks Shubu Lunr 10'4" Inflatable Paddle Board ($250 value): Donated by Ms. Amy Mochel.
E. Butterfly RDJ Ping Pong Package, Table Tennis Trainer, 2 paddle cases, one dozen butterfly ping pong balls, 4 RDJ paddle and ball sets ($300 value): Donated by Steve Hopkins.
F. New England Health and Racket, $100, unlimited 3-month membership.
G. Don Rodrigues Academy, $100, one-month membership of classes, for adults or youth, in Karate, Kick Boxing, or Krav Maga with choice of Karate Gi or Martial Arts Gloves.
H. "Be All You Can Be" Army gift bag, $100, sweatshirt, cube speaker, travel mug, ripcord survival bracelet, zip bag and decals.
$2 per raffle ticket or $20 for 30 tickets
- Rigatoni's Restaurant, $25 gift card
- Gel's Kitchen, $25 gift card.
- Dan's Place, $25 gift card.
- Chelo's, $25 gift card
- Chelo's, $25 gift card
- Thai Excursion, $25 gift card
- Meadowbrook Lanes, $25 gift card
- Moonstone Arts, $30 gift certificate
- PB&Js, $35 ceramic mug, gift certificate, and candy
- DeLuise Bakery, $50 gift card
- DeLuise Bakery, $50 gift card
- Felini's Pizzaria, $50 gift card
- Valvoline, $50 free oil change, and gift bag
- Colgate Power Brush, $68
- Sandy Lane Meat Market, $75, $50 gift certificate and a primitive apple sign
- Family Game Nite, $75, wooden chess set, double six dominoes, banana-grams game, two wooden jigsaw puzzles, Mad Libs Family Tree Edition book, snacks, donated by the Vella Sisters
- "Happy Hour" gift set $75, Vavsea cocktail shaker set, and two mixers, donated by Judy Cobden
- Conimicut Village Association "Welcome Basket", $75+, mix of gift cards and items from our small business friends at Conimicut Village.
- Top Golf, $85, $50 and two $15 off game play certificates with a small souvenir and drawstring bag.
Please note:
- Our friends at Bishop Hendricken HS ask all players to wear rubber-soled shoes while competing in their gym.
- Raffle drawings will begin promptly at 4:30. You need not be present to win!
- Dr. Concetta suggests bringing some of your address labels to use on your multiple raffle tickets.
- WOW! Bring the kiddies to MEET THE BOSTON BRUINS MASCOT, "SAMBRONI," at 2:30-ish on May 17. And yes, photos are permitted!
events hosted/supported by MISSION: boots to briefcases
STATEHOUSE VETERAN OUTREACH DAY
Join us on Thursday, May 21, 2025 from 2-5 p.m., for a Veterans Resource Fair hosted by Representative Sam Azzinaro and the RI House of Representatives.
The event is a salute to Ocean State military families in gratitude for their service. This outreach provides a practical way to lift some of the burdens on our military families and a meaningful way to say thank you for their sacrifices in service to our country. Visit the nearly two dozen vendors who provide direct services to veterans and their families
All veterans, active-duty service members, and their families are welcome! This event is Open to the Public.
Location: RI Statehouse, 82 Smith Street, Providence RI
Veterans' Monthly Coffee Break
MISSION: Boots to Briefcases sponsors a Veterans Coffee Break the second Monday of each month at the Pilgrim Senior Center, at 27 Pilgrim Parkway, Warwick RI from 10:30 - 11:45. This is a great opportunity to network with other veterans, have your questions answered or register for healthcare benefits through the Veterans Administration.
The next Veterans Coffee Break is May 12, 2025, Veterans Coffee Break, 10:30 - 11:45, Pilgrim Senior Center
Please help us raise some clams!
VETS CHILL AT CHELO'S.!! Beginning March 5th and on the first Wednesday of every month, Chelo's Restaurant on Post Road in Warwick (overlooking TF Green International Airport) will further our mission with a fundraiser. You can support us by taking your family out for a delicious snack, meal or by ordering takeout. Just print MISSION BOOTS TO BRIEFCASES on your receipt before paying your bill or tell your server you are there to support "Mission Boots to Briefcases." A portion of your cost will be donated to our organization. 100% of the proceeds will be used to assist veterans and military families transition to the civilian sector. You're going to eat anyway. Please go to Chelo's Family Restaurant, where veterans and military families are a priority! Our next "Vets Chill at Chelo's" is Wednesday May 7th 2025.
Warwick Congress of Veterans
Be ready to discuss and plan the 2025 Veterans Day Parade. Our next meeting will take place in June. Details TBA.
Honor, Support, and Serve Our Veterans
May 2025: National Military Appreciation Month; Month of Military Caregiver
- 5/7, Mission Fundraiser, Chelo's Post Road Warwick (across from TF Green Airport). ALL DAY.
- 5/13, Veterans Coffee Break, Pilgrim Senior Center
- 5/17, Table Tennis Tournament, 3-6, Bishop Hendricken HS, 2615 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI.
- 5/18, RI Blue Star Families Day.
- 5/21, 2-4, RI House of Representatives Military Outreach Day, RI Statehouse
- 5/23, 11:00, Wreath Laying Ceremony at Women's Memorial at Veterans Cemetery, Exeter, RI.
- 5/26, Memorial Day Commemoration, Warwick Veterans Park, 2401 West Shore Road, Warwick, 10:00 - 11:30. Please bring your tattered American flags cut into strips for our Flag Retirement Ceremony.
June 2025: LBGTQI Pride Month
- 6/4, Mission Boots to Briefcases Fundraiser, "Chill out at Chelo's", all day 2225 Post Road, Warwick, across from TF Green International Airport.
- 6/9, Veterans Coffee Break ,Pilgrim Senior Center, Warwick, RI
- 6/14, US Army 250th Anniversary
- 6/14, Gaspee Day Parade, 10 - 1:00, Pawtuxet Village, Warwick/Cranston.
- 6/18, Veterans Cafe: A social dining opportunity for veterans 60+, American Legion, 662 W. Shore Road, Warwick, RSVP: Luz Flipo 351-6700, X115.
JULY 2025: DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH
- 7/2, Mission Boots to Briefcases Fundraiser: "Chill Out at Chelo's", all day, 2225 Post Road, Warwick, across from TF Green International Airport.
- 7/12, BOOT CAMP BREAKFAST & Resource Fair, 8 - 12, Pilgrim Senior Center, 27 Pilgrim Pkwy, Warwick, RI
- 7/14, Veterans Coffee Break, Pilgrim Senior Center, Warwick, RI