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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!
ANNUAL CITY OF WARWICK 9-11 memorial Event
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The City of Warwick will hold its annual remembrance ceremony Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the 9/11 Memorial Garden in Oakland Beach to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
The ceremony will begin at 10:28 a.m. with a moment of silence to observe the exact time when the North Tower of the World Trade Center collapsed.
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Among our Guest Speakers is Ian Donis, political Reporter for Rhode Island PBS since 2009 and former Bishop Hendricken President and current Chaplain to Warwick Police and Fire Departments, Father Robert Marciano. Fr. Bob is a retired Colonel and Chief of Chaplains of the RI National Guard. In 2023, he was recognized as the RI Italian
Among our Guest Speakers is Ian Donis, political Reporter for Rhode Island PBS since 2009 and former Bishop Hendricken President and current Chaplain to Warwick Police and Fire Departments, Father Robert Marciano. Fr. Bob is a retired Colonel and Chief of Chaplains of the RI National Guard. In 2023, he was recognized as the RI Italian-American of the Year for his distinguished career and outstanding military and public service.
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Each year we incorporate members of the Warwick Police and Fire Departments, veterans and local school children into our ceremony. This community event is open to the public and is disability inclusive. Seating is limited so please consider bringing a camp chair. This is a local memorial event. Kindly be respectful of our mourners in attendance.
SAVE THE DATE:
March 26, 2026, Women Warriors Luncheon, Quonset Point Officers' Club 11:30 - 1:00pm
Details to be announced.
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Monthly Veterans' 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, hear from informative speakers or register for healthcare benefits through the Veterans Administration.
The next Veterans Coffee Break is September 8, 2025. Our Guest Speakers are from Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL) and RI Medicare from 10:30 - 11:45, Pilgrim Senior Center.
Honor, Support and Serve Our Veterans
SEPTEMBER 2025: NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH
- 9/1, Labor Day
- 9/3, Mission: Boots to Briefcases Fundraiser: "Chill Out at Chelo's," all day, 2225 Post Road, Warwick, across from TF Green International Airport
- 9/8, Veterans Coffee Break, 10:30 - 11:45 Pilgrim Senior Center, Warwick, RI
- 9/11, PATRIOT DAY, City of Warwick Annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony, 10:28, 9-11 Memorial Garden, Oakland Beach Warwick RI
- 9/18, USAF Birthday
- 9/18 - 19: Operation Standdown Veteran Assistance Event, Johnston RI
- https://osdri.org/vae/
- 9/19, National POW/MIA Recognition Day
- 9/24, Veterans Gathering, Toast & Tap, 45 5 - 6 pm at Quaker Lane West Warwick
Join us for an evening of connection and community.
Whether you’re a veteran, a military spouse, a community partner, or someone who supports the local veteran community, you’re welcome to attend.
- 9/27, Guardians of the Light, Suicide Prevention Awareness Fair. 10:00 - 2:00, Schofield Armory, 705 New London Avenue, Cranston. https://vets.ri.gov/events/guardians-light-event,
- 9/29, Gold Star Mothers & Families Day
OCT 2025: NATIONAL DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH, "Celebrating Value & Talent"
: NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
- 10/1, Mission: Boots to Briefcases Fundraiser: "Chill Out at Chelo's," all day, 2225 Post Road, Warwick, across from TF Green International Airport
- 10/1, "Stronger Together: Veterans as Care Givers," 11:00 - 11:45, Providence VA Medical Center, Main Bld, Chapel 3rd floor, 830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence
- 10/5, RI Army National Guard vs. RI Air National Guard Soccer Game, Centerville Stadium, Pawtucket RI https://vets.ri.gov/events/guardians-light-event
- 10/13, Veterans Coffee Break, 10:30 - 11:45 Pilgrim Senior Center, Warwick, RI,
- 10/14, "Healthy Eating Journey: Getting Started in the Kitchen," 10:30 - 11:30, Providence VA Medical Center 4th floor Nutrition Dept., 820 Chalkstone Avenue Providence.
- 10/15, VETERANS CAFE, A social dining event for ALL veterans, 11:00 - 1:00, International Museum of WWII, 344 Main Street, South Kingstown, RI. To register please call Kimberly at 401.921.2119.