The program is focused on uplifting veterans regardless of their service era or discharge status, helping them and their families to obtain critical assistance and services they need. Before joining the BedStuy team, Mr. Smith also worked at Black Veterans for Social Justice (BVSJ), Inc., for 11 years in various programs that assisted veterans, their families and the surrounding communities. While at BVSJ, he obtained work experience within the following programs: Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program; NYC Works; Jobs to Build On and Small Business Services.
Mr. Smith is also a member of the National Association for Black Veterans and The Bronx Council for Veteran Organizations. He also sits on the New York State Council for Veteran Organizations in Albany, New York, as he puts it, “from time to time.”
Recently, he assisted with the coordination of a Veterans Makeover Project, funded by Heidi Burkhart, President of Dane Professional Consulting Group in New York City.
Cedric V. Smith joined the United States Army in November, 1986. He proudly served in active duty until 1989 and then in the United States Army Reserves from 1990 until 1995. His rank at the time of his Honorable Discharge was E4/ Communications Specialist, and he is the recipient of a Good Conduct Medal.
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