Mata testimony: Joseph Dwyer program funding and outcomes
Mata describes the first city-administered Joseph Dwyer program cycle in 2025, supporting 31 organizations across five boroughs, with 90% of participants likely to recommend the program. She notes 23 organizations are pre-qualified for the next cycle.
With funding from New York State, DVS launched its first city-administered Joseph DeWire cycle in 2025, supporting 31 veteran and community-based organizations offering free in-person programming across the five boroughs.
Nearly three-quarters of survey participants strongly agreed that their program increased their sense of connection to other veterans.
Three-quarters said it supported their emotional well-being, and 90% said they would be very likely to recommend the DeWire program to another veteran.
As we move into the next cycle, 23 organizations have already been pre-qualified, and our new partnership with Citizens Committee for New York City will help move resources to participating organizations while allowing DVS to remain focused on
program oversight, our veteran community, and outcomes.