About

About the organization

Veterans Valor of New Jersey supports veterans and their families by creating Healing Gardens that transform war scars into spaces of peace, reflection, and community healing through nature and compassion.

Partnering with Morristown Rotary and local groups, Veterans Valor promotes recovery, unity, and awareness, symbolizing veterans’ journeys from sacrifice to renewal through meaningful, accessible, and restorative environments.

Our Team

William Draper

Executive Director

Charlie Iuliano

Chairman of the Board

Scott Marum

Director of Communications

Margaret Gomis

Director of Events

Aaron Oliver

Director of Partnerships

Donna Orr

Director of Fundraising

Robert Hughes

Director of Corporate Sponsorships

Lydia Cristobal

Director of Communications

Donald Marks

Director of Medical Relations

Get Involved.

Join us in supporting our veterans! We invite you to be a part of the Veterans Valor project. Here are ways you can help:

Join the Mission

Whether you wore the uniform or stand in gratitude to those who did, Veterans Valor invites you to be part of this living mission, healing what service and war have scarred. Together, we are building The Healing Garden and the community that grows around it.

For Veterans

Join a brotherhood and sisterhood of purpose. Share your story, lend your voice, create art, plant gardens, and help guide the design and programs that serve those who follow. Healing grows stronger when veterans lead it.

Volunteer

Put your skills and spirit to work. Whether helping on-site, organizing events, mentoring others, engaging your employers, or helping raise funds for the gardens, your time and experience make this mission real.

Donate

Every contribution helps build The Healing Garden and sustain programs that support veterans and their families while educating the public. Your gift builds a place where healing, remembrance, and renewal take root.

Build Community

Help close the gap between veterans and the public through dialogue, outreach, and shared service. The Garden belongs to all who take part in its care.

Attend and Engage

Be present at our events, groundbreakings, workshops, and gatherings that honor service and strengthen connection. Veterans, families, and citizens alike are welcome.