Upcoming
Second Annual “Honor Our Heroes Gala” September 15th, 2023
Our Second Annual “Honor Our Heroes Gala” is a celebration honoring our local veterans, at-risk seniors, and special animals. This year the event is hosted on Friday September 15th, 2023 at Auletto Caterers in Almonesson, NJ. For Tickets and Sponsorship Opportunities Click Here!
See pictures of our First Annual “Honor Our Heroes Gala” here.
Vets Coffee and Conversation every Thursday at 10am
All veterans come and have coffee every Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center in Lindenwold, NJ. Meet other veterans and have great conversations while enjoy a cup of coffee.
For more information click here. See pictures here of previous Coffee and Conversation
Seeds of change gardening program for veterans June 1st, 2023
Seeds of change gardening program for all veterans on Thursday June 1st, 2023 from 10:30am to 11:30pm at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center. Gardening has been proven to promote overall wellbeing. Represent your branch of service! Reserve your spot here.
Jefferson Health “Free Health Screening” on June 8th, 2023
The Jefferson Health team will provide “Free Health Screenings to interested veterans and will be available to answer all of your health questions. More info here.
Equine Therapy Session Sponsored by SpectraCare Foundation and Forgotten Angels
SpectraCare Foundation and Forgotten Angels are sponsoring an equine therapy session for veterans for three Friday’s starting on June 9th, 2023 to be held at Forgotten Angels Equine Rescue in Medford, NJ. Equine Therapy has been proven to have positive outcomes for overall wellbeing.
NovaCare Rehabilitation speaker David Shields on June 15th, 2023
Welcome NovaCare Occupational Therapist David Shields on June 15th from 10:30am to 11:30am at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center. More info here.
Culinary Arts class for Veterans with Eston Spain June 15th, 2023
Join Eston Spain on Thursday June 15th from 11:45am to 1:15pm at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center to learn basic cooking techniques while enjoying a delicious dish. Represent your branch of service! Reserve your spot here.
Healing Arts session for Veterans with Justin Green June 15th, 2023
Veterans join us on Thursday June 15th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center to learn painting techniques and colors on wine glass , while also experiencing the calming impact of healing arts. Reserve your spot here.
Seeds of change gardening program for veterans June 22th, 2023
Seeds of change gardening program for all veterans on Thursday June 22th, 2023 from 10:00am to 11:30am at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center. Gardening has been proven to promote overall wellbeing. Represent your branch of service! Reserve your spot here.
Healing Photography for veterans with Thomas MacPherson on June 24th, 2023
Veterans join Tom on Saturday June 24th from 10:00am to 11:30am at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center and experience the healing effects of photography and learn camera mechanics, techniques, and gain a new lens of expression. Reserve your spot.
Humana speaker Christopher Davidson on June 29th, 2023
Christopher Davidson from Humana is coming to the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center on June 29th at 10:00am. He will be talking about “Veterans and their Medicare Coverage” More information here.
All Tort Solutions (ATS) speakers Paul Leavy & Todd S. Hawkins on June 29th, 2023
Paul Leavy & L/CPL Todd S. Hawkins from ATS is coming to the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center on June 29th at 11:00am. They will be talking about their services to Veterans. More information here.
Ongoing Subscription Program
Your Donation of just $19 a month will help us to provide vibrant support programs for our local veterans at the SpectraCare’s one-stop full-service Carlton R. Rouh Veteran’s Center. Your generous gift each month will directly support our Equine Therapy, Healing Arts, Photography, Music, Gardening, Culinary Arts programs and more. Please Donate!
We can’t maintain and expand these programs without your support!
Past Events
Healing Arts session for Veterans with Justin Green May 18th, 2023
Veterans join us on May 18th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center to learn some charcoal drawing and techniques on paper, while also experiencing the calming impact of healing arts. Sign Up Here!
Model Rocketry for Veterans on Thursday May 18th, 2023 at 10am (Postponed)
Veterans join Michael Van Stine for a day of fun learning about Model Rocketry Build and Flight Program on Thursday, May 18th at 10am. Building and flying rockets have been proven to promote overall well-being.
Healing Photography for veterans with Thomas MacPherson on May 13th, 2023
Veterans joined Tom on Saturday May 13th from 10:00am to 11:30am at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center as they experienced the healing effects of photography and learned camera mechanics, techniques, and gained a new lens of expression.
Celebrating and honoring all of our veterans on May 11th, 2023
Veterans join us on Thursday, May 11th to celebrate Carlton Rouh 104th Birthday and to celebrate and honor all of our veterans with a lunch at 11:30am. Welcome our guest speaker of the VFW District Commander Daniel Wine. Will provide information on benefits. Sign Up Here – Space is limited!
Guest Speakers on Thursday May 4th at 10:30am
Welcome Marisa Betancourt from Care Right There and Aimee Pekula from Mission BBQ. Marisa will be talking about home care services for seniors and veterans while Aimee will be talking about Mission BBQ programs for veterans.
Equine Therapy Session Sponsored by SpectraCare Foundation and Forgotten Angels
SpectraCare Foundation and Forgotten Angels are sponsoring an equine therapy session for veterans for three Friday’s starting on April 14th, 2023 to be held at Forgotten Angels Equine Rescue in Medford, NJ. Equine Therapy has been proven to have positive outcomes for overall wellbeing.
Veteran Benefits Presented by: Kaitlin Dirkx on April 27th, 2023
Veterans enjoyed breakfast and joined the conversation and learned about “Veteran Benefits” on April 27th, 2023, it was presented by: Kaitlin Dirkx director of public benefits at Rothkoff Law Group, Kaitlin comes from an Estate Planning background as a legal assistant with experience in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and California.
Seeds of change gardening program for veterans April 27th, 2023
Seeds of change gardening program for all veterans on Thursday April 27th, 2023 from 11:00am to 12:30pm at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center. Gardening has been proven to promote overall wellbeing. Represent your branch of service! Everyone enjoyed the gardening class with Trevor Shaw!
Healing Photography for veterans with Thomas MacPherson on April 22nd, 2023
Veterans joined Tom on Saturday April 22nd from 10:00am to 11:30am at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center and experienced the healing effects of photography as they learned camera mechanics, techniques, and gained a new lens of expression.
Healing Arts session for Veterans with Justin Green April 20th, 2023
Veterans joined us on Thursday April 20th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center to learn some basic painting techniques and colors on canvas , while also experiencing the calming impact of healing arts.
“Kick UP Your Heels” Oldies Night! on April 1st, 2023
Oldies Night with Lou Costello of FM92.01 at the Runnemede VFW 3324 on Saturday April 1st, 2023 from 6pm to 10pm. Get ready to take a trip down memory lane and sing along to classic tunes. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of dancing, singing, and pure joy. SOLD OUT!
Healing Photography for veterans with Thomas MacPherson on March 25th, 2023
Veterans joined Tom on Saturday March 25th from 10:00am to 11:30am at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center to experience the healing effects of photography as you learn camera mechanics, techniques, and gained a new lens of expression.
Seeds of change gardening program for veterans March 30th, 2023
Seeds of change gardening program for all veterans on Thursday March 30th, 2023 from 10:30am to 12:00pm at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center. Gardening has been proven to promote overall wellbeing. Represent your branch of service!
Healing Arts session for Veterans with Justin Green February 23rd, 2023
Veterans joined us on Thursday February 23rd from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center to learn some basic painting techniques and colors on canvas , while also experiencing the calming impact of healing arts.
Healing Photography for veterans with Thomas MacPherson on February 18th, 2023
Veterans joined Tom on Saturday February 18th from 10:00am to 11:30am at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center to experienced the healing effects of photography as they learned camera mechanics, techniques, and gained a new lens of expression.
We love our veterans dinner on February 16th, 2023
Veterans joined other veterans at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center for dinner “We love our veterans” on Thursday February 16th, 2023 at 5pm. Dinner was provided and everyone had a good time. Thank you veterans, we love you!
Healing Arts session for Veterans with Justin Green January 25th, 2023
Veterans joined us on January 25th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center to learn some charcoal drawing and techniques on paper, while also experiencing the calming impact of healing arts. See pictures of the event here.
Camden County FAMILIES of Service Members and Veterans:
Mini-KOVA Event on Saturday January 21st, 2023
Keep Our Veterans Alive (KOVA) & Camden County FAMILIES of Service Members & Veterans: Suicide Prevention and Gun Safety Panel Discussion! hosted Mini-KOVA Event at SpectraCare Foundation in the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center on Saturday January 21st, 2023 from 10am to 2pm in Lindenwold, NJ. This event was held both in-person and virtually. Lots of great information put out! Thanks to all our speakers and those who attended & watched our live stream! See pictures of the event here!
Equine Therapy Session Sponsored by SpectraCare Foundation and Forgotten Angels
SpectraCare Foundation and Forgotten Angels are sponsoring an equine therapy session for veterans for three Friday’s starting on December 2nd, 2022 to be held at Forgotten Angels Equine Rescue in Medford, NJ. Equine Therapy has been proven to have positive outcomes for overall wellbeing.
Giving Thanks to Our Veterans on November 18th, 2022
Come join us at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center to “Show Thanks to Our Nation’s Heroes” on Friday November 18th, 2022 from 11am to 1pm. Brunch will be provided and limited to 30 seats. The event is full! Everybody that signed up, we will see you on Friday at 11am. Thank you!
Healing Arts session for Veterans with Justin Green October 26th, 2022
Veterans come joined us on Wednesday October 26th from 7:00pm to 8:00pm at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center to learn some basic painting techniques and colors on canvas , while also experiencing the calming impact of healing arts. Last night’s healing arts class with Gouache! Great work!! Thank you to our veteran Thomas MacPherson Jr. for the photos! See pictures
Equine Therapy Session Sponsored by SpectraCare Foundation and Forgotten Angels
SpectraCare Foundation and Forgotten Angels are sponsoring an equine therapy session for veterans for three Friday’s starting on September 16th, 2022 to be held at Forgotten Angels Equine Rescue in Medford, NJ. Equine Therapy has been proven to have positive outcomes for overall wellbeing.
See pictures here from our last equine therapy session.
Healing Arts session for Veterans with Justin Green September 30th, 2022
Veterans come join us on Friday September 30th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center to learn some basic painting techniques and colors on canvas , while also experiencing the calming impact of healing arts.
Honor Our Heroes Gala
This event was a celebration honoring our local veterans, at-risk seniors, and special animals. It was held on Saturday September 24th, 2022 at Paris Caterers in Berlin, NJ. See pictures!
Healing Arts session for Veterans with Justin Green August 24th, 2022
Justin enjoyed veteran Jim stories while teaching him the art of water coloring one-on-one class. It was a great experience for both. Stay tuned for our next session at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center! Veterans, you will enjoy this peaceful experience! See pictures!
Healing Music Class Veterans with Tony Stephens – August 17th, 2022
The music class Wednesday August 17th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center. Stay tune for future dates.
Healing Photography for Veterans with Thomas MacPherson
Thursday August 11th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center to experience the healing effects of photography as you learn camera mechanics, techniques, and gain a new lens of expression. More dates coming soon!
Healing Arts session for Veterans with Justin Green July 15th, 2022
Friday July 15th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center to learn some basic painting techniques and colors on canvas , while also experiencing the calming impact of healing arts.
Equine Therapy Session Sponsored by SpectraCare Foundation and Forgotten Angels
The Equine Therapy sessions were held at Forgotten Angels Equine Rescue in Medford, NJ. Equine Therapy has been proven to have positive outcomes for overall wellbeing. See pictures here
Seeds of change gardening program for veterans June 25th, 2022
Seeds of change gardening program for all veterans on Saturday June 25th, 2022 from 9:00am to 11:00am at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center. Gardening has been proven to promote overall wellbeing. Represent your branch of service! Due to a veteran funeral service this event is postponed until further notice.
Mental Health First Aid from National Council for Mental Wellbeing on June 21st, 2022
Mental Health First Aid for Veterans is a free course for all veterans, military members and their families. It teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. Learn how to support your friends, family and neighbors. More dates to be announced soon! See pictures here from June 2022 training.
Angelic Health’s Vet-to-Vet Cafe – June 16th, 2022
Veterans of the US armed forces are invited to attend “Angelic Health’s Vet-to-Vet Cafe” on Thursday June 16th, 2022 at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Come talk to fellow veterans and share your military experiences. Veterans are welcome to attend to simply listen, tell stories, and enjoy refreshments.
Seeds of change gardening program for veterans June 16th, 2022
Join us to “Kick Off Clean Up” seeds of change gardening program for veterans on June 16th, 2022 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center. Gardening has been proven to promote overall wellbeing. Represent your branch of service!
“Cheers to the Golden Years Honoring our veterans” Pub Crawl
Spectracare Foundation committee members and spouses met at PJ Whelihan’s restaurant in Collingswood on Wednesday June 1st, 2022 at 4:00pm for an evening of laughs, drinks and snacks! It was a fun night! Thanks everyone!
Healing Arts session for Veterans with Justin Green May 25th, 2022
Another beautiful time today with our instructor Justin teaching our veterans charcoal drawing. Stay tuned for our next session at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center! Veterans, you will enjoy this peaceful experience!
Seeds of change gardening program for veterans May 16th
Sadly this event was cancelled due to severe weather in the area! Gardening has been proven to promote overall wellbeing. We will re-schedule the event soon!
Seeds of change gardening program for veterans on Saturday May 7th, 2022
The event was cancelled due to weather conditions. We will re-schedule the event in the near future. Gardening has been proven to promote overall wellbeing.
Healing Arts session for Veterans with Justin Green
Such a beautiful time today charcoal drawing with our Instructor, Justin. Everyone’s still life came out phenomenal!!! Stay tuned for our next session at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center! Veterans, you will enjoy this peaceful experience.!
See pictures of the event here.
A Book Signing/Reading Moderated by Kristin Leone, Navy Nurse & Afghanistan Veteran
SpectraCare Foundation hosted the author Tom Garvey, an Airborne, Ranger and Special Forces qualified officer, served as an A-Team Leader in Vietnam in 1968 and returned home to mixed reviews about his stability and state of mind. The event was on Tuesday April 19th, 2022 at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center. Everyone enjoyed the reading and stories by Tom Garvey. See pictures.
Healing Arts session for Veterans with Justin Green
Veterans joined us on Sunday March 20th, 2022 at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center to learn some basic painting techniques and colors on canvas, while also experiencing the calming impact of healing arts! Everyone enjoyed the class with Justin. See pictures
The Patriot Fund, Inc
Board Members Mike Francisco and Tim Irons presented a check to Michael and Kathleen Van Stine at the SpectraCare Foundation offices, one of new 2022 Operational Partners! We are truly humbled. We can not thank you enough!
Winter Awards Dinner
SpectraCare Foundation had a successful dinner event on January 6th , 2022 at the American Legion Post 372 in Cherry Hill. See pictures
#GivingTuesdayVeterans
This year Giving Tuesday was on November 30. Giving Tuesday is a global giving movement that has been built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses and communities in all 50 states and in countries around the world. Giving Tuesday harnesses the collective power of a unique blend of partners to transform how people think about, talk about, and participate in the giving season. It inspires people to take collective action to improve their communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they believe in, and help create a better world. GivingTuesday demonstrates how every act of generosity counts, and that they mean even more when we give together. Every year Giving Tuesday is on the last Tuesday of November.
Carlton R. Rouh Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center ribbon cutting ceremony was on May 11, 2021. We had the honor to have many dignitaries for this event. Carlton Rouh daughter was one our speakers as we celebrated his 101th birthday. See pictures here.
Equine Therapy Open House
Equine therapy open house at “Forgotten Angels Equine Rescue” in Medford, NJ was on Saturday January 23rd, 2021.
Flagpole Ceremony – October 3rd, 2020
We honored all the veterans on Saturday October 3rd, 2020 with a flagpole ceremony at the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center at 777 Blackwood Clementon Road in Lindenwold. Jeff Lingo, CEO of the Acme Lingo Flag Company, donated the 25ft. flagpole and John Chesebro, a key member of our veteran advisory team, donated the flag. Also, ‘Signs by Dan’ donated the front entrance sign which is being integrated with the flagpole.
The event was highlighted by a full dress presentation of the National Anthem by Sergeant William Mead and some brief remarks by Colonel Ted Gallagher, Director of Camden County Office of Veterans Affairs. See pictures
Veteran Therapy Event at “Forgotten Angels” Equine Rescue
Sunday May 3rd, 2020 Spectracare Foundation sponsored a veteran therapy event at the “Forgotten Angels” Equine Rescue location in Medford, NJ.
9 Hole Charity Golf Outing
September 11th, 2019 at the Valleybrook Country Club in Blackwood, New Jersey was our 9 Hole Charity Golf Outing. The event was a great success and many golfers joined us to support our veterans. See pictures
Veterans Picnic in Gloucester County
SpectraCare Foundation joined People for People Foundation with the annual “Veterans Picnic”. It was a free picnic to all veterans, families and the general public.
