East Northport Resident Recognized for Helping Service Members in Need

An East Northport resident who founded a nonprofit that helps veterans obtain various benefits was recently honored by community leaders at her organization’s benefit dinner on Nov. 9.

Rogerlyn Cipriano founded Angels for Warriors in 2012 after her brother, Sergeant Angel Velez, who was severely injured from serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, was having trouble receiving benefits.

Velez, who also serves as the organization’s executive director, was inspired to make sure all returning warriors would receive the help they need and deserve.

“Angels for Warriors is an outstanding organization that exemplifies the meaning of serving those who have served all of us,” Legislator Steve Stern said in a press release. “Our veterans sacrifice so much to fight for us and I thank Rogerlyn Cipriano Velez and Angels for Warriors for all of the hard work they do to fight for them.”

Angels for Warriors provides guidance on essential resources available to America’s returning soldiers and their families, including providing employment, housing, health, education and legal services.

The organization is made up of local attorneys who offer their services pro bono or at significantly reduced rates to assist our veterans in obtaining benefits.

Image via Office of Steve Stern