NPR: Trouble Finding Housing
NPR shared a story December 23rd about the issues that many homeless veterans face when seeking housing. Even with a government funded housing voucher, many veterans have a difficult time identifying a landlord who will rent a unit to them.
ASAP Comedy Bootcamp Looks Nationally
Stars and Stripes posted an article December 20th highlighting the success and growth of the Armed Services Arts Partnership. A program that was started in Hampton Roads opened their second Comedy Bootcamp at George Washington University in D.C
HHS Veterans Career Expo – Jan 28
On January 28th, HHS is hosting their 2016 Veterans Day Career Expo in Washington, D.C. from 9am to 3pm. Click on the image to be taken to the registration page.
TIME: Operation Santa Claus
TIME History tells the story of the rush to get service men and women home to their families in the United States by Christmas in 1945.
Veterans Curation Program Meet & Greet
Veterans Curation Program in Alexandria is hosting a Meet and Greet Tuesday January 12th from 10am to 2pm. RSVP is appreciated but not required. For more information email JMundt@newsouthassociates.com
Montgomery County Ends Veteran Homelessness
Montgomery Coalition for the Homeless announced that as of December 15th, Montgomery County has reached its goal of ending homelessness for County veterans by achieving a “functional zero” level.
Expanded Eligibility for Contaminated Water Exposure
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, released an article today detailing the expanded disability compensation eligibility for service members who were stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.
Baltimore City seeking Veteran Mentors
Veterans Treatment Docket in Baltimore City is seeking mentors. To volunteer, contact VAClinic@ubalt.edu or call 410-837-5706.
American Legion’s Benefits App
The American Legion Claims Coach provides step-by-step guidance to help you and your service officer through the process of filing for VA benefits.
Mentoring Youth from Military Families Webinar
The National Mentoring Partnership is offering a webinar, "Mentoring Youth from Military Families: Lessons Learned and Effective Strategies," Thursday December 17th. Information about the webinar is below.