Winterhaven 2018 – Jan 27
The 2018 Winterhaven Homeless Stand Down will be on Saturday, January 27 from 9 am - 2 pm at the DC VA Medical Center. Services offered from over 70 participating federal, state, and community agencies.
Salute to the Armed Forces – Jan 23
The Prince William Chamber of Commerce will be holding their annual Salute to the Armed Forces on Tuesday, January 23 from 11 am - 2 pm at the Clubs at Quantico & Crossroads Events Center. Featuring Captain DeShauna Barber, U.S. Army Reserve & Miss USA 2016. Tickets are $45 for Chamber members and $60 for non-members. Ticket includes lunch.
Parenting Skills Group offered at Cohen Clinic at EasterSeals
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals has started a Parenting Skills Group. It is now open for enrollment for military and veteran families. No cost. Free parking. Child care provided. Beginning February 10, it will be held on the Second Saturday of every month from 9 am - 10:30 am. Call 240-847-7500 to sign up. Space is limited.
Mental Health First Aid Military and Veteran Module: January 9th
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals and Serving Together, a program of EveryMind, will be hosting an 8 hour Adult Mental Health First Aid training program with a focus on assisting military service members, veterans and their families. The workshop is FREE for military, veterans, their families and those who work or support them. Space is limited and registration is required.
Startup Standup – Dec 12
Bunker Labs DC semi-annual pitch competition STARTUP STANDUP will be held on Tuesday, December 12 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at WeWork Dupont in DC. Hear military veterans looking to make it big as they pitch to a panel of VIP judges for $3,500, PLUS, performances by dancers from Gin Dance Company who will get you into the holiday spirit throughout the evening. Meet and network with DC's best and brightest and check out our new Veterans in Residence spot at WeWork. Register for your tickets now!
Team RWB Holiday Gathering – Dec 16
Team RWB invite you to join their the 2017 Holiday Gathering on Saturday, December 16 from 1 - 4 pm at Murphy’s Irish Pub Old Town (713 King St, Alexandria, Virginia 22314).
Fort Belvoir Collaborative – Spiritual Wellness Discussion – Dec 14
The Fort Belvoir Collaborative will meet on Thursday, December 14 from 12 - 2 pm at the USO on Fort Belvoir (5940 9th Street, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060). We will be having 3 presenters available to discuss spiritual wellness programs available for military and veterans and are wanting to ask for your input on the military/veterans you are working with.
Red Cross Holiday Open House – Dec 14
The American Red Cross at Fort Belvoir will be having their Annual Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 14 from 11 am - 2 pm. There will be food, fun and prizes!
LinkedIn Workshop for Military Spouses – Jan 18
Project Next S.T.E.P. will be holding a Linked In Workshop for Military Spouses on Thursday, January 18 at the Microsoft Store Theater in Tysons Corner Mall. Attendees will learn how to strategically create a compelling profile of capabilities and accomplishments, gain an understanding of how to grow their professional reach and learn how their profile is only somewhat similar to their resume.
Fort Belvoir Retiree Council Meeting – Dec 14
The Fort Belvoir Retiree Council meeting will be held on Thursday, December 14 at 9 am in the SOSA Center. Featured presenter will be Dr. Luke Oakley who will discuss the Patient Wellness Program at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. Military retirees are welcome and encouraged to attend.