Virginia Women Veterans Summit – June 14 & 15
2018 Virginia Women Veterans Summit will be held Thursday and Friday June 14 & 15 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center. This event brings together veterans, community leaders, employers, and government agencies from the federal, state, and local levels to raise awareness about the services and benefits offered specifically for women veterans. The summit will also host exhibitors whose mission involves the wellness and wholeness of women veterans and feature notable presenters.
Military Spouse Hiring Reception May 31st
Join Hiring Our Heroes and Military Corps Career Connect (C3) to network with vetted employers, community leaders, senior military spouses, and other job seekers. Gain valuable insight on career planning and how to stand out as a candidate. Bring your resume and get ready to put your best foot forward with employers who want to hire you. Thursday, May 31st from 7:00-9:00pm at the USO Warrior and Family Center in Bethesda, MD. This event is free and is open to all military, veteran, and Gold Star spouses, as well as employers and service organizations. Service members and veterans are also welcome. Registration is required.
Build a Successful Civilian Career with C3
Military Corps Career Connect (C3) is a program designed to help transitioning Maryland service members and military spouses build a successful career. The program includes career planning and coaching, credentials and certifications and hands on experience through on-the-job training, paid work experience or fellowship.
Project Horse Open House – Military & Veterans Family Appreciation Day – May 19
Project Horse will be holding an Open House weekend on May 19 & 20. Saturday, May 19 will feature a special day for Military & Veterans Family Appreciation Day! Special Honor Ceremony at 1 pm. Ending with live music!
Military Members: Join Blue Star Families for a Capitol Concert
Active Duty and National Guard/Reserve members can volunteer to be a part of the National Memorial Day Concert and A Capitol Fourth, America’s National Independence Day Celebration. Volunteer service members will represent all men and women in the armed forces as special guests. Registering enters you for an opportunity to attend this year’s concerts. Due to popular demand, attendees will be randomly selected. Seating is limited so please sign up early. Selected attendees will be notified by email with further event details.
Armed Forces Day Luncheon – May 24
The Middleburg Community Center will be hosting their first ever National Armed Forces Day Celebration. The event will be held on Thursday May 24th from noon – 2pm. Veterans of all eras and their families are invited.
Mental Health & Community Awareness Conference – May 18
The DC VA Medical Center's Veterans Mental Health Advisory Council is supporting a Mental Health & Community Awareness Conference including discussion on the opioid crisis. It will be held at 1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC on Friday, May 18, 2018 from 8:30 am - 6:00 pm.
Telehealth for Veterans and their Families
The Steven A. Cohen Military and Family Clinic at Easterseals in Silver Spring launches their new Telehealth program for veterans and their families. Telehealth provides mental health care to clients through the use of technology such as computer, tablet and/or phone. Any services that are available in person at a Cohen Clinic are also available via telehealth as deemed appropriate. Appointments available.
Veterans Open Mic May 22nd
Veterans and their families deal with a range of experiences, both when they serve and after they leave the military. Join us on May 22 at 6pm for an open mic that uses the tools of performance art such as poetry, comedy, and storytelling to address these complicated issues and to help us gain insight into veterans’ lives and experiences. The event will be held at New Spire Spaces at 115 E Church St, Frederick MD. Registration is required to attend and/or to perform.
TAPS Volunteer Opportunities Memorial Day Weekend
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is seeking volunteers for Memorial Day weekend. They are holding their annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camps in Arlington, VA. Many different opportunities available. Register now!