Midnight Pilgrimage for Veterans
Join Vet Church and the Veterans Spirituality Ministry at Washington National Cathedral for a late night pilgrimage at the Cathedral. Gathering outside the cathedral just before midnight, we'll undertake a journey of healing, connection, and blessing as we move into the building and are led in periods of silence and song, guided reflection and shared prayer. Those of all faiths and none are welcome.
Garden of Jokes – A Veterans Comedy Show
Up Top Acres and the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) are joining forces once more to host another special Veterans Comedy Show at one of Up Top's rooftop farms. This performance will feature comedians who have graduated from ASAP's Comedy Bootcamp program, the first stand-up comedy class in the country for veterans. The event will provide a platform for veteran comedians to showcase their talents and tell their hilarious stories in front of members of the DC community. Saturday, June 23rd from 7:30-10:00PM. Tickets are $15.
Military & Veteran Business Council – Jun 28
Join the top companies in the region that support and employ veterans at the Veteran & Military Business Council Happy Hour! There will be remarks by Mike Molino, Executive Vice President, Corporate Development & Strategy, ASRC Fedeal on the GovCon M&A market, followed by opportunities to strengthen the Council through the development of meaningful business relationships. Thursday, June 28 from 4:30 - 6:30 PM at BNY Wealth Management in Tysons, VA.
Military-Connected Children National Training Seminar – Jul 23-25
Military Child Education Coalition will be holding their 20th Annual National Training Seminar themed "Strong Roots. Sustainable Futures" July 23 -25 in Washington, DC. There are two sessions available at no registration cost for their Pre-Conference Seminars on Monday, July 25, specifically titled "Issues Impacting Communities."
HUD 2018 SDVOSB Vendor Outreach Event – Jun 21
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) and Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) are co-sponsoring a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Vendor Outreach Event at the HUD Headquarters Building in Washington, DC. The outreach event will provide businesses, both new and experienced, access to information on the laws, rules, and regulations that govern the SDVOSB Program.
Emotional Freedom Technique
ServingTogether Blog. June 7, 2018 by Neil Goodman on Emotional Freedom Technique. Twice a month ServingTogether will feature a blog entry from one of our community partners working to improve the lives of military, veterans and their families in the National Capital Region through innovate programs, initiatives, research, cutting edge technology, etc. Check back every two weeks for the new featured blog. If you are interested in submitting for the Serving Together Blog section please contact Julie Riggs at jriggs@every-mind.org.
Exploring Stress and Trauma June 20th
Presented by the American Red Cross and hosted by the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic This workshop is designed to help veterans and their families recognize and manage post deployment stress and other war related concerns, including trauma issues. Left unaddressed, stress and trauma can lead to a variety of negative outcomes for the veteran and their families. Wednesday, June 20th from 6:30-8:30pm. Registration is required. Free child care is available by request.
BSF – Canoeing at Key Bridge Boathouse – Jun 16
Join Blue Star Families and The National Park Trust for a morning on the Potomac as we celebrate National Kids to Parks Day! Enjoy an hour of canoeing on the river together and taking in the sites of DC in the spring! Key Bridge Boathouse 3500 Water Str. NW Washington, DC 20007. New Date: June 16th from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Paper Making & Warrior Writers Exhibit – Jun 15
Join USO-Metro as veterans and service members share the results of the week long paper making and warrior writers workshop at the Art League Annex. Friday, June 15 from 7 - 9 pm at 808 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA. It is free to attend, open to the public, and light refreshments will be provided!
Capitol Post Startup School – Jun 27-Aug 22
Apply now to Capitol Post's 9-week Startup School (Jun 27 - Aug 22) where veterans & spouses will test their ideas, accelerate, and build their businesses with expert thought leaders, mentors, and professionals in the DMV. Culminates with a pitch competition & a cash prize. Application deadline: June 12, 2018.