Stepping Forward in Grief Study
USUHS and Columbia University are conducting a ground breaking study and want to ensure the entire military/veteran survivor community has the opportunity to participate.
EPIC Concert & Toy Drive for Hospitalized Military Children – Sept 15
America’s Adopt A Soldier ® brings EPIC CONCERT -TOY DRIVE to Springfield, Virginia! For the 1st Annual America’s Adopt A Soldier ® EPIC CONCERT and TOY DRIVE to be held on Saturday, September 15th at Springfield Town Center in Springfield Virginia. Musical Performances by Nashville Singer/Songwriters, Sandra Lee & Rebecca Magnuson, John Luskey, a DC based Country-Rock and Americana favorite, and last season’s THE VOICE finalist, Jack Gregori with his hit band, Human Country Jukebox!
Make Room: Home Health & Finance @ National Building Museum – Sept 16
Join Make Room and National Building Museum for Home Health & Finance. A FREE community day for renters to get ahead. Sunday, September 16 from 11 am - 5 pm. Including: Housing stability loans for security deposits, Emergency rent assistance, Healthy eating demos w/special guest, Health screenings, Credit building and financial health workshops, and on-site childcare! Register to attend today!
Military & Veteran Caregiver Wellness Workshop – Sept 21
On Friday, Sept. 21st, Hope For The Warriors will be holding a Military and Veteran Caregiver’s Wellness Workshop in Lorton, VA from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. All caregivers, including family and friends are welcome to attend. Participants can register by calling Brittany Hunter at 910-330-4530 or email her at bhunter@hopeforthewarriors.org
Veterans Curation Program Graduation – Sept 25
The Veterans Curation Program will be holding the Graduation for the Alexandria Laboratory Technicians for Summer 2018 on Tuesday, September 25 at 10 am at their location in Old Town Alexandria. Community partners are welcome to come out and wish the graduates success!
Veterans Comedy Show @ The Landing
The Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP), in partnership with Team Red White and Blue, is excited to host a comedy night for veterans, military families, and anyone who likes food, drinks, and laughs (it's also free!). Friday, October 5th in Alexandria, VA. RSVP Required.
Breaking the Stigma: What Our Veterans are Saying about PTSD
ServingTogether Blog. September 6, 2018 a re-post of a blog article on Unite Us.com. Breaking the Stigma: What Our Veterans are Saying about PTSD. 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.
Travis Manion Foundation 9/11 Heroes Run
The 9/11 Heroes Run activates and unites communities to honor the sacrifices of those heroes from September 11th and the wars since, to include veterans, active duty, first responder, and families of the fallen. The 9/11 Heroes Run 5K +1M* fun run/walk welcomes runners and walkers of all levels and of all ages, volunteers, friends, and family. It is not about fitness level or experience but about activating, uniting, and honoring our heroes. Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 2pm in Annapolis, MD. Registration is required.
Military Spouse Hiring Event – Sept 20
Hiring Our Heroes will be holding a Ft. Belvoir Military Spouse Hiring Event Thursday, September 20 from 10 am - 1 pm at the Community Center on Fort Belvoir. 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.
Suicide, Grief and Trauma: Supporting Veterans and Families of the Fallen Webinar – Sept 19
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) will be holding a live webinar about Suicide, Grief, and Trauma, Supporting Veterans and Families of the Fallen on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, from 12:00PM to 1:00PM EDT. The webinar is free. A continuing education certificate is available for $25.00.