ServingTogether Highlights January 2019
Highlights from ServingTogether for the month of January! Check out what we've been up to, updates from AmericaServes and our upcoming collaborative information.
ServingTogether is Hiring!
EveryMind has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to join our ServingTogether team as a Veteran Peer Navigator. Transitioning service members, veterans, and spouses are encouraged to apply!
CAMMO Songwriting Workshop – Mar 8 & 9
The Center for American Military Music Opportunities (CAMMO) is a unique music program that is open to active duty service members and veterans. They are holding a songwriting workshop on March 8 & 9 in the Washington DC area.This workshop will partner professional songwriters who will engage them in the creative process to tell their stories.
Free Tax Assistance Sites
The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free, individualized tax preparation for low-to moderate-income taxpayers - especially those 50 and older. Listed are several sites in Loudoun County open January 29th through mid-April, 2019. Click on the link to AARP to see locations throughout the National Capital Region.
American Forces Travel: New website offering military travel discounts
Effective Tuesday, 22 January 2019; the Department of Defense has partnered with Priceline and created a website to exclusively serve all DoD employees, retirees, and eligible family members with all of their travel needs at deeply discounted prices.
Capital One Virginia Military Dependent Scholarship
The Capital One Military Dependent Scholarship is designed to aid and honor a talented high school senior that is the dependent of an active duty Servicemember, or Servicemember in the Reserves or National Guard (residing or resident of Virginia). $5,000 for college tuition will be awarded to a student for their academic excellence, values, actions and leadership within their community. Application deadline: April 30, 2019.
Mindfulness & EFT Workshop @ USO Fort Belvoir – Jan 30
The USO at Fort Belvoir will be holding a Mindfulness and EFT workshop on Wednesday, January 30 from 6 - 8 pm.
FREE Financial Coaching for Veterans – Thru March 31
Now thru March 31 – FREE Personal Financial Coaching for Veterans! Are you tired of feeling stressed about money? Want to improve your finances? Do you have a financial goal but don’t think you can accomplish it on your own? Arlington Employment Center has partnered with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to provide financial coaching services to veterans.
Operation Second Chance Mentoring Leadership Program
Applications for mentors and mentees for the Operation Second Chance Mentoring Leadership Program are now being accepted. The OSC mentoring program helps build mental, physical and financial confidence and readiness to transition back into civilian life. If you are a veteran looking to give back and support your fellow service members, this is your opportunity.
Furlough Resource Fair in Woodbridge – Jan 30
If you are a furloughed worker residing in Prince William or Stafford County, and in need of some resources, CALL to ACTION community partners will be hosting a Resource for Furloughed Workers Forum on Wednesday, 30 January 2019, 10 AM – 3 PM at 14849 Persistence Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22191.