ServingTogether Highlights March 2019

Highlights from ServingTogether for the month of March! Check out what we've been up to, our Network Provider spotlight, upcoming collaborative information and more.

Veterans Housing Summit

April 13, 2019 from 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. This event will feature information about the VA Home Loan Program, The Home Buying Process, Down Payment Assistance and more. Open exclusively to active military, veterans and their families. Hosted by the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals.

We Work Veterans in Residence Launch Party

WeWork and Bunker Labs are excited to launch the WeWork Veterans In Residence program Powered by Bunker Labs, which offers United States military veterans and spouses fully-sponsored workspaces to help entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses. To celebrate, Bunker Labs DC is hosting a launch party "Businesses in Blossom", with special guests to introduce the members of our latest Veterans in Residence tribe who will briefly share their entrepreneurial stories. Wednesday, April 3rd, 5:30-7:30 PM, We Work, Washington DC. Registration is required.

Spring Regional Job Fair

Spring 2019 Regional Job Fair Multiple Employers, Multiple Industries and Multiple Opportunities. Hosted by the Department of Family Services and Training. Thursday, April 4th, 1:00 - 3:30 pm, Fairfax, VA. Walk-ins welcome but pre-registration is recommended.

ASAP & Team RWB Comedy Show @ The Landing

The Armed Services Arts Partnership, in tandem with Team Red, White and Blue is hosting a comedy show featuring stand-up comedians from the veteran, service member, and military family community.  Friday, April 5th at 7:30pm at The Landing in Alexandria, VA. Tickets on sale.

Now Hiring: Veterans Curation Program

Veterans Curation Program (VCP) is accepting applications for their next session, beginning May 6th. The VCP is a five-month program that provides employment, vocational training, and technology skills to veterans seeking to improve their access to the mainstream job market. Interviews will be starting next week through April. 

Year of the Veteran Celebration and Resource Fair

Monday, April 8th 4:00-8:00 PM Howard Community College. Join Howard County Office of Veterans and Military Families in celebrating The Year of the Veteran proclamation by our MD Governor with refreshments, music by Voice of Vets, professional attire/suit giveway, and more than 40 government agencies, nonprofits and veteran service organizations that provide services or programs for our veterans and military families. Premier Health Express Urgent Care, an authorized Warrior Centric Health Clinic, will provide medical and dental screenings. The event is FREE and open to the public.

Success Factors for Veteran Entrepreneurs

April 9, 2019 – 2:00pm to 3:00pm What makes veteran entrepreneurs successful?  To learn the answer, the National Association of Veteran-Serving Organizations (NAVSO) partnered with Purdue University and assembled an amazing Steering Committee […]

Opioid Epidemic Workshop with Congressman David Trone

A workshop hosted by Congressman David Trone to discuss ow the opioid epidemic has affected residents of the 6th Maryland district and the steps to combat addiction. The workshop will feature a panel discussion of leading experts in the field. There will also be representatives from local and regional organizations who will provide resources and information regarding the opioid epidemic.

Free Chow for Vietnam Vets

In honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29th, Mission BBQ is offering a free sandwich to all Vietnam Veterans.