Break the Silence: A Conversation About Suicide Prevention
Join EveryMind, Adventist HealthCare, Holy Cross Health, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, Suburban Hospital and Healthy Montgomery for a community dialogue on suicide prevention. Learn about how you can help your family, friends and neighbors who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide and/or a mental illness. The webinar will include a hopeful story of recovery from a suicide attempt survivor and a brief presentation on steps you can take to help someone who may be in distress from a local expert on suicide prevention. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. Apr 3, 2019 1:00 PM in Eastern Time. Registration is required.
Salad in a Jar Workshop
Join Blue Star Families and the Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic for a fun and nutritional workshop on how to make Salad in a Jar. Wednesday, April 3rd at 6pm at the Cohen Clinic in Silver Spring, MD. Learn how to save time nourishing your mind, body and soul with nutrition strategies from Cathy Murphy, BSN, RN Certified Health Coach. This event is free. Registration is required.
Capital Bikeshare Memberships to District Veterans
The DC Mayor's Office of Veteran's Affairs (MOVA) has partnered with Capital Bikeshare to give free annual Capital Bikeshare memberships to District veterans! DC veterans can sign up for their free one-year membership at the MOVA Office!** Please bring proof of veteran status and DC residency. Enroll at the MOVA Office during working hours (M-F, 9am - 5pm).
Manassas National Battlefield Park Apprenticeship
The Manassas National Battlefield Park is offering an apprenticeship program for Post 9/11 Veterans ages 18-35 years of age. This program provides post-9/11 military service veterans hands-on skills training from NPS professionals, focusing on the maintenance and care of monuments, memorials, and structures in the National Park Service system. Apprentices will receive introductory training in a variety of traditional trades and will develop an understanding of historic resource stewardship while helping to preserve our nation’s historic resources. This program provides apprentices with marketable skills and excellent exposure to the historic preservation career field within the NPS as well as the private sector. Applications now being accepted until filled.
Elizabeth Dole Foundation Accepting Applications for Hidden Heroes Fund
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation is now accepting grant applications for the 2019 Hidden Heroes Fund. This fund is dedicated to supporting innovative programs that make a direct impact on the lives of America’s military and veteran caregivers.The Foundation seeks proposals for innovative programs that can make a direct impact on the lives of America's military caregivers. Applications will be accepted through April 5, 2019.
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Veteran Events
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce is hosting two veteran related events. Veteran & Military Business Council Networking Happy Hour on Wednesday - March 27th from 4:30-6:30 PM. The Value of Veterans and the Impact on Virginia Business - Tuesday, April 30th from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. Registration is open for both events.
Babies on the Homefront Workshop
Caregiving While Caring for Your Young Child. Are you a parent or guardian caring for a baby or toddler? The VA Caregiver Support Line and ZERO TO THREE have collaborated to present a workshop in support of Military and Veteran Families who are also caring for the needs of young children. This workshop by ZERO TO THREE will provide tools and resources to support you as a parent, help you understand your child’s development, and appreciate what your child is trying to tell you in those oh-so challenging moments. Join us in this partnership as we support you in balancing the needs of your family while also caring for the blossoming developments of your “Babies on the Home front!” This online webinar will take place on Thursday, April 4th at 7:00pm. The workshop is free but registration is required. There is a phone in option for those unable to be online at the time of the webinar.
New Politics Leadership Academy Enrolling for 5 Week Session
New Politics Leadership Academy, a nonpartisan non-profit organization that offers leadership development program for veterans is now enrolling for their Washington DC based program, Answering The Call. Answering the Call is an opportunity for service alumni to reflect on who they are as leaders and if they feel called to political service. Applications are currently open through April 8th.
NAMI Homefront Now Offered Online!
NAMI Homefront is a class for families, caregivers and friends of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions. The course is designed specifically to help these families understand those challenges and improve their ability to support their service member or veteran. Online modules of the courses are now being offered. Registration is now open form the April 15th course.
Free Leadership and Career Webinars
in honor of Women's History Month, The Resume Place invites women to attend two free leadership and career webinars hosted by Kathryn Troutman, Federal Career Coach. Webinar 1: Let's talk about Women's Leadership... and YOUR RESUME! Monday March 18th and Wednesday, March 20th. Webinar 2: The Stars are Lined Up for Military Spouses on USAJOBS, 2nd Ed. Monday March 25th and Friday, March 29th. Registration is required.