Project Horse Empowerment Center Programs for Veterans
Project Horse offers accessible and engaging paths to wellness, post traumatic growth, reintegration to civilian life and family re connection. Programs are offered pro-bono to veterans and their families. Located in Purcellville, Virginia in Loudoun County.
Stars and Stripes Night with Frederick Keys
Join Coalition to Salute America's Heroes on July 3rd at Stars and Stripes Night with the Frederick Keys vs. the Lynchburg Hillcats. The Stars and Stripes night at the ballpark will feature special military and veteran programming including Fireworks, Patriotic Hat Auction, and Fundraising for Heroes. Each ticket purchased for this game donates a ticket to a local veteran, active duty military or first responder. If you are a veteran, military service member or first responder and would like to obtain free tickets to this game please contact pjones@saluteheroes.org.
Community Block Party in Frederick
Saturday, June 29th from 11:00am - 3:00pm at Asbury United Methodist Church in Frederick MD. Meet and greet the community. Free food, games, health screenings, community resources and much more. This is a free event. Rain or shine.
Nominations for the 2019 Governor’s Service Awards
The Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Governor's Service Awards. The awards recognize Marylanders who have provided significant volunteer contributions to communities around the state and have worked to change Maryland for the better. Nominations are due by Friday, June 7th at 11:59 pm.
PTSD Awareness Month Blog Post
In honor of June as National PTSD Awareness Month, the Department of Veteran Affairs' National Center for PTSD has published several blog posts to help educate and raise awareness around PTSD. This post looks at the signs and symptoms of PTSD and helps you to determine, Is it PTSD?
Have You Made Your Voice Heard? BSF Military Family Lifestyle Survey
Only one more week to make your voices heard. The Blue Star Families annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey is live through June 14th. The survey empowers service members, veterans, National Guard, Reserve, and their families by collecting insights, analyzing trends, and communicating unique military life challenges to influencers who are responsible for driving change in our nation. The survey receives national attention from elected officials, military leadership, public and private organizations, and numerous publications. Don't delay. Take the Survey today!
The Mile Study Seeks Veteran Voices
George Washington University and the University of Bath have joined forces to conduct a study to explore post-9/11 Veteran stories and how their experiences, especially decisions those made in high stake situations, may impact their health behaviors and long term health. The Mile Study is currently seeking veterans who are interested in sharing the stories of their experiences in the military. If you are a Post 9/11 Veteran, at least 18 years of age and who has had an overseas tour please consider contributing to this study.
Operation Charm City Charge
The Mission Continues needs volunteers to report for duty for Operation Charm City Charge. Volunteer opportunities at various locations throughout Baltimore June 20-27. Join over 100 dedicated volunteers as they help to transform green spaces, spruce up blighted buildings, and support the learning efforts of local public school children throughout the Baltimore community.
Vet Center Open Houses Throughout the DMV
Vet Centers across the country are celebrating 40 years with open houses and anniversary events. Alexandria, Washington DC and Silver Spring Maryland all have open house celebration events planned in June. Please join one or all of these 40th year Anniversary Celebrations.
Year of the Veteran: Creativity, Healing, and Well-being
Join the Institute for Integrative Health on June 19th from 6-8pm for the Year of the Veteran: Creativity, Healing, and Well-Being. The event will also celebrate the launch of the Maryland Micro-Credential for Creative Classrooms' Veteran Ready Community Arts Provider Training course.