Volunteer Opportunities with The Mission Continues
The Mission Continues needs about 10-15 additional volunteers to assist with the moon bounces and tables of items at the Annual "Clay Day" community event. Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 12pm-5pm.
Applications LIVE for WeWork Veterans in Residence
Bunker Labs and WeWork are accepting applications for the next tribe of WeWork Veterans in Residence Powered by Bunker Labs. Applications are now open until August 18th, 2019. Our next national tribe will launch in October 2019.
NOW ENROLLING: NAMI Homefront Online
Registration is now open for the NAMI Homefront Online Program. NAMI Homefront is a free, 6-session program for family, friends and significant others of military Service Members and Veterans. The class helps families understand what the Service Member/ Veteran is experiencing related to trauma, combat stress, civilian life transition, PTSD and other mental health conditions.
Dog Tag Fellowship Program Accepting Applications
Dog Tag Inc. (DTI) empowers veterans with service-connected disabilities, military spouses, and caregivers to discover personal and professional fulfillment in the civilian world through an innovative business- and entrepreneurship-focused fellowship. They are currently enrolling for their Winter 2020 Fellowship. The five-month program enables fellows to dip their toe back into education, gain first-hand experience in a real small business, explore a wide variety of civilian career paths, and acquire soft skills through professional workshops. Upon completion of the fellowship, DTI alumni are business-ready, competitive, and employable.
Veterans Appreciation Day at Heavy Metal Playground
Veterans are invited to come out and experience the fun and excitement of playing on heavy equipment. This includes digging in the dirt, stacking tires and smashing cars! Find out if becoming a heavy equipment operator is a career for you! This event is free to all veterans. Please contact David Kaye at dpkaye@comcast.net to participate.
Townhall Meeting Regarding Southeast DC CBOC
All veterans, veteran service organizations and veteran families are invited to participate in a Town Hall Meeting focused on the potential closing of the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Southeast DC. Wednesday, July 17th at 7:00 pm. This meeting will provide insight on potential closing, clinic usage and how the closure will impact veterans who use the CBOC. Registration is requested.
Troops to Teachers
Join USO-Metro and Project Next S.T.E.P. for an information session with Troops to Teachers. Thursday, July 31st from 6:00-8:00 pm at the USO Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir. Learn about the certification process and how you can continue to serve after your military career. Open to transitioning active duty service members including Guard and Reserves.
Your Journey Towards Entrepreneurship Webinar Series
On Tuesday, July 16 at 12:00pm EST AARP and the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) are launching a four-part webinar to help veterans and military-connected business owners become successful entrepreneurs. The IVMF at Syracuse University and AARP have teamed up to help veterans and military-connected business owners understand where they are on their entrepreneurial journey in a 4-part webinar series. Together they will host a webinar series where experts will discuss how to manage your time and identify the right type of funding for your business in order to position yourself for success! Registration is required.
Introduction to Hero Dogs
Would you like to learn more about Hero Dogs? Are you interested in volunteering*? Are you a veteran or first responder who may be interested in applying to receive a service dog? This presentation is for anyone who is interested in learning more about Hero Dogs, whether as a potential applicant, volunteer, donor, or other supporter. July 21st from 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM ET. Registration is required.
Mission Healthy Relationships
Virginia Veteran and Family Support is hosting a relationship enrichment workshop for committed couples who may be experiencing relational stressors to include Military Operational Stress, the effect of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). This is a free workshop. There is space for 20 couples. July 19-21 in Glen Allen, VA. Registration is required.