Wreaths Across America Cleanup-January 11
Volunteers Needed! Join Wreaths Across America on January 19th from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM to volunteer and help retrieve/remove the 265,000+ wreaths that were placed at Arlington National Cemetery on December 15, 2019. Thousands of volunteers are needed and you are welcome to be part of our Washington, DC History & Culture team or help out on your own. This event is open to the public and all are welcome including children, families and groups. Registration is requested.
Veterans Needed for Service Dog Research Study
The University Of Maryland School Of Nursing has partnered with Warrior Canine Connection to conduct a research study on how training service dogs might affect PTSD and stress in veterans with PTSD. The study is currently seeking veterans to participate by training service dogs for other veterans dealing with PTSD. Participants will be compensated for their time.
The Widow’s Tax Repeal: What you Need to Know
What you need to know about the Widow's Tax Repeal. Article published by the National Military Family Association on December 10, 2019.
Ceramics and Glass Flame Working Classes
Are you an Active Duty, Retired, or Veteran Service Member wishing to learn the Art of Pottery and Ceramics or Glass Flame-working alongside other Service Members in a caring, educational and fun environment? The Workhouse Arts Center still has space available for their upcoming Ceramics and Glass Flameworking classes which will begin in January 2020. Classes are held at their facility in Lorton, VA. Please email to reserve space.
Veterans Open House Jan 12
Veterans, Military Personnel, Family and Friends are Warmly Invited to an Evening of Food, Fellowship, and Storytelling hosted by The Veterans & Military Ministry of Blessed Sacrament Parish. Sunday, January 12th from 5:00-8:00 PM in Washington DC. The Parish will also be collecting gloves and reading glasses for veterans receiving outpatient services at the VA Hospital in Washington, DC.
National Veterans Creative Arts Festival
Entries are being accepted for the National Veteran Creative Arts Festival now through January 21, 2020. Across the country each year, Veterans enrolled at VA health care facilities compete in a local creative arts competition. Do you have a talent in the area of art, creative writing, dance, drama or music? Find out more about entering this year's competition. (Competition will take place February 11 & 12, 2020.)
Veteran Apprenticeship Opportunities
Are you a veteran interested in apprenticeships? The office of Washington DC Apprenticeship Information and training will host information sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays (beginning 12/2/19) for interested veterans to learn more about apprenticeship opportunities and to sign up. Pre-Apprenticeships will begin in January of 2020 and seats are limited so sign up to attend an information session today. Contact 202-698-5099.
National Wreathes Across America Day December 14th
December 14th is National Wreaths Across America Day. It is not too late to sign up to help lay wreathes at our local cemeteries in order to remember, and honor those who have given their lives in service of our Country. Wreath-laying ceremonies on Sat 12/14 will take place at Arlington National Cemetery as well as at more than 1,400 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad. Volunteers are invited to participate in this annual event. Registration is required.
Feeding the Homeless -RSVP for Food by Dec 13
This is an awesome effort by District 24 to assist any veteran, person or families in need of food and other items this holiday season. In order to receive food interested persons MUST send an accurate count of who will be attending and receiving food to Kathleen Hines by no later than Friday, December 13th. Food pick up with occur at St. Margaret's Catholic Church on Sunday, December 15th from 4:00-7:00 PM. 408 Addison Rd. S, Capitol Heights, MD.
Grant Opportunities for Northern Virginia Nonprofits
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia conducts an annual grant cycle through the Community Investment Funds. Nonprofit organizations or organizations providing charitable or educational services in Northern Virginia are invited to apply. Join them for the 2020 Community Investment Funds Webinar on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 11am to learn about the 2020 Community Investment Fund Grant Cycle. Registration is required.