*POSTPONED* Military/Veteran Mental Health First Aid Workshop – April 1 in Northern Virginia!
American Red Cross in the National Capital Region is partnering with ServingTogether, a program of EveryMind to offer a Mental Health First Aid: Military and Veteran Module 8 hour course. If you a veteran or an individual working with veterans in our community this is the training for you.
2019 Military Family Lifestyle Survey Results are in!
The Blue Star Families annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey results, in collaboration with Syracuse University’s Institute for Veteran and Military Families , are here! With over 11,000 respondents including service members, veterans, National Guard, Reserve and their families, the #BSFSurvey received the highest response rate since its establishment in 2009! The largest survey of its kind, it is used by policymakers in D.C. and across the country to learn about and meet the most pressing needs of military families like yours.
Military Hiring Fair at American Legion Winter Conference
Hiring Our Heroes Hiring Expos are hands-on career planning events designed to connect members of the local military community with military-ready employers. This free professional development event is open to active duty service members, National Guard members, military reservists, veterans, military spouses, and military caregivers.
Two Upcoming 1-Day Workshops with ASAP
Armed Services Arts Partnerships is hosting two great workshops great for the kids and adults! Check out the Make & Take Art day in Lorton on March 14 or join for Wooden Flag Making on April 18 in Ashburn! Can't attend a workshop, join ASAP for an upcoming performance including Comedy & Improv shows throughout the DMV.
Melwood Veteran Services Open House – April 1
Join Melwood Veterans Services' Operation Tohidu for an open house and tour on Wednesday April 1st. They are offering two opportunities to tour their facility in Nanjemoy, MD and the chance to talk with staff and veterans that have attended the program.
Open Call: Military Brats – Art about the Military Child Experience
Open call for artwork depicting the military child experience. The WMAI invites all youth (ages 5+), adolescent, and adult children of active duty or retired service members, veterans and reservists to submit a single artwork.
FREE Dental Clinic
A free dental clinic offered and hosted by Hope for Tomorrow, Loudoun County and Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church will be held Saturday, May 16, 2020 from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at Douglass Community Center in Leesburg, VA. Appointments are limited. Pre-registration is required by April 25.
Dog Tag Fellowship Program Accepting Applications
Calling all veterans with service-connected disabilities, military spouses, and military caregivers: Dog Tag Inc.'s Fellowship Summer 2020 application is OPEN! Program dates: July 7 - November 19, 2020. Application deadline: April 1 (11:59pm EST).
Women Veterans Day Event
The Women Legislative Caucus develops and supports legislation of special importance to women and their families. Join them for Women Veterans Day on Wednesday, March 4.
Maryland Veterans Chamber of Commerce Inaugural Ceremony
Calling all Maryland Veterans, Veteran Business Owners and Veteran Friendly Businesses! Please join the Maryland Veterans Chamber of Commerce for their Inaugural Ceremony, March 9, 2020 at 1500 at the Maryland House Office Building in Annapolis!