MASTERING LINKEDIN: SUMMER WEBINAR SERIES
USO Pathfinder extends the USO experience to plan for what's next after the military or map out the uncharted road that military spouses often encounter. This summer series is being offered through USO Pathfinder for Active Duty, military spouses, National Guard, Reserve, and recently separated veterans.
Conquering Adversity & Navigating Change
The USO & Caliber Home Loans proudly present this very special live webinar featuring Medal of Honor Recipient Florent Groberg who will share his powerful story of overcoming adversity & charging forward in times of change. A powerful story of true American heroism that you won't want to miss! This event is sponsored by Caliber Home Loans & offered through USO Transitions programming for Active Duty, military spouses, National Guard, Reserve, and recently separated veterans. For more information on USO Transitions programming, please visit www.uso.org/pathfinder
Montgomery County Free Produce Box & Delivery (Active Duty, Veterans, and Military Connected Families)
Free Garden-Fresh Produce Box and Delivery to Montgomery County Active Duty, Veterans, and Military-Connected Families! Sponsored by The Food Security Task Force of Montgomery County and Teens Helping Seniors and in collaboration with ServingTogether. ServingTogether works in collaboration with public and non-profit partners to streamline efforts connecting veterans, active duty, guard, reserve, caregivers, and military spouses with a coordinated network of care for all of life’s needs. From Employment, Housing, Food, Legal Aid, Benefits Navigation, Education, Mental Health, Wellbeing, and Emergency Finances, ServingTogether is here to help.
HOW TO OWN YOUR AWESOMENESS (SPEAKING WITH CONFIDENCE IN PERSON & ON PAPER)
Join Easterseals Veteran Staffing Network for a Tuesday Talks Virtual Employment Workshop! This free event is open to transitioning military service members, veterans, and spouses. Workshop Topics Include: How can I convey confidence during the job search when I am nervous? How can I make my personal/professional presence known? What should I say when asked about accomplishments? What should I do to practice for settings where I must talk about myself?
Operation Tohidu Fall 2020 Schedule
Operation Tohidu is excited to announce its Fall 2020 schedule. The Melwood Veterans Services team has reviewed their program and instituted changes as required by common sense and the state of Maryland regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Besides cleaning equipment frequently and implementing social distancing, they will have all attendees drive to the retreat location. This in effect, is reducing the service area within a reasonable driving distance from their location near LaPlata, MD. Applications from outside of this region will be deferred to Spring 2021 or possibly beyond.
Blue Star Virtual Summer Camp
COVID-19 has thrown a wrench into most summer camp plans for kids. So, here at Blue Star Families, they're kicking off their inaugural virtual Blue Star Summer Camp to help keep your elementary-aged milkids (6-11 years old) engaged, busy, and active this season, even while social distancing!
TAPS VIRTUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY
TAPS will be hosting a virtual Graduation Ceremony to celebrate their 2020 TAPS graduates aging out of the Good Grief Camp and moving into the Young Adults program. TAPS, also, invites Young Adults who have graduated from their academic endeavor to share in this experience and offer an opportunity for connection to all of their graduates and families during the social hour following the ceremony.
Free Financial Workshops
Join Veterans Mental Health Advisory Council at the Washington, DC VA Medical Center and its nonprofit HUD Housing Counseling partner, USA HomeOwnership Foundation (VAREP), for a series of free Online Zoom Workshops for those having financial hardships due to the Covid-19 crisis. They will offer three 45 minute workshops on Credit, Rent and Mortgage that will cover ways to improve your credit, rental protections in the federal CARES act, and working with your lender when you have mortgage issues due to the Covid-19 crisis.
ART FOR EVERYONE: VISION BOARDS
Join the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals for a Virtual Vision Board Workshop! Vision boards are great tools that can help represent whatever you want to be, do, or have in your life. Practice social distancing, get creative, and grab the following items from your home: Paper or Posterboard, Magazines, Online Printouts, Markers & Pens
July’s Battle Rhythm: Trends and Treatment for PTS
Join America's Warrior Partnership as they discuss Trends and Treatment of PTS. Hear from national PTS programs and discuss the challenges and successes of connecting veterans to PTS supportive services.