Happy New Year from the ServingTogether Team
Happy New Year from the team at ServingTogether. The past year has been a challenging one for us all. We have seen the demand for services and support increase twofold since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. We wanted to share with you, our partners and clients, a look back on the accomplishments that ServingTogether provided in 2020 to help our community of military, veterans, and their families.
DC Military-Veteran Advisory Council Housing Workshop
Join the DC Military-Veteran Advisory Council (DC-MVAC) for a virtual workshop focused on housing insecurities in the DMV. Don’t miss your chance to learn more about services from Friendship Place and The DC-VA Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC). This free event is open to local government, non-profit groups and other veteran service organizations aimed at improving the lives of veterans and military families. Prepare to bring your concerns, comments, questions, and ideas to strengthen the military/Veteran community in our capital region.
ServingTogether’s Peer Navigators Can Connect You to Our Mental Health Partners
During the extraordinary challenges our community faces in the fight against COVID-19, we know that resources can be hard to find. ServingTogether is committed to serving you, building resiliency, and increasing capacity for our Veterans, Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Spouses, Caregivers, Survivors, MilKids, and MilFamilies. We are especially passionate about connecting you to resources that promote mental health and well-being. Our parent organization, EveryMind, has been a mental health provider for youth, families, adults, and the homeless population in the region for over 60 years. As one of 17 AmericaServes Coordination Centers for IVMF, we can help you get connected to resources across the nation.
Equines for the Military
The Healing Farm a proud PATH Member Center serving the Central and Southern Maryland for over 14 years is excited to offer a Equines for the Military programming, free of charge!
How to Stay Motivated As You Look for a Job
New Year, New You! Join Easterseals Veteran Staffing Network for a Tuesday Talks Virtual Employment Workshop on How to Stay Motivated as You Look for a Job! This free event is open to transitioning military service members, veterans and spouses.
Free Educational Webinars from VAREP
VAREP and USA Homeownership Foundation offer free live educational webinars on various topics from Qualifying for a Loan Modification after Forebarance, Rental Assistance and Repayment Programs to Avoid Eviction, and Using Your VA Loan to Buy a House. Check out their upcoming sessions now.
Toastmasters Online!
Join the Steven A. Cohen Clinic at Easterseals for “Virtual” Toastmasters Meetings for the Military and Veteran Communities on Tuesday, January 5 at 7 pm, and Saturday, January 23 at 11:30 am. Register now!
Virtual FEMA Corp Information Session
Interested in the FEMA Corp? Then come join the information session!
Your Strength Your Career & Mastering Civilian Employment
Interested in strengthening your career and mastering civilian employment? Then come join the USO "Your Strength Your Career & Mastering Civilian Employment" virtual seminar.
Save the Date! Virtual Legislative Briefing
Please save the date for a panel presentation and discussion by representatives and elected officials from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC on the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 to prevent Veteran Suicide and increase access to community mental health supports for our military-connected families.