Stars, Stripes & Snowflakes Holiday Party – Dec 3
BlueStarFamilies will be hosting a holiday party for wounded warriors, servicemembers (E6 and below) and their families on December 6 from 1 - 3 pm at the Spates Community Center on Fort Myer. Stars, Stripes, and Snowflakes is a special time for us to recognize and celebrate our military families with a special visit with Santa, activities for the whole family, giveaways for the adults, and gifts for the children.
Military & Veteran Caregiver Wellness Workshop – Nov 17
Hope for the Warriors will be hosting a Military & Veteran Caregiver Wellness Workshop on Friday, November 17 from 9 am - 3:30 pm in Lorton, VA. Workshop is open to military caregivers of post 9/11 service members and veterans.
How do we Coordinate Service Delivery to our Veterans? Strategy Session #1 – Nov 13
ServingTogether, the Institute for Veterans and Military Families & Maryland Community Leaders invite you to join Strategy Session #1 - How do we coordinate service delivery to our veterans? A new community partnership with AmericaServes. Monday, November 13 from 10 am - 12 pm at Henry M Jackson Foundation in Bethesda.
Veterans Day 2017 Observances Around the DMV
Each year ServingTogether compiles a list of local events, celebrations, and observances for Veterans Day. This list will show you events occurring in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. We hope you take the time this holiday to attend an observance.
Warrior Care Month Resource Fair – Nov 16
The Soldier & Family Assistance Center (SFAC) on Fort Belvoir will be holding a resource fair in honor of Warrior Care Month on Thursday, November 16 from 10 am - 2 pm. There will be over 20 organizations available to answer questions and provide information about services! And massages and BBQ will be provided for wounded warriors and their families.
Military Spouse Networking Session – Nov 16
Join the USO at Fort Belvoir they host a speed networking event for military spouses in the Washington D.C. military community. On Thursday, November 16th from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about USO Programs, discuss the art of networking, and network with other military spouses, local employers and community leaders. All participants will walk away meeting new contacts and will receive a free Military Spouse Networking kit. Space is limited and fills up quickly - sign up today!
Warrior Herd Family Workshop – Nov 18
Project Horse Empowerment Center in Purcellville, VA will be hosting a Warrior Herd Family Workshop on Saturday, November 18. Warrior Herd™ is comprised of 12 monthly wellness groups to support and enhance the interpersonal relationships between veterans and members of their families. Applications have now opened for Warrior Herd™. Applications due by November 13th.
Character Does Matter Ambassador Training – Nov 15
TMF’s Character Does Matter Program, presented by Johnson & Johnson, engages veterans and families of fallen heroes to inspire young adults to live with character, develop their leadership skills, and activate them to serve their communities in honor of fallen heroes. On Wednesday, November 15, The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs will be hosting the Travis Manion Foundation's (TMF) Character Does Matter Ambassador Training.
Listen 2 Veterans – Nov 9
Do you have a military family member or know someone either currently serving in the military or a veteran? Interested in learning how you can help those who have served our country? Join Christ Church in Fairfax Station on Nov 9th for a powerful program, Listen 2 Veterans, led by Paula J. Caplan, PhD, author of When Johnny and Jane Come Marching Home-How All of Us Can Help Veterans. Through extensive research for more than a decade, Dr. Caplan has developed proven listening methods to help veterans of all ages and from all wars since WWII. The program begins with a video, "Is Anybody Listening," followed by a Q&A session with Dr. Caplan.
Veteran Benefits Information Session – Nov 14 & 18
Veterans: Come Learn about Free Services that Assist Veterans in Applying and Receiving Benefits and Schedule an Appointment for Assistance. Tues, November 14th @ 1 pm and Sat, November 18th @ 11 am. Rust Library 380 Old Waterford Road, NW Leesburg, Virginia 20176.