Mental Health First Aid: Military/Veterans – Nov 1
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals 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. This workshop is provided for FREE and lunch and refreshments will be provided. Registration required! Seating is limited. Register now.
Join ServingTogether to Rise Up Against Addiction 5k Walk/Run – Oct 20
Join ServingTogether at Rise Up Against Addiction 5k Walk/Run on Saturday, October 20 at 9 am in Reston Town Center. Walk or run 5 kilometers to bring the disease of addiction into the light! Together, we can show families affected by substance use disorder that they’re not alone. Let’s unite in solidarity with other walkers and runners and support those who have lost a loved one to addiction and celebrate those who are living in recovery today. Military members, veterans and 1st Responders can use discount code SALUTE during registration to waive the runner fee (walking is free though registration is required).
Fall Fest at USO Fort Belvoir
Come out and visit ServingTogether at the USO Fort Belvoir Fall Fest 2018! Saturday, October 13th from 2PM - 5PM at USO Warrior and Family Center - Ft. Belvoir (5940 9th Street). Open to: Active Duty & Military Dependents. NO Registration Required!
Veterans Caregivers Conference – Nov 17
The Veterans Caregiving Conference will be on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at The Government City Office 441 4th St NW, Washington, DC 20001. (Old Council Chambers).
Veterans Day Events at Washington National Cathedral
Join Washington National Cathedral –– online or in person –– on Nov. 11, 2018, as we celebrate the resilience of America's military families and commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.
Arcadia’s Veteran Farmer Program – Accepting Applications!
Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture has two training opportunities for veterans who are exploring the idea of farming as a career, have farms, or are committed to farming in their civilian lives. The program is open to veterans, active duty and reserve personnel, as well as military and veteran spouses.
MCB Quantico Retiree Appreciation Day – Oct 12
MCB Quantico will be holding their Annual Military Retiree Appreciation Day on Friday, October 12 from 10 am - 2 pm at the Religious and Family Services Center. Receive information from various community resources. Enjoy games, contests, and prizes, and bring your resume for a mini job fair!
FREE Mindful Meditation Workshops in Northern Virginia!
Neil Goodman, Veteran and Certified Meditation Instructor, with 26 years of meditation experience, is a Corporate Trainer and Massage Therapist. He is conducting FREE Mindfulness Mediation workshops in Northern Virginia and featuring the basics of Emotional Freedom Technique. These workshops are great for military, veterans and their families. He offers the workshops free of charge at local libraries this October.
Veterans Appreciation Day – Nov 6
Northern Virginia Community College will be holding a Veterans Appreciation Day event on November 6 at their Woodbridge Campus.
ServingTogether Highlights – September 2018
Highlights from ServingTogether for the month of September! Check out what we've been up to, who's new and our upcoming collaborative information.