Raise the Region Gala – Opportunity for Military and Veterans!
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia has received a generous donor that has provided a table for guests who are serving or who have served in the military to attend the annual Raise the Region Gala on Friday, October 5, 2018 from 6:30 – 10:00 pm at the Hilton McLean in Tysons Corner.
USO Metro Holiday Programs 2018
USO-Metro is already preparing for the 2018 Holiday Season! This is a courtesy message to give you a *SNEAK PEEK* at the 2018 Holiday Program opportunities as registration will be opening in early October. The programs are available to active duty service members, E-1 to E-6. Registration opens October 9, 2018, deadline to register is October 16, 2018.
Mission: Healthy Relationships Couples Workshop – Nov 16-18
Virginia Department of Veteran Services - Virginia Veteran and Family Support has an upcoming marriage/relationship enrichment workshop for veteran couples being held in Leesburg this November. They are actively looking for couples to join the workshop.
Warriors To Workforce – Oct 8 & 9
The American Freedom Foundation will host Warriors To The Workforce Washington (WTTW) presented by GES (Global Experience Specialist) in association with Easter Seals' Veteran Staffing Network and in conjunction with the AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition 2018 on October 8 - 9, 2018 in Washington, DC. Booth #261. This one of a kind event is part of the American Freedom Foundation’s nationwide initiative to help our Veterans, transitioning military service members and military spouses find meaningful employment.
Martinsburg Veterans Day Parade
The Four State Community Veterans Engagement Board cordially invites you to participate in the Inaugural Veterans Day Parade in Martinsburg Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 1:00 pm.
Big Sonia Film Screening & Veteran Issues Panel Discussion – Oct 9
The feature documentary BIG SONIA, will have a film screening at the Library of Congress on Oct 9. There will be a panel discussion following the film which include a representative from Elizabeth Dole Foundation / Hidden Heroes and along with the filmmaker, Leah Warshawski, who directed the film and is the granddaughter of Sonia, will be there for Q/A as well.
Military Spouse Networking Event – Oct 4
Join USO Metro for a fun, fast paced speed networking session for military spouses in the Fort Belvoir Military Community. On Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, you'll have the opportunity to learn about the USO, the art of networking, create and practice your elevator pitch and speed network with other military spouses, employers, organizations, and community leaders. All participants will walk away meeting new friends, contacts, and professionals.
Veterans History Project and Interview Workshop
Join Hylton Performing Arts Center on October 26 or October 27 for a lecture on the Veterans History Project and to participate in an interview. The lecture is free and open to all from 10 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Veterans must register to participate in interviews that will be conducted by Servicemembers and Veterans from 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Join ServingTogether at the Out of the Darkness Walk – Sept 29
Support ServingTogether: Connecting Veterans as we walk to fight suicide in the Out of the Darkness Fairfax Walk. Saturday, September 29. Registration begins at 9 am. Walk begins at 11 am. Event ends at 1 pm. We are joining the community of nearly 250k people walking in hundreds of cities across the country in support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Register to walk with us! There is no registration fee for this event.
Rest and Relaxation Couple’s Retreat – Oct 1-4
Hope For The Warriors is also hosting a Couple’s Retreat focused on Rest and Relaxation October 1st- 4th on Taylor’s Island right on the shore in Maryland. Couples will be treated to a midweek getaway that will include food and lodging, water sports, yoga/relaxation sessions, date nights at local restaurants and much more on the scenic Eastern Shore of Maryland. To register for the Couple’s Rest and Relaxation Retreat, couples should contact Brianne Sampson. Her phone number is: 910-548-3010 and her email address is bsampson@hopeforthewarriors.org.