Reduced Fair SmarTrip Cards for Disabled Veterans
WMATA is offering Reduced Fare SmarTrip ID cards to Veterans with a VA disability rating of 60% or greater. Obtaining a Reduced Fare SmarTrip ID can reduce costs by as much as 50% on Metrorail, Metrobus, MARC, MTA, and other participating providers. Rather than requiring a trip to Metro HQ, WMATA is offering additional opportunities to apply for their Disability Reduced Fare Program at the Pentagon Metro Station on specific dates until May 2019.
Dog Tag Fellowship Applications Are Now Open!
Do you know an entrepreneurial-minded service-disabled Veteran, military spouse, and/or caregiver? Through an intensive five-month program, Dog Tag Inc. provides participants with a transformative opportunity: an education through Georgetown University and experiential learning in our small business venture, Dog Tag Bakery. Upon completion of the fellowship program, fellows are business ready, competitive, and employable.
VA Women’s Health Transition Training
The VA has launched a pilot Women's Health TAP program and will offer courses on a variety of dates at both the Pentagon and Joint Base Andrews. The women veteran-led training will cover transformed culture of the VA for women, women's mental health & health care at the VA, eligibility and enrollment and more. Servicewomen planning to transition to Civilian or Reserve/National Guard status within the next year are encouraged to attend.
ServingTogether Highlights January 2019
Highlights from ServingTogether for the month of January! Check out what we've been up to, updates from AmericaServes and our upcoming collaborative information.
ServingTogether is Hiring!
EveryMind has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to join our ServingTogether team as a Veteran Peer Navigator. Transitioning service members, veterans, and spouses are encouraged to apply!
Free Tax Assistance Sites
The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free, individualized tax preparation for low-to moderate-income taxpayers - especially those 50 and older. Listed are several sites in Loudoun County open January 29th through mid-April, 2019. Click on the link to AARP to see locations throughout the National Capital Region.
Operation Second Chance Mentoring Leadership Program
Applications for mentors and mentees for the Operation Second Chance Mentoring Leadership Program are now being accepted. The OSC mentoring program helps build mental, physical and financial confidence and readiness to transition back into civilian life. If you are a veteran looking to give back and support your fellow service members, this is your opportunity.
Capitol Area Food Bank Free Pop Up Grocery for Government Employees
The Capital Area Food Bank is committed to providing food for our neighbors in need, throughout the year and in unexpected moments of economic hardship. In response to the government shutdown, the Capital Area Food Bank is holding free pop-up markets for government employees and contractors affected by the shutdown. This Saturday, January 26th, CAFB will be distributing free produce, groceries and frozen meals outside of the six Giant locations below from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Please bring your federal ID or federal contractor ID. Additionally, Haymarket Food Pantry, a partner of the CAFB, will be distributing groceries and household/hygiene items from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Gainesville United Methodist Church.
VET ARTS Connect Art Classes for Veterans
Free art classes for Veterans through Vet Arts Connect, an initiative of the Institute for Integrative Health. Three separate classes are being offered: Improv 101 for Veterans, Storytelling for Veterans, and Veterans Ensemble @ Chesapeake Shakespeare Company. Classes are designed to improve your health and well being. Free to veterans and active duty. Registration is required.
Patch Adams Takes Combat Vets Into Clowning Zones
ServingTogether Blog. January 16, 2019 Patch Adams Takes Combat Vets Into Clowning Zones by Derek Busby. Twice a month ServingTogether will feature a blog entry from one of our community partners working to improve the lives of military, veterans and their families in the National Capital Region through innovate programs, initiatives, research, cutting edge technology, etc. Check back every two weeks for the new featured blog. If you are interested in submitting for the Serving Together Blog section please contact Julie Riggs at jriggs@every-mind.org.