Veterans Assistance and Nutrition Program
Blue Star Families of the National Capital Region is pleased to launch the Veterans Assistance and Nutrition (VAN) program with EveryMind’s ServingTogether. The VAN program will help address food insecurity needs of veterans and their families in the National Capital Region. The VAN program will be accepting intake referrals from veterans, spouses of veterans, or direct caregivers of veterans, beginning Monday, February 22nd. Qualified applicants will receive a $100 Safeway gift card to purchase needed food items.
EveryMind’s ServingTogether Prepares to Launch Into Central Maryland
Thanks to the support of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, EveryMind’s ServingTogether is pleased to announce that our care-coordination services and unique collaborative model are expanding into Baltimore and the Central Maryland region this Spring. In preparation for our launch into Central Maryland - including Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Harford County, and Howard County – EveryMind will host a virtual strategy session on March 9th led by ServingTogether's new Program Manager, Katie Kilby.
Pre-Meeting: EveryMind Community & Military Listening Session on Racial Equity
Join EveryMind's ServingTogether, Northern Virginia Regional Commission, the Association of Defense Communities, Booz Allen Hamilton, and county officials from our Northern Virginia jurisdictions to share your stories about race, equity, and inclusion both in the community and the military. This event is focused on families wanting to be heard by local leadership and learn more about our March 18th Community & Military Listening Session webinar.
Women Veterans Day
The Women's Caucus of the Maryland General Assembly invites you to the 3rd Annual Women Veterans Day - this year online!
FREE Chow for Vietnam Vets on March 29
Monday, March 29 is National Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. Thank you to all Vietnam Vets for your commitment to our country. Please visit Mission BBQ for a free sandwich.
Military-Connected Families & the COVID-19 Vaccine
Join Blue Star Families and American Red Cross for Team Up Against COVID-19! Featuring live Q&A from Anthony S. Fauci, M.D.
Understanding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Defense Communities
ADC, with support from Booz Allen Hamilton, conducted a national survey between December 2, 2020 and January 8, 2021 to better understand the state of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in America’s defense communities. Join them on Tuesday, March 2 at 11 a.m. EST for an overview of the report, a discussion of findings, and opportunities for addressing DEI issues in communities. A link to the full report will be distributed at the end of the webinar.
SAVE THE DATE: Maryland Women Veterans Conference
SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, March 31st from 8am to 4:30pm. Maryland's Commitment to Veterans will be hosting the Maryland Women Veterans Conference with keynote speaker, Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Gretchen Evans. Text "MDCOM2VETS" to 898-211 to be notified when registration opens.
Supporting Our Veterans: Trauma and Cognitive Processing Therapy
Network Providers! We are excited to share a FREE upcoming professional development training opportunity. Supporting Our Veterans: Trauma and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST. Open to any AmericaServes Network user in the Mid-Atlantic Region (ServingTogether in the National Capital Region, Mission United of South Hampton Roads, RI Serves, and PA Serves of Greater Pittsburgh, VetConnect NYC | NYC Veterans), including any additional organizational staff working with or supporting the military and veteran population.
Central Maryland Veteran Strategy Session
In collaboration with Maryland's Commitment to Veterans, ServingTogether is eager to invite you to a virtual strategy session on Tuesday, March 9th at 1pm. With the help of a human-centered design session, we hope to leverage community providers within the Greater Baltimore Region's valuable input and continue to chart a path forward toward a cohesive veteran and military landscape in Central Maryland. We have a vision for collective impact throughout the region, and want to ensure that your perspective, experiences, and network help drive our process!