Infinity Speaks Veteran Resource Day
September 27th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at the VFW Morningside 6527 in Morningside, MD. Resources include VBA Claims assistance, suicide prevention, minority veteran outreach, transitional housing assistance, employment assistance and more.
Veterans Claims Clinic & Resource Fair
The Chesapeake Veterans Alliance and the Department of Veterans Affairs invites veterans to a Veterans Claim Clinic and Resource Fair on Thursday, September 12th from 10am - 2pm at the American Legion Post 278 in Stevensville, MD.
Suicide Prevention Month Event Calendar
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Check out this helpful calendar of events created by Maryland's Suicide Prevention & Early Intervention Network led by the Maryland Mental Hygiene Administration. Events include workshops, trainings, community walks and events. Registration is recommended with most events.
Supporting Military Caregivers in the Workplace
AARP, Elizabeth Dole Foundation, and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation - Hiring Our Heroes invite you to a special event to learn more about how business leaders can combat the employment challenges military caregivers face in their own workplaces. Tuesday, September 10th from 9:00-11:30 am at the Newseum in Washington DC. This is a free event. Registration is required.
Volunteers Needed for Capital Caring
Want to make a difference? The Capital Caring Volunteer Team is looking for volunteers to visit military service members who are receiving hospice services and conduct small, informal ceremonies for them. This is a perfect volunteer opportunity for veterans and active duty service members looking to help fellow veterans.
Vetoga Free Yoga for Veterans
SUNDAY, VETOGA - Yoga & Medication honoring Military, Veterans, and their Families with Nahaku McFadden at 10:30am. This is a free event. Location is The WorX by Maia, 5420 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria VA 22304.
Free Arts Workshop for Active Adults
ATTENTION ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 65! Are you looking for fun opportunities to socialize in your community? The Hylton Performing Arts Center is part of a collaboration that has received a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant that is supporting a series of free 10-week arts engagement workshops on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from September 3 to November 7, 2019. Participants who complete the workshop series will receive vouchers for free Hylton Center tickets to select performances. If you are interested in the free 10-week workshops listed above, please call 703-993-5970.
Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony & Blue Water Navy Resource Fair – Aug 16
The Office of Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton will be hosting a Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony and a Resource Fair for Vietnam Veterans. Though the fair is geared to assist all Vietnam Veterans, recent changes to federal law which allow “Blue Water Navy” Vietnam Veterans to file claims related to Agent Orange exposure will be a specific focus area for the fair. The event will take place at the Purcellville Baptist Church, in Purcellville, VA on Friday, August 16th from 10am-2pm. The pinning ceremony will take place between 10am-10:30am with the resource fair to follow directly afterward.
Four County Veterans Collaborative
The next Southern Maryland Veterans Collaborative is Friday, August 9 from 10 am - 11:30 am at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.
Welcome Home Benefits Fair
Saturday, July 27th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Join a host of government and community partners together as they offer assistance to all veterans and transitioning service members. This is a free event. Registration is recommended.