Horses Help Heroes Host Event December 29th in Bowie, MD
Come out and support Horses Help Heroes at Great Escape Stables at 17620 Central Ave in Bowie on December 29th from 11am to 2pm. We will have pony rides, arts and crafts, grooming, and treats for the horses.
Step into 2019 with a First Day Hike
On Jan. 1, 2019, the Maryland Park Service will offer more than three dozen hikes on more than 30 state lands and parks, as part of a nationwide event sponsored by America’s State Parks. These hikes will provide a wide array of outdoor adventures and experiences for every level of hiker and walker, providing unique access to Maryland’s cultural, historical and natural resources and treasures, along with opportunities for education and stewardship. Many hikes are even pet-friendly.
January SHARE Food Packages Available for Purchase
SHARE offers affordable nutritious meals options. Order your January package by January 7, 2019, and pick up at a location near you on January 18 & 19th. Visit https://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/share/ for details.
Montgomery County Volunteer Center Day of Service
On Monday, January 21st, 2019, join the Montgomery County Volunteer Center as together they honor Dr. King's life and teachings at the Montgomery County MLK Day of Service from 1-3 pm at the Bethesda North Marriott Conference Center as well as sites in Silver Spring, Germantown, Gaithersburg, Olney and Rockville. Pre-registration is required for all sites. SSL student service learning hours are available.
Live Q&A With VA Secretary Robert Wilkie – Community Town Hall Event – Jan 17
Save the date! Community Townhall Event on January 17, 2019 at 1:00 - 3:30 PM EST (webcast). Keynote address presented by Dr. Lynda Davis, VA Veterans Experience Office. Two important panel discussions. Please mark your calendars and join the Veteran Experience Office for the next Community Town Hall Event and live Q&A with US Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie.
Winter Coat Drive for Veterans
The Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals is collecting gently worn coats for veterans and their families. Donations will be accepted November 13 thru January 31st. Drop off at Easterseals, 1420 Spring Street, Silver Spring.
Prince George’s County Offers Veterans Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies
We recognize the challenges faced by veterans returning home with a disability. To help meet your wellness needs, the Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation has a unique program, Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies, FREE-of-charge to qualified veterans. Eligible veterans receive a free year of coaching and access to fitness facilities courtesy of Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation.
Join Operation Gratitude in Preparing 25,000 Care Pouches
Operation Gratitude in partnership with our BRIDGE Council will be assembling 25,000 Operation Gratitude Care Pouches that will be delivered to Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters and National Guardsmen serving in our nation’s capital and in more than a dozen other cities across America. Volunteers needed! Thursday, January 17 from 11 am - 1 pm at the DC Armory.
Affordable Family Fun and Fundraiser for Horses Help Heroes in Prince George’s County
Horses Help Heroes and Great Escape Stables will be holding an affordable family fun event and fundraiser on Saturday, December 29, 2018, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 17620 Central Avenue in Bowie, MD. You and your family are invited to enjoy pony rides, arts and crafts, grooming, and treats for the horses. The gracious hosts are requesting a modest donation of $10/child of non-military or veteran families and $5/child of military and veteran families.
Veteran Treatment Court helps vets connect, empower, heal
Lucy H. Caldwell, Director of Communications for the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board provides an inside view of the Fairfax County Veterans Treatment Docket and how it works to connect, empower, and heal our justice-involved veterans.