Warfighter Advance and American Legion Post 82 host Home, Heroes & Holidays
HOME, HEROES & HOLIDAYS! Post Deployment Holidays: How to Make Them Happy and Safe. Hosted by: American Legion Harry White Wilmer Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata, MD 20646. FREE of charge for all service members, veterans and family members. Sunday, December 16, 2018. Attend one of two sessions: 10am - 12pm OR 2pm - 4pm.
ServingTogether’s In Progress Review – Dec 12
Please join us for our six-month In Progress Review (IPR). This is an opportunity to give your feedback on how we can improve our coordinated network of care. What are we doing right? Where are we falling short? Your feedback will help us keep moving in the right direction.
Asking this critical question can make a difference for our military and veterans
Make a commitment to change how you and others talk to veterans and military families. As November comes to a close, in honor of our service members, veterans, and their families (SMVF), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s SMVF Technical Assistance Center is featuring the webinar Asking this Critical Question Can Make a Difference: “Have you or a loved one ever served in the military?” on YouTube.
SHARE and Stretch Holiday Dollars Further
A sustainable, social enterprise of Catholic Charities that helps EVERYONE save money on nutritious, healthy food. SHARE is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to offering healthy, nutritious groceries at a […]
Caregivers Empowering Caregivers: Meal Prep Solutions – Nov 29
Blue Star Families is hosting a Caregivers Empowering Caregivers Meal Prep Solutions event on Thursday, November 29 from 11 am - 1 pm as part of the Warrior Care Month Resource Fair at Army Community Service on Fort Belvoir. Come out for some tasting and demonstrations!
Warrior Care Month Resource Fair @ Fort Belvoir – Nov 29
The Fort Belvoir Collaborative and the Soldier & Family Assistance Center on Fort Belvoir will be holding a Warrior Care Month Resource Fair on Thursday, November 29 from 10 am - 2 pm held at Army Community Service (ACS). All are welcome to attend to learn about the many area resources in the region.
Veteran and Minority Business Expo – Dec 15
The Economic Development Committee of the Fairfax County Branch National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), hosts 1st Annual “Veteran and Black Owned Business Expo”. Sat, December 15, 2018 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Thomas Jefferson High School 6560 Braddock Road Alexandria, Virginia 22312.
The Poetry of Memory Workshop November 17th
How do we create meaning from memory? The best poetry is written about what we know, and this class will look at how to successfully craft poems out of specific memories. This workshop will take place at the Capitol Post office (625 N Washington St. Ste #425, Alexandria, VA 22314) from 10 AM - 2 PM on Saturday, November 17. There are a few spaces remaining for this workshop. The session is open to/free for all spouses of service members (active and reserve) and veterans. Applications required.
VETERANS DAY 2018 OBSERVANCES AROUND THE DMV
Veterans Day is the perfect opportunity to attend events such as laying wreaths, parades, concerts and more to learn about the importance of the Veterans Day holiday. Find events near you in the National Capital Region.
Veterans Town Hall – Nov 12
Join Senator George Barker, Delegate Vivian Watts, Delegate Kathy Tran, American Legion Post 176, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7327, and the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce for a Veterans Town Hall on Monday, November 12th from 10AM-Noon. The event will take place at the American Legion Post 176, located at 6520 Amherst Ave. Springfield, VA 22150.