ASAP & The Sanctuaries: Art With Purpose – May 5
ASAP and The Sanctuaries are partnering to offer a workshop that will empower veteran artists to connect their artmaking with the social causes that affect them so they can “make art with purpose.” Saturday May 5 from 10 am - 4 pm at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in DC.
Military and Veteran Caregiver Roundtable – May 22
The DC, Maryland, and Virginia Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellows and DC Mayor's Office of Veteran Affairs have partnered to host a military and veteran caregiver roundtable in DC on May 22. They are looking to find caregivers to participate. Please share this through your networks as well!
Sound the Alarm Signature Event – Apr 28
This is going to be a big event with a goal of 1,000 fire alarms installed. Red Cross will be partnering with Prince George’s County FD, County Leaders, Red Cross national leaders, corporate leaders, and MD political leaders. This is going to be a great half day volunteer event with the chance to literally save lives!
Travis Manion Character Does Matter Presentation
Join The Travis Manion Foundation and The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals for an interactive discussion about character. Character Does Matter Mentors develop character and leadership skills in young adults. Grounded in the evidence-based field of Positive Psychology, they use a strengths-based approach to develop character traits in the next generation through a combination of informal discussions and activity-based learning. Open to Kids ages 11-20. Saturday, April 28th from 10:00-11:00am. Registration is required.
Earth Day Service Project – Baltimore – Apr 21
The Mission Continues Baltimore 1st Service Platoon will be holding a Earth Day service project at Harlem Park West on Saturday, April 21 from 9 am - 1 pm. All are welcome! Rain or shine! #UNITEDINSERVICE
Caregivers Empowering Caregivers and Community Instant Pot Cooking Class – May 4
Did you know that you can nourish yourself and your loved ones in less than 20 minutes? Come learn how to save time nourishing your mind, body, and soul using an Instant Pot. Share the experience by bringing a friend or neighbor with you. This event is open to ALL, so come enjoy the connections, new skills, and delicious bites.
Veterans’ Voices Life and Spirituality After the War
Fellowship, Food and Stories by and for veterans. Come and listen as Veterans and Active Duty Service Members share their stories, focusing on themes of health, wellness, and spirituality after war. Join us for an evening of conversation and connection. Family and friends are welcome. Saturday, April 14th from 6:00-9:00pm.
Serving Together Network Provider Training – Register Today!
We are closer than ever to achieving a closely coordinated system of care for our region's veterans and their families. As a provider of services to our nation's heroes, YOUR participation is essential. Register for training, Monday, April 9th on the regional platform that will save your organization's resources while ensuring that veterans and their families are connected and served more efficiently than ever before.
Northern Shenandoah Valley Military Expo – Save the Date: May 14
Northern Shenandoah Valley will be hosting a Military Expo on Monday, May 14 from 11 am - 7 pm at Shenandoah University.
DC Strategy Session #2
Join ServingTogether, the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), and community providers serving veterans, service members and their families in DC for Strategy Session #2 of the AmericaServes initiative. Friday, March 23rd from 10 am - 1 pm at the DC Mayor's Office of Veteran Affairs. During this community session, we are convening providers and partners to discuss coordinating care in our community. Our goal is to better serve our military-connected community members, and we will be discussing the AmericaServes solution in more depth. Registration is required.