Analyzing the Impact of COVID-19 on the Veteran Community
The Bob Woodruff Foundation has published an original research paper, Veterans and COVID-19: Projecting the Economic, Social, and Mental Health Needs of America’s Veterans, analyzing the specific needs of the veteran community related to the coronavirus. This paper details the potential acute and long-term impacts for our veterans including mental health challenges, economic concerns, and changes in the veteran-serving organization landscape.
Financial Empowerment Center Virtual Courses
Concerned about your finances during COVID-19? The Financial Empowerment Center will be offering several virtual workshops to help cope financially during this challenging time. The FEC also provides Financial Coaching sessions available in English and Spanish and can help clients to re-organize their finances and budget during this crisis. Coaching can be provided over the phone or with a video conference. Services are free & open to the entire community.
Brain Injury Awareness Month: What is a TBI?
March 2020 is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Few people think about traumatic brain injury (TBI) unless they have one or know someone who has one. Know the signs and symptoms of brain injuries in adults and children, the common causes of TBI, and how it may impact mental health. Re-post of a resource by Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center DVBIC. This is part of the A Head For the Future initiative by DVBIC which provides resources to help the military community prevent, recognize and recover from traumatic brain injury (TBI).
TAPS TALKS: Chair Yoga & Movement Webinar
Join in for a free online TAPS Talk to support grieving, working, living and loving while physically distancing ourselves. Presented by the TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing®, this live connection with Emily Muñoz, TAPS Women's Empowerment Director, exercise movements that can be applied when you feel overwhelmed.
MVA Virtual Community Coffee Hour
Start your Friday off right with MVA's Community Coffee Hour! Fight the isolation and boredom we all feel with conversation and connection with other minority veterans.
Prince George’s County Food Equity Council Update
The Prince George’s County Food Equity Council is hosting a virtual meeting on March 24 and provided a listing of food resources for residents in need in throughout County, especially the elderly and vulnerable populations. They also have information available for residents who are interested in volunteering.
Veteran Business Pop-Up Shop & Food Truck Rodeo – Postponed!
POSTPONED! The Veteran Business Pop-Up is the first event of its kind showcasing our nations hero’s. Come out and support local veteran and military spouse owned businesses. There will be Food Trucks, door prizes, live music, head shots, woodworking, jewelry, food and wine pairing and family fun.
Team Rubicon Social – Meet Your Leaders
Come hang out with fellow greyshirts. Several of Team Rubicon's territory operational leaders will be in town -- come have a beer, socialize with the TRibe, and ask your questions!
Want to learn the Ukulele? And provide some feedback?
Have you always wanted to try the ukulele? Musicians of all skill levels are invited to try one of ours in these four workshops with Glen McCarthy, guitar instructor at the Mason Community Arts Academy and at George Mason University, who has shared his expertise with the community during Veterans Day events at the Hylton Center.
2nd Annual Bomb Suit Run & Family 5k
GCO & the EOD Warrior Foundation is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Bomb Suit Run and Family 5K on March 28th 2019 at Woodgrove High School, in Purcellville, VA. This includes a Family, Stroller, and Service Dog Friendly 5k. The event will start with a family friendly 5K run to honor fallen EOD warriors, followed by the World Record attempt for the fastest 1 mile in an EOD bomb suit. Team FASTRAX will be parachuting in an American flag to kick-off the competition. There will also be multiple military demonstrations for runners to enjoy. People can watch and cheer on the Military and First Responder warriors who are competing in the Bomb Suit challenge.