American Forces Travel: New website offering military travel discounts
Effective Tuesday, 22 January 2019; the Department of Defense has partnered with Priceline and created a website to exclusively serve all DoD employees, retirees, and eligible family members with all of their travel needs at deeply discounted prices.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
Celebrating Veterans and the Arts at Hylton Center – Nov 10
Join the Veterans and the Arts Initiative at Hylton Center for a free, interactive afternoon of celebration and arts experiences for Veterans, Servicemembers, their families, military caregivers, and the community. This free event kicks off its fourth year at the Hylton Center and features community-based resources, interactive music and visual art workshops, an exhibition of Veteran artwork, and more!
Free Pet Care Clinic
Banfield Foundation and Dogs on Deployment are offering a free Veterans veterinary preventative care clinic on Friday, November 9th from 10 AM to 3 PM. The event is being held at American Legion Post #177 in Fairfax, VA. Please visit the link to make your appointment.
Join ServingTogether to Rise Up Against Addiction 5k Walk/Run – Oct 20
Join ServingTogether at Rise Up Against Addiction 5k Walk/Run on Saturday, October 20 at 9 am in Reston Town Center. Walk or run 5 kilometers to bring the disease of addiction into the light! Together, we can show families affected by substance use disorder that they’re not alone. Let’s unite in solidarity with other walkers and runners and support those who have lost a loved one to addiction and celebrate those who are living in recovery today. Military members, veterans and 1st Responders can use discount code SALUTE during registration to waive the runner fee (walking is free though registration is required).
Did you know? FREE Tickets to Events through Vet Tix!
Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix) is a national nonprofit that supports the military community of all branches of currently serving military including the Guard and Reserve, veterans of all eras, families of those killed in action and caregivers of VetTixers. Vet Tix provides free event tickets with a nominal delivery fee to attend sporting events, concerts, performing arts and family activities.