Habitat for Humanity Home Buying Seminar
Applications are being accepted from May 1 -31, 2019 for the Loudoun Habitat for Humanity Home Ownership Program. Home Ownership Information Sessions are being held on May 6, 7, 16, 18, 25 and 29th.
Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans Western Region Conference
Join Maryland's Commitment to Veterans on April 17th for their 2019 Western Region Conference at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Flintstone, MD. This year’s Western Region Conference will cover several topics concerning veteran behavioral health from challenges of female veterans to Traumatic Brain Injury. CEU's are available. Registration is required.
Next Mission Series | Veteran Career Transition | Google & Warriors Ethos
Tuesday, April 23rd 6:00-9:00 PM, Reston, VA. The first 25 military or a Veteran applicants are sure not to miss the opportunity to attend an event hosted by Google and Warriors Ethos. You will hear talks about topics that set you apart in your career transition and prepare you to succeed in your next mission in life. Submit your resume in advance for personalized feedback by an industry expert at the event. Only 25 spaces available!
Veterans Housing Summit
April 13, 2019 from 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. This event will feature information about the VA Home Loan Program, The Home Buying Process, Down Payment Assistance and more. Open exclusively to active military, veterans and their families. Hosted by the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals.
Opioid Epidemic Workshop with Congressman David Trone
A workshop hosted by Congressman David Trone to discuss ow the opioid epidemic has affected residents of the 6th Maryland district and the steps to combat addiction. The workshop will feature a panel discussion of leading experts in the field. There will also be representatives from local and regional organizations who will provide resources and information regarding the opioid epidemic.
Break the Silence: A Conversation About Suicide Prevention
Join EveryMind, Adventist HealthCare, Holy Cross Health, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, Suburban Hospital and Healthy Montgomery for a community dialogue on suicide prevention. Learn about how you can help your family, friends and neighbors who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide and/or a mental illness. The webinar will include a hopeful story of recovery from a suicide attempt survivor and a brief presentation on steps you can take to help someone who may be in distress from a local expert on suicide prevention. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. Apr 3, 2019 1:00 PM in Eastern Time. Registration is required.
Manassas National Battlefield Park Apprenticeship
The Manassas National Battlefield Park is offering an apprenticeship program for Post 9/11 Veterans ages 18-35 years of age. This program provides post-9/11 military service veterans hands-on skills training from NPS professionals, focusing on the maintenance and care of monuments, memorials, and structures in the National Park Service system. Apprentices will receive introductory training in a variety of traditional trades and will develop an understanding of historic resource stewardship while helping to preserve our nation’s historic resources. This program provides apprentices with marketable skills and excellent exposure to the historic preservation career field within the NPS as well as the private sector. Applications now being accepted until filled.
Babies on the Homefront Workshop
Caregiving While Caring for Your Young Child. Are you a parent or guardian caring for a baby or toddler? The VA Caregiver Support Line and ZERO TO THREE have collaborated to present a workshop in support of Military and Veteran Families who are also caring for the needs of young children. This workshop by ZERO TO THREE will provide tools and resources to support you as a parent, help you understand your child’s development, and appreciate what your child is trying to tell you in those oh-so challenging moments. Join us in this partnership as we support you in balancing the needs of your family while also caring for the blossoming developments of your “Babies on the Home front!” This online webinar will take place on Thursday, April 4th at 7:00pm. The workshop is free but registration is required. There is a phone in option for those unable to be online at the time of the webinar.
NAMI Homefront Now Offered Online!
NAMI Homefront is a class for families, caregivers and friends of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions. The course is designed specifically to help these families understand those challenges and improve their ability to support their service member or veteran. Online modules of the courses are now being offered. Registration is now open form the April 15th course.
Women’s History Month Learn & Share Luncheon
Please join the DC Vet Center for their First Annual "Learn & Share Luncheon," March 28th from 12:00-2:00pm in DC. The theme of this luncheon will focus on Women's History Month. RSVP by March 25th.