Wreaths Across America Cleanup-January 11
Volunteers Needed! Join Wreaths Across America on January 19th from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM to volunteer and help retrieve/remove the 265,000+ wreaths that were placed at Arlington National Cemetery on December 15, 2019. Thousands of volunteers are needed and you are welcome to be part of our Washington, DC History & Culture team or help out on your own. This event is open to the public and all are welcome including children, families and groups. Registration is requested.
Veterans Open House Jan 12
Veterans, Military Personnel, Family and Friends are Warmly Invited to an Evening of Food, Fellowship, and Storytelling hosted by The Veterans & Military Ministry of Blessed Sacrament Parish. Sunday, January 12th from 5:00-8:00 PM in Washington DC. The Parish will also be collecting gloves and reading glasses for veterans receiving outpatient services at the VA Hospital in Washington, DC.
National Wreathes Across America Day December 14th
December 14th is National Wreaths Across America Day. It is not too late to sign up to help lay wreathes at our local cemeteries in order to remember, and honor those who have given their lives in service of our Country. Wreath-laying ceremonies on Sat 12/14 will take place at Arlington National Cemetery as well as at more than 1,400 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad. Volunteers are invited to participate in this annual event. Registration is required.
Feeding the Homeless -RSVP for Food by Dec 13
This is an awesome effort by District 24 to assist any veteran, person or families in need of food and other items this holiday season. In order to receive food interested persons MUST send an accurate count of who will be attending and receiving food to Kathleen Hines by no later than Friday, December 13th. Food pick up with occur at St. Margaret's Catholic Church on Sunday, December 15th from 4:00-7:00 PM. 408 Addison Rd. S, Capitol Heights, MD.
Volunteers Needed for Sound the Alarm Event Dec 14th
The American Red Cross of the National Capital Region is looking for volunteers to support the Sound the Alarm rally at the Watergate at Landmark Condominiums on Saturday, December 14th from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Volunteers will visit condominiums to install free smoke alarms, replace batteries in existing alarms and share home fire safety education materials. Please ask your family, friends and colleagues to volunteer and register as this event is open to everyone. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Sweats for Vets
Join VFW post 11177 and the Knights of Columbus to provide new sweatsuits as gifts to veterans in the Martinsburg VA Medical Center Hospital. Please donate new, unwrapped sweat suits (only) to the VFW Post 1177 at their Christmas party on December 13th at 6PM, or contact Phil Rusciolelli pbrusciolelli@aol.com to arrange for drop off. The sweat suits will be packaged at the VFW 1177 post from 9am-12noon on December 28th.
Wounded Warrior Project Program Briefing Dec 19th
Join the Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseal and the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) on Thursday, December 19th from 12:00-1:00 PM to learn more about Wounded Warrior Programs. WWP connects warriors, their families and caregivers to peers, programs and communities to ensure they have a network of support. WWP representatives will be available to discuss all of their programs. Registration is required. Call 240-847-7500 or email mlass@eseal.org.
Serve Our Willing Warriors Holiday Open House
Join Serve Our Willing Warriors on December 15th from 2:30pm – 4:30pm for their annual Open House and Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5pm! Each year the Serve Our Willing Warriors community gathers around the tree and brings a Christmas spirit into the house for the warriors. Come out and spread some holiday cheer!! This is a free event.
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention
A community-based presentation by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention that covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide. Tuesday, December 17 from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM at the Arlington Central Library 1015 N Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22201. Registration is requested.
Veteran Business Pop-Up Shop Dec 14
Veteran Pop Ups are the first premier event of its kind, showcasing veteran businesses to the community through a pop-up shopping model. Join Veterans Grow Virginia on December 14 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm for the 1st Annual Veteran Business Holiday Pop-Up Shop featuring Veteran and their spouse owned businesses! Mix and mingle, while enjoying a nice cup of “Joe” as you pick up those special holiday gifts!