Veterans Leadership Council DC x Capital One Event – Aug 21
Join fellow veteran leaders for an evening of discussion and networking at the new Capital One Cafe in Chinatown. Capital One graciously offered to sponsor this event and host VLC for the evening. Amid networking, VLC members will have the opportunity to meet some of the Capital One team to learn about their veteran recruitment and initiatives. August 21 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Capital One Cafe in DC.
BRAVO – Business Resources to Advance Veteran Opportunities – Aug 9
Hiring Our Heroes' first-ever BRAVO conference, you are invited to enjoy a free content-rich day centered on empowering veterans and military spouses in small business. Friday, August 9. 8:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Capital One Campus in McLean, VA
Mindfulness and EFT Workshops
USO Warrior & Family Center at Fort Belvoir will be holding Mindfulness and EFT workshops on Tuesday, August 6 and September 3 from 6 - 8 pm at the USO on Fort Belvoir.
2nd Annual WWP & Walter Reed Softball Classic – Aug 11
Wounded Warrior Project will be holding their 2nd Annual WWP and Walter Reed Softball Classic on Sunday, August 11. They are seeking interested military and veteran focused non-profits to attend to show support and resources for our Wounded Warriors.
Courage has a Voice – Aug 2
Veterans and Servicemembers at the USO Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir are participating in a music and writing workshop with a culminating performance at the Hylton Center on Friday, August 2. Anyone is welcome to attend the show and show support for these service members and veterans! Tickets are free.
Key Findings from the ServingTogether One Year In Progress Review
A recap of ServingTogether's One Year In Progress Review including some of the key findings from our first year of data, stories from our providers and the clients we have served, and the impact of the network on our communities. Download the slide presentation or watch the recorded webinar from the event.
Mind-Body Skills & Affirmation Stone Workshops
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals is offering two wellness workshops for veterans and military families on Saturday, July 27th. Join them at 9:30 am for a Mind-Body Skills Workshop facilitated by the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces. Stay and take part in the Affirmation Stone Workshop that begins at 10:30am. These events are free and the clinic has plenty of free parking and is metro accessible. Please register to attend.
Recognizing the Effects of Secondary Traumatic Stress & Burnout – July 24
This dynamic and interactive training will provide information on how to recognize signs of secondary traumatic stress and burnout and how to overcome these through self-care and self-soothing techniques. Wednesday, July 24, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Johns Hopkins University in Rockville, MD, or available virtually via Webinar. Registration is required.
VA Women’s Health Transition Training
Tuesday, July 23rd at the VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Montgomery County. Join AMVETS and the VA for a women Veteran-led training covering topics such as Transformed VA Culture, Range of VA Women's Health & Mental Health Services, VA Health Care Eligibility and Enrollment and much more. This training is for active duty service women who plan to transition to civilian, Reserves, National Guard or veteran status in 2019 or 2020. It is also open to any female veteran who has not enrolled in VA medical care. Registration is required.
Veterans Appreciation Day at Heavy Metal Playground
Veterans are invited to come out and experience the fun and excitement of playing on heavy equipment. This includes digging in the dirt, stacking tires and smashing cars! Find out if becoming a heavy equipment operator is a career for you! This event is free to all veterans. Please contact David Kaye at dpkaye@comcast.net to participate.