MOAA’s Military and Veteran Networking Forum
MOAA's Military and Veteran Networking Forum will be held Thursday, September 20 from 6:30 - 10 pm at the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum in DC. An evening of networking and professional development designed to provide those who have served and their families the opportunity to meet industry professionals, hiring managers, executives, and resource specialists. Two designated halls will cater to the needs of transitioning servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses interested in networking with executives, mentors, hiring managers, and resource specialists from top military-friendly companies.
Startup Standup Pitch Competition and Variety Show – Sept 10
Capitol Post is hosting their third Startup Standup event on Mon, Sept 10th at 5:30 PM at MetroStage in North Old Town, Alexandria. The companies from Capitol Post's Startup School Summer 2018 cohort will pitch to a panel of esteemed judges to win a $3,500 cash prize AND to keep everyone on their toes, they’ll infuse performances from veteran vocal performers in between the pitches.
Writing from the Heart and Soul: A Workshop for Veterans and Military
Veterans, Active Duty Military Service Members, and Military and Veteran Spouses, are cordially invited to a FREE Transition Workshop:Writing from the Heart and Soul: A Workshop for Veterans and Active Duty Military. Saturday, September 22 from 10 am - 1 pm at Knights of Columbus in Washington, DC.
UMA/USPTO Veteran Hiring Fair – Sept 14
The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Military Association (UMA) and the USPTO Office of Human Resources (OHR) are working together to provide veterans the opportunity meet with both Government agencies and private sector companies that are looking to hire veterans. Friday, September 14 from 8 am - 3 pm at U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Madison Auditorium in Alexandria, VA.
Hero’s Welcome
1st Stage Tysons will be opening their Fall season with the performance of Hero's Welcome beginning September 6 through October 7. Also featured before and after the performance are community conversations that can be attended free of charge.
DC VA Mental Health Summit – Register Today!
The Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center will hold its Mental Health Summit 2018 on Tuesday, September 18 at 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The summit will be hosted by the DC Mayor's Office of Veteran Affairs and held at the Old Council Chambers (near the Judiciary Square Metro Station), 441 4th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001. This year’s theme is “Healing Trauma: A Unified Front”. The summit is being held to bring together key stakeholders, veterans and community partners to enhance access to mental health services as well as address the mental health needs of Veterans and their family members residing in DC, MD and VA. This is a free event. Space is limited and registration is required.
VET Fest 9/1
Building Veterans' 3rd Annual Vet Fest is on September 1st 2018 in Brusnwick MD. Gates open at 11am. Concert and 9/11 Remembrance Ride. Food, entertainment and vendors of all types.
Project Homeless Connect September 20th
Project Homeless Connect (PHC) brings together essential services at the area’s largest resource fair to meet the needs of our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness. By eliminating barriers that keep them from breaking free of the cycle of homelessness, they’re winning. United Way NCA brings together local service providers from medical, to housing, to employment and much more – serving nearly 1100 PHC participants to date. 9am-5pm DC Armory 2010 E. Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC 20003. This is a free event and open to the public.
VA Home Loan Workshop – Sept 18
USO Pathfinder presents VA Home Loan Workshop. Tuesday, September 18 from 11 am - 1:30 pm at the USO on Fort Belvoir.
Volunteers Needed at Run for EveryMind – Sept 16
ServingTogether's parent organization EveryMind will be holding their annual Run for EveryMind on Sunday, September 16 in Rockville Town Center beginning at 8:30 am. Volunteers are needed to help make this event a success.