Humanitini: Veterans & Reintegrating with Civilian Life – Nov 2
The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs is proud to partner with Humanities D.C. to host a veteran centered humanitini on Thursday, November 2! Come out and join us for a lively panel discussion on ways our community can help veterans transition from military to civilian life. When: Thursday, November 2, 2017 from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Where: Old Engine 12 Restaurant, 3rd Floor Lounge, 1626 N. Capitol Street, NW
Free Discharge Upgrade Clinic November 8th
November 8, 2017. 10am to 2pm. Washington DC. Talk to an attorney for free who can help you with your military discharge upgrade issues.
Managing Employment Change – Nov 14
USO Metro at Fort Belvoir will be hosting a Managing Employment Change workshop presented by Prudential Pathways. Helping transitioning servicemembers prepare for their financial transition. This two-hour session will help you understand: which benefits transition with you, how to manage your cash flow, & how to maintain financial wellness during your transition. Tuesday, November 14 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
The unmet physical and behavioral health needs of Post 9/11 veterans at Mason and across Northern Virginia – Nov 9
Join the Mason Community for their third lunch meeting of the new Rotary International Membership Center at Mason on Thursday November 9, 2017 from 12pm-1:30pm at the Hub Building, Ballroom, Fairfax Campus, George Mason University. They will be discussing Closing the Gaps: The unmet physical and behavioral health needs of Post 9/11 veterans at Mason and across Northern Virginia.
SWAN 2nd Annual Summit – Mental Wellness – Nov 13 & 14
SWAN 2nd Annual Summit - “Mental Wellness: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Solutions” will be held on November 13-14, 2017 from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at Sidley Austin LLP in Washington, DC.
HeroHaven Homeless Stand Down
November 4th at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. An event to provide medical screenings, employment support and housing services to eligible homeless veterans. 9am-2pm.
Job Fair – Winchester, VA – Oct 23
VFW Post 2123 and the VEC have joined together to put on a job fair on October 23rd at the National Guard Armory, 181 Pendleton Drive, Winchester VA from 10 AM to 4 PM. Veterans are encouraged to attend.
Veterans Day Breakfast (Middleburg) – Nov 11
Boy Scout Troop 2950, Middleburg VA., is sponsoring a free gourmet breakfast for veterans and their families on 11 Nov 17 @ 0900 hrs., in the American LEGION Post 295 Hall located at 111 The Plains Rd., Middleburg VA. Reservations required. Please call 540-687-8067.
Annual Pathways to Wellness Conference – Oct 20
The annual Pathways to Wellness Conference Friday, October 20 from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm at Fairfax Government Center offers workshops on mental health resiliency and wellness for NOVA's residents seeking mental health care, as well as the families and friends who love and support them. This year's theme - #ThisIsUs encourages self-acceptance as self-care, and our workshops will engage creativity as one aspect of therapeutic recovery. Registration is required. Tickets are $30 and include lunch. Scholarships are available on a limited basis.
Annual Veterans Day Showcase – Nov 9
Join Dog Tag Inc. for the 2nd Annual Veterans Day Showcase on Thursday, November 9th from 12 - 3 pm at Dog Tag Bakery (3206 Grace Street Northwest Washington, DC 20007).