Celebrating Veterans and the Arts at Hylton Center – Nov 10
Join the Veterans and the Arts Initiative at Hylton Center for a free, interactive afternoon of celebration and arts experiences for Veterans, Servicemembers, their families, military caregivers, and the community. This free event kicks off its fourth year at the Hylton Center and features community-based resources, interactive music and visual art workshops, an exhibition of Veteran artwork, and more!
FREE Military Family Shopping Day for Women & Kids – Nov 17
Women Giving Back in Sterling, VA will be holding a FREE Military Family Shopping Day on Saturday, November 17 from 11 am - 12 pm. Free clothing for women and kids. Must bring Military ID to shop.
Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland – Applications Available for Two Homes in Maryland
Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland is announcing the construction of two new homes, located in Fairmount Heights and Capitol Heights, Maryland. Applications open Thursday 11/01/2018 & close Saturday 12/15/2018.
Mission: Healthy Relationships Couples Workshop – Nov 16-18
Virginia Department of Veteran Services - Virginia Veteran and Family Support has an upcoming marriage/relationship enrichment workshop for veteran couples being held in Leesburg this November. They are actively looking for couples to join the workshop.
Free Yoga at the Cohen Clinic
Free yoga classes offered to veterans and military families at the Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals in Silver Spring, MD on Fridays from 12:00-1:00pm and on Saturdays from 10:00-11:00am. Free onsite parking and free child care provided. Space is limited. Please register online.
Did you know? FREE Tickets to Events through Vet Tix!
Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix) is a national nonprofit that supports the military community of all branches of currently serving military including the Guard and Reserve, veterans of all eras, families of those killed in action and caregivers of VetTixers. Vet Tix provides free event tickets with a nominal delivery fee to attend sporting events, concerts, performing arts and family activities.
EPIC Concert & Toy Drive for Hospitalized Military Children – Sept 15
America’s Adopt A Soldier ® brings EPIC CONCERT -TOY DRIVE to Springfield, Virginia! For the 1st Annual America’s Adopt A Soldier ® EPIC CONCERT and TOY DRIVE to be held on Saturday, September 15th at Springfield Town Center in Springfield Virginia. Musical Performances by Nashville Singer/Songwriters, Sandra Lee & Rebecca Magnuson, John Luskey, a DC based Country-Rock and Americana favorite, and last season’s THE VOICE finalist, Jack Gregori with his hit band, Human Country Jukebox!
Make Room: Home Health & Finance @ National Building Museum – Sept 16
Join Make Room and National Building Museum for Home Health & Finance. A FREE community day for renters to get ahead. Sunday, September 16 from 11 am - 5 pm. Including: Housing stability loans for security deposits, Emergency rent assistance, Healthy eating demos w/special guest, Health screenings, Credit building and financial health workshops, and on-site childcare! Register to attend today!
Military & Veteran Caregiver Wellness Workshop – Sept 21
On Friday, Sept. 21st, Hope For The Warriors will be holding a Military and Veteran Caregiver’s Wellness Workshop in Lorton, VA from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. All caregivers, including family and friends are welcome to attend. Participants can register by calling Brittany Hunter at 910-330-4530 or email her at bhunter@hopeforthewarriors.org
Heroes on the Water George Washington Chapter – End of Season Float, Kayak and Camping Events
The George Washington Chapter of Heroes on the Water is wrapping up the season with the last few days of warm weather. They have several events still open for participation and/or volunteers for military, veterans and their families. These are free opportunities to fish, kayak and even camp!