Join Operation Gratitude in Preparing 25,000 Care Pouches

Operation Gratitude in partnership with our BRIDGE Council will be assembling 25,000 Operation Gratitude Care Pouches that will be delivered to Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters and National Guardsmen serving in our nation’s capital and in more than a dozen other cities across America. Volunteers needed! Thursday, January 17 from 11 am - 1 pm at the DC Armory.

Affordable Family Fun and Fundraiser for Horses Help Heroes in Prince George’s County

Horses Help Heroes and Great Escape Stables will be holding an affordable family fun event and fundraiser on Saturday, December 29, 2018, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 17620 Central Avenue in Bowie, MD. You and your family are invited to enjoy pony rides, arts and crafts, grooming, and treats for the horses. The gracious hosts are requesting a modest donation of $10/child of non-military or veteran families and $5/child of military and veteran families.

The Veterans Experience Office and Cohen Veterans Network Host Virtual Networking Lunch & Learn

Cohen Veterans Network and Veterans Experience Office host virtual Lunch & Learn series December 14, 2018, from 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. EST. Key note presentation from The Cohen Veterans Network, a not-for-profit philanthropic network of mental health clinics serving veterans and military families.

Southern Maryland Veterans Collaborative Convenes at Charlotte Hall

Charlotte Hall Veterans Home welcomed professionals from non-profits, local government, and businesses across Charles, St. Mary's, Prince George's, Calvert Counties and the District for 2018's final convening of the Southern Maryland Veterans Collaborative. The next meeting of the Southern Maryland Veterans Collaborative is 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on February 7, 2019, at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.

Veterans Affairs Disability Claim Assistance

Do you need help filing your VA Disability Claim?  If you answered yes – we have the help you need!  The Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs will be hosting a […]

DD-214 Discharge Upgrade Workshop December 5, 2018

The Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs is hosting the National Veterans Legal Services Program for an information session on DD-214 Upgrades and Medical Retirement, followed by individual consultations with licensed attorneys.  If you […]

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.

Wills for Heroes Event in Greenbelt, MD on November 17th

Saturday, November 17, 2018, lawyers will be at the American Legion, 6900 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770, conducting the Wills for Heroes program for veterans and their spouses/domestic partners. Volunteer lawyers will be available for one (1) hour appointments starting at 10:30 am and ending at 3:30 pm. At the conclusion, attendees will have notarized legal documents to take home with them.

Veterans Stand Down and Homeless Resource Day in Prince George’s County

Prince George's County Veterans Stand Down and Homeless Resource Day will be held Saturday, November 3 from 10 am - 3 pm at Wayne K. Curry Sports & Learning Complex (8001 Sheriff Road, Landover, MD 20785).

The Distinguished Service Awards – July 18

The Northern Virginia Chamber’s Distinguished Service Awards will be held on Thursday, July 18, 11:30am – 1:30 pm at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner! It is a fantastic event celebrating Veterans, Businesses & Leaders in Greater Washington for their service to veterans in the Greater Washington business community.