Chick-fil-A Metro D.C. Military Appreciation Day – May 15
All active duty military and those who have honorably served, along with immediate family, are invited to join Chick Fil A for a free Chick-fil-A Meal. Offer valid only at participating Metro D.C. area Chick-fil-A restaurants on May 15, 2019 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. One offer per customer.
FREE Kayak Fishing at Lake Anna State Park – May 11
Veterans, Military Members and their families! Join Bravo Zulu Outdoors for some fishing at Lake Anna State Park. Largemouth Bass, maybe stripers, catfish and panfish are all available. This will be the first time they are having an event on Lake Anna and the wonderful Lake Anna State Park. There is a lot to do at this park for any family members that may not be interested in kayaking. Lunch will be provided after fishing. Saturday, May 11 at 8 am. Registration is required, limited capacity for kayaks. Volunteers are also needed!
Webinar: Four Key Practices in Crisis Care & Suicide Prevention
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in partnership with Veterans Health Administration (VHA), is pleased to support this webinar focused on strengthening community crisis systems and suicide care for SMVF through the implementation of four key best practices. This webinar will be highly interactive and will provide examples and resources to help participants better serve SMVF in their communities. April 30 from 1:00-3:00pm EDT. Registration is required.
Bunker Brews Tyke Night
Tue, Apr 30. Bunker Labs DC presents Bunker Brews: Tyke Night. Welcoming families and spouses to the for a special event at play gym Scramble to hear useful strategies on how to survive/thrive as both an entrepreneur AND spouse/parent to live a rewarding life. True Made Foods Founder/CEO Abe Kamarck and his wife Kristy will talk about the best practices/challenges of scaling a startup and raising a family. 4-6 PM, Scramble, Alexandria, VA, RSVP.
UMUC Military & Veteran Appreciation Fair
Join ServingTogether along with a host of veteran service organizations and the UMUC Career Services Team at this year's UMUC Military & Veteran Appreciation Fair. Saturday, May 4th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the UMUC Academic Center at Largo. Open to all service members, veterans and their families.
Key Transitions: Supporting the Behavioral Health of Women Veterans
Join SAMHSA SMVF TA Center for a webinar on the unique challenges women face as they transition from military service to civilian life and throughout each stage of their lives. Key Transitions: Supporting the Behavioral Health of Women Veterans will be held on May 7th from 1:30-3:00 PM EDT. Registration is required to attend this webinar.
Carry the Load Washington DC Rally
Carry The Load is a non-profit dedicated to providing active, meaningful ways to honor and celebrate the sacrifices made by our nation’s heroes — military, veterans, first responders and their families. What started as a mission to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day has broadened to include more than just our military heroes and more than just the one holiday. Carry The Load works to bring all Americans together to participate in honoring our nation’s heroes every day. Join Carry the Load East Coast Relay Team as they walk through Washington DC, including a walk through Arlington National Cemetery to pay respects. Sunday, May 5 at starting 7:45am.
Grant Funds Available for HVRP
Announced by Grat Siren - $13,500,00 total program funds available from the Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Into the Labor Force Program Grant. Application deadline April 26, 2019. GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: State and local government; Indian/Native American Tribal Governments and organizations; institutions of higher education; and nonprofit and for profit entities.
DC LGBT Veterans Roundtable
The DC Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs (MOVA), in partnership with the Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs proudly host The Veterans LGBTQ Roundtable. Tuesday, April 30th from 12:00-2:00 PM. A roundtable event for military veterans who identify as LGBTQ, LGBTQ and other community activists, medical providers, veterans advocates, and allies of the LGBTQ community. The goal of the event is to identify and discuss obstacles faced by members of the LGBTQ veterans community in seeking benefits and services, as well as to hear stories and examples of how such obstacles have been and can be overcome.
Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans Western Region Conference
Join Maryland's Commitment to Veterans on April 17th for their 2019 Western Region Conference at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Flintstone, MD. This year’s Western Region Conference will cover several topics concerning veteran behavioral health from challenges of female veterans to Traumatic Brain Injury. CEU's are available. Registration is required.