Disability Roundtable Event – Opening Doors to the Future
Join ServingTogether Progam Manager, Alicia Downs along with several other distinguished presenters at the Oneness Mobility sponsored roundtable discussion about veterans and people living with disabilities. Friday, April 5th from 11:00am - 1:00pm in District Heights, MD. Learn about job search and employment, housing and property resources and more for veterans and people with disabilities. Registration is required.
Women Veterans Event – Mar 21
In celebration of Women’s History Month and in honor of women who served in the Armed Forces to preserve America’s freedom, the Department of Virginia Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 48, the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) Jobs for Veteran State Grant (JVSG), and Health Information Technology Solutions, LLC (HITS), are hosting a Women Veterans’ Hiring, Health, and Education Event. Men are encouraged to attend!
Bourbiz MGM National Harbor Veteran/Milspouse Resource Event – April 18
Bourbiz is holding it's next Veteran/Military Spouse Resource Event at MGM National Harbor on April 18!
Hire Vets Now @ Fort Belvoir – Mar 14
Virginia’s HIRE VETS NOW, a statewide initiative launched in the Spring of 2018, brings together transitioning service members, veterans and dedicated businesses to share in camaraderie, professional development and career networking. Monthly networking events, held on military installations, expand opportunities for veterans to gain access to career openings with Virginia Values Veterans (V3) employers and Chamber members prior to transitioning from the military.
Loudoun County Veterans: Honor Flight Trip – Sept 7, 2019
On Saturday, September 7, 2019, the “Honor Flight – Top of Virginia” organization will sponsor a special Honor Flight for Loudoun County WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans. The free one day program includes a visit to the various war memorials and to Arlington National Cemetery.
African-American Veterans History Day – Feb 28
In honor of African-American History Month: The Mayor's Office of Veteran's Affairs has partnered with DC Public Library to host: DC Veteran History: A Day of History and Service..
Caregiver Resources Lunch & Learn March 21st
This workshop will cover resources for individuals who are caring for military service members and veterans. Topics will also include warning signs that a military service member or veteran may be in crisis. A discussion of resources will include Coaching into Care, the VA Caregiver Support Program, as well as State and Nonprofit resources. Presenter: Dana Burl, MA, Director of the Outreach and Advocacy Program at the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs. Thursday, March 21st 12:00-1:00 PM.
Tillman Scholar Applications Now Being Accepted
The Tillman Scholar Program unites and empowers remarkable military veterans and spouses as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self. The fellowship supports Tillman Scholars with academic scholarships, a national network, and professional development opportunities so they are empowered to make an impact in the fields of medicine, law, business, policy, technology, education and the arts. Applications are being accepted until 2/28/19 at 11:59 PM.
VA Launches Welcome Kit
VA launches welcome kit to guide Veterans to the benefits and services they’ve earned. No matter where you are in life, the new welcome kit will help you use the VA benefits and services you have earned. In addition to step-by-step enrollment instructions, the kit also lists points of contact for dozens of VA program offices.
Reduced Fair SmarTrip Cards for Disabled Veterans
WMATA is offering Reduced Fare SmarTrip ID cards to Veterans with a VA disability rating of 60% or greater. Obtaining a Reduced Fare SmarTrip ID can reduce costs by as much as 50% on Metrorail, Metrobus, MARC, MTA, and other participating providers. Rather than requiring a trip to Metro HQ, WMATA is offering additional opportunities to apply for their Disability Reduced Fare Program at the Pentagon Metro Station on specific dates until May 2019.