MK9s Service Dogs
Are you a veteran struggling with physical and/or mental health needs? MK9s Service Dogs’ mission is to provide highly trained service dogs to maximize the independence and quality of life of veterans with physical and/or mental disabilities.
Free Financial Literacy Workshop
Tax Now... Tax Later... Tax Never. There are 5 spots available for this free financial literacy workshop for veterans. Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 4pm. RSVP required.
January SHARE Food Packages Available for Purchase
SHARE offers affordable nutritious meals options. Order your January package by January 7, 2019, and pick up at a location near you on January 18 & 19th. Visit https://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/share/ for details.
Volunteers Needed to Help Address Homelessness
EveryMind’s Homeless Outreach team is partnering with Montgomery County to complete the Up-County Point in Time (PIT) Homeless Count. This is a one night event on January 23, 2019 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Over 40 volunteers are needed to make it successful. Consider spending a few hours to help address homelessness in Montgomery County. The results of the Count helps determine the level of services the County needs to provide to support our community’s most vulnerable members.
Epic Storytelling with Dion Flynn
Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) will be hosting a Epic Storytelling Workshop with Dion Flynn in January at Capitol Post. You can either choose Saturday, January 19 and Sunday, January 20, sessions are held from 10 am - 4 pm. Must complete an application to attend.
Live Q&A With VA Secretary Robert Wilkie – Community Town Hall Event – Jan 17
Save the date! Community Townhall Event on January 17, 2019 at 1:00 - 3:30 PM EST (webcast). Keynote address presented by Dr. Lynda Davis, VA Veterans Experience Office. Two important panel discussions. Please mark your calendars and join the Veteran Experience Office for the next Community Town Hall Event and live Q&A with US Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie.
Winter Coat Drive for Veterans
The Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals is collecting gently worn coats for veterans and their families. Donations will be accepted November 13 thru January 31st. Drop off at Easterseals, 1420 Spring Street, Silver Spring.
Mindfulness Workshop for Veterans @ Workhouse Arts – Jan 5
Workhouse Military in the Arts Initiative presents Mindfulness Workshop for Veterans. January 5, 2019 from 10 am - 12 pm at Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, VA. Register in advance!
Prince George’s County Offers Veterans Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies
We recognize the challenges faced by veterans returning home with a disability. To help meet your wellness needs, the Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation has a unique program, Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies, FREE-of-charge to qualified veterans. Eligible veterans receive a free year of coaching and access to fitness facilities courtesy of Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation.
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.