ServingTogether Kicks Off New Community Partnership with IVMF
On Monday, November 13th Serving Together, a program of EveryMind announced a new community partnership with the Institute of Veterans and Military Families’ at Syracuse University (IVMF).
2017 Joy of Giving Program
Operation Homefront is working with local businesses and corporations that are looking to sponsor military families and Post 9/11 wounded, injured, or ill veterans in DC/MD/VA. If interested an application is required. Submission deadline is November 22.
Vetoga – Veterans Class – Nov 26
VETOGA’s mission is to provide yoga, meditation, and healing arts to military, veterans, their families, and communities. They hold FREE monthly yoga classes. Their next class is Sunday, November 26 from 12 - 1 pm in Occoquan, VA. Registration required.
MOVA Launches Pilot Transportation Program
The Mayor’s Office on Veterans Affairs ("MOVA") is launching a pilot transportation program for District of Columbia (DC) veterans with the Department of For-Hire Vehicles. Residency and income restrictions apply.
Military & Veteran Caregiver Wellness Workshop – Nov 17
Hope for the Warriors will be hosting a Military & Veteran Caregiver Wellness Workshop on Friday, November 17 from 9 am - 3:30 pm in Lorton, VA. Workshop is open to military caregivers of post 9/11 service members and veterans.
Veterans Day 2017 Observances Around the DMV
Each year ServingTogether compiles a list of local events, celebrations, and observances for Veterans Day. This list will show you events occurring in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. We hope you take the time this holiday to attend an observance.
Vets Hike Across Maryland November 11th
Join Veterans Hike Across Maryland on Veterans Day, November 11th for the fifth and final section of this year’s MD hike from Gathland State Park to Harpers Ferry. Hikes are free to veterans who have registered and agreed to complete a short survey. The purpose of the hikes are to introduce veterans to the physical and mental benefits of hiking in a wilderness setting. Hikes will be led by trained, volunteer hike leaders from the Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group, in small groups of approximately 15 to 20 hikers per hike leader.
Warrior Herd Family Workshop – Nov 18
Project Horse Empowerment Center in Purcellville, VA will be hosting a Warrior Herd Family Workshop on Saturday, November 18. Warrior Herd™ is comprised of 12 monthly wellness groups to support and enhance the interpersonal relationships between veterans and members of their families. Applications have now opened for Warrior Herd™. Applications due by November 13th.
Character Does Matter Ambassador Training – Nov 15
TMF’s Character Does Matter Program, presented by Johnson & Johnson, engages veterans and families of fallen heroes to inspire young adults to live with character, develop their leadership skills, and activate them to serve their communities in honor of fallen heroes. On Wednesday, November 15, The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs will be hosting the Travis Manion Foundation's (TMF) Character Does Matter Ambassador Training.
Listen 2 Veterans – Nov 9
Do you have a military family member or know someone either currently serving in the military or a veteran? Interested in learning how you can help those who have served our country? Join Christ Church in Fairfax Station on Nov 9th for a powerful program, Listen 2 Veterans, led by Paula J. Caplan, PhD, author of When Johnny and Jane Come Marching Home-How All of Us Can Help Veterans. Through extensive research for more than a decade, Dr. Caplan has developed proven listening methods to help veterans of all ages and from all wars since WWII. The program begins with a video, "Is Anybody Listening," followed by a Q&A session with Dr. Caplan.