DC BourBiz at the MGM National Harbor
MGM National Harbor Bourbiz DC is back on April 29th 2020. These events attract a host of resources such as Fortune 500 Business Leaders, Ted Talk speakers, Medal of Honor Recipients, Professional Athletes, Military Leaders, and TV & social media personalities. The Veteran/Military Spouse Resource Event will have the same ability to power network with up to 75 resources!
Honor Flight Opportunity for Veterans in Northern Virginia
Honor Flight - Top of Virginia is currently accepting applications for Mission #11 Trip leaving from Loudoun County on Saturday, June 6, 2020. World War II, Korean War and Vietnam Veterans are encouraged to join this event. Volunteers are also needed to serve as Guardians to veterans.
Pursuing Peace of Mind: A Retreat with a Spanish Soldier and Saint
What do you and a Wounded Warrior from the 1500s have in common? Are you looking for inner peace and ways to promote gratitude in your life? Please Join Fellow Veterans, Active Duty Military and Caregivers on Saturday, March 7 to learn and explore the world of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, a Spanish solider. Experience a taste of two of his “exercises,” and practice the Examen prayer, a tool to promote interior peace and gratitude. All are welcome!
Veteran Peer Support Groups in Northern Virginia
Veteran Peer Support Groups are facilitated by veterans and are designed to address the needs of Veterans, by providing a relaxed and confidential environment to share post military and transitional experiences with other veterans. In a peer-to-peer format, the groups strive to support one another in improving self-reliance and self-advocacy, and encouraging veterans in their pursuit of wellness.
Celebrate Black History Month with Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall invites you to celebrate and acknowledge the achievements and sacrifices of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history. Guest Speaker: SGM Edward Bell (G4). Entertainment provided by The U.S. Army Band.
Learn About the Health Effects of Arts Engagement on Older Adults
The Veterans and the Arts Initiative invites you to a public presentation by George Mason University’s Hylton Performing Arts Center, Sports Medicine Assessment Research and Testing (SMART) Lab, and the Department of Social Work. Findings will be presented from their collaborative research study that was funded by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
Home Buying Seminar For Veterans
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals is partnering with Peter Brock at Apex Home Loans and The Logan Home Group of Le Reve Real Estate to host a home buying seminar for veterans. This seminar is perfect for immediate home buyers and anyone considering a purchase or home sale within the next couple of years! There is no cost or obligation required to attend.
Mission Healthy Relationships Workshop for Couples
A relationship enrichment workshop for committed couples who may be experiencing relational stressors to include Military Operational Stress perhaps from deployments, the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). There is no cost to participate in this workshop. Hotel Room and Meals are provided.
Veteran Business Pop-Up Shop
This event is Free and Open to the Public. Everyone is welcome to support local veteran entrepreneurs, shop quality good and services. A portion of the proceeds will go to a veteran non-profit.
Call for Entries – Artwork from the Veteran Experience
Stone Branch Arts is are hosting an exhibit February 21st through March 6th titled “Expressions” - an exhibit capturing the perspectives of the veteran experience from both veterans and civilians.