The DC Department of Human Resources (DCHR) in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs and the DC National Guard on Friday, November 15, 2019 will host its third DC Hires Vets event offering veterans and veteran spouses the opportunity to connect with District and Federal agencies as well as private sector companies. Select participating agencies will conduct interviews and make contingent job offers on-the-spot.
22 March for Life is seeking persons interested in hosting a veteran or first responded this Thanksgiving Holiday. The organization is also asking any veteran or first responder who has no where to go for the holiday to contact them to be matched with a host. Don't spend it alone! Email 22marchforlifeinc@gmail.com to sign up.
The purpose of this knowledge-based live series is to further educate non-VA providers and healthcare teams an in-depth review the whole health system of care, including the elements of the model in action throughout the country, implementation and evaluation strategies as well as testimonials from Veterans receiving this care, and a discussion around provision of complementary and integrative health within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and in the community. This webinar will take place on Thursday, November 21 at 1:00 PM EST. Registration is required.
Veteran Entrepreneurs continue their service to their communities and the Nation when they form companies, create jobs, solve complex problems, and contribute to economic growth. Join the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce to hear from a distinguished panel of VETREPRENEURS as they share insights on their companies’ growth paths and on how being a Veteran shaped their vision and success. Tuesday, November 19, 2019 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. McLean, Virginia.
Join the NAACP Montgomery County Branch for the Armed Forces and Veteran Affairs Committee 2nd Annual Open House on Friday, November 15th from 1:00-5:00 PM at the Rockville Memorial Library. Meet and greet with Pvt. Indiana Hunt-Martin (Retired) WWII Survivor of 6888 Postal Battalion and Edna W. Cummings Col. US Army (Retired) Six Triple Eight Advocate/Producer. A showing of the award winning film "Six Triple Eight" will begin at 2pm.
Women Giving Back in Sterling, VA will be holding a FREE Military Family Shopping Day on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 11 am - 12 pm. Free clothing for women and kids. Must bring Military ID to shop.
On Saturday, November 16th, lawyers will be at the American Legion, 6900 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD conducting the Wills for Heroes program for veterans and their spouses/domestic partners. Volunteer lawyers will be available for appointments starting at 10:30 AM and ending at 3:30 PM. Each appointment will last approximately one (1) hour and at the conclusion you will have a notarized legal document to take home with you. Appointments required.
Join MOAA on Wed, Nov 20, 2019 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST for a webinar on Military Caregivers: An Overview. Are you a military caregiver or know someone who is? This is a special opportunity to hear two experts from the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Rashi, V. Romanoff, Vice Presidnet of Programs & Partnerships, and Molly Ramsey, Programs Coordinator, as they share insights about military caregivers. This webinar is open to all military caregivers: the spouses, parents, family members, and friends who care for America’s wounded, ill, or injured veterans. Tune in and experience a thoughtful discussion focused solely on the world of military caregivers.
You are invited to attend the Corporate Gray Military-Friendly Job Fair at the Waterford Reception Center in Springfield and meet face-to-face with Lockheed Martin, Leidos, LMI, HII - Newport News Shipbuilding, Intelsat, OBXtek, ARServices, Alban CAT, National Security Agency, Cognosante, State Farm, Preferred Systems Solutions, Harmonia, Institute for Defense Analyses, Edward Jones, HTii, Milton Hershey School, Prince William County Police, Enterprise Information Services, and more! November 22nd 9am to 12 noon in Springfield, VA. Registration recommended.
On November 15th at TAPS in Arlington VA, Mindfulness allWays will be conducting a critical and timely training program for individuals who are experiencing the many symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress. This is an incredible opportunity for Veterans, Military, and survivors of our fallen heroes.