Military service can present challenges in marriages including financial, long separation, multiple deployments and more. These challenges can add stress to family and relationship. Join the DC VA Medical Center for a Two-Day couples workshop where you will learn about emotional understanding and behaviors that nurture and sustain healthy relationships and loving families. September 14 and 15th from 8:30am - 5:00pm at the DC Vet Center. Registration is required. Open to all veterans and their partners.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2019. EveryMind is proud to host Run for EveryMind again this year at Rockville Town Center. We host this event every year because our mission is to raise awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness and reduce the stigma that is often associated with mental health challenges. Through Run for EveryMind, we strive to educate the community while providing an opportunity to engage in a positive, healthy activity that promotes good mental and physical health. Please join us at the 5K Run or 3K Walk. Registration is required.
Join Bunker Brews at MIC! Bunker Labs will be hosting the StreetShares Pitch Competition as part of the event. Monday, September 9th from 4:30-6:30 PM at the Washington Hilton. Bunker Labs is a national not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Chicago and built by military veteran entrepreneurs to empower other military veterans to start and grow businesses. Through local chapters organized in cities across the U.S., Bunker Labs provides educational programming, mentors, events, and thriving local networks to help military veterans succeed and thrive as entrepreneurs and innovators.
September 27th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at the VFW Morningside 6527 in Morningside, MD. Resources include VBA Claims assistance, suicide prevention, minority veteran outreach, transitional housing assistance, employment assistance and more.
The Chesapeake Veterans Alliance and the Department of Veterans Affairs invites veterans to a Veterans Claim Clinic and Resource Fair on Thursday, September 12th from 10am - 2pm at the American Legion Post 278 in Stevensville, MD.
Join senior industry, government and military leaders at the first statewide Virginia Veterans & Military Affairs Conference and learn how the Commonwealth can be the best state in the nation for our military community. Ideas and success stories will be shared on how to connect veterans and military spouses to career opportunities and strong community partners. Thursday, September 26, 2019 in Richmond, VA. Registration is open.
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Check out this helpful calendar of events created by Maryland's Suicide Prevention & Early Intervention Network led by the Maryland Mental Hygiene Administration. Events include workshops, trainings, community walks and events. Registration is recommended with most events.
HillVets LEAD. the premier public policy and leadership program for veterans in the United States is looking for dedicated individuals looking to spend up to 3 hours a week for 12 weeks improving their skills alongside some of our Nation’s most sought after leaders. Individuals will join a lifelong “fireteam” of 6 who will push each other to success. The program is accepting applications for participation now thru August 30, 2019.
AARP, Elizabeth Dole Foundation, and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation - Hiring Our Heroes invite you to a special event to learn more about how business leaders can combat the employment challenges military caregivers face in their own workplaces. Tuesday, September 10th from 9:00-11:30 am at the Newseum in Washington DC. This is a free event. Registration is required.
Want to make a difference? The Capital Caring Volunteer Team is looking for volunteers to visit military service members who are receiving hospice services and conduct small, informal ceremonies for them. This is a perfect volunteer opportunity for veterans and active duty service members looking to help fellow veterans.