Melwood Veterans Services’ Operation Tohidu is holding a pilot session for male military sexual trauma (MST) survivors September 9 – 13, 2019. Applications are now being accepted. There is no cost to attend and it is open to veterans across the country, however, space is limited to 15 people. Please check out or their Facebook page for more information, to register or to donate. For additional information please contact Travis Rahill at trahill@melwood.org or (301)599-4550.
On Tuesday, July 30, the Council unanimously voted to enact Expedited Bill 21-19, Property Tax Credit - Elderly Individuals and Retired Military Services Member - Surviving Spouse, which would expand the property tax credit for surviving spouses of retired military services members.
Highlights from ServingTogether for the month of July! Check out what we've been up to- our Annual In Progress Review, our first-ever Regional Community of Practice Training event, our new Program Manager, and check out the dates for our next Open Forum and Collaborative meetings!
The Office of Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton will be hosting a Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony and a Resource Fair for Vietnam Veterans. Though the fair is geared to assist all Vietnam Veterans, recent changes to federal law which allow “Blue Water Navy” Vietnam Veterans to file claims related to Agent Orange exposure will be a specific focus area for the fair. The event will take place at the Purcellville Baptist Church, in Purcellville, VA on Friday, August 16th from 10am-2pm. The pinning ceremony will take place between 10am-10:30am with the resource fair to follow directly afterward.
Military Mojo is holding a Career Conference in the National Capital! September 6, 2019 at The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City (1250 South Hayes Street Arlington, VA 22202). Registration is limited. Candidates $25.
Join fellow veteran leaders for an evening of discussion and networking at the new Capital One Cafe in Chinatown. Capital One graciously offered to sponsor this event and host VLC for the evening. Amid networking, VLC members will have the opportunity to meet some of the Capital One team to learn about their veteran recruitment and initiatives. August 21 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Capital One Cafe in DC.
Hiring Our Heroes' first-ever BRAVO conference, you are invited to enjoy a free content-rich day centered on empowering veterans and military spouses in small business. Friday, August 9. 8:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Capital One Campus in McLean, VA
The next Southern Maryland Veterans Collaborative is Friday, August 9 from 10 am - 11:30 am at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.
USO Warrior & Family Center at Fort Belvoir will be holding Mindfulness and EFT workshops on Tuesday, August 6 and September 3 from 6 - 8 pm at the USO on Fort Belvoir.
Wounded Warrior Project will be holding their 2nd Annual WWP and Walter Reed Softball Classic on Sunday, August 11. They are seeking interested military and veteran focused non-profits to attend to show support and resources for our Wounded Warriors.