Military Child Education Coalition will be holding their 20th Annual National Training Seminar themed "Strong Roots. Sustainable Futures" July 23 -25 in Washington, DC. There are two sessions available at no registration cost for their Pre-Conference Seminars on Monday, July 25, specifically titled "Issues Impacting Communities."
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) and Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) are co-sponsoring a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Vendor Outreach Event at the HUD Headquarters Building in Washington, DC. The outreach event will provide businesses, both new and experienced, access to information on the laws, rules, and regulations that govern the SDVOSB Program.
ServingTogether Blog. June 7, 2018 by Neil Goodman on Emotional Freedom Technique. Twice a month ServingTogether will feature a blog entry from one of our community partners working to improve the lives of military, veterans and their families in the National Capital Region through innovate programs, initiatives, research, cutting edge technology, etc. Check back every two weeks for the new featured blog. If you are interested in submitting for the Serving Together Blog section please contact Julie Riggs at jriggs@every-mind.org.
Presented by the American Red Cross and hosted by the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic This workshop is designed to help veterans and their families recognize and manage post deployment stress and other war related concerns, including trauma issues. Left unaddressed, stress and trauma can lead to a variety of negative outcomes for the veteran and their families. Wednesday, June 20th from 6:30-8:30pm. Registration is required. Free child care is available by request.
Join Blue Star Families and The National Park Trust for a morning on the Potomac as we celebrate National Kids to Parks Day! Enjoy an hour of canoeing on the river together and taking in the sites of DC in the spring! Key Bridge Boathouse 3500 Water Str. NW Washington, DC 20007. New Date: June 16th from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Join USO-Metro as veterans and service members share the results of the week long paper making and warrior writers workshop at the Art League Annex. Friday, June 15 from 7 - 9 pm at 808 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA. It is free to attend, open to the public, and light refreshments will be provided!
Apply now to Capitol Post's 9-week Startup School (Jun 27 - Aug 22) where veterans & spouses will test their ideas, accelerate, and build their businesses with expert thought leaders, mentors, and professionals in the DMV. Culminates with a pitch competition & a cash prize. Application deadline: June 12, 2018.
See, hear and "feel" the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the obstacles they encountered and what they achieved as America's first Black military pilots and their support personnel. Wednesday, June 13 thru Saturday, June 16. The film creates the feeling of being inside the cockpit of a P-51C Mustang. FREE Admission. 9AM-4:15PM. Registration is required.
Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) and Dog Tag Bakery are partnering to host an interdisciplinary Open Mic show at 7:00PM on Thursday, June 14th. In honor of Pride month, this open mic will highlight the stories and experiences of LGBTQAI veterans, service members, military family members, and caregivers. ASAP is currently looking for 12-14 performers to take the stage.
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals has recently launched telehealth services for veterans and their families. Beginning June 1, 2018, they will offer intake appointments at the USO on Fort Belvoir every Friday from 10 am - 1 pm.