BlueStarFamilies will be hosting a holiday party for wounded warriors, servicemembers (E6 and below) and their families on December 6 from 1 - 3 pm at the Spates Community Center on Fort Myer. Stars, Stripes, and Snowflakes is a special time for us to recognize and celebrate our military families with a special visit with Santa, activities for the whole family, giveaways for the adults, and gifts for the children.
The Mayor’s Office on Veterans Affairs ("MOVA") is launching a pilot transportation program for District of Columbia (DC) veterans with the Department of For-Hire Vehicles. Residency and income restrictions apply.
The largest of its kind, Blue Star Families’ annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey is one of the most important resources for understanding the current state of the military community.
Real Warriors provides service member and veterans with helpful tools including Four Tips to Successfully Manage Chronic Pain.
Hope for the Warriors will be hosting a Military & Veteran Caregiver Wellness Workshop on Friday, November 17 from 9 am - 3:30 pm in Lorton, VA. Workshop is open to military caregivers of post 9/11 service members and veterans.
ServingTogether, the Institute for Veterans and Military Families & Maryland Community Leaders invite you to join Strategy Session #1 - How do we coordinate service delivery to our veterans? A new community partnership with AmericaServes. Monday, November 13 from 10 am - 12 pm at Henry M Jackson Foundation in Bethesda.
Each year ServingTogether compiles a list of local events, celebrations, and observances for Veterans Day. This list will show you events occurring in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. We hope you take the time this holiday to attend an observance.
Join Veterans Hike Across Maryland on Veterans Day, November 11th for the fifth and final section of this year’s MD hike from Gathland State Park to Harpers Ferry. Hikes are free to veterans who have registered and agreed to complete a short survey. The purpose of the hikes are to introduce veterans to the physical and mental benefits of hiking in a wilderness setting. Hikes will be led by trained, volunteer hike leaders from the Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group, in small groups of approximately 15 to 20 hikers per hike leader.
The Soldier & Family Assistance Center (SFAC) on Fort Belvoir will be holding a resource fair in honor of Warrior Care Month on Thursday, November 16 from 10 am - 2 pm. There will be over 20 organizations available to answer questions and provide information about services! And massages and BBQ will be provided for wounded warriors and their families.
Join the USO at Fort Belvoir they host a speed networking event for military spouses in the Washington D.C. military community. On Thursday, November 16th from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about USO Programs, discuss the art of networking, and network with other military spouses, local employers and community leaders. All participants will walk away meeting new contacts and will receive a free Military Spouse Networking kit. Space is limited and fills up quickly - sign up today!