On March 12, Wounded Warrior Project will join Foreign Policy at Brookings to share data and insights gathered through engagements with nearly 5,000 female service veterans, as part of their Women Warrior Initiative. Representative Julia Brownley, chairwoman of the United States Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health, will join Brookings Senior Fellow Michael O'Hanlon in a conversation on issues facing women veterans in the 117th Congress. Then, subject matter experts will discuss the unique needs facing women veterans regarding military to civilian transitions, access to care, mental health resources, military sexual trauma, and financial wellness.
In spring 2020, Mecklenburg County, the state of North Carolina, and the boarder veteran community lost fellow veteran and passionate advocate Janene McGee. In addition to leading the county Veteran Services Office team, Janene also championed several collaboratives addressing homelessness and suicide prevention. In honor of Janene’s incomparable spirit and advocacy for the military connected community, Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families has created a scholarship to support professional development opportunities for AmericaServes providers.
Dog Tag’s innovative approach consists of a five-month fellowship program that combines equal parts classroom, bakery, community, and wellbeing. Dog Tag Fellows earn a Georgetown University certificate of business administration in our classroom space; bring their coursework to life by learning the ins and outs of running a successful business in the bakery; build community with each other, and enhance their wellbeing by committing time to introspection and personal growth.
Have you found yourself struggling to find ways to cope with stress? Especially in the mist of a pandemic... In this episode of the Conversations with Caregivers webinar series, Lyndsay Tkach and Jennifer Mackinday tackle substance use and how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the perception of substance use. Through this discussion, we want you to be able to better understand some of the reasons for substance use, how it has become normalized in times of stress, as well as resources you can reach to if you are struggling with substance use.
Monday, March 29 is National Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. Thank you to all Vietnam Vets for your commitment to our country. Please visit Mission BBQ for a free sandwich.
Join Blue Star Families and American Red Cross for Team Up Against COVID-19! Featuring live Q&A from Anthony S. Fauci, M.D.
ADC, with support from Booz Allen Hamilton, conducted a national survey between December 2, 2020 and January 8, 2021 to better understand the state of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in America’s defense communities. Join them on Tuesday, March 2 at 11 a.m. EST for an overview of the report, a discussion of findings, and opportunities for addressing DEI issues in communities. A link to the full report will be distributed at the end of the webinar.
Do you need to refresh your public speaking skills? Need to have more virtual time as you network? Going to be interviewed soon? Toastmasters is for you!
Please join the American Red Cross for a virtual workshop that teaches stress-management and relaxation techniques for service members, veterans, and their families. This will be a live, facilitated discussion around the challenges of living through times of stress. You will have an opportunity to share with others, learn and practice new skills and ask questions in a small online group. We invite you to join on video and audio for 90 minutes of conversation with a Red Cross mental health volunteer and other members of your community.
SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, March 31st from 8am to 4:30pm. Maryland's Commitment to Veterans will be hosting the Maryland Women Veterans Conference with keynote speaker, Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Gretchen Evans. Text "MDCOM2VETS" to 898-211 to be notified when registration opens.