During the month of April, the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program office will host several events for military spouses to attend. Please review the following information for more details about each event and for registration procedures to join the discussions.
In this session, you’ll learn the legal and logistical elements necessary to start a successful nonprofit. You’ll also learn about possible alternatives to starting your own nonprofit that you may not have considered. Finally, you’ll be introduced to a tool that will help you assess your own readiness to move forward. Complete the nonprofit startup assessment tool to determine where you are in the startup process and identify the next steps you should take. Open to all Active Duty, Reserve & National Guard & Their Spouses
The American Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network (MVCN) is a VA Strategic Partner. Ms. Melissa Comeau, Director, MVCN, and proud spouse and caregiver of a United States Marine, will present on issues and emerging resources for fellow caregivers in this most challenging time, including; keeping yourself and your Veteran safe, what to do if you are caring for someone with coronavirus and caregiving needs during COVID-19.
Hope For The Warriors is offering a free, online course for active-duty military members, their families and post 9-11 veterans to help manage stress in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Celebrate Month of the Military Child with a virtual Barnyard Bash! You'll meet some alpacas, goats, chickens, mini ponies, and more. Bring your pet, or favorite stuffed animal along for some extra fun!
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone in Clarksville, TN is pleased to offer free online Learn to Crochet classes to veterans and military family members across the entire Cohen Veterans Network. Free online class for veterans and military family members every Wednesday morning at 11:00 AM (ET).
Join Defense Communities upcoming Virtual Town Hall meetings! The Association of Defense Communities (ADC), Blue Star Families, and participants of the White Oak Collaborative are joining forces to create a united, national platform for sharing information, maintaining engagement, developing best practices and policy approaches to ensure our military receives the support it deserves. The COVID-19 Military Support Initiative (CMSI) will provide resources and expertise to support communities, states and military families through this crisis.
The Hope For the Warriors 2020 Scholarship Application Period is now OPEN through May 31, 2020. The Spouse/Caregiver Scholarship Program identifies, recognizes, and rewards post-9/11 spouses/caregivers for their strength, fidelity, and resolve despite adversity. Scholarships aid in continued education at a reputable, accredited university, college, or trade school for spouses/caregivers as they assume critical roles in the financial well being of their families.
The Bob Woodruff Foundation has published an original research paper, Veterans and COVID-19: Projecting the Economic, Social, and Mental Health Needs of America’s Veterans, analyzing the specific needs of the veteran community related to the coronavirus. This paper details the potential acute and long-term impacts for our veterans including mental health challenges, economic concerns, and changes in the veteran-serving organization landscape.
Maryland's Commitment to Veterans is offering a new program called Operation Roll Call. The veteran will need to call the MCV 24/7 Hotline at 1/877-770-4801 to request to be a part of MCV Operation Roll Call. Once the veteran has completed registration, the RRC will call to check in on the veteran once a week or once every two weeks (whichever the veteran chooses).