The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia conducts an annual grant cycle through the Community Investment Funds. Nonprofit organizations or organizations providing charitable or educational services in Northern Virginia are invited to apply. Join them for the 2020 Community Investment Funds Webinar on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 11am to learn about the 2020 Community Investment Fund Grant Cycle. Registration is required.
The American Red Cross of the National Capital Region is looking for volunteers to support the Sound the Alarm rally at the Watergate at Landmark Condominiums on Saturday, December 14th from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Volunteers will visit condominiums to install free smoke alarms, replace batteries in existing alarms and share home fire safety education materials. Please ask your family, friends and colleagues to volunteer and register as this event is open to everyone. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Join VFW post 11177 and the Knights of Columbus to provide new sweatsuits as gifts to veterans in the Martinsburg VA Medical Center Hospital. Please donate new, unwrapped sweat suits (only) to the VFW Post 1177 at their Christmas party on December 13th at 6PM, or contact Phil Rusciolelli pbrusciolelli@aol.com to arrange for drop off. The sweat suits will be packaged at the VFW 1177 post from 9am-12noon on December 28th.
Join the Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseal and the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) on Thursday, December 19th from 12:00-1:00 PM to learn more about Wounded Warrior Programs. WWP connects warriors, their families and caregivers to peers, programs and communities to ensure they have a network of support. WWP representatives will be available to discuss all of their programs. Registration is required. Call 240-847-7500 or email mlass@eseal.org.
Join Serve Our Willing Warriors on December 15th from 2:30pm – 4:30pm for their annual Open House and Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5pm! Each year the Serve Our Willing Warriors community gathers around the tree and brings a Christmas spirit into the house for the warriors. Come out and spread some holiday cheer!! This is a free event.
A community-based presentation by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention that covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide. Tuesday, December 17 from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM at the Arlington Central Library 1015 N Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22201. Registration is requested.
Veteran Pop Ups are the first premier event of its kind, showcasing veteran businesses to the community through a pop-up shopping model. Join Veterans Grow Virginia on December 14 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm for the 1st Annual Veteran Business Holiday Pop-Up Shop featuring Veteran and their spouse owned businesses! Mix and mingle, while enjoying a nice cup of “Joe” as you pick up those special holiday gifts!
EveryMind is pleased to welcome Amse Heck as the new Director for ServingTogether in November, 2019. A United States Air Force spouse, Amse has a proven track record in marketing, business development, and working with military-connected communities. Please take a moment to reach out to Amse at AHeck@EveryMind.org and welcome her to the team.
Highlights from ServingTogether for the month of November 2019. Check out what we've been up to - Network Launch in Prince George's County; Record breaking and cutting edge educational trainings; and much, much more.
Please join The Mission Continues for fun and camaraderie at The American Legion Post 24 in Alexandria, VA for their annual VSO Holiday party. The party starts at 7 p.m. There will be several local VSOs in attendance. 400 Cameron St. Alexandria, VA 22314. Registration is requested.