May 2018 Events Calendar
The Mayor's Office of Veteran's Affairs has partnered with the DC Department of Small & Local Business Development to launch a monthly Veterans' Business Stakeholders meeting. The aim of this meeting is to build a stronger support for our local veteran businesses through government and community support. Overall, MOVA is exploring the creation of programs to better serve the needs of the District's vetreprenuers.
The focus of this months meeting is to distribute information and available opportunities for startups and long-term entrepreneurs that are interested in doing business with the educational systems in Washington, D.C. and we will have guest speakers from DCPS.
Time and Date:
Tuesday, April 3, 2018, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location:
441 4th Street Northwest
Room 1107
Washington, DC 20001
 The Advisory Board serves as an advisory body to the Mayor, the Mayor's Office of Boards and Commissions, the Office of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Employment Services, the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, and other District government departments, agencies, and offices on all matters pertaining to Veterans in the District of Columbia All meetings are open to the public - please come out and join us!
Time and Date:
Tuesday, May 1, 2018, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Location:
441 4th Street, Northwest
Conference Room 1114
Washington, DC 20001
Call In Information:
Dial in: 712-451-0862
Passcode: 821260
Do you need help filing your VA Disability Claim? If you answered yes - we have the help you need! The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs will be hosting a Department Service Officer every week to assist D.C. Veterans obtain the benefits they have earned as a result of their service.
Helpful Documents:
- DD-214
- Military medical records
- Relevant private sector medical records
- Statements from family or friends supporting your claims
Time and Date:
Tuesday, May 1, 2018, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tuesday, May 8, 2018, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tuesday, May 22, 2018, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tuesday, May 29, 2018, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Scheduling:
You can schedule an appointment by calling our office at 202-724-5454. You can also walk-in on the days the counselor has office hours. Please note, however, appointments will be seen before walk-ins and space is limited.
 The District of Columbia Department of Disability Services has partnered with the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs to provide dedicated vocational rehabilitation assistance to our veteran community. This program is separate and apart from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' vocational rehabilitation program. If you have been denied or are currently using the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' program, you may still be eligible for District assistance. Come speak with one of our counselors!
Time and Date:
Tuesday, May 1, 2018, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 14, 2018, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Scheduling:
You can schedule an appointment by calling our office at 202-724-5454. You can also walk-in on the days the counselor has office hours. Please note, however, appointments will be seen before walk-ins and space is limited.
 The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs will be holding two round table discussions every month. If you are a D.C. Veteran with some ideas about how we can help our community, come out and join us!
Time and Date:
Thursday, May 10, 2018, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Thursday, May 24, 2018, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Location:
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 870 North
MOVA Conference Room
Washington, DC 20001
If you would like to participate, just give us a call at 202-724-5454!
May is nationally recognized as AAPI Heritage Month. The Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs invites you to Mayor Bowser’s annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month celebration to celebrate the culture and contributions of AAPIs. The evening will feature an awards ceremony and a variety of exciting cultural performances.
Performances:
Okinawa Kai of Washington D.C.
Indian Dance Educators Association (IDEA)
Meki's Tamure Polynesian Dance Group
Alain Nu "The Man Who Knows"
RSVPs required. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, please call (202) 727-3120 or email rosie.sullivan@dc.gov.
Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request. Please provide seven days advance notice by calling (202) 727-3120.
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