July 2018 Events Calendar
The Department of Small and Local Business Development's Innovation & Equitable Development Office is partnering with the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs to lead
a 10-week entrepreneurial training and technical assistance series for DC small
businesses summer 2018. This series will cover the basic Build a Dream
curriculum and Small Business Group Technical Assistance topics. First
course is Wed, June 6, 2018, from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
NVLSP DD-214 Upgrade and Medical Retirement Clinic
The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs is hosting the National Veterans Legal Services Program for an information session on DD-214 Upgrades and Medical Retirement, followed by individual consultations with licensed attorneys. If you have questions about your discharge status or whether you qualify for medical retirement, come out and join us!
When & Where:
Friday, July 20th 9am – 3pm
441 4th Street, NW, Suites 1114 & 870 North
Know Your Rights-Tips for Veterans Info Brief: 9am – 10am in Conference Room 1114
Meet with an Attorney: 10am – 3pm in the MOVA Office, Room 870 North
Call 202-724-5454 for an appointment.
Come walk with Mayor Muriel Bowser for the Barracks Row 4th of July Parade!
The Barracks Row 4th of July Parade is on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. The parade starts at 10:00am and will take one hour from start to finish. The parade route begins at the I-295/395 overpass (at 8th and I Streets, SE) ending at the Eastern Market Metro Plaza.
Parade Lineup begins at 9:00AM
 Come walk with Mayor Muriel Bowser for the Palisades Day Parade!
This year marks the 52nd Annual Palisades July 4th Parade & Picnic! Following the parade there is a free picnic for all at the Palisades Recreational Center 5200 Sherier Pl NW, Washington, DC 20016 featuring hot dogs, watermelon, drinks, live music and moon bounces.
Parade Lineup begins at 10:00AM
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, July 10, 2018, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
** Please note the date change**
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, July 10, 2018, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
** Cancelled Tuesday, July 17, 2018, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm**
Tuesday, July 24, 2018, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tuesday, July 31, 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.
2018 Marks the 100th birthday of Nelson Mandela. As part of our Youth Engagement and Multicultural Awareness Program, the Mayor’s Office on African Affairs invites you to Fourth Annual Young African ConneXions Summit, themed “Living the Legacy” commemorating the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. The summit will feature the 2018 Mandela Washington Fellows for Young African Leaders Initiative(MWF-YALI), based at Howard University, community members in the District of Columbia, the African Diaspora Community, policy makers and civic leaders, engaged in a platform for a discussion around advocacy, volunteerism, leadership and community engagement, all inspired by the Madiba.
Breaking the Silence
Please join us for a special screening of Breaking the Silence: an Oral History of Oregon's LGBTQ Veterans and Service Members in our nation's capital. Presented Together in Partnership by the Human Rights Campaign, the D.C. Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs, and the D.C. Metropolitan Police.
Time and Date:
Wednesday, July 18th at 7:00 pm
Location:
Human Rights Campaign
1640 Rhode Island Ave., Washington D.C.
 We will only be hosting one Veteran Round Table during the month of July. Come out and join us for a round table discussion focused on Veteran Employment and Volunteerism. We will be joined by DC Department of Human Resources and the Department of Employment Services. If you are looking for a new career, this round table is designed to provide you with additional resources.
Time and Date
Employment Round Table, Thursday, July 19, 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!
Welcome Home Benefits Fair
 The Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center will hold
its annual Welcome Home Benefits Fair for Veterans and transitioning service members on Saturday, July 28, 2018 from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held in the Atrium and Transition and Care Management Welcome
Center at the medical Center, 50 Irving Street, N.W. in Washington, D.C.
The Welcome Home Benefits Fair is held to honor Veterans of
all eras by bringing a host of VA, local and community services together in one location at one time to provide a
critical pathway to VA benefits and services as well as community resources and information. The event
will also provide a one-stop venue for Veterans to enroll for VA health care; meet one-on-one with
Veterans Benefits Administration and Veterans Service Organization representatives who will
assist with VA claims and benefits; receive information from National Cemetery Administration
representatives about burial and memorial services; and community and local government partners who will offer
employment, mental health and reintegration support, legal assistance with DD-214 upgrade,
criminal record sealing and expungement.
Jobs & Fellowships!!
The DC
Government is hiring Veterans! Below you will find this week’s list of current
job openings in District government. If and when a job seeker decides to apply
for one of the opportunities listed, please note that the easiest way to search
for a particular job posting is to search by JOB ID # at https://careers.dc.gov.
Office of Police Complaints
- Investigator Job ID # 3884
Department of Public Works
- Deputy Director of Operations Job ID # 3478
Department of Behavioral Health
- Chief Information Officer Job ID # 3819
- Supervisory Psychiatric Nurse Job ID # 3406
- Clinical Psychologist Job # 3878
- Peer Counselor Job ID # 3835
- Treatment and Recovery Support Specialist Job ID # 3892
Child and Family Services Agency
- Social Worker Job ID # 3530
- Program Manager Job ID # 3794
Department of Energy and Environment
- Energy Program Specialist Job ID # 3673
DC Public Library
- Administrative Support Assistant Job ID # 3639
DC Health
- Public Health Analyst Job ID # 3921
 Interested
in policy and politics? With the support
of 22 Members of Congress, HillVets is currently seeking applicants for House
of Representatives Fellowships.
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