October 2018 Events Calendar
 The Mayor’s Office on Veterans Affairs ("MOVA") is launching a pilot transportation program for District of Columbia veterans with the Department of For-Hire Vehicles. Program eligibility is restricted to veteran residents of Washington DC with an annual income of less than $30,000. Documentation evidencing eligibility may be requested by MOVA. The purpose of this program is to ensure that this population has access to the medical, educational, employment and other opportunities that they require.
Program participants may only use Program rides for the following:
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Employment opportunities: limited to job interviews, job fairs, recruitment events, and other similar opportunities, and does not include commuting to and from work
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Educational opportunities: limited to college courses, college prep courses, GED courses, apprenticeship programs, and other professional licensure courses
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Medical treatment and/or similar appointments
To register for VetsRide, a veteran must sign-up in person at the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs. Ensure you bring proof of DC residency, DD-214, NGB-22, or VA Card, and a statement of your annual income. All veterans must also have a current DCNetwork account, which can be created or updated at the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs.
The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs is located at:
441 4th Street NW, Suite 870 North
Washington, DC 20001
202-724-5454
 Did you know that
Washington, D.C. is home to the 2nd highest concentration of women
veterans per capita?
To celebrate the women that have served in our nations
armed forces, the Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs is proud to partner with the Women's Business Center to host our first Woman-Veteran-Owned Small Business Stakeholder Meeting.
MOVA understands that Entrepreneurship is a viable career
path for women veterans of all eras, and every stage of life! In order to
successfully launch and scale a company, it is critical for individuals to have
access to the right tools, expertise and resources.
Washington, DC boasts a plethora of services that ensures
all DC based business owners and entrepreneurs have all the necessary tools for
success, many of which are absolutely free!
If you dream of owning your own business or taking your
business to the next level, make plans to join MOVA at the Veteran Business
Stakeholder Event. Learn and ask questions about how to make the changes
necessary to fulfill your entrepreneurial goals and how to navigate the
obstacles involved.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with
specialists surrounding the following topics:
- New Fiscal Year: DC Government Contracting Success
- Enter or advance business operations in the federal marketplace
- Obtaining funding/capital through innovative financing
DATE AND TIME:
Tuesday, October 2, 2018, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
LOCATION:
441 4th St NW
Conference Room 1107
Washington, DC 20001
On Thursday, October 18th, make plans to join MOVA as we celebrate the service of Women Veterans!
MOVA welcomes all women that have served in the U.S. Armed Forces to attend the Women Veteran Roundtable: Voices of Victory event. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and engage in solution-based discussions around the topics of life after the military, sisterhood and service. MOVA strives to foster a positive atmosphere for women veterans to establish connections that will allow each attendee to live a successful post-military life.
Attendees will also receive a photo headshot to use for social media marketing (LinkedIn style photos) courtesy of Ms. Meghan Homa, Photographer, Military & Veteran Advocate, Visual Storyteller.
DATE AND TIME:
Thursday, October 18, 2018, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
LOCATION:
441 4th St NW
Conference Room 1114
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, October 2, 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, October 9, 2018, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tuesday, October 16, 2018, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tuesday, October 23, 2018, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 9:00 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, October 2, 2018, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tuesday, October 16, 2018, 9:00 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.
 Hey DC Row'rs!
Missed DC Row's free POW/MIA Recognition Day rowing class? No problem! DC Row is happy to announce that we will be hosting a day every month where veterans row for FREE.
At DC Row, we appreciate the sacrifice of our servicemen and women and want to commemorate that sacrifice by offering a free monthly class to veterans.
Come on down to the studio on October 20th for our free October class! Veterans are free to join in on any of our classes that Saturday. Our class times can be found at www.dcrow.co. Make sure to RSVP via email at info@dcrow.co or phone at (202) 683-4055 to secure your spot!
Please share this message with your members to alert them of this opportunity!
We look forwarding to rowing with you!
The DC Row Team
790 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024
Website: www.dcrow.co
Phone: 202.683.4055
Are you interested in comedy or the arts? If so, check out the FREE classes from the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP).
In an effort to commemorate and honor “Veterans Day” the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES) veterans program in partnership with the DC National Guard and Employ Prince George's (EPG) is hosting and facilitating, the 2nd annual “Veterans Appreciation Employment Expo”. This venue’s purpose is to assemble selected veteran friendly employers, apprenticeship programs, training providers, veteran service organizations and HVRP Grantees and give them an opportunity to showcase their respective organizations job vacancies, programs, services and resources to our veteran population in one central location.
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