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Active duty Navy Officer and Annapolis resident, Jordan Foley, started a nonprofit helping military veterans and spouses start careers in the culinary arts - VIDEO (meet the founders and their mission). His company, Chow, gives veterans and spouses the opportunity to own and operate food trucks. They bridge the gap between a veteran leaving the service and entering the culinary industry through their Food Truck Training Program (FTTP). The FTTP sets up veterans/spouses with a food truck, menu, branding, supply chain support, food safety training, and Chow's logistic support. The goal is once the veteran/spouse has learned enough about the food truck industry, they are free to pursue their own business venture, perhaps opening a truck or restaurant of their own - view the 90 second FTTP video here. They are $35,000 away from purchasing their first truck, which will be their flagship mobile training unit. They accept donations online and you can contact info@letschow.org about mailing in donations. Chow is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and all donations are tax deductible. Learn more about Chow's other initiatives below:
- Chow has relationships with Anne Arundel Community College's culinary arts program. Currently, they help veterans/spouses apply for a full scholarship in entrepreneurial and culinary arts studies. The veteran/spouse receives up to $12,000 to pursue their educational goals.
- Chow serves food out of their Cheverly kitchen monthly to partons and periodically to the homeless community in Silver Spring. These events provide opportunities for veterans and military spouses to get vital kitchen service experience. They encourage veterans/spouses to volunteer to get valuable restaurant experience. If you are a donor, for $400 you can provide over 200 meals for the homeless community. Donate here.
- Purchasing cookware as a gift for the holiday season? Use this Pampered Chef link to buy your gifts for loved ones and Chow receives 15% of all purchases. Chow also supports cookware donations directly to veterans and military spouses interested in starting businesses in the culinary arts. Learn more about their veteran of the month and how you can buy him cookware to start his business here.
If you would like to schedule a consultation with Chow fill out their contact form. For donation and support inquiries, please email info@letschow.org.
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Veteran Compost - From Combat to Compost
Compost, Topsoil and Arbor Chip orders of 4-10 cubic yards are 20% off and orders of 11+ cubic yards are 25% off through November 30th. Email us at info@veterancompost.com for more information or to set up a delivery!
Community Calendar
November 7, 2020
Rally to the Cross, a Motorcycle Ride and Rally for the Peace Cross, Greenbelt
12th Annual HeroHaven Homeless Veterans Stand Down 2020, Martinsburg, WV
Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Pinning Ceremony, New Windsor
NABVETS Veterans Claims Clinic, Camp Springs
Eastern Shore Stand Down, Salisbury
Baltimore Station - Stars, Stripes and Chow: Chili Edition
November 9, 2020
DVNF Veterans Grab & Go Event
Veterans Day Virtual Celebration Summit
November 10, 2020
VSBE Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise Program
Life as an Older Adult, Virtual Agency Expo
Howard County Recovery Oriented Systems of Care Presentation
*November 11, 2020
Glenarden American Legion Post 275, Glenarden
Free Virtual or In-person Veteran Yoga Classes, Columbia
Virtual Concert Hosted by Silver Spring Town Center
Silver Spring Vet Center and Rosensteel Counsel #2169 Knights of Columbus, Silver Spring
Dedication: District Heights Veterans Park
MCVET Virtual Run/Walk
November 12, 2020
Washington, DC/Baltimore Virtual Career Fair for Veterans
TechExpo Virtual Top Secret Hiring Event
November 14, 2020
Introduction to Hero Dogs
November 17, 2020
NAMI Virtual Veterans Mental Health Forum
Pax River Virtual Job Fair
November 19, 2020
Joint Base Andrews In-Person Job Fair
Photos From Recent Events
 Photo taken at the Leonardtown parade to honor residents at Charlotte Hall: Will Fisher, Al Kincaid, Sharon Murphy, Director, Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, MDVA Secretary George Owings and Andrew McCorison
 Ilea Wesley and Maryland Senator Pam Beidel at VFW Post 160
 Maryland Delegate Mike Rogers, Rick Reed - Maryland's Commitment to Veterans and
Denise Nooe (MDVA) at Veterans Resource Fair.
 Mr. Bill Collins and Denise Nooe (MDVA) at VFW Post 160
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