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The Veteran Institute for Procurement is an entrepreneurship training program for veteran-owned small businesses to help them accelerate their success in the federal marketplace.
We are currently accepting applications for all 5 of our training programs. Visit nationalvip.org for more information. Flier
Community Building Art Works: Art Programs for Veterans
Monologue Writing Workshop - October 13th 7pm EST - VIRTUAL
Learn the basics on how to transform your personal story into a monologue in this introductory workshop with playwright and founder of Veteran's Spouse Project, Amy Uptgraft on Thursday, October 13th at 7pm EST. Register here.
Back Down Memory Lane - October 20th 7pm EST - Virtual
Join CBAW Thursday, October 20th for a writing workshop with Teri Ellen Cross Davis in our series in partnership with the Strathmore. Register here.
For a full list of CBAW Programs, please visit www.cbaw.org/events. Questions/concerns, please email info@cbaw.org.
ServingTogether offers service members, veterans and their families access to a class-leading continuum of providers that runs the gamut from superior mental health, housing, and emergency service providers to employment, financial capabilities, education, volunteering, recreation and fitness, and more! We are able to track client progress, communicate with providers and ensure the veterans are truly getting what they need all free of charge.
Serving Together has been immensely successful in building a dynamic team that is truly devoted to the mission of the organization. This team has tangible, personal connections to our veterans and genuine concern for their best outcomes. ServingTogether provides peer navigation, collaboratives, guides, education, and training. Please visit our Website for more information.
https://servingtogetherproject.org/
St. Casimir's Catholic War Veterans & Auxiliary and Holy Name members will sponsor a MCVET clothing drive for homeless Veterans on Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Clothing items can be drop off at St. Anthony Hall (Across from St. Casimir Church) on O'Donnell Street, Baltimore Maryland 21224. Men & Ladies clothing items are needed.
Each season presents a different set of needs for the homeless & Veterans population. There is always a need for toiletries and socks (white) as well as feminine hygiene products for the female population. Winter time does present the need for gloves and hats and masks are in high demand. If you have items to donate, bring them. Thanks!
Donations of non-perishable food items is for the Veterans Treatment Court Program.
Contact: Gerry at 410-733-5737 or Email grazianogerry@yahoo.com
or IRV at 410-215-7744 - Email cjhudson@verizon.net
Community Calendar
October 8, 2022
VA Maryland Health Care System Walk-In COVID-19 & Flu Shot Clinic
October 10, 2022
Voices of Vets fundraiser, Columbia
October 12, 2022
VA Maryland Health Care System Women Veterans Virtual Public Forum
Tech Expo Top Secret Hiring Event, Linthicum
Military Spouse Association Federal Interagency Military Spouse Career Expo
October 13, 2022
Military Officer Job Fair, Arlington - POSTPONED until April 2023
October 14, 2022
Cornhole Tournament for Vets to Benefit Team River Runner, Germantown
NABVETS Veterans Claims Clinic, Largo
October 16, 2022
Historic Walter Reed Army Medical Center Reunion, Washington, DC
Military & Veteran High Performance Driving Event, Aberdeen
October 18, 2022
Project Opportunity: Personal Money Management for Entrepreneurs, Columbia
October 20, 2022
Intimate Partner Violence: An Overview of Assessment & Response with Military-Connected Clients
October 21, 2011
Maryland Women's Small Business Celebration 2022
October 22, 2022
A Day at Ease, Resource Fair, Family Activities, Food Trucks & Music, Union Bridge
VA Maryland Health Care System Walk-In COVID-19 & Flu Shot Clinic
October 24, 2022
US Veterans and Celebrities Golf Tournament, Ellicott City
November 3, 2022
Veteran Owned Small Business Conference 2022, Linthicum Heights
November 4, 2022
Handmade with Love, Knit or Crochet for Veterans, Howard County
November 5, 2022
Stars, Stripes & Chow Chili Cookoff to benefit Baltimore Station
Veteran Health, Wellness & Information Expo, Silver Spring
November 10, 2022
Veterans Resource Fair 2022, Silver Spring
November 11, 2022
Peace Cross Rededication, Bladensburg
November 12, 2022
Harford County Veterans Resource Fair, Bel Air
More Photos Taken at the Gold Star Tribute Wall
Additional Recent Photos:
 Maryland Veterans Commissioner Victor Fuentealba and MDVA Secretary George Owings at the 100th birthday celebration for Commissioner Fuentealba.
 Bob Sprecher, American Legion Post 85 Representative, Mike Sweeney, District 2 Representative and Pat McCoy. American Legion Post 206 Representative, represent the Calvert County Veterans Commission at the Calvert County Fair.
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