This is a public listing of submitted events & resources, maintained as a nonprofit project of NYC Veterans Alliance. During the COVID-19 emergency, please be advised that in-person events have been cancelled. For future events, please contact the event organizer.
Do you need resources or help during the COVID-19 emergency? See Veterans Mutual Aid - NYC Metro. We welcome you to request any help you may need, whether you'd like a fellow veteran to give you a call to check in, or you need food assistance or other help:
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Monday, August 24, 2020 at 01:00 PM
OnlineBlue Star Families Transitioning Like a Milspouse Online Workshop
Join Blue Star Families for this virtual workshop on August 24, 1pm (EST), where you’ll get the career tools and resources you’ll need to make your transition out of the military with your spouse a much smoother experience.
Register here.
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Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Online2020 Warrior Community Integration Symposium
America's Warrior Partnership has collaborated with All In The Loop to bring you the virtual 2020 Warrior Community Integration Symposium, August 25 -27, 11am-6pm. America's Warrior Partnership will offer this year's virtual symposium at no cost to attendees. Register today to take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about trends and solutions in the veteran space and connect with attendees, speakers and sponsors directly from your laptop or desktop.The Symposium is an industry-leading event that empowers those who serve veterans by fostering collaboration and enhancing service to veterans and their families in communities across America. Hundreds of veteran-serving professionals will gather to share best practices, hear from inspiring and influential speakers, and learn about resources available from exhibitors and attendees in order to empower the veterans and their families in their care.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 12:00 PM
Online in New York, NYWarrior Writers Virtual Workshop
Attend the Warrior Writers Virtual Workshop on August 26, 12-2pm (EST). This generative creative writing workshop will offer prompts that cover a variety of military issues and experiences. This encourages sharing stories, opinions, and ideas for productive writing/reflecting/story-telling and art-making. A highlight of these workshops for many veterans is having a space to release bottled-up thoughts and emotions among others who understand, creating a sense of empowerment in the ability to tell their own story. By creating an open and accepting atmosphere, Warrior Writers build a community of support. Workshops are for any service member or veteran regardless of experiences with writing, combat, art, deployment, etc.
Register here.
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Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 11:00 AM
OnlineBlue Star Families Virtual Weekly Nutrition Classes
Looking for ways to save money or time in the kitchen? Register for Blue Star Families' "What’s Cooking with Beverly" a six-week culinary adventure and workshop series on August 27, 11am (EST). Participants will learn how to stretch their food dollars, plan family meals, stay food safe, and much more.
Register here.
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Friday, August 28, 2020 at 12:00 AM
Online in New York, NYWarrior Writers Virtual Coffee Hour
Warrior Writers offers a Virtual Coffee Hour on August 28, 12-1am, at Night Owl Noon on Thursday at midnight!
This informal hangout is geared towards our night owls and is just a time to connect, check in, share ideas/resources and be yourselves. Pajamas welcome!Register here. -
Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 09:30 AM
Glen Rock Veteran House in Glen Rock, NJMission Continues Veteran Furniture Staging
The Mission Continues Newark Platoon and Bergen County Veteran Services are staging two homes for disabled veterans and their families on August 29, 9:30am-2pm. Help move furniture into the new units so that they are move in ready!
Register here.
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Thursday, September 03, 2020 at 11:00 AM
OnlineBlue Star Families Virtual Weekly Nutrition Classes
Looking for ways to save money or time in the kitchen? Register for Blue Star Families' "What’s Cooking with Beverly" a six-week culinary adventure and workshop series on September 3, 11am (EST). Participants will learn how to stretch their food dollars, plan family meals, stay food safe, and much more.
Register here.
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Thursday, September 03, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Online in New York, NYWarrior Writers Virtual Coffee Hour
Warrior Writers offers a Virtual Coffee Hour on September 3, 11am-12pm (EST).
Hosted by veterans in the Warrior Writers network, these sessions will provide unstructured time for connection, resource sharing, wellness checks and listening. It's just a place to connect, check in, share ideas/resources and be yourselves.Register here. -
Wednesday, September 09, 2020 at 07:00 PM
Online in New York, NYWarrior Writers Virtual Workshop
Attend the Warrior Writers Virtual Workshop on September 9, 7-9pm (EST). This generative creative writing workshop will offer prompts that cover a variety of military issues and experiences. This encourages sharing stories, opinions, and ideas for productive writing/reflecting/story-telling and art-making. A highlight of these workshops for many veterans is having a space to release bottled-up thoughts and emotions among others who understand, creating a sense of empowerment in the ability to tell their own story. By creating an open and accepting atmosphere, Warrior Writers build a community of support. Workshops are for any service member or veteran regardless of experiences with writing, combat, art, deployment, etc.
Register here. This class is led by Warrior Writers poet/playwright/actor Jeff Key, based between New Orleans and LA.
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Wednesday, September 09, 2020 at 08:00 PM
OnlineWarrior Writers Virtual Caucus Space
Warrior Writers offers an online Caucus Space on September 9, 8-9:30pm (EST) for POC and non-POC. There will be two sessions, one for people of color to connect as well as time for white folks to talk about white privilege and how to be better allies.
Register here to attend.