Exit12 Dance Company, De-Cruit and Women Veterans Empowered and Thriving are leading a cohort of veteran services organizations with the launch of The Veteran’s Art Workshop Online Portal.

This platform will offer live classes/workshops via ZOOM to veterans, their families and caregivers. Using theatre, movement & personal writing as tools to re-engage the imagination and stimulate creativity, these offerings will provide a social outlet for connection and camaraderie. Additionally, wellness classes will encourage mindfulness and physical and emotional well-being. Post activity discussion will facilitate community building in the face of social distancing.
Participation and hope are free.

The Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) presents The Great Outdoors: True Stories About Life Outside Virtual Storytelling Show on April 10, 8-9pm (EST). This online show will feature will feature veterans, service members, military family members and caregivers and share stories about the military, veteran, and human experience.

Register here. This is a FREE event ($10 suggested donation), however you will need to register to receive a link. All proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to supporting the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP).

www.asapasap.org

The Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) presents a Virtual Comedy Show on April 3, 8-9pm (EST). This online show will feature veterans, service members, military family members and caregivers.

Register here. This is a FREE event ($10 suggested donation), however you will need to register to receive a link. All proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to supporting the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP).

www.asapasap.org

The Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) teams up with The Muse Writers Center for an online Comic Book Writing Workshop on March 28, 4:30-7pm.

Comics are a magical blend of writing and illustration. But what makes a comic a comic, and not just a picture book? And how do you make one? In this one-off session, they will go over the mechanics of making a comic, as well scripting and have different prompts for exercises. No “talent” for drawing required; comics are for everyone! (Ages 15+)

Register here.

www.asapasap.org

HillVets and the George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management offers the Virtual Happy Hour Series: Networking Tips While Social Distancing on April 2, 5pm. 

Grab your favorite beverage and join the presentation and discussion!

Featuring:

Brooke Cranford, Intelligence Operations, Manager, US State Dept.

Christian "Mac" Manning, Program Manager, GW Military & Veteran Services

RSVP here.

Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS) Elderly Project & Veterans Initiative establishes legal hotlines for seniors during COVID-19 crisis.

Veterans Initiative not only provides wills to qualifying veterans, but also health care proxies, powers of attorney, and other critical advance directives that older veterans need, all with the assistance of a real life attorney and all free of charge.

While current events unfolding across the country and the world have made it impossible for us to gather in person to show our gratitude to Vietnam Veterans, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund has decided to create an Online Commemoration for National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29, 1pm. 

Leave a written message or record a short video and upload it here. See other messages shared here.

vvmf.org

Bunker Labs has launched the #All_In campaign - a series of 10 minute daily interviews to share your stories, hear from battled tested entrepreneurs, and provide resources. They invite you to join the conversation and share your pro tips on how to survive and thrive.

Travis Manion Foundation is excited to announce that Veteran Mentors are stepping up to share the “If Not Me, Then Who…” ethos with children on a new platform starting the week of March 23. Their team of trained, vetted, and inspirational veteran leaders will share the Character Does Matter program with youth throughout the country via Facebook Live each weekday at 1pm (EST).