THE WELCOME HOME PROJECT PRESENTS
“The Welcome”
a Documentary Film
“The Welcome” offers a fiercely intimate view of life after war: the fear, anger and isolation of post-traumatic stress that affects vets and family members alike. As we join them in a small room for an unusual five day healing retreat, we witness how the ruins of war can be transformed into the beauty of poetry. Here our perceptions are changed, our psyches strained, and our hearts broken. And at the end, when this poetry is shared with a large civilian audience, we begin to understand READ MORE »
Veteran Access to Housing Summit
Historic event on July 27 in San Antonio
The Home Depot Foundation and National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, in coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs, are conducting a historic “Veteran Access to Housing Summit” in San Antonio on July 27. This intense full-day strategic work session is designed to explore and identify opportunities, and challenges, to increase permanent housing opportunities for low-income and formerly homeless veterans graduating from assistance programs.
As part of its Plan to End Veteran Homelessness by 2015, the VA has estimated there is a critical need READ MORE »
RETREAT FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS
Retreat For Service Providers
• learn to recognize the signs of compassion fatigue
• grow your capacity for well being
• renew your mind, body, and spirit in a supportive setting
FREE TALBOTS GIFT CARD!
Attention Female Veterans living in California!
Are you actively seeking employment?
Did you serve on active duty after September 11, 2001?
Were you junior enlisted (E-4 or below) at the time of your discharge?
If you answered YES, you qualify for a free $200 gift card from Talbots.
Former First Lady Maria Shriver has partnered with Talbots Inc. to help provide female veterans with gift cards to help them purchase professional attire and help them transition into today’s workforce. READ MORE »
RETREAT FOR FEMALE VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS
Coming Home Project
WHEN: February 10, 2011 - February 13, 2011
LOCATION: Oceanside, CA
APPLICATION: Female Veteran and Service Member Retreat Application Form
DETAILS:
During this four-day retreat we will focus on healing, connecting, & finding our strengths. READ MORE »
REAL WARRIORS CAMPAIGN EFFORTS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER
Campaign Efforts for the Month of November
Electronic greeting cards are available for anyone to send to veterans and Service members to thank them for their service and to encourage them to access tips, tools and resources for the invisible wounds of war on the campaign website. Share the e-cards with your membership, subscribers and stakeholders to say thank you to a veteran.
At 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9, 2010, Real Warriors profilees Maj. Ed Pulido (U.S. Army, ret.) and Army Capt. Josh Mantz will participate in a DoD Bloggers’ Roundtable with Mr. Ken MacGarrigle from the U.S. Department of Veterans READ MORE »
VETERANS GOOD FOOD EDUCATIONAL RETREAT
Veterans interested in attending this three day event will experience:
A reception on Friday evening November 12th featuring food and drinks grown, produced and prepared by fellow veterans.
Saturday tours of the Oakland Produce Market, urban farming, inner-city farmers Market, and a local bakery.
Sunday tour of the Jack London Square Farmers Market and regional veteran-run farms.
Lodging, transportation and food during the event will be provided. Sponsored by: USDA Risk Management Agency & the Farmer Veteran Coalition. Introducing Veterans to Urban Farming, School Gardens, Culinary Arts and Community Supported Agriculture
November 12-14. READ MORE »
ONE FREEDOM: A VETERAN-CIVILIAN DIALOGUE
The topic of “veteran-reintegration” is a national dialogue happening everywhere from military installations, to schools, businesses, and churches. The gap between “battlefront to homefront”, “uniform to university” or “combat to corporate” impacts everyone involved and demands strategic thought, conversation and action.
Facilitated dialogue among featured guests and members of the audience allows for a unique conversation revealing personal insight, ideas and perspectives from many different generations of military veterans and civilians. READ MORE »
Coalition for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Hosted Strategic Summit in Washington, DC October 6-7
The Coalition for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans (CIAV) convened in Washington, DC October 6-7, 2009 to share our expertise in delivering support and services to military, veterans, their families and survivors.
The CIAV’s 52 agencies met with Congressman Bob Filner, Chair of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Brigadier General Loree K. Sutton, Director of the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury; Douglas B. Carmon, Ombudsman to General Eric Shinseki, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs; other representatives from the DoD, VA, and Congress; and community supporters to report from the field regarding community efforts to serve our warriors, their families, and their survivors.
Tanks to Tractors: Farmer Veteran Coalition Dinner in Santa Cruz, CA September 19th
Please come support the Farmer Veteran Coalition’s mission of creating a new generation of farmers working with returning young veterans. Meet them and hear their stories.
The Farmer-Veteran Coalition seeks to help our returning veterans find employment, training, and places to heal on America’s farms. At the same time the Coalition hopes that some of these young men and women may help address our country’s critical need for more good, hard-working people entering the field of agriculture. READ MORE »
