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 »
‘Remember the Love, Celebrate the Life and Share the Journey: TAPS’ Regional Seminar & Good Grief Camp
Join TAPS August 13 – 15 in Fort Hood, Texas for a special program of comfort and support for all those grieving the loss of a loved one who served in the Armed Forces. Come honor your hero and share their life, memory and service with others who have also lost a loved one who served.
About TAPS
TAPS is America’s frontline resource for all who are grieving the death of a loved one serving in the Armed Forces. READ MORE »
From Combat to Connection – A Retreat for Women Veterans – October 2009
Connect with other women veterans by sharing stories, experiences and community; learn stress management techniques; exercise your creative side; and enjoy a beautiful setting through hiking & kayaking in scenic Marshal, California.
About The Coming Home Project
The Coming Home Project is a non-profit organization devoted to providing compassionate care, support and stress management tools for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, their families, and their service providers. READ MORE »
Vets4Vets Upcoming Workshop: San Diego August 21-23
Vets4Vets will be hosting a FREE peer support workshop at The Whispering Winds Conference Center, August 21-23, 2009 in San Diego, CA. This is a general workshop, so all OIF/OEF-era veterans can apply! Visit www.vets4vets.us for more details.
About Vets4Vets
Vets4Vets is a non-partisan veteran organization dedicated to helping Iraq and Afghanistan-era veterans feel good about themselves and heal from any negative aspects of service and war through the use of peer support.
