Women Veteran Social Justice Network

Gathering the strength to get back on track While serving in the Army, Lesa was r**ed by one of her superiors. She then had panic attacks and felt on edge. After the military, she couldn't go out witho...

https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2024/03/25/atlanta-va-officially-rename-regional-office-honor-late-sen-johnny-isakson/

Atlanta VA renames regional office in honor of late Sen. Johnny Isakson The Atlanta Veterans Affairs (VA) renamed its regional office in Decatur on Monday to honor the late U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson.

Listening to testimony for policy and legislation on the Hill today for Veterans. Connecting with friends old and new and

Disabled American Veterans District leadership #9 meeting’s Session today. Great information and speakers today.

Metro Atlanta Military, Veterans, Military Spouses and Dependents You are invited to the Veteran Readiness & Employment Service (VR&E) Job Fair!!
Here are the details:
Event: The event is open to , , and the .
***Please share!! ***
Date: January 25, 2024
Time: 10:00AM – 2:00PM (ET)
Location: Best Friend Park, 6224 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross, GA 30071
There is NO COST for the event (no cost for employers or attendees)
Please note there is free parking available at the site.
There will be plenty of Employers including Federal and State!
***Be sure to register at Isakson VA Atlanta Regional OfficeVR&E Boots to Recruits Community Job Fair Survey (surveymonkey.com)
Regards,
Maghan Meeks
Employment Coordinator

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For additional expenses, Soldiers may be eligible for an Army Emergency Relief (AER) grant or loan to cover additional pet PCS expenses not covered, check with your local Army Community Service.
https://www.army.mil/article/272841

? As of January 1, 2024, military Service members going through a PCS within the continental United States can be reimbursed up to $550 for one household pet, either cat or dog, and up to $2,000 for moves to or from a location outside the continental United States to cover costs related to the transportation of a pet.

Calalus Charities Inc
7th ANNUAL SALUTE TO SERVICE
Sat, December 2, 2023 07:00 PM - 11:00 PMEST
680 Murphy Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
Join

7th ANNUAL SALUTE TO SERVICE 7th Annual Salute To Service Casino NightThe Calalus Group will be hosting its 7th ANNUAL SALUTE TO SERVICE CASINO NIGHT, benefiting Veteran housing, homelessness and other critical services. This year's location is The Penthouse at the MET Atlanta, on Saturday, 2nd December 2023, from 7 to 11 pm.We...

Hey family if there are any veterans in the group that would like assistance with Christmas gifts for their children, or grandchildren in their care under the age of 13 please DM me no later than 6 December 2023. You have to reside in the Henry County, GA area. Please reach out if you have any questions. Sorry for the short notice.

Congratulations! Thank you for all you do in supporting Women Veterans.

Kathleen O’Loughlin has been named as a 2023 Service to the Citizen Award Winner.

O’Loughlin, a Boson College alum, is currently the Women Veterans Program Manager for the Atlanta VA Health Care System and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30+ years of working in the social work field.

“I have been with the Atlanta VA for 10 years and I am so fortunate to have a dedicated team of Women’s Health champions supporting me in their shared passion of providing excellent care to our Women Veterans” said O’Loughlin.

According to a statement by the Service to the Citizen Awards, improving the experience that the public and employees have with the government is critical to building trust in the government. Without the dedication and commitment of public servants and their partners, many government services would not be possible.
The statement went on to address why O’Loughlin was selected.
“We are proud to honor excellence in service and the many successes demonstrated this year. You're being recognized for your leadership at the Atlanta VA Health Care System.”

Anne Lord Bailey serves at the director for clinical tech innovation and immersive technology for VHA’s Office of Healthcare Innovation and Learning has seen the outstanding work of O’Loughlin and nominated her for the recognition.

“We have been working closely with Kathleen O’Loughlin and the Atlanta team to develop a virtual reality experience to help prevent s*xual harassment. Ms. O’Loughlin’s work to provide specialized care for women Veterans and combat s*xual harassment helps foster a space where women can receive the health care, they need to feel protected and supported,” said Bailey.” So far, the Women’s Veterans Health Program has helped to ensure that 230 women Veterans are celebrated in their path to motherhood and that 25,000 women are receiving the health care they need to thrive and live healthy lives. From her work with the program to her idea to use VR as a tool in preventing s*xual harassment, Ms. O’Loughlin is creating a culture shift in VA to foster an environment in which everyone feels safe and welcomed. Throughout the course of this work, we’ve come to realize what a powerhouse Kathleen is!”

A reception will be held Friday, September 15th at The Mayflower in Washington, DC to honor the recipients.

Join National Women in Agriculture Association (NWIAA) America's 2nd Annual Veteran Women in Agriculture Conference:

Date(s): Thursday, July 6 – Friday, July 7, 2023
Time(s): 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm EDT
Location: The Russell Innovation Center 504 Fair Street Atlanta,
GA 30313

The National Women in Agriculture Association (NWIAA) would like to show our gratitude to America’s Veteran Women and Active-Duty Service women for their commitment and service to the United States of America.

RSVP: Please RSVP your participation at this historic event by Friday, June 27, 2023. This will assist the NWIAA in finalizing the itinerary and promoting the event.

Registration Link:

America's 2nd Veteran Women In Agriculture Conference

Contact Information:
Website: nwiaa.org
Dr. Tammy Gray-Steele, (405) 424-4623 or (202) 643-0590 Email address: [email protected]

REGISTRATION LINK:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJybt75Z-XdHyT37fumvXtIQdT3YDKiR_joZpFNFZBcSDtWA/viewform

Registration for National Women In Agriculture Association 2nd Annual Veteran Conference

The Atlanta Veterans Job Fair is happening next week Thursday,
6/22/23 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Outreach And Events | Atlanta Veterans Job Fair | Veterans Affairs (va.gov)

The event is free, and Registration is required my RecruitMilitary
https://my.recruitmilitary.com/events/atlanta-veterans-job-fair-june-22-2023?utm_source=va&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=atlanta_0623

We're here at the YMCA Expo. Can't wait to meet you!

How to Apply for a Discharge Upgrade
Here is the discharge upgrade questions link hosted through the VA web portal.

How To Apply For A Discharge Upgrade | Veterans Affairs Want to apply for a military discharge upgrade or correction? Get step-by-step instructions depending on your specific situation. If your discharge is upgraded, you'll be eligible for VA benefits you earned while serving.

Please help us locate and honor WWII and Korean War Era Women Veterans. Do you know someone who served during that time in your community, a senior facility or faith center that you attend? Please send us information by email [email protected] thank you to Georgia Department of Veterans Service the committee and Sr Ambassador Connie Hunter-Baptiste who is leading up this mission.

Save the Date ** 75th Anniversary Gala, the link will be live for ticket purchase on 3 April 2023. Stay tuned as GDVS highlight women veteran around Georgia. The Women and Diversity Outreach Team are putting together a SHERO Project for the 75th Anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act. We are looking for WWII and Korean Women Veterans. Please email [email protected]

https://ymcaatlanta.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog/343
Family Y's annual Veterans' Expo will be hosted on May 11th with many opportunities to volunteer during the week and day of event. See age guideline on each volunteer opportunity, youth are welcome with adult supervision

1765 E. Highway 34
Newnan, GA 30265
United States

Summit Family YMCA-Veterans Expo-May 11th 2023-Newnan Summit Family Y's annual Veterans' Expo will be hosted on May 11th with many opportunities to volunteer during the week and day of event. See age guideline on each volunteer opportunity, youth are welcome with adult supervision.

Save the Date ** 75th Anniversary Gala, the link will be live for ticket purchase on 3 April 2023. Stay tuned as GDVS highlight women veteran around Georgia. The Women and Diversity Outreach Team are putting together a SHERO Project for the 75th Anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act. We are looking for WWII and Korean Women Veterans. Please email [email protected]

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Military families and veterans have a tool to help file taxes. Please have a look at the link for more information.

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Join Women Veteran Social Justice Network for our 1st annual run/walk 5k fundraiser Sunday, March 26th at 7am**
This event is hosted and supported by Wireless Zone LLC-Round Room Foundation to celebrate and honor women veterans during women's history month.
Please register to attend, share with your community, and donate on WirelessZone or our Facebook.

Fill | WZ Giveback Events Sign-up Sheet Please take a moment to indicate one or both of the WZ Giveback events you would like to participate in. Women Veteran 5K - Sunday Mar 26 @ 7am WZ Give + Hunger Fight - Sunday Mar 26 @ 12:30pm-2:30pm

Thank you to Congressional Medal of Honor Society for honoring our Women Veteran organization in 2020 with CMOHS Citizen's Honor Medal 🏅 for our work Identifying Connecting and Empowering Women Veterans on a national basis through our online network, community collaborations, training and peer mentoring based programs. Click the link to watch the video as local Senior Ambassadors emeritas share experiences with WVSJ Network.

Citizen Honors - Women Veteran Social Justice Network, 2020 Service Honoree - Congressional Medal of Honor Society Women Veteran Social Justice Network is selected for their work to identify, connect and empower Women Veterans through professional and personal connections.

Women and Heart Disease
If you are a woman – or care for one – listen up!

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in America. Each year, heart disease and related risk factors are missed in women.

Women and Heart Disease | CardioSmart – American College of Cardiology Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in America. Each year, heart disease and related risk factors are missed in women. Symptoms of coronary artery disease and heart attack, for example, can be different in women than in men. Women are also less likely to receive the recommended trea...

The George W. Bush Presidential Center Veterans and Military Families portfolio has an open position. The role requires experience in leadership with strategic planning, decision-making, policy, and leading teams serving the veteran community.
Director, Veterans and Military Families:
http://ow.ly/keHo50MOpO2

Career Opportunities: Director, Veterans and Military Families (5569) The George W. Bush Institute is a solution-oriented non-partisan policy organization focused on ensuring opportunity for all, strengthening democracy, and advancing free societies. Housed within the George W. Bush Presidential Center, the Bush Institute is rooted in compassionate conservative values...

Let's honor Vietnam and Korean War veteran US Army Lt. Col. Cecelia B. McKenzie, who will turn 100 on Jan. 27. To help celebrate the occasion, send birthday cards to her at:
Ambrosio Guillen TSVH
9650 Kenworthy Street
El Paso, Texas 79924
https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/us-army-veteran-from-west-texas-asks-for-100-cards-for-her-100th-birthday/504-9e8db577-1f59-43b5-a4e0-0f0b3e40729d

US Army veteran from West Texas asks for 100 cards for her 100th birthday Lt. Col. Cecelia B. McKenzie will be 100 on Jan. 27 She requested the cards to help celebrate her milestone.