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News for Howard County Veterans and Military Families
10 November 2023
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Important November dates to recognize
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Nov 1 - International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
- Nov 2 - Election Day
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Nov 6 thru Nov 10 – Operation Greenlight
- Nov 10 - U.S. Marine Corps Birthday
- Nov 11 – Veterans Day
- Nov 24- Thanksgiving
- Nov - National Family Caregivers Month
It Is the Veteran
It is the Veteran, not the preacher,
who has given us freedom of religion.
It is the Veteran, not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the Veteran, not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the Veteran, not the campus organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble.
It is the Veteran, not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the Veteran, not the politician,
who has given us the right to vote.
It is the veteran, who salutes the flag, who serves under the flag, Who gave his oath to support and defend The Constitution and Our Nation Against all Enemies, Foreign and Domestic and whose coffin is draped by the flag
It is the Veteran, with faith in God and Country, who has given us all our Freedoms!
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Eleven Hundred Handmade Hats and Scarves Collected for Deployed Service Members
For the 8th year in a row, Howard County's Made With Love initiative has collected handmade knit and crochet hats and scarves. It is truly a labor of love for knit groups, church clubs, and individuals to donate these works of art that are mailed in Operation Gratitude care packages to our deployed service members. Special thanks to Postal Xpress and More in Ellicott City for once again paying for shipping costs. Photo: Tom Thumb Square Dancing Club and St. Francis of Assisi Needlework Ministry
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Veterans Honor Veterans in Senior Living Communities
Our veterans living in senior living, memory care or assisted living communities have not been forgotten this year. Local veterans from VFW Post 7472, American Legion Post 156 and 300, Marine Corps League and Howard County Commission for Veterans and Military Families honored men and women who served, some in WWII, in Veterans Day programs throughout the County.
Photo: Capt. Wanda Riddle (Navy, Ret) at Charter Senior Living
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Veterans Share Their Stories with Students
Throughout the County, students honored veterans of all eras with student performers, food, patriotic decorations and lots of questions. Centennial, Veterans, Longfellow, Cradlerock, Swansfield, Rockburn, St. John elementary school and River Hill HS are some of the schools that held special Veterans Day programs this year.
Photo: Students at Longfellow Elem honor veteran parents, grandparents, staff and Veteran Commission members, Lorinzo Foxworth and Dr. Cherron Blakely.
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Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony
Sunday, Nov 12
Join us this Sunday at 9:30am for the 9th annual Howard County Veterans Day Parade & Celebration. Each year, this event is an opportunity to celebrate our county’s Veterans and honor their profound dedication and service to our country. Parade begins at Merriweather Park and ends at the Columbia Lakefront. The Celebration immediately follows the parade near the future Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument. See the beautiful monument design here and donate to the cause! Parade details here.
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Operation Green Light
Photo: Dept. of Community Resource and Services Bldg. See the George Howard Bldg and Howard Community College lit up in green as well.
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Important Dates and Events
Starts near Hutchins Park 100 Congress Avenue, Havre de Grace, MD
Lunch (free for Veterans and families) at American Legion Joseph L. Davis Post #47
7-11:30pm
November 12 – Baltimore County Veterans Celebration and Resource Event, 10am-5pm at Towson University Union 21 University Drive Towson, MD. For more info: veteransaffairs@baltimorecountymd.gov
Recurring Programs:
Virtual Toastmasters for Veterans and Military Communities 2nd Tuesdays at 7pm & 4th Saturdays of every month at 11:30 am. Please register with Bernadette Garrett at tmspeakerleaderdtm20@gmail.com
Now – Honor Flights Maryland seeking WWII, Korean and Vietnam Veterans who may be interested in visiting DC Memorials next year, volunteers and guardians to help!
Now - Howard County Fallen Heroes Tribute. To honor Howard County residents who died while in service to our country, the Office of Veteran and Military Families is proud to announce the creation of the Fallen Heroes Tribute page
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Resources
HoCo Community Chat en Español with Ofelia Ott Ross, OAI Administrator, who talk with Cris Oviedo, the producer and host of the podcast Conectados, about food insecurity in the 50+ community and the wonderful resources and programs offered at our 50+ Centers. Escucha ahora!
Please visit Red Cross Military Caregiver website for more information
Support Veteran and Military Spouse Entrepreneurs by purchasing baked goods from Dog Tag Bakery.
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Employment Opportunities
The new state Department of Service & Civic Innovation is launching unprecedented opportunities to serve throughout Maryland starting in October. These exciting paid year of service programs provide pathways to education and career opportunities for those who have recently completed high school - or people of any age looking to make a pivot in their lives. If you or someone you know is interested in giving back to the community as they explore next steps in their professional development, please apply ASAP by visiting https://dsci.maryland.gov or text the word “Maryland” to 21000. Send questions to dsci.gov@maryland.gov
Are you looking for a paid, full-time job opportunity to make a difference? Please visit https://dsci.maryland.gov for more information and apply quickly to be considered for the program starting in October.
Military Community Connections - Military Career Connections assists eligible transitioning service members, military spouses, and veterans with enhanced one-on-one career services. These career services include a combination of resume assistance, employment assistance, no cost industry training, licensing, certifications, work and learn opportunities, and barrier remediation with the goal of employment.
Women Veterans Inclusion Program - Women Veterans/Inclusion Program - The MDVA Women Veterans/Inclusion Program was established in August 2021 to collaborate with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, state and local governments, and community organizations to coordinate events to raise awareness of the needs of Maryland’s women, minority, and underserved veteran populations. A statewide advisory group has convened to identify resources to support and advocate on behalf of this group of veterans.
Research Participation Opportunity - VA’s National Center for PTSD and the Coaching Into Care program have partnered to study telephone coaching methods to help spouses and intimate partners of Veterans with untreated PTSD get their Veteran into mental health care. The study will provide free telephone coaching and, if assigned, access to online educational materials. Participants will be compensated up to $170 for participating.
Visit: https://www.familycoachingstudy.org to learn more about the study and complete a brief screening quiz to see if you are eligible to participate. For participant’s rights questions, contact 1-866-680-2906.
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