Veterans Outreach Ministries

Vet Fest 2021
2021-09-25 08:00 - 14:00 UTC | Town of Whitehall, 801 Mapleton Avenue, Middletown, 19709
The mission of Vet Fest is to provide an uplifting and educational day, bringing the military and civilian communities together to benefit our active duty and military families. This includes providing peer-to-peer networking, outreach from mental health groups, a showcase for military pride, and a display of gratitude. It also serves as a fundraising event for Stop Soldier Suicide and The 22 in 22 Challenge.
This year we have added a virtual component so that everyone can participate from any location. We hope you walk, run, or ruck with us!
Virtual: Friday, September 24 to Sunday, September 27
Live: Saturday, September 25th, 2021
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Town of Whitehall
801 Mapleton Ave.
Middletown, DE 19709
For Info & Registration Click HERE

Fall Networking Mixer
2021-09-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Turkey Point Vineyard, 2963 Turkey Point Road, North East, MD, 21901, United States
Join the North East Chamber for a Fall Networking Mixer September 23rd from 5:30-7:30pm. This is a networking, business card exchange mixer and will be held at Turkey Point Vineyard (not the tasting room). Event will be catered with light refreshments; bring cash for wine which is available for purchase.
Tickets are $15 for Members, $20 for Non-Members. Purchase here: https://northeastchamber.org/product/fall-networking-mixer/
At Turkey Point Vineyard, 2963 Turkey Point Road, North East, MD 21901

Veterans Roundtable Discussion
2021-09-23 11:30 - 13:00 | New Covenant Church, 1125 Jamison Corner Rd, Middletown, 19709
This will be a Veteran’s Roundtable Discussion about empowerment in starting and/or succeeding in your spiritual life and local community, environment, and businesses. We’d love for you to join in this discussion to see if you would like to join our group.
Where: New Covenant Church, 1125 Jamison Corner Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
When: Sept 23, 2021 from 11:30am-1:00pm
For more information, Contact Tom Hogate
E-Mail: tjhogate3@comcast.net

Elkton Fall Fest 2021
2021-09-18 10:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Elkton, 101 East Main Street, Elkton, MD, 21921, United States
Join us on Friday, September 17th 5-8pm and Saturday, September 18th from 10am-8pm. This is a FREE event, rain or shine, that is family-friendly in Downtown Elkton.
Along North & Main streets there will be a TON of Crafters, Vendors, Contests, Live Performances and Music, and a Children’s Area with games and activities.
Follow the Facebook Event for Latest Updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/2736101906688853
For vendor forms & contest entries visit www.elktonfallfest.com For more information email: info@elktonalliance.org or call 410-398-5076.
Special Thanks to sponsor Grunge Muffin Designs for all of the event branding and promotional graphics!

Fall Fest 2021 Friday Night Kick-Off Party
2021-09-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Elkton, 101 East Main Street, Elkton, MD, 21921, United States
Join us Friday Night to Kick-off Fall Fest from 5 PM – 8 PM. Details will be updated weekly leading up to the event!
Follow the Friday Night Facebook event for updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/412244773495235
For more information visit www.elktonfallfest.com, email info@elktonalliance.org or call 410-398-5076.

Delaware 2021 Veteran's Stand Down
2021-09-17 09:00 - 14:00 | Schutte Park, 10 Electric Avenue, Dover, DE, 19904, United States
“Assist all Delaware veterans to achieve independence and self-sufficiency through access to information, resources and services”. The purpose is to inform you of the 2021 Delaware Veterans’ Stand Down event and to invite you to attend! We will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m. at the following location:
Schutte Park
10 Electric Avenue
Dover, Delaware 19901
Eventbrite Tickets
Facebook Event
Please contact Annette Fletcher at 302-577-5050, Liz Byers Jiron at lbjnavcret@hotmail.com or Mr. Bill Jiron at the following Stand Down Central Line 302-349-4898, or Email: Bigwillie1@msn.com or simply reply here to confirm your attendance along with the attached RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM. We welcome your support! Financial contributions are also greatly appreciated and may be forwarded to the Veterans Awareness Center 12385 Sussex Highway Greenwood, Delaware 19950-5417. Donations should be made payable to the “Delaware Veterans’ Awareness Center Foundation.” Hope to see you there.
Delaware’s 2021 Veterans Stand Down supports our Veterans via resources and materials as well as Health and Wellness information. We are also looking for a volunteer photographer, golf cart drivers, transportion truck, tables and chairs along with a wish list of items for our veterans.

4th Annual CHEP Golf Outing
2021-09-16 08:00 - 16:00 | Ruggles Golf Course, 5600 Ruggles Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, United States
Get out on the course for a great day of golf! Proceeds to benefit the CHEP Housing Program for Homeless Veterans which provides them with life-saving support services.
REGISTER HERE
Facebook Event
DETAILS
Date: September 16, 2021
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
VENUE
Chesapeake Bay Golf Club
128 Karen Drive
Rising Sun, MD21911 United States

Crab Crawl 2021
2021-09-11 11:00 - 16:30 | Town of North East, MD, North East, MD, 21901, United States
On Sept 11th in the Town of North East, MD… A crab tasting event – stroll through 6 restaurants in downtown North East. This year’s participating sites are:

Port House
Pier 1
Bella Pizza
Woody’s
Snatchers Creekside
VFW #6027

Get Your Tickets Here! https://ccplfriends.networkforgood.com/events/31566-crab-crawl-2021
Follow the Facebook page for Updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/346184967128508/

VOM Meeting
2021-08-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Oasis Church, 2200 Glasgow Ave, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
VOM meeting on August 19, 2021 at 6:30pm, with a board meeting beforehand at 6pm. You are invited to see how and what we are about. We will be wearing masks and social distancing.
For more information, Contact Tom Hogate
E-Mail: tjhogate3@comcast.net
Location:
Oasis Church
2200 Glasgow Avenue
Newark, DE, 19702

4th Annual Veterans Thank You Brunch
2021-07-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Baker’s Restaurant, 1075 Augustine Herman Highway, Elkton, MD, 21921
VOM and Baker’s Restaurant Welcome Veterans to a Thank You Brunch on Saturday July 17, 2021. Brunch will be held at Baker’s Restaurant1075 Augustine Herman Highway, Elkton, MD 21921. Event opens at 9am, festivities start at 9:30am (including Color Guard, Pledge of Alligence, and Welcome), with brunch following at 10am.
Menu: Egg & Potato Scramble, Bacon, Muffins, Coffee, Tea, and Orange Juice
VOM Distinguished Partners 2021
Platinum: Chick-fil-A, Polar Star Engineering & Machine
Gold: Elm Properties, Baker’s Restaurant
Silver: Brennan & Associates Inc.
Bronze: Chuck Redstone State Farm Insurance
Please respond to Tom Hogate at 1-302-229-1819, or Al Grimminger at 1-302-540-8329, with acceptance. Final count needed by July 12, 2021.

VOM Meeting
2021-07-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Oasis Church, 2200 Glasgow Ave, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
VOM meeting on July 15, 2021 at 6:30pm, with a board meeting beforehand at 6pm. You are invited to see how and what we are about. We will be wearing masks and social distancing.
For more information, Contact Tom Hogate
E-Mail: tjhogate3@comcast.net
Location:
Oasis Church
2200 Glasgow Avenue
Newark, DE, 19702

VOM Meeting
2021-06-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Oasis Church, 2200 Glasgow Ave, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
VOM meeting on June 17, 2021 at 6:30pm, with a board meeting beforehand at 6pm. You are invited to see how and what we are about. We will be wearing masks and social distancing.
For more information, Contact Tom Hogate
E-Mail: tjhogate3@comcast.net
Location:
Oasis Church
2200 Glasgow Avenue
Newark, DE, 19702

Summer Full of Life Blood Drive
2021-06-01 13:00 - 18:00 | Delaware Army National Guard Training Room, 1401 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington, DE, 19804, United States
The Delaware National Guard is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive.
When: Tuesday, June 1, 2021, 1-6pm
Where: Delaware Amy National Guard Training Room
1401 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804
DNG welcomes anyone willing to donate to sign up and support.
Please consider donating by signing up at the link below and search by date/June 1 and zip code/19804 to find our drive and select a time:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

Financial Seminar
2021-05-27 14:00 - 15:30 | MD
Free Virtual Financial Seminar “Punch Out Unwanted Money Habits” presented by APG Federal Credit Union and Susquehanna Workforce Network will be held Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 2:00–3:30 PM.
Identify strategies for setting financial goals:

Set personal financial goals
Examine current spending habits
Adopt a spending guideline
Strengthen achievement of financial goals

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/punch-out-unwanted-money-habits-tickets-154580565633

Veterans Roundtable Discussion
2021-05-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Oasis Church, 2200 Glasgow Avenue, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
This will be a Veteran’s Roundtable Discussion about empowerment in starting and/or succeeding in your spiritual life and local community, environment, and businesses. We’d love for you to join in this discussion to see if you would like to join our group.
Where: Oasis Church, 2200 Glasgow Avenue, Newark, DE 19702
When: May 25, 2021 from 11:30am-1:00pm
For more information, Contact Tom Hogate
E-Mail: tjhogate3@comcast.net

Virtual Delaware Aging Expo
2021-05-25 - 2021-05-26 | MD
The Delaware Aging Expo showcases a line-up of expert speakers and resources, designed to make the most of life as you age. Topics range from Brain and Memory Health to Legal and Financial Planning and everything in between. This expo is presented by The Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities. Register for FREE here.
When: May 25-26, 2021 from 9am-3pm
Where: Virtual

VOM Meeting
2021-05-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Oasis Church, 2200 Glasgow Ave, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
VOM meeting on May 20, 2021 at 6:30pm, with a board meeting beforehand at 6pm. You are invited to see how and what we are about. We will be wearing masks and social distancing.
For more information, Contact Tom Hogate
E-Mail: tjhogate3@comcast.net
Location:
Oasis Church
2200 Glasgow Avenue
Newark, DE, 19702

Medline Industries Warehouse Hiring Event
2021-05-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Medline Industries, 239 Belvidere Road, Perryville, MD, 21903, United States
Medline Industries Warehouse Hiring Event will be Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 10am-4pm onsite. They are hiring for a Material Handler and Case Selectors. Applicants must RSVP to attend: https://events.indeed.com/event/97513/

Wawa Virtual Hiring Event
2021-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | MD
Fulfilling Careers at Wawa! Wawa Virtual Hiring Event will be held Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 10am-12pm.
Positions available:
General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Food & Beverage Manager, Hourly Supervisory Positions, Hourly Associate Positions
Competitive Compensation!
Learn More & Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wawa-virtual-hiring-event-tickets-153004359157

2021 DOD/VA Suicide Prevention Conference
2021-05-18 - 2021-05-20 | MD
On behalf of Dr. Matthew Miller, Director of Suicide Prevention, the Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2021 Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Suicide Prevention Conference, to be held virtually May 18-20, 2021.
This year’s theme, Make Every Connection Count: Putting the 7 Strategies for Suicide Prevention to Work, promotes a comprehensive approach to prevention, which uses evidence-informed programs, tools, and practices to foster connectedness, increase coping and problem-solving, create protective environments, and strengthen suicide care, among other efforts. Suicide prevention among our Service members, Veterans, and families is a top priority for the DOD and VA.
Due to coronavirus-related considerations and with an abundance of caution, this year’s conference will be hosted virtually. There will be a customized website specifically for the conference, including a virtual platform for live and pre-recorded presentations, participant interaction, and networking. This platform will provide you with the tools to interact directly with presenters, subject matter experts, and each other.
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Register Now at https://2021-dod-va.com
Use the registration code: DODVA2021
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Conference registration is FREE, required for attendance, and closes on May 17, 2021 at 5:00PM EST.

Virtual Veteran Town Hall
2021-05-12 15:00 - 16:00 | MD
You are invited to join Wilmington VA Medical Center for a Virtual Veteran Town Hall
The Virtual Veteran Town Halls are designed to better engage with our Veterans to obtain feedback to better serve the Veteran community.
They are scheduled to cover the following topics: COVID-19 Vaccine Updates, Facility and Construction Updates, Mental Health Awareness Month, and More
When: Wednesday, May 12 from 3 – 4 p.m.
Where: Virtual!
Launch the Town Hall from your Internet Browser here.
Meeting #: 199 941 3144
Meeting Password: [REDACTED]
Or call in:
Phone: 1-404-397-159
Access Code: 199 941 3144

POW/MIA Chair of Honor Dedication
2021-04-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Elks Lodge #2281, 42 Elks Trail, New Castle, DE, 19720, United States
Event will be led by Reese Berry, BS Troop 443, who will be dedicating this meaningful memorial as his Eagle project. Chair will be unveiled by Ralph Galati, Former Captain USAF POW Vietnam.
This empty chair will serve as an instant reminder of the sacrifices made for “Our Country” by these still missing American servicemen. Over 81,000 people who have for too long been forgotten by all but their immediate families and close friends.
Where: Elks Lodge #2281, 42 Elks Trail, New Castle, DE 19720
When: April 24, 2021 at 11am

Veterans Roundtable Discussion
2021-04-20 11:00 - 13:30 | DE, United States
This will be a Veteran’s Roundtable Discussion about empowerment in starting and/or succeeding in your spiritual life and local community, environment, and businesses. We’d love for you to join in this discussion to see if you would like to join our group.
Where: Oasis Church, 2200 Glasgow Avenue, Newark, DE 19702
When: April 20, 2021 from 11-1:30pm
For more information, Contact Tom Hogate
E-Mail: tjhogate3@comcast.net

VOM Meeting
2021-04-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Oasis Church, 2200 Glasgow Ave, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
VOM meeting on April 15, 2021 at 6:30pm, with a board meeting beforehand at 6pm. You are invited to see how and what we are about. We will be wearing masks and social distancing.
For more information, Contact Tom Hogate
E-Mail: tjhogate3@comcast.net
Location:
Oasis Church
2200 Glasgow Avenue
Newark, DE, 19702

FREE Legal Advice for VA Appeals
2021-03-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Widener University Delaware Law School, 4601 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE, 19803, United States
Widener University Delaware Law School Veterans Law Clinic is offering virtual appointments this semester for VA Appeals cases at 10am and 11am on the following days…
When:
Thursday, March 25th
Where:
Widener University Delaware Law School
Veterans Law Clinic
4601 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE 19803
Time: ONE HOUR APPOINTMENTS (available on All Days listed above)
10am
11am
If you would like to discuss your case with an attorney at the clinic, please leave a message at 302-477-2090 stating you are interested in setting up a phone or video conference. Be sure to leave your name and phone number. Be sure to leave your name and umber. Someone will reach to you to schedule a convenient time, provided your issue is within our practice area (veteran benefits claims and appeals).

FREE Legal Advice for VA Appeals
2021-03-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Widener University Delaware Law School, 4601 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE, 19803, United States
Widener University Delaware Law School Veterans Law Clinic is offering virtual appointments this semester for VA Appeals cases at 10am and 11am on the following days…
When:
Tuesday, March 23rd
Thursday, March 25th
Where:
Widener University Delaware Law School
Veterans Law Clinic
4601 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE 19803
Time: ONE HOUR APPOINTMENTS (available on All Days listed above)
10am
11am
If you would like to discuss your case with an attorney at the clinic, please leave a message at 302-477-2090 stating you are interested in setting up a phone or video conference. Be sure to leave your name and phone number. Be sure to leave your name and umber. Someone will reach to you to schedule a convenient time, provided your issue is within our practice area (veteran benefits claims and appeals).

VOM Meeting
2021-03-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Oasis Church, 2200 Glasgow Ave, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
VOM meeting on March 18, 2021 at 6:30pm, with a board meeting beforehand at 6pm. You are invited to see how and what we are about. We will be wearing masks and social distancing.
For more information, Contact Tom Hogate
E-Mail: tjhogate3@comcast.net
Location:
Oasis Church
2200 Glasgow Avenue
Newark, DE, 19702

Tastefully Simple Fundraiser
2021-03-01 - 2021-06-30 | MD
We’re Having a Fundraiser with Tastefully Simple
Fundraiser for the VOM from March 1st – June 30th. We are running a fundraiser with Tastefully Simple to support the Veteran’s Outreach Ministry. A percentage of sales from orders using this party link will be given directly to VOM. To place an order, simply use this link: www.tastefullysimple.com/p/11363505
And then contact Gail Jusiewicz at (302) 547-2777 (cell) via text or email at GailJ-TS@Comcast.Net and let her know you placed the order so she can make sure the sale gets credited to VOM.
The fundraiser runs from March 1st – June 30th. You can place orders as many times as you want. Orders ship directly and will arrive within 10 business days of the order being placed.
Tastefully Simple is a direct sales company. Though we’re best known for our top-selling Bountiful Beer Bread Mix®, Tastefully Simple’s product line includes signature seasonings, sauces and mixes, all prepared by adding two additional ingredients or less. Our TS EatWell products, which constitute 85% of our line, are clean-label foods that contain no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
In addition to placing an order, you can support VOM by hosting a Tastefully Simple party. Gail Jusiewicz, the consultant will make an additional $25 contribution to VOM for every party book and held as a result of this fundraiser.

FREE Winter Cooking Demo
2021-02-25 19:00 - 20:00 | DE, United States
John Shields Warm, Winter Cooking Demo –Free, Thursday, February 25, 7-8 pm. Courtesy of Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Talbot, and other county library systems. Haven’t heard of John Shields? Learn more here: John Shields Warm, Winter Cooking Demo
Register Here

Veterans Roundtable Discussion
2021-02-25 11:00 - 13:30 | DE, United States
This will be a Veteran’s Roundtable Discussion about empowerment in starting and/or succeeding in your spiritual life and local community, environment, and businesses. We’d love for you to join in this discussion to see if you would like to join our group.
Where: Oasis Church, 2200 Glasgow Avenue, Newark, DE 19702
When: February 25, 2021 from 11-1:30pm
For more information, Contact Tom Hogate
E-Mail: tjhogate3@comcast.net
