Women Veteran Social Justice Network

04/07/2024

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

03/31/2024

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

03/06/2024

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

01/26/2024

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

01/23/2024

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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11/03/2023

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 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...

10/05/2023

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.

07/08/2023

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 sexual harassment. Ms. O’Loughlin’s work to provide specialized care for women Veterans and combat sexual 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 sexual 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.

06/24/2023

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