Women Veterans Giving

01/09/2026

Thank you to Air Force veteran, LD Supply owner Lisa D’Alessio for matching our small business award.

01/09/2026

November at the Veterans in Business Network Conference in San Diego, something special happened during the presentation of the Melissa Washington Small Business Award.
When Leah Stiles, Navy SCPO (Ret.) and founder of SEA WAVES, accepted the 2025 award, she shared her commitment to dedicate half of her award funding toward creating a healing retreat for women veterans. She then asked the room if anyone would be willing to match her contribution.

Liberty with FedVet Construction immediately stepped forward and matched the amount.

That moment turned a single award into something bigger. It became a collaboration, a momentum, and a real impact for women veterans focused on wellness and healing.

Because of this match, the vision for Battle to Balance: A Body Peace Retreat for Women Veterans is moving forward with even greater strength and possibility.

Thank you to FedVet Construction for believing in women veterans, supporting women veteran led initiatives, and showing what meaningful partnership looks like.

This is how impact grows. Together, we rise. Together, we heal.

12/18/2025

Women Veterans Giving is seeking a Volunteer Director to guide our next chapter.

Women Veterans Giving has been built and led by a dedicated team of volunteers who believe in empowering and elevating women veterans. Our founder, Melissa A. Washington, will be stepping into an advisory role so she can continue supporting the mission while creating space for new leadership. Board Member Jennifer Vollbrecht will step is an interim Volunteer Director.

Women Veterans Giving is seeking a Volunteer Director to guide our next chapter. Women Veterans Giving has been built and led by a dedicated team of

11/25/2025

We are deeply grateful to 100+Women Who Care Placer County for selecting Women Veterans Giving as a grant recipient. Thank you to every woman who voted for us and believed in our mission.

This support will help us create even greater impact for women veterans through business grants, mentorship, connections, and programs that empower them to rise and thrive.

Your collective giving creates real change. When women veterans rise, communities rise.

Thank you for lifting us up and standing with the women who served. 💙
Women Veterans Alliance

09/25/2025

A huge congratulations to Jennifer Vollbrecht of J Vollbrecht Consulting, who made the Inc. 5000 list for the second year in a row! Jennifer is a WVA lifetime member and a Board member for Women Veteran's Giving, where she chairs the selection committee for the Melissa Washington Small Business Award. Read more at the link below!

JVC ranks No. 937 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, marking its second year among America's fastest-growing private companies under veteran leadership.

07/31/2025

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ The Melissa Washington Small Business Award will be presented at the 2025 Veterans In Business Network National Conference in San Diego!

• 3 finalists
• 1 Big Check
• Countless reasons to celebrate women veteran entrepreneurs!

📍Register now at VIBconference.com or at the link in our bio — Early Bird pricing ends July 31st!

07/24/2025

If you’re traveling for a VA health care appointment, VA will reimburse you for travel costs, including mileage, tolls, parking and authorized hotel stays, if you’re eligible. Your caregiver can get reimbursed, too.
Filing a travel claim online is easy and the fastest way to receive reimbursement.

Filing a travel claim online is easy and the fastest way to receive reimbursement.

07/10/2025

In the wake of natural disasters like tornados and flooding and earthquakes and fires and hurricanes, it’s important for Veterans and their families to know that VA is here to help. Here are some of the resources available to you

In the wake of a disaster, here are some resources available to Veterans and their families.

06/26/2025

We’re proud to announce the 2025 Women Veterans Alliance Beyond the Call of Duty Award recipients!
This award celebrates military women who continue to make a strong impact, both in uniform and beyond. They are honored for their leadership, compassion, and service to others.
Congratulations to our 2025 Honorees:
SSGT Iuliia Lytvynova, U.S. Air Force — Active Duty, Guard, or Reserve Category
Heidy Cicogna, U.S. Navy Veteran — Veteran Category
Thank you both for going above and beyond!

06/25/2025

Women Veterans Engage 2025 brought together:
1,021 registrants
10 host locations across 12 states
23 partners
83 sponsors
139 exhibitors
We doubled registration from last year, but the biggest win? The connections made. The conversations started. The support shared.

Thank you to every veteran, partner, sponsor, and exhibitor who made this possible. Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected community for women veterans every year.
Join us May 30, 2026

06/24/2025

The Unconference Needs You. Will It Happen? It’s Up to Our Community.

We’ve worked hard to create this space for women veterans — a space to connect, learn, and support one another. But right now, the future of this year’s Unconference is truly uncertain.

If you want this event to happen, we need you to register and book your room now.
This is about making sure women veterans have the space and the connections they deserve. Let’s rally together to make this a reality!
If we don’t secure enough registrations by Friday June 27th, we will have no choice but to reschedule this year’s Unconference to 2026.
www.WomenVeteransUnconference.com