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Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (CFBNP)

 

CFBNP Calendar


In the VA Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (CFBNP), we strive to keep Veterans, their families and those who serve Veterans as informed as possible with valuable information that positively impacts Veterans lives.

Please join us in spreading the word about the services and programs offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs by taking part in our live outreach events and our webinar series.

Upcoming CFBNP Events 

If you have any comments, questions or need help, please email VACFBNP@va.gov.

September 2023  

September 27, 2023

---- Outreach Webinar via Cisco Webex ----

VA Chaplain Service Innovation in Clinical Spiritual Care This outreach webinar provides VA CFBNP partners  with information and resources about the VA’s Chaplain Services and LGBTQ+ Veteran Health Program and Veteran Care Coordination. This presentation is open to Veterans, their families, their beneficiaries, and the general public.

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT

Presenter

Chaplain Alicia Po Ching, National Program Manager, Veterans Health Adminstration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

 

September 30, 2023

---- In-person Outreach Event ----

No Veteran Left Behind – This in person outreach event will provide information on the collaborative efforts from  Help In The Midst Of The Storm, the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, the Detroit VA Regional Office, the Philadelphia VA Regional Office, and the VA Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships in engaging our Veterans, their families and beneficiaries.

The subjects to be presented on are VA Home Loan Program, Survivor Benefits, and VA S.A.V.E. Suicide Prevention training.

This in person outreach event is open in person to Veterans, their families, their beneficiaries, and the general public.

Saturday, September 30, 2023

10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. EDT

Join us in person at:

Considine Little Rock Recreation Center
8904 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48202

Panelists and Presenters

Pastor Micah Williams, Holy Temple of Truth Memorial Church of God in Christ

Lisa Wilson, CEO and Founder, Help in the Mist of the Storm

Chaplain James Dorsett, Acute Psychiatrist Clinical Chaplain, Mental Health, John D. Dingell Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Veterans Health Administration, U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Jerry Martin, Loan Production Officer, Loan Guaranty Division, Detroit VA Regional Office, Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Lillie Mells, Program Manager, Education & Training, Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Veterans Health Administration, U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs


October 2023

 October 3, 2023

---- Outreach Webinar via Cisco Webex ----

Overview of Veteran and Military Spouse Talent & Engagement Program (VMSTEP) - This outreach webinar provides VA CFBNP partners with a brief overview of the Veteran and Military Spouse Talent & Engagement Program (VMSTEP). This presentation is open to Veterans, their families, their beneficiaries, and the general public.

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT 

We hope you can join us!!

Presenters

Craig Ploessl, Military Spouse Program Manager, Veteran and Military Spouse Talent Engagement Program (VMSTEP), Office of Human Resources and Administration, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

 

 October 5, 2023

---- In-person Outreach Event ----

Serving Those Who Served – This in person outreach event will provide information on the collaborative efforts from the Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training (MCVET), Red Cross - National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region, the American Legion - Maryland Department, the VHA Homeless Programs Office, VA Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, VA Baltimore Regional Office, and the VA Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships in engaging our Veterans, their families and beneficiaries.

The subjects to be presented on are VA Homeless Program, VA S.A.V.E. Suicide Prevention training, and a panel discussion.

This in person outreach event is open in person to Veterans, their families, their beneficiaries, and the general public.

Thursday, October 5, 2023

9:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. EDT

Join us in person at:

Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training (MCVET)

301 N. High Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21202

We hope you can join us!!

Presenters/Panelist

Misty Bruce, Executive Director, Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training

Chris Duffley, Director, Service to the Armed Forces & International Services, American Red Cross, National Capital & Greater Chesapeake  Region   

Anthony Love, Senior Advisor and Principal Advisor, Intra/Inter Agency Collaboration and Director of Community Engagement, Veterans Health Administration Homeless Programs, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Lillie Mells, Program Manager, Education & Training, Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Veterans Health Administration, U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Ruth Higgins, Commander, The American Legion Department of Maryland

Antoine Waller, Executive Director, VA Baltimore Regional Office, Veterans Benefit Administration, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

 

 October 17, 2023

VA S.A.V.E. Suicide Prevention Training – This outreach webinar provides VA CFBNP partners with information and resources to aid in eliminating Veteran suicide. This presentation is open to Veterans, their families, their beneficiaries, and the general public.

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT

We hope you can join us!!

Presenters

Lillie Mells, Program Manager Education & Training, Office of Mental Health Suicide Prevention, Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

 

 October 24, 2023

---- In-person Outreach Event ----

Veterans have provided selfless service to our nation. In recognition of their service and sacrifice, VA Chaplain Services and the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships will host a Celebration of Spiritual Care Week with Chaplain Services: “Supporting Our Veterans Through Unity and Prayer”.

This will be a gathering of local prominent interfaith & community leaders to ask for prayers of healing and renewal for our Veterans, their families, and the nation. Prayer has been a long-standing source of guidance, strength, and wisdom for many Americans.

This in person outreach event is open in person to Veterans, their families, their beneficiaries, and the general public.

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Join us in person at:

Department of Veterans Affairs Central Office

810 Vermont Ave NW, Room C-7

Washington, District of Columbia, 20420

We hope you can join us!!

Panelists and Presenters

Various ecumenical leaders