The AARP Maryland Veterans Corner: October 2023

The AARP Maryland Veterans Corner is where we highlight news, resources and activities serving Maryland's military community. To get involved with our veteran's outreach work, please send an email to md@aarp.org.

Veterans Outreach Committee

Eleanor Nancarrow

The AARP Maryland Veterans Outreach Committee hosted Maryland Veterans Administration Secretary Anthony Woods at a luncheon, attended by staff, volunteers and community partners. We shared AARP's activities on behalf of veterans and the military community and received updates on important issues, including progress on improving conditions at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home and plans for the construction of a new veterans home on the Eastern Shore, and efforts to support military families.

"Ask the Question" Aims to Combat Military Suicides

Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs

AARP Maryland is a proud supporter of Ask the Question, Governor Moore's action plan to identify and assist service members, veterans and their families at risk for suicide.   

A toolkit for governments, providers, and businesses is now available. This toolkit provides information on why it is important to screen for military service, how to ask the question, and what to do when a service member, veteran, or family member indicates their connection to the military. The toolkit contains a script, resources, and other materials for implementing “Ask The Question” campaigns within their organizations. Learn more HERE.

Upcoming Events
Have a Beer on Us
Mark your calendars for two upcoming happy hours where we will spotlight AARP's resources for veterans and their families. Oct. 26 at Thick-N-Thin Brewery in Hagerstown and Nov. 9 at Ten Eyck Brewery in Queenstown. Click HERE for details.

Honoring Our LGBT Veterans
Nov. 9, we will be highlighting our veterans and military family resources at the Elderpride Community Conversation at Chase-Brexton Healthcare in Baltimore. Details online HERE.

Operation Greenlight

AARP Maryland is proud to join the Maryland Veterans Administration and the National Association of Counties November 6 to 12 by shining a green light to raise awareness of veteran benefits and to show our veterans they are seen, heard, and supported. Learn how you can get involved at Operation Green Light: About/Get Involved (maryland.gov).

New from AARP in Washington

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