Georgia Women Veterans Advisory Board

💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

Mental health is an important part of overall wellness, and Mental Health Awareness Month serves as a reminder that support, connection, and resources matter.

Green is the designated color for mental health awareness and symbolizes hope, strength, support, and encouragement.

If you’re in the Atlanta area, consider stopping by the Green & Jean Day Mental Health Awareness Resource Fair hosted at the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center.

📅 Friday, May 29, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Cafeteria Breezeway
Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VAMC
1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033

Whether you’re a veteran, family member, caregiver, or supporter, taking time to learn about available mental health resources can make a difference.

Remember: seeking support is a sign of strength.

Join the Georgia Women Veterans Advisory Board as we celebrate Women Veterans Day during the We Care Vet Fair in Northwest Georgia.

This community event will connect women veterans with:

* VA and healthcare resources
* Benefits support
* Wellness services
* Community organizations
* Networking opportunities

Whether you served recently or decades ago, this event is an opportunity to be seen, supported, and celebrated alongside fellow veterans and community partners.

Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Forum River Center | Rome, Georgia

Register:
https://bit.ly/GWVA-WomenEvent

Hosted by United Military Care in partnership with the Georgia Department of Veterans Service.

On behalf of The Warrior Alliance & Women Veterans Advisory Board, I am honored to personally invite each of you to the Women Veterans Think Tank: From Blueprint to Action.

As founding partners of this extraordinary convening, your presence is not only welcomed — it is essential. This event was built with your mission, your community, and your commitment to women veterans at its very heart.

Here is what makes this experience truly unique:

★ It Is An Experience, Not Just An Event
Every detail has been intentionally curated — from the space, to the food, to the conversations. This is a full-day experience designed to nourish the mind, body, and soul of every woman in that room.

A Call To Action
This is not a day to sit back and listen. We are collectively developing the Women Veterans Blueprint for Action — a living document that will shape policy, drive investment, and build the infrastructure women veterans across Georgia and this nation deserve. Every voice in that room helps write it.

★ Built With You In Mind
This convening was designed by and for women veterans and their allies. Come ready to add your input, share your truth, and build real solutions that will create lasting change.

★ A Celebration
Held on the eve of National Women Veterans Day — June 12th — this is also a tribute to every woman who has worn the uniform, honored not just with words, but with action.

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📅 Wednesday, June 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 TK Elevator | The Battery Atlanta
788 Circle 75 Pkwy SE, Suite 500 | Atlanta, GA 30339
🔒 Invitation Only | 80 Seats | First Come, First Served
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Your official invitation is attached. You can also register directly using the link below:

👉 Register Here: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/Kc2hSaT7/blueprint-to-action-4a1tg1birh/overview

⏰ Registration Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026 — or until all 80 seats are filled.

This Blueprint cannot be complete without you. We would be absolutely honored to have every member of this board in that room on June 11th.

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions at all.

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This is not a conference. This is not a panel. This is a fully intentional, curated experience designed with women veterans
in mind — from the room, to the food, to the conversation.

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As military operations continue around the world, we recognize the service and sacrifice of the men and women currently deployed in support of our nation’s missions.

Military deployments impact not only service members, but also their families, caregivers, workplaces, and communities. Women continue to serve in critical leadership and operational roles across all branches of the United States military.

The Georgia Women Veterans Advisory Board encourages our communities to remain informed, compassionate, and supportive of those serving during times of deployment.

Ways to support deployed service members and military families include:

• Checking in on military-connected families
• Supporting veteran and military service organizations
• Sending encouragement and care packages
• Learning more about the realities of deployment and transition
• Wearing RED on Fridays — Remember Everyone Deployed

To those currently serving around the world:
Georgia honors your service and sacrifice.

Every Friday, we wear red.

“Remember Everyone Deployed” (R.E.D.) is a simple but powerful way to show unity and support for our service members serving far from home. It serves as a reminder that they are not forgotten.

By wearing red, we stand in solidarity with those currently deployed and their families.

We invite our community to join us wear red today and show your support. ❤️

Join us for the 3rd Annual Veterans Legislative Breakfast on Thursday, June 25, 2026!

Join the Georgia Veterans Service Foundation for a special breakfast with members of the General Assembly as they share updates on benefits, new legislation, and ways we can strengthen support for veterans and their families across the state.

Confirmed speakers include Chairman of the Senate Veterans, Military, and Homeland Security Committee Senator Chuck Payne and Chairman of the House Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee Representative Josh Bonner. More legislators are expected to attend.

Don’t wait – reserve your seat now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/veterans-legislative-breakfast-registration-1988323296504! Tickets are $30, which includes parking validation.

You can also make a donation and reserve your seat through the Georgia Veterans Service Foundation at https://gaveteransfoundation.org/annual-legislative-breakfast/.

POSTPONED! THIS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED.

Drumming circles can help relieve stress, anxiety and depression.
Join us for an All Lady Drumming Session at the Atlanta VA Medical Center on Friday May 8th at 1:30 pm.

Women Veterans deserve access to information, resources, and opportunities designed with them in mind.

The VA Center for Women Veterans newsletter is a great way to stay informed about:
• Benefits and resources
• Upcoming events
• Research and updates impacting women veterans
• Community opportunities and support

If you’re a woman veteran or support one we encourage you to subscribe and stay connected.

“Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay empowered.”

📬 Subscribe here:
https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVA/subscriber/topics?qsp=USVA_1