Calling All Women Warriors
Calling All Women Warriors
Calling All Women Warriors Virtual Conference is an opportunity to receive information on resources and benefits for Women Veterans of all era’s, their spouses, or their aging parents.
The event live streamed on RI Elder Info’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Our presenters are Women Veterans who are experts in their field on the unique needs of the women who have served our country and the resources available to them.
Speakers answer your questions in real time. Any question that can’t be answered during the event will be followed up on.
This is an opportunity for the community to gather information and resources that empower their own independent aging!
Live streaming & Recorded on RI Elder Info’s Facebook & YouTube pages
March 16th, 2023
09:00 to 11:00am
Program Begins Live Streaming at 9am
9 am Welcome!
Deb Burton Executive Director RI Elder Info
Invocation
Chaplain Rotunda East
National Anthem
9:05-9:10 Pledge of Allegiance
Betty Leach, Sr. Vice Commander, American Legion, Department of RI
9:10-9:15 Opening Remarks
Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos
RI VFW Commander Tiger Patrick
Christina Mathews Program Officer, Point32Health Foundation
Cheryl Tassmer Aetna New England
9:15-9:25 Women Veterans Program at PVAMC
Tonya Maselli. LICSW, Program Manager
9:25-9:30 Questions
9:30-9:40 She-Ro
Veterans Association of Bristol County
9:40-9:45 Questions
9:45-9:55 Military Women Across the Nation
GinaMarie Doherty, National President
9:55-10:00 Questions
10:00-10:10 Wounded Warrior Project
Gina Colon Outreach Specialist
10:10-10:15 Questions
10:15-10:25 Southeastern MASS Paws of Comfort
Deb Horner, 33S. 1st Vice District Governor
10:25-10:30 Questions
10:30-10:40 Project New Hope
Jeannine Germain Ma .Ed
10:50-10:55 Questions
10:55-11:00 Benediction & moment of silence
Reverend Racquel Ray
Operation Connect Resource Guide
The most up to date, printable, resource guide for Veterans of all era’s.
Federal Resources page 3-4
State Resources page 5-6
Veteran Service Organizations page 7-9
Community Based Organizations page 10-11
Educational Resources page 12-13
Legal Resources page 14
Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Resources page 15
Long Term Care Information for Veterans page 16-17
Congressional Delegation page 18