Virginia Women Veterans Program
Thank you to all who participated in the 2021 Virginia Women Veterans Virtual Summit! Stay tuned here for details regarding the 2022 Summit.
For questions regarding the 2022 Virginia Women Veterans VIRTUAL Summit, please contact:
Beverly VanTull, Virginia Women Veterans Program Manager at
beverly.vantull@dvs.virginia.gov or 804-786-0571
You may also click the button below to fill out a contact form.
NEWS:
June 29, 2021
Virginia Department of Veterans Services Recognizes Four Employers For Their Exceptional Efforts Hiring Virginia Women Veterans
June 28, 2021
Virginia Women Veteran Award Winners Announced at 2021 Virginia Women Veterans Virtual Summit, Women Veterans from Alexandria, Hampton and Portsmouth Recognized For Their Exceptional Contributions
Governor Ralph Northam Proclaims Virginia Women Veterans Week, March 14-20, 2021.
Governor Ralph Northam Proclaims Virginia Women Veterans Week, March 15-21, 2020.
The Virginia General Assembly has designated the third full week of March as Women Veterans Week in Virginia. Click on these links to the House and Senate resolutions.
Governor Northam Signs Executive Order to Advance Equity for Virginia’s Small-, Women-, Minority-, and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses
Veteran Leaders and Employers Honored For Commitment To Virginia’s Women Veterans – Virginia Department of Veterans Services Presents Awards At 2019 Women Veterans Summit
Honest Soul Yoga Wins First Pitch Contest For Women Veteran-Owned Businesses At 2019 Virginia Women Veterans Summit
Governor Northam Celebrates Virginia Women Veterans Week, click here to learn more.
Click here to view photos from the 2019 Virginia Women Veterans Week Kick Off event.
Click here to view photos from the 2019 Virginia Women Veterans Week Pinning Ceremony at the Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center.
Click here to view photos from the 2019 Virginia Women Veterans Week Pinning Ceremony at the Virginia Veterans Care Center.
Click here to view pinning photos from around the Commonwealth at our benefits offices.
Click here to view photos from the Grace & Grit Program at the Virginia War Memorial.
Women Veterans Article Links
- WIMSA Elects New President, Retired Army Chief Warrant Officer, Phyllis J. Wilson
- Women Veteran Experience Journey Map Released
- AMVETS Elects First Female National Commander in Organization History
- VA's Center for Women Veterans kicks off Women's History Month with 'Trailblazers' campaign
- Women's Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor Updates
- Women’s Mentorship Network
- Transitioning from Military to Civilian: The Unique Challenges of Female Veterans
- Homeless Women Veterans Are Veterans With An Important Difference
- Women Veteran Outreach Update from Leaphy Khim – CSULB, American Legion 43
Resource Links & Service Organizations
- Virginia Council on Women
- https://recordsfinder.com/guides/
- http://www.benefits.va.gov/PERSONA/veteran-women.asp
- https://www.va.gov/womenvet
- https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
- https://maketheconnection.net/resources
- https://nvf.org/women-veteran-resources
- http://www.servicewomen.org
- http://womenveteransinteractive.org
- http://www.finalsaluteinc.org
- http://www.msveteranamerica.org
- https://www.missioncontinues.org
- http://vwise.vets.syr.edu
Historical/Education Links
Video Links
- 2017 Women Veterans Summit Video
- Women Veterans' inspiring true stories ( Make the Connection “Conversations”)
- A Veteran Shares Her Tips For Transitioning From Military To Civilian Life | Money | TIME
- White House Women Vet Champions for Change
- Is this How America Treats Its Female Veterans?
- Female Vets: A Soldier's Story