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Out in the Community: Supporting Afghan Refugee Combat Women Veterans
Afghan Women Combat Veterans and their American Counterparts brought together around art project at AllTru Gather 2022. In partnership with Honor The Promise, Mission Belonging had the immense honor to support the AllTru Gather Event 2022 held this past weekend...
Through Our Eyes: Military Teen Photo Exhibit Gallery
Military Teens create a special photo exhibit showcasing the experience of a family military move across the country. On October 2nd, Mission Belonging and Blue Star Families had the honor of presenting a special art exhibit featuring the work of military...
Call for Artwork: Veterans Experience Project Digital Art Exhibit
Calling All Veteran Artists! This Fall, we have an amazing opportunity to participate in Bastion Community of Resilience's first ever Veteran Experience Project on Veterans Day in New Orleans. The event will be a day full of programming that explores the...
Veteran Artist Spotlight: Belena Marquez
Our Veteran Artist Spotlight for the month of August shines on the wonderful Belena Marquez!Maj (Ret) Belena Stuart Marquez commissioned into the United States Air Force in 2008 from the Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership at Mary Baldwin College. She served as...
2022 Mid-Year Report
In January, Mission Belonging celebrated our 5th year. It's been a long road, and we couldn't have traveled it without you. Many of you know the history of this program: In 2010 I started a job at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and what I learned there changed me...
Event Day Photos: We Carry On -A Collective Performance by Military Caregivers-
Event Day Photos from our live performance with Wounded Warrior Project Independence Program Caregivers. This summer at Mission Belonging, we partnered with Wounded Warrior Project, working virtually with a group of extraordinary Independence Program caregivers...
We Carry On: A Collective Performance by Military Caregivers
WWP Independence Caregivers come together to tell and perform their constantly evolving stories. Join Mission Belonging and Wounded Warrior Project for an afternoon to honor caregivers of Wounded Warrior as they share their evolving stories. In this performance,...
Through Our Eyes: Finding Home Again
This summer, we are partnering with the DC Chapter of Blue Star Families, the nation’s largest grassroots military family support organization, to provide this opportunity for military teens. A joint Mission Belonging and BSF project, Through Our Eyes: Finding Home...
How to Write a Memoir: An Evening with Anthony Almojera
A writing workshop with writer and paramedic, Anthony Almojera, to benefit Mission Belonging. Join us for a special writing workshop with author and NYC paramedic, Anthony Almojera, to benefit Mission Belonging programs for veterans, service members, military...
Veteran Artist Spotlight: Natasha Lewis
Our July Veteran Artist Spotlight shines on Natasha Lewis, who will be facilitating a Paint Night for Mission Belonging on Wednesday, July 6th at 7 pm ET! About Natasha: "I am 17-year Veteran Combat medic in the Army Reserve. I have been on five tours and...
Veteran Artist Spotlight: Alexis Laryea
This month for our Veteran Artist Spotlight, we share with you the amazingly talented Artist and Mental Health Counselor, Alexis Laryea! Alexis contributed to the Mission Belonging Memorial Day painting and veteran poetry reading event last month, and we are so...
We Remember: A Memorial Day 2022 Collaborative Painting
On Memorial Day, we remember those who served their nation. Throughout the month of May, Mission Belonging visual art workshops were dedicated to creating this collaborative painting in honor of those who selflessly sacrificed so that we may all be free. Our most...
