Calendar of Events
Listed below are upcoming veteran-related events around the state. If you have an event to add, please send us the event information, including a contact phone number. Once we have verified the event information, we will add it to this list.
Members of the VFSS team will normally be present at these events. Veterans and family members that attend can complete an on-site event record and the team will contact you following the event to make arrangements to provide the services you need.
| Date | Event/Description | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
27-29 Aug 2010 |
Yellow RibbonPrivate weekend for NM National Guard soldiers and their families, focusing on stresses and tools to ease the effects of deployments. |
Albuquerque |
Ms Stephanie McGiver |
17-19 Sep 2010 |
Yellow RibbonPrivate weekend for NM National Guard soldiers and their families, focusing on stresses and tools to ease the effects of deployments. |
Albuquerque |
Ms Stephanie McGiver |
16 October 2010 |
Citywide Homeless CrusadeProviding food for 1000 to 1,500 men, women and children who are homeless. Haircuts and job referrals, plus services that will allow them to get the help they need. We plan to provide backpacks, blankets, socks, clothes, gloves, beanies, scarves and hygiene products to prepare them for the winter. Hotdogs, chips, water and a sweet snack provided to homeless attendees. |
YDI Wool Warehouse 1st and Roma Albuquerque |
Irene at 304-2546 or Gabriel at 730-7059 |
22-23 October 2010 |
Homeless Veteran Stand DownService and outreach event prior to the on-set of winter for the homeless veterans in the Albuquerque area. |
Albuquerque |
Mr. Larry Campos |
29-30 October 2010 |
Veterans' Wellness ConferenceA conference exploring the integration of evidence-based and alternative therapies for the treatment of PTSD. Will showcase a DoD pilot residential program, and describe a New Mexico initiative to provide similar short-term services for veterans and families. |
Albuquerque, Hotel de Albuquerque |
Mr. Hoyt Roberson |
