Vets Empowerment Expo Jan. 25 in Lex Park

The Southern Maryland Veterans Empowerment Expo will be held from 10am to 3pm January 25 at Lexington Park United Methodist Church. Join the expo for a day dedicated to supporting and celebrating service members, veterans, and their families. The Patuxent Partnership is helping to publicize this event.
The event will feature a variety of local providers ready to address needs: from behavioral health, to employment, housing, and beyond.
Attendees can:
- Explore resources to provide assistance, enrich well-being, and strengthen community connections.
- Get your benefits sorted through a VA claims clinic held by DAV Chapter 26. Bring relevant documents.
- Engage in therapeutic activities designed to foster resilience and joy.
- Enjoy food and great company while connecting with peers and providers. At noon, the first 200 people will be given a free lunch to take with them. We’ll have coffee, water, and snacks available throughout the day.
- Partake in multiple raffles for chances to win products and prizes.
For more information, click here.
Those planning to attend may RSVP here.
The church is at 21780 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, MD.
Vendors will include:
Annapolis Vet Center, Calvert County Commission for Veterans and Military Families, Calvert Crisis Response, CaptionCall, Center for Change, Charles County Commission for Veterans Affairs, Charles County Local Behavioral Health Administration, Charlie Health, College of Southern Maryland Military and Veteran Support, Comptroller of Maryland veteran liaison, Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 26, Easterseals Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program, Footprint Foundation, Greenwell Foundation, Hospice of St. Mary’s, Infinite Legacy, Invisible Wounds Therapy and Wellness, K&I Healthcare Services, LifeStyles of Maryland, Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Maryland Department of Labor Veteran Services, Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families, Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans, Navy Federal Credit Union, Operation Second Chance, Pathways, PFLAG Southern Maryland, PHIL MOR FIT, Prince George’s Community College, ServingTogether, Sheppard Pratt, Southern Maryland JobSource, St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services, St. Mary’s County Health Department, Team River Runner, Three Oaks Center, Together We Move, TRiO Veterans Upward Bound, United Healthcare, Veterans Health and Wellness Foundation, and Vets Retreat Virginia.
About The Patuxent Partnership
The Patuxent Partnership is a nonprofit member organization that fosters collaboration between government, industry, and academia to advance education through STEM-based initiatives; to advance technology through speaker programs, forums, and networking; to advance science and technology transfer through the exchange of ideas, information, and data related to technologies; and to increase workforce development through an array of initiatives.
SoMD 2030 is focused on building a STEM pipeline, increasing career opportunities. This collaborative effort is funded by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aviation Division. The Patuxent Partnership is accomplishing the work under an agreement with NAWCAD, working with St. Mary’s College of Maryland, College of Southern Maryland, area public school systems, as well as other schools, industry, and NAWCAD. SoMD 2030 connects talented students with paid apprenticeships and internships.
To learn more about The Patuxent Partnership and its programs, visit its Leader member page.