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Women Veterans United Committee, Inc. (WVUCI) annually sets a priority to highlight, promote, and support legislation that addresses the unique needs of women veterans and their families. WVUCI remains vigilant in providing a voice for women veterans by advocating for programs, research, and healthcare that meet the requirements for the health and wellness of Women Veterans. We understand the importance of providing outreach and mentoring Women Veterans through transition and providing careful follow-up for the whole veteran family. The On the Hill Program invites Women Veterans and others in key positions to speak on the topics of most importance to our needs. Veteran Service Organizations are invited to support this event with presentations and speakers.

Each year Women Veterans United Committee, Inc. collects items for Women Veterans, military families, homeless, active duty, reserve, National Guard, etc. for their babies and small children. Items collected are Baby Premium Disposable Diapers for infants or larger, Night Shirts in Assorted Sizes, Hats, Baby Blankets, Baby Bottles, Baby Shoes, Brush & Combs sets, Pack Wash Cloths, Pack Pacifiers, Teething Rings, Health Care Kits, Huggies Wipes, Bottle Brushes, etc. We also accept donations.

The Annual Memorial Day Service is held every year to honor and remember the Women of the Military Reserves, National Guard, Active Duty, etc. who have made the ultimate sacrifice or died after service. Three (3) services are presently held each year. These services consist of the placing of wreaths and flowers as well as candle lighting and are held at The Town of Indian Head, Inside Pavilion Green at Indian Head located in Charles County at the end of Route 210 (Indian Head HWY) just outside the gate of the Naval Support Facility Indian Head, MD 20640. The Chesapeake House Travel Center I-95 John F. Kennedy Memorial, Hwy, Mile Marker 96, North East, MD 21901 and the Vietnam Wall & Women’s Memorial, 5 Henry Bacon Drive, NW, Washington, DC 20245.

Annual Drive is held to donate new panties and bras to help homeless Women Veterans. Donations are distributed to our local Women Veterans Homeless Shelters. Items collected are lipsticks, lotions, soaps, washcloths, towels, hairbrushes, colognes, toothpastes, sanitary napkins, Tampax, stockings, socks, face wipes, pet food, etc. Donations are accepted.

This is the first year of the Graduation Celebration to encourage Women Veterans to continue their education after completion of their present level.

Domestic Violence & Military Sexual Trauma Seminar for Men
Our first program was in 2019 at the request of male veterans for outreach and addressing their needs. We see this as an important male Veteran and family issue which we will continue. It will include topics such as Claims & Benefits, Suicide Prevention, Domestic Violence Warriors to Soul Mate, Military Sexual Trauma, Domestic Violence, and more. We look forward to working with the Veterans Mental Health Advisory Council at Washington, DC Veteran Hospital, Empowerment Behavioral Therapeutic Services, and others.

9/11 Celebration & Veterans Recognition Day!
In partnership with The Town of Indian Head, MD.

At this time special recognition and services is offered to all veterans, active duty military, and their families. The purpose of this program is to recognizing FIRST RESPONDERS which include Emergency Medical Service workers, Fire Department, Police Department, etc. as well as the names of the children who died during 9/11 are read. A Memorial Service is held for of all those who passed.

Each year a retreat and/or seminars are setup with guest speakers with topics of specific interest to Women Veterans. The Retreats/Seminars are very well rounded with quality activities and speakers. Topics include Inspiration, Suicide Prevention, MST, Suicide Awareness, Grief, PTSD, Male Veterans MST, Judiciary Court System, On the Hill, Segregation, In the Maryland House, Inspiration, Life in the Military, etc.

Breast cancer is a serious concern of Women Veterans United Committee, Inc. because the role of military women has significantly expanded throughout history, most notably with their inclusion in combat assignments. An important consideration of expanded duties is the introduction of additional health risks. Working in these dangerous environments often includes exposure to toxins, which may elevate the risk for developing cancers. (Elevated Breast Health Concerns for Servicewomen and Women Veterans. GE Health. 2020May19.)

Annual Breast Cancer events are held to bring information to women, women veterans, active-duty women, etc. More will be done to encourage information, testing, and awareness for our women veteran.

The Michael “Maddog” Sater Flame of Hope Academic Award
The Flame of Hope Academic Award is named in honor of Michael “Maddog” Sater. He served in the US Army in Vietnam where he received the Purple Heart. He was passionate about helping Veterans receive their benefits and served many Veterans in the State of Maryland and surrounding states. He stood for the advancement of Women Veterans in Veteran Service Organizations and in his last years was a member of the DAV Department of Maryland, Women Veterans Committee, and a founding member of Women Veterans United Committee, Inc. We are reaching out to our youth to understand and recognize the importance of Women Veterans positive contributions to the military and society. In honor of his memory, the Flame of Hope Academic Award is given to children Pre-K to 8th grade.

Town of Indian Head’s Halloween from the Trunk of Your Car
Women Veterans United Committee, Inc. (WVUCI) participates in the Town of Indian Head’s Annual Halloween from the Trunk of Your Car. This is when candy is given out to children in celebration of Halloween. A very safe way to reach out to area children.

The Annual Veterans Day Program and Parades are an exciting time for WVUCI for we recognize all those who served and are serving. The placing of wreaths and flowers at the Vietnam Women’s Memorial and Vietnam Wall and hold Programs at The Town of Indian Head, Inside Pavilion Green at Indian Head located in Charles County at the end of Route 210 (Indian Head HWY) just outside the gate of the Naval Support Facility Indian Head, MD 20640. The Chesapeake House Travel Center I-95 John F. Kennedy Memorial, Hwy, Mile Marker 96, North East, MD 21901 and the Vietnam Wall & Women’s Memorial, 5 Henry Bacon Drive, NW, Washington, DC 20245.

Christmas Celebration/Memorial Service Program
Our Christmas Celebration/Memorial Service is dependent on COVID effects on the population for 2021. Our first Program was held in 2020 during COVID.