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WoVeN Announcements

A Note from WoVeN’s Directors

Earlier this month, we had the DISTINCT pleasure of hosting our first Train the Trainers WoVeN event, followed directly by our LARGEST EVER National WoVeN training!!! As always, our WoVeN women amazed the Boston crew. WoVeN staff walked away rejuvenated and brimming with new ideas and directions for continued growth. On a personal note, it... Read more » Read More

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Meet Sandy Gessler

"WoVeN is a lifeline back to familiar ground, a comfort zone, a future that you can grow with, be part of, and be with those who understand your issues." Read More

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Become a WoVeN Peer Leader!

If you are viewing this on a Facebook or Instagram app, please open the application in your web browser. Are you a woman Veteran and an excellent leader? Do you enjoy connecting with and supporting your fellow women Veterans? Are you engaged in your local Veteran community or looking to become more involved? If you... Read more » Read More

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March is WoVeN’s Birthday Month!

WoVeN turned two years old this month, and we’re so excited for what’s in store for us in this upcoming year! Our next big event is being held in Washington D.C. in April, where we’ll have our 4th and largest peer leader training. We still have a few spots at the training for women Veterans who... Read more » Read More

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Meet YoLonda Pickens

Meet YoLonda Pickens WoVeN Peer Leader & TrainerSan Angelo, TXU.S. Navy 1982-2006 YoLonda spoke to us about her military experience, her challenges in transitioning to civilian life, and her inspiration for becoming involved with WoVeN. Tell us about your military background. I decided in the 8th grade that I wanted to serve my country either... Read more » Read More

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The Oak Foundation

We are thrilled that the Oak Foundation has recently joined the Walmart Foundation, Boston University, the National Center for PTSD, and the Texas Veterans Commission in supporting the continued growth and development of the WoVeN program. The Oak Foundation’s generosity will support WoVeN in our efforts to extend the reach of WoVeN as a national... Read more » Read More

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Meet Stacie, WoVeN’s new Outreach Coordinator

Meet Stacie Fredriksson Veterans Outreach Coordinator for WoVeNU.S. Air Force 1994-2016 Tell us about your military background. I didn’t really come from a family background of military service. My grandfather had served in the Navy during WWII, but other than that I knew very little about military service. However, after his service my grandfather went... Read more » Read More

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Looking Back on 2018

As 2018 is coming to an end, the WoVeN team can’t help but look back on how much WoVeN has grown in the past year! Here’s a timeline of WoVeN happenings from 2018: January 2018: WoVeN kicks off 2018 by planning the 2nd National Peer Leader Training! February 2018: WoVeN recruits 17 new peer leaders... Read more » Read More

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WoVeN is Heading to Houston!

WoVeN is heading to Houston, TX on October 10-12 to host our third peer leader training! Eighteen women Veterans from across the country will be attending to be trained as peer leaders, and soon will be leading WoVeN groups in their own communities. This training is especially exciting because the Texas Veterans Commission is sponsoring eight... Read more » Read More

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Yoga for Healing

WoVeN staff recently had the opportunity to watch a webinar about yoga, meditation, and mindfulness for healing from MST. This webinar was given by Susan Alden, the Executive Director of Warrior at Ease. She is a graduate of the United States Military Academy and served as a logistics officer in the 82nd Airborne and 3rd... Read more » Read More
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