This nonprofit is housed on the 2nd floor of a building right off of George Washington University's…read morecampus, which can have an adverse effect on hunting down parking spaces depending on what time of day you come - but, provides you with a smorgasbord of food truck selections should you feel peckish before your class/event at the center . Although the primary focus of the center is to assist disabled veterans with finding career opportunities in the Washington DC area, many of their workshops and events are open to the local veteran community and are held primarily during weekday daytime hours. They also run the Washington DC Kaufman FastTrac class for new and aspiring military veteran entrepreneurs. I came here for the FastTrac program, which I'd highly recommend to anyVET who's contemplating owning and operating their own business. You do have to sign in at the front desk of the building, but sometimes the concierge is inconsistent so I'm not sure if it's a building thing or what - either way be sure to check in with the front desk. There are other nonprofits that inhabit the building but I'm not sure about their mission/focus. At the veterans center on the 2nd floor there's restrooms, two classrooms and a mini-lounge area with materials about other veterans-centric programs/events occurring in the area. They're not open on the weekends but I think that's because the building itself isn't open then. Lastly, check out their facebook page for upcoming events/details: https://www.facebook.com/Nationalvetsgetstarted

From the owner: Powered by Student Veterans of America - the nation's largest student veteran organization - and…read morethe HSC Foundation, the National Veterans Center develops, tests, and delivers new solutions to help student veterans 1) have a smooth, healthy transition to academic life; 2) achieve maximum grades and graduation rates, and 3) quickly find the best jobs and careers upon graduation.

Great Post serving the community and those who've served…read more Check the Post out if you're in town.

I came here Tuesday for the (free) weekly "world tavern poker" games, first one at 6:30pm. It's a…read morefriendly fast-paced group of 3 or 4 tables of six to eight. I finished "in the points" this time! It's held in the hall that you get to through the small bar. You get to the bar through a door with the Canteen sign above it off the parking lot. It's a very low-key place, with some VFW memorabilia. As a non-member, I signed in by the door. The decor is old and homey. There's around a dozen seats at the small bar, but i dont recall if there were any tables. There are some kind of lottery or scratch-off ticket machines, and a tv. The bartender keeps things moving, and there's a simple menu, hot dogs, pizza, cheeseburgers, chicken nuggets and fingers, a philly cheese steak, fries, and more. The burger was hot and juicy, and i think it may have been microwaved. Tasted fine. The fries were pretty good and piping hot. The people all seemed friendly and relaxed. If your at all cool, you wont find much for you here, but if you're just a regular person, this seems like a nice place for a quiet drink and some regular food.

Every time I attend there is always fun times! The wait staff is also amazing! It's a great place…read moreto mingle to with old timers and colleagues from former military days and thesocoal atmosphere is so awesome !

I proposed to my Fiancé here and it was perfect. The service and communication was top notch.read more

Ample parking, good food and a nice local spot with veteran members and great causes for the…read moremilitary and community

It's a relaxing unit for veterans. I like the strategic location and the serenity. All personnel…read moreare very respectful and you need to experience to appreciate this post. You doubt? Walk in and entertain yourself, grab a drink and judge for yourself.Awesome!

Was in town for the Elks Parade of Heroes event in DC. Stopped by this local VFW to support & hang…read morewith friends over drinks. Had a grand ol' time. The people there were so friendly & welcoming that I felt right at home. It was trivia night & saw a lot of young people. This was refreshing. Was told this is a top VFW in the State of Virginia. I understood why right away. Made contact with all the leaders at the Post & made new friends while I was at it.

Tucked into a corner of older Arlington (on a side street mostly used as a shortcut to avoid…read morewaiting at the light), this VFW post does a pretty good job. I am a fairly new veteran (got back from Afghanistan in Jan 2012) but my father is a member as well. So to start off this place has a steep entry cost, you have to have served overseas in a designated war zone (check out the VFW site for all the minutea), other than that membership costs are pretty low. I think it great that there is an organization that allows vets to congregrate together in a protected place where there is a common bond of service.

This organization (Center for American Homeless Veterans/ Circle of Friends For American Veterans)…read morecalled and convinced my elderly sister with dementia to donate $10. It must be a recurring donation because $10 has posted against her account three months in a row. I cannot contact this organization to stop it because their website is invalid (www.vetsvision.org) and their phone number is disconnected (703-237-8980). In March, I found their FaceBook page and sent them a Messenger. I received an automated response, nothing more. As of today, their FaceBook page is gone.

Worth reading up on this charity before giving money…read more http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/06/america-s-worst-charities-five-of-top-50-named-based-in-maryland-virginia-90212.html Circle of Friends For American Veterans turns out to be one of the lowest rated charities in the US.

A place that is dear to my heart! The vibe has improved, they have added a commercial stove and are…read moregetting gourmet! Regular, monthly and game day menu available. They have a card machine. ATM, juke box and big screen TVs all around for games or events. The members pitch in when the time comes to help with events. The post has been more accepting of outsiders (i.E. members from other VFW posts). They have worked on eliminating unethical people that scam the veterans. There are monthly Member and Auxiliary meetings. Both do fabulous things for veterans and the town of Occoquan. There is parking up front and handicapped parking in the back alleyway. Electric vehicle charger is about 100 feet away on the other side of the post office. Weekly hand dancing events take place upstairs. This is an awesome post!

This is a wonderful place to go and meet and share with other veterans and their families. The food…read moreis good and well Priced. It does get full on the weekends so you may have to wait on your food a bit. Food options are bar food menu and the options for weekend specials as well. You can listen to music on weekends evenings but if you don't get there early you will not find an empty table in the music lounge. You can still Enjoy the music from a dining room table.

Post is small with GREAT! My Post 8 brothers and sisters at the best!! We enjoy sports, music, and…read moregood times. We support each other and our families.

A friend asked me to join them for Family Feud after Bingo. While I waited I went to bar in the…read moreBingo room and was rudely told that I had to go to the front bar. Off I went cash in hand and stood at the bar. The female bartender yelled at myself and another man that she was making a drink and the male bartender then helped 7 men that came in after me. After the female bartender finished making two drinks (that took about 10 minutes) then looked at me then helped two women of her own race that also came in after me. All this time there was another woman, not of my race that was audibly grumbling about people of my race being at the bar. At that point I gave up and left. May I add that this is exactly the same nonsense that chased my husband and I away a decade ago. We go to other legions in the area (Springfield and Lorton) where everyone is welcoming of all races and gender. It is a shame that at a non profit entity blocks from the US Capitol and what would be the closest bar to my home, you can't a bottle of beer based on your race or gender!

WOW!!! JUST WOW~!!! I came here for the open house and…read moretoured the facility. I think it's pretty safe to say it's a one of a kind (if not the only) non-profit organization / facility that allows you to drop off your child(ren) with special needs, for a day or two on the weekend to allow the parents some time of respite. Absolutely love their mission and the fact that they care specifically for an otherwise marginalized population. They have three "lodges" each with 10 rooms (half singles, half doubles), outdoor playground, pool, indoor gymnasium, chapel, a variety of rooms for computers, music, arts & crafts, sensory stimulation and quite rooms. And practically everything has a theme. It really does look like a kids' paradise...and hopefully it will be. You'll need to register on their website to utilize their services.

Unconditional love…read more As cheesy as it may sound, this place oozes unconditional love for children with special needs. From the carefully thought-out interior decor to the doting, compassionate staff, Jill's House is one of the most tangible manifestations of love for a group of children often overlooked by the general public. Jill's House is an overnight respite home for special-needs children. For the kids, it's like a fun sleepover - there's a music room with musical instruments, sing-a-long DVDs, and space to dance, a technology room with touch-screen computers, an art room, a gym, an indoor pool, a playground, and nature-themed "pods" with more games, puzzles, toys, video games, and even a movie screen (tell me you didn't have to take a breath in between reading that list). For the hard-working parents (for whom I have such great respect and admiration), it's a chance for them to have a night to themselves. Furthermore, Jill's House is an incredibly safe place for these children. The intake coordinators are very detailed in recording each individual child's diet restrictions, medical concerns, and methods of communication. They also make sure to give the parents (and the child) a tour of the facility beforehand. The intake coordinators, then, propagate all of this information to the staff who work directly with the children. Now, the staff are a group of people who are not only efficient caretakers, but are also genuinely loving people. It's apparent that the children quickly form bonds with the staff and recognize them when they return. It's heartwarming to witness. I could go on and on, but (as another review has pointed out) it might be easier to just visit the website or call. Ultimately, this facility houses an amazing group of workers and a precious group of kids.