In 1948, the Women's Armed Service Integration Act was signed by President Truman. We're marching for the rights and recognition of all women veterans.
https://www.va.gov/womenvet/outreach/trailblazers.asp
Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.
Find our donation page at www.graceafterfire.org
DID YOU KNOW: Today is Texas Women Veteran's Day
June 12, 1948, a groundbreaking Women's Armed Services Integration Act, signed into law by President Harry S. Truman.
While women have served in the American military since before we became a nation, they were not officially recognized as military members or veterans until 1948. Women were originally relegated to serving in the civilian fields of nursing, laundering, mending clothing and cooking. Despite this segregation, many served in war zones alongside their male compatriots, and some even dressed as men during the Civil War and fought on the front lines and 1 has earned the Medal Of Honor. https://www.army.mil/article/183800/meet_dr_mary_walker_the_only_female_medal_of_honor_recipient
Out of more than 3,500 Medal of Honor recipients, only one was a woman - just one - and it was an award that was rescinded just before the honoree died.
This is Veteran's Medicine.
The National United States Armed Forces Museum 2020GySgt Karl Baumer's story of healing and connection through the work he performs at the National United St...
Peer to Peer Women Veteran groups
We have been working on our website and all events are now automated. We will be posting new events and building our new wellness program. We can't wait to see you there! www.graceafterfire.org
Tis the Season to Give!
GIVING TUESDAY: Making an Impact for Women Veterans
With your help, we can make a difference in a time when most needed.
Please text GAF to 44-321, give on our website .graceafterfire.org, or click directly to our donation page: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/grace-after-fire/giving-tuesday-making-an-impact-for-women-veterans to help us reach our goal.
Consider dedicating your Gift in Memory of a Family Member or Veteran.
Thank you so much for your support!
Amazing women!!!!
A set of twins and World War II nurses celebrated a century of life Saturday afternoon in Palmetto.
What Does a Veteran Look Like to You? Send us your your photos. Post here or send to connie@graceafterfire to share?
Let’s tell Greg Abbott: Save our Lives and Protect our Hospitals. No more excuses. Expand Medicaid now for Texans!
Tana, It's almost time for the Medicaid for Texas Virtual Rally — happening tonight at 6 p.m. Will you join us?
It has never been more urgent to advocate for the immediate expansion of Medicaid in Texas. The COVID-19 crisis has given us a new perspective on having the highest rate of uninsured people in the country.
Join the rally tonight via Facebook Live or the nonprofit SickOfItTX website.
Houston Women March On is an all-volunteer nonpartisan nonprofit 501c3. Please donate today to empower our voter registration, "Fair Maps" advocacy, and GOTV activities for the 2020 elections and beyond.
Together, we are a powerful voice for women and communities in Texas. Thanks for all you do.
FIRE IS CATCHING!!!! Big plans are being made, these plans need your support. Please stand by for official announcments.
Stand By ladies. New things are coming.
Rain or shine, it's Marching time!
Who's ready to March tomorrow?
It's about that time!!! Houston Woman March On 2019.!!!!!!
All peaceful people are welcome!
Do you care about the Country we live in. What are you doing to make change. This is your opportunity!
We still have so much work to do. “What does a veteran look like?”
Female veterans are almost twice as likely to kill themselves as civilian women
A Military Working Dog Died Saving Army Rangers In A Fierce Firefight In Afghanistan
A military working dog was killed in a fierce firefight in Afghanistan last week, and his actions in his final moments saved the lives of several U.S. soldiers
The time for planning Women Veterans 2019 March is getting close
Did you know:
After years of development, the Marines' new female dress blue uniform is here and available to the Corps' newest members.
Will you march again with us?
We stand together in solidarity with our partners and children for the protection of our rights, our safety, our health, and our families - recognizing that our vibrant and diverse communities are the strength of our country.
Doc keeps license after 'joke'
A former Mesa County gynecologist who dyed a patient's va**na purple in what he called a "joke" has avoided jail time as part of a plea deal and will be
DID YOU KNOW: During early voting you can vote at any poll in your county?
Exercise your right to vote with us. All are welcome! We will meet,enjoy a live band, go vote, then come back for pizza ($) and camaraderie. Just show up.
DID YOU KNOW: During early voting you can vote at any poll in your county?
Exercise your right to vote!! Come share in camaraderie, Pizza, and music. We will meet, go vote, and come back for pizza (not included) Everyone is welcome.
ALL are welcome!
Proud to be a Badass😀!
This Women's History Month, Got Your 6 is working to empower women veterans with help from actress Michelle Monaghan. Over the past decade, women service mem...
Change is uncomfortable and necessary. I’m doing something, are you?
The 2018 Midterms are extraordinarily important to our future as a free people. Our country is suffering from attacks on voting rights, voter suppression, gerrymandering, and citizen apathy. Don't let your freedoms and rights be taken away - we've worked to hard to build a better Texas and a better....
We are looking for volunteers for this year's Women Veteran March. ( You do not have to be a veteran) if you are interested in serving on the Planning Committee please PM our admin.
Grace After Fire is in Atlanta attending the 1st ever Military Women's Coalition Meeting. We are proud to be a part of the change for Women Veterans who have so honorably served our country.
Register2Vote.org | Register to vote from your home, without a printer, envelope, or stamp
As close to online registration as you can get under current Texas law. Register2Vote.org mails the voter a pre-filled application for their signature. The applicant signs it, and mails it back to their voter registrar in the postage paid envelope.
Rock the polls!
Go forth into your week with pride and gratitude.
It's movement. Let's keep it going! Share, Share, Share
America is failing to fulfill its obligation to women who served in uniform
Photos from Houston Women Veterans March's post
We made history with our first march, but our mission is only beginning. Buy a t-shirt ( front: Women Veterans March back: VETERAN or SUPPORTER) have it delivered, and wear it proudly. When someone asks where you got it, share your story and tell them how to get one. 100% of the proceeds go to support the Women Veterans March. https://www.houstonwomensmarch.org/merch
Houston Women’s March is an official “sister event” to the national Women’s March on Washington. We stand together in solidarity for the protection of rights.
Tomorrow we march our way into History!
Join us, buy shirts, or donate to support the women veterans march!
Shirts: https://www.houstonwomensmarch.org/merch/
Donations: https://www.gofundme.com/women-veterans-march
Preordered shirts can be picked up today before 5:30pm (ask for Aaron) at:
Boulevard Realty, 833 Studewood St. Houston, TX 77008
OR
Tomorrow before the march from 7:30am-8:30am at:
The Water Works, 105 Sabine St. Houston, TX, 77007
If you haven't ordered yet, shirts will be available for purchase at the march and are available online for shipping after the march.
https://www.houstonwomensmarch.org/merch/
901 Bagby Street
Houston, TX
77002
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ON JUNE 12,1948, PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN SIGNED INTO LAW THE WOMEN’S ARMED SERVICES INTEGRATION ACT ALLOWING WOMEN TO SERVE AS REGULAR MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY.
On June 9, 2017 Texas Senate Bill 805 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott designating June 12th as Women Veterans Day.
Partnering with Houston Women's March organization, we are making history. It is the 70th Anniversary of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act (1948). To celebrate those 70 years we are having the 1st Women Veteran's March. Please see the following information.
Mission Starting a new dialogue with America about what a veteran looks like. (We are strong, resilient, and intelligent)
Barriers for women veterans: Safe access to quality healthcare, Sustainable employment ,Homeless women veterans with children
Solutions Encouraging our community to invest women veterans and Encouraging women veterans to be the change they want to see
Actions Registration page: https://actionnetwork.org/events/women-veterans-march-2018?source=direct_link
page: https://www.facebook.com/events/181051082722672
Volunteer page: [email protected]
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Urban Land Institute - Houston
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