Veterans and Community Conference

Veterans and Community Conference
When: Fri, Sept 28 - Sun, Sept 30
Where: Philadelphia
What: Warrior Writers hosts this powerful gathering of veterans, artists, supporters and healers focused on art-making and wellness. It will feature writing and art-making workshops, seminars on how to build healthy relationships between veterans and allies, and discussion panels exploring local support for veterans, and a performance in front of our mural, Communion Between a Rock and a Hard Place, on Saturday, Sept. 29, 7PM, Woodland between 41 & 42 Streets.  Our overall goal is to create space and community for veterans and their supporters to engage in healing and the reintegration process together. Co-sponsored by University City Arts League. Registration required.
Contact: Jason Gunn, [email protected]

http://www.warriorwriters.org/happening.html

Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - 7:21pm
Veterans and Community Conference

Address

Philly, PA
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Date/Time

Friday, September 28, 2012 - 4:00pm

Contact Information

Jason Gunn, [email protected]

 

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