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She deserves a place to call Home

Lena Goodman

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Military Women of Valor

The Valor Weekly

Issue No. 2Fall EditionSaturday, November 7, 2026

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A Special Veterans Day Tribute

November 11

To All Who Served We Salute You

This Veterans Day Military Women of Valor proudly salutes every Veteran who has worn our nation's uniform, those serving today and the families who stand beside them. We honor your courage, your sacrifice, your leadership and your commitment to our country.

Your service matters. Your voice matters. Your legacy matters.

Honoring Her Service · Celebrating Her Strength · Empowering Her Future

A Letter From Our Founder

Because she served
She deserves a place to call Home

This Veterans Day week we honor the women who served with news that matters, gatherings near you and a little time set aside just for you.

From Our Founder
Who We Are
Time for You
Movement and Healthy Food
Beauty, Fashion and Music
Travel, Sisterhood and Holiday Baking
What You Should Know
Become an Ambassador for Change

A joyful woman in jeans raising her arms beneath golden fall leaves

From Our Founder

Honoring female Veterans on This Veterans Day

By Lena Goodman

Lena Goodman, founder of Military Women of Valor

Dearest Valor Family,

Have we got a story for you!

Thank you for opening the second issue of The Valor Weekly.

On Wednesday our nation pauses to honor every American who has worn the uniform. I ask that you set aside a moment this week to honor yourself as well. Your service mattered then and it matters now.

Women have served this country since its earliest days. For far too long they waited to be recognized as Veterans and to receive the care they earned. This week we share a piece of that history along with the news, gatherings and resources that can help you today.

If you attend a parade or ceremony in your community please stand tall. You belong among those being honored. If you prefer a quiet day at home that is a worthy way to observe the day as well.

Your service did not end when the uniform came off. Your story is part of the history of this nation. This Veterans Day and every day we are proud to stand beside you.

This space was created for you. If there is a story you would love to read or a topic you would like us to explore please send your suggestion to contact@militarywomenofvalor.org. Every suggestion will be thoughtfully considered. If we feature your idea you will hear from us within 7 to 14 days.

With gratitude and love,

Lena Goodman

Founder · Military Women of Valor

Who We Are

Welcome to Military Women of Valor

Military Women of Valor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that honors, supports and uplifts the women who have worn our nation's uniform. Whether you served four years or forty you belong here.

Military Women of Valor serves as a Resource Connection Hub. We connect Veterans and their families with trusted organizations, agencies and community resources equipped to address their individual needs.

Our Vision

A future where every female Veteran has access to safe affordable housing and the supportive resources she needs.

Our Mission

To honor the service and sacrifice of female Veterans by connecting them with safe transitional housing options, supportive resources and pathways to permanent housing and lasting success.

What We Do Today

Military Women of Valor serves as a Resource Connection Hub. We gather trusted resources in one place so female Veterans can find the help they need and reach out to those organizations directly.

Listings of shelters, transitional homes and housing programs from New York to Virginia
Links to official VA information on health care, mental health, benefits and women's health so Veterans can contact the VA directly
Weekly listings of Veteran job fairs, hiring events and female Veteran gatherings
A resource directory and archive available at any time

Where We Are Going

Housing is the heart of our work. Our dream is a home of our own where female Veterans can rest, heal and plan their next chapter surrounded by support. We are actively seeking the funding and community support to make that dream a reality.

How You Can Help

Share this newsletter with a female Veteran who could use it
Volunteer your time or talents
Connect with us if your organization serves Veterans or offers housing
Give a gift of any size toward the home we are building

Reach us at contact@militarywomenofvalor.org.

For You This Week

Make Time for You

Veterans Day week can bring feelings of pride, cherished memories and a full calendar. These pages offer a few gentle ways to slow down, recharge and make time for yourself.

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Time for You

Start a Gratitude Jar

The road to Thanksgiving is the perfect time to notice the good things, big and small. A gratitude jar turns that into a simple daily habit.

Find a jar and set it where you will see it every day.
Keep small slips of paper and a pen beside it.
Each evening write one thing you are thankful for.
Invite family or friends who visit to add their own.
On Thanksgiving Day open the jar and read them aloud.

You may be surprised by how much good was there all along.

A smiling woman raking fall leaves in her yard

Movement

Rake, Bend and Breathe

Raking leaves is a real workout. It works your arms, shoulders, back and legs while you enjoy crisp Fall air.

Warm up with a few minutes of walking and gentle arm circles.
Keep your knees soft and let your legs do the work.
Switch hands every few minutes so both sides share the effort.
Fill bags only halfway so they stay light to lift.
Take a water break every twenty minutes.

Then step back and admire the work. You earned that cup of cider.

Roasted squash slices with pomegranate seeds and fresh herbs

Healthy Food

Maple Roasted Squash With Pomegranate

A bright and easy side dish for your Thanksgiving table. It serves six and can be made the morning of the meal.

You Will Need

2 acorn or delicata squash, seeded and cut into half moons
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
A handful of fresh mint or parsley leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Heat the oven to 400 degrees.
Toss the squash with the oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
Spread the slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, turning once, until tender and golden at the edges.
Arrange on a platter and scatter with pomegranate seeds and fresh herbs. Serve warm.

A relaxing foot soak with rose petals, towels and candles

Beauty

A Warm Spiced Foot Soak

Our feet carry us through every busy season. Before the holiday rush begins, give them a little love.

Fill a basin with warm water.
Stir in half a cup of Epsom salt and a few drops of your favorite oil.
Float a handful of rose petals or a cinnamon stick for a cozy scent.
Light a candle and let yourself relax.
Soak for fifteen minutes while you sip tea or listen to music.
Pat dry, smooth on a rich lotion and slip into warm socks.

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Fashion

Layer Up for Fall

Fall weather can change from chilly to warm in a single afternoon. Smart layers let you stay comfortable all day.

A soft turtleneck sweater as your warm base
A classic wool coat in cream, camel or charcoal
A felt hat with a ribbon band to finish the look
Cozy knit gloves and comfortable boots for chilly mornings

Winter white, camel and soft neutrals always look polished. Add a warm cup of coffee and you are ready for a crisp Fall morning.

Ada Tate with her guitar

Music

The Valor Playlist

Ada Tate · Navy Veteran · Singer, Songwriter and Producer

Our music pages celebrate Ada Tate a classically trained vocalist, United States Navy Veteran and founder of ALYT Production.

For Veterans Day Ada shares five songs of strength and pride to honor every woman who served.

Rise UpAndra Day
BraveSara Bareilles
Something Inside So StrongLabi Siffre
UnstoppableSia
God Bless the U.S.A.Lee Greenwood

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Travel

Step Into a Garden Glasshouse

When the air turns cold and the trees go bare a garden conservatory is a warm escape filled with color. Strolling among blooms and palms under a glass roof feels like a mini vacation.

In our region Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania is famous for its seasonal displays and the United States Botanic Garden on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. welcomes visitors with free admission.

Wear comfortable shoes, bring a friend and check each garden's website for hours before you go.

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Sisterhood

Give Thanks by Giving Back

Thanksgiving is a season of gratitude and there is no better way to share it than serving side by side.

Gather a few sister Veterans and volunteer together before the holiday. Help pack meals at a local food bank, serve at a community dinner or collect warm coats for families in need.

You already know how much a team can accomplish. This season let that team spirit bless your community.

A slice of pumpkin pie with whipped cream and caramel drizzle

A pumpkin, fall leaves and red berries beside a handwritten thank you card

Holiday Baking

Stirring Up Sweet Memories

A Season of Pies, Pastries and Thanksgiving Traditions

Some of our sweetest memories begin in the kitchen. The smell of cinnamon, the roll of a pie crust and a recipe card in a loved one's handwriting can carry us right back home.

This season make baking a tradition worth keeping.

Bake with someone you love and let the little ones help measure and stir.
Write down the family recipes that live only in memory before they are lost.
Make pie dough a few days ahead and keep it in the refrigerator to ease the holiday rush.
Bake an extra pie or a batch of cookies to share with a neighbor or a sister Veteran who lives alone.

Sweet potato, pumpkin, apple or pecan, every slice is a chance to say thank you to the people who share your table.

What You Should Know

This Week's News

How Women Veterans Won the Right to VA Care

A new VA history feature recalls that women Veterans were long shut out of the national homes that cared for disabled Veterans. Advocates such as the Women's Overseas Service League pressed for change. In 1923 the governing board voted to admit women. Today VA provides women Veterans with primary care, mental health care and maternity care.

A Record Number of Women Veterans in Congress

The Veterans organization With Honor reports that at least 11 women Veterans will serve in the next Congress. That is the most at one time in the nation's history. At least 95 women Veterans ran for Congress this year which is more than double the number in 2024.

PTSD and Early Menopause

A 2025 study of 668 Gulf War era women Veterans found that those with probable PTSD had more than twice the odds of reporting menopause before age 45. If you notice cycle changes or menopause symptoms before 45 share your full service history with your provider and ask whether an evaluation is right for you. The Women Veterans Call Center can help you find care at 1 855 829 6636.

Delaware Honors Its Veterans

The Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs and the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs will host the state Veterans Day ceremony on November 11 at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony takes place at War Memorial Plaza beside the Delaware Memorial Bridge in New Castle.

Coming Up

On the Calendar

November 9 to 14 brings Veterans Day gatherings across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia.

Nov9
Baltimore City Veterans Day Parade
Baltimore, MD
A community celebration honoring military Veterans.
Nov9
Veterans and Community Resource Fair
Catonsville, MD
Connect with community resources and Veteran support services.
Nov10
Tackle It Tuesday Veteran Benefits Help
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. New Castle, DE
Hosted by the Delaware National Guard and Delaware Joining Forces with VA. Get help with your benefits and resources.
Nov10
Penn State Military Appreciation Week
November 10 to 14 State College, PA
A Marine Corps Birthday Celebration on the 10th, a Veterans Day breakfast and 11:11 a.m. ceremony on the 11th, a luncheon on the 12th, a pickleball tournament on the 13th and a tailgate and football game on the 14th.
Nov11
New York City Veterans Day Parade
Fifth Avenue, New York City
The annual parade honoring America's Veterans and service members. Open to the public.
Nov11
UMGC Veterans Day Ceremony
9:30 a.m. College Park Marriott, Adelphi, MD
Free to attend in person or online.
Nov11
Delaware State Veterans Day Ceremony
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Delaware War Memorial Plaza, New Castle, DE
Keynote speaker retired USAF Captain Ralph Galati.
Nov11
New Jersey State Veterans Day Observance
11 a.m. New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Holmdel, NJ
Hosted by the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Nov11
National Veterans Day Observance
11 a.m. Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
The wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier followed by a ceremony in the Memorial Amphitheater.
Nov11
Veterans Day at the Vietnam Women's Memorial
Washington, D.C.
Honoring the women who served during the Vietnam War. A meaningful visit for Women Veterans and their families.
Nov11
Honoring 250 Years of Service Ceremony
2 to 4 p.m. Kent County Veterans Memorial Park, Dover, DE
Hosted by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 850.
Nov12
Women Veterans and Inclusion Program Listening Tour
10 a.m. to noon Tri-County Council, Salisbury, MD
Hosted by the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families. You can also join virtually.
Nov12
Hire Vets Now Networking Event
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. National Museum of the U.S. Army, Fort Belvoir, VA
For transitioning service members, Veterans and military spouses. Registration required.
Nov13
Women Veterans and Inclusion Program Listening Tour
10 a.m. to noon VA Baltimore, MD
Hosted by the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families. You can also join virtually.
Nov13
Navigating Life After the Loss of a Veteran
10 a.m. to noon Joint Military and Family Assistance Center, Bordentown, NJ
A supportive program for families and loved ones. Registration required.
Nov14
Virginia Women's Conference
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Webb University Center, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Leadership, networking and professional development for women. Free with registration.

Please confirm dates, times and registration with each organizer before you attend.

You Are Never Alone

Help Is Always Here

If you’re struggling please reach out today. Support is confidential, free and available every hour of every day.

Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 then press 1
Veterans Crisis Line by Text: Text 838255
Women Veterans Call Center: 1 855 829 6636

Become an Ambassador for Change

What Can You Do for Military Women of Valor?

It takes an army to make our mission possible. We are seeking gifted people to help us build a home for the women who served.

Fundraiser
Magazine Editor
Grant Writer
Photographer
Business Plan Writer
Certified Public Accountant
Influencers

Join the army of Military Women of Valor today.

Share your talents with us at contact@militarywomenofvalor.org.

Thank you

Thank you for spending a little of your valuable time with us. It means the world that you are here and we look forward to seeing you soon.

The Anthem of Military Women of Valor

Soldier Girl

Written and arranged by Lena Goodman