Oregon Women Veterans

Oregon Women Veterans Welcome! This page is dedicated to you. Please feel free to discuss topics or post upcoming events. Of course, it also means hearing what's working.

In 2015 the Oregon Legislature passed HB 3479, which funded a full-time permanent Statewide Women Veterans Coordinator - making us one of only a handful of states to support such a position within the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA). It is the goal of ODVA and the Women Veterans Coordinator to improve advocacy and outreach to women who have served in the military, gather better data a

nd research on women veterans in Oregon, participate in policy important to women veterans, work with county, state and federal partnerships to advance the level of care that women veterans receive in Oregon, and help women veterans access the benefits that they have earned. We understand that working for women veterans means hearing your questions, problems, or concerns. With all this in mind, we approach this exciting position with women veterans and their families at the forefront of all we do. As we focus on moving forward through the many changes and challenges of the pandemic, know that we are here for you, we are listening, and we are supporting you and your families. I am looking ahead to being able to get out to meet so many you when we are able to travel again. In the meantime, be well and please drop me an e-mail or send me a message. I look forward to getting to know you. Thank you for your service, and remember, We are "Stronger Together."

The VA Portland Health Care System invites women veterans to join its Women Veterans Virtual Town Hall this Thursday Mar...
03/17/2026

The VA Portland Health Care System invites women veterans to join its Women Veterans Virtual Town Hall this Thursday March 19, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT

This online Town Hall will be geared toward providing women veterans with information on menopause and what is available at VA. Women veterans can also expect the Town Hall to provide information regarding:

-Answers to questions about menopause and perimenopause
-Focus group discussions for women veterans
-Discussion regarding future topics for town halls such as this
-Information about the latest in health care services and research from subject matter experts

This virtual Town Hall is open to all veterans, caregivers, spouses and community members.

Register online at https://ow.ly/pUhz50Yvuyj

03/17/2026

Trailblazing women like Dorothea Dix built the foundation for postwar care, transforming how America supported soldiers after the Civil War.

03/17/2026

As communities recognize Women’s Military History Month and Women’s History Month in March, Oregon Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) is recognizing three Oregon National Guard service members setting an example as women leaders both in uniform and through nonprofit organizations sup...

03/16/2026

Happy Women's Military History Week! Thank you to all of the women who have proudly and bravely served in every conflict in our nation's history.

The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs recognizes and honors women who have served in the United States military throughout our country's history, in every branch of military service. They are the trailblazers and history-makers who played and continue to play a huge role in safeguarding the United States.

If you are a woman veteran or service member, ODVA salutes, recognizes and thanks you for your honorable service and your sacrifice. We honor your courage, your dedication and your commitment, and we pledge to ensure that your history-making contributions to our nation's security and prosperity will never forgotten.

Just over a week ago, the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs had the honor of hosting the biennial Oregon Women Vete...
10/06/2025

Just over a week ago, the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs had the honor of hosting the biennial Oregon Women Veterans Conference in beautiful Bend, Oregon.

This inspiring event brought together more than 300 women veterans — the largest gathering of its kind in our state — to share their stories, build connections, and celebrate the strength of their community.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to every participant, speaker, volunteer, and sponsor who helped make this meaningful event possible.

09/12/2025

The Oregon Women Veterans Conference is the largest gathering of women veterans across the state offering not only an opportunity for connection, empowerment, and healing but also to recognize the role that women have held in serving our nation while in uniform and out of the military.

Without our sponsors, this event would not be possible. Thanks to their generous support, this year’s conference — taking place September 27 in Bend — continues to be offered for free for all women veterans in Oregon.

Please join us in thanking the organizations that are making this possible:
🏅 Oregon Lottery
🏅 Together With Veterans
🏅 AARP Oregon
🏅 541VETS
🏅 PNW Veteran Sisters
🏅 American Legion
🏅 Military Officers Association of America – Oregon State Council & Portland Chapter
🏅 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) - Dept. Oregon
🏅 Air & Space Forces Association
🏅 United Veterans' Groups of Oregon (UVGO)
🏅 Warrior Impact
🏅 Save A Warrior
🏅 Reveille & Retreat Project
🏅 Tower Theatre Foundation
🏅 OregonHealthCare.gov

These partners share a deep commitment to recognizing Oregon’s women veterans, and we are honored to have them alongside us.

Learn more about our sponsors — and how you or your organization can donate or sponsor this year’s Women Veterans Conference and help ensure the continued success of this event — at www.wvc.oregondva.com

09/08/2025

Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed September 7–13, 2025, as Oregon Veteran Su***de Prevention Awareness Week.

This observance is a reminder of the invisible wounds many veterans carry, the importance of seeking and offering support, and our shared responsibility to create a culture of care.

Veterans and their families have 24/7 access to confidential support through the Veterans Crisis Line by:

• Dialing 988 and pressing 1
• Chatting online at veteranscrisisline.net
• Texting 838255

Together, we can ensure Oregon’s veterans know that help is available, recovery is possible, and their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

ODVA is also committed to helping veterans and their families find support, hope and connection through our website BeyondTheMilitaryUniform.com — Oregon’s hub for veteran su***de prevention resources.

The site offers tools for self-care, crisis planning, and meaningful connections, along with a comprehensive directory of mental health support. Every veteran’s journey is unique, and this resource is built to meet those diverse needs.

***depreventionawarenessweek

As we count down to the 2025 Oregon Women Veterans Conference on September 27 in beautiful Bend, the Oregon Department o...
08/05/2025

As we count down to the 2025 Oregon Women Veterans Conference on September 27 in beautiful Bend, the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is proud to recognize our top sponsor: Oregon Lottery!

Oregon Lottery has been a long-standing champion of Oregon veterans and a vital supporter of the Women Veterans Conference. Their partnership reflects a deep, ongoing commitment to honoring the service of our military veterans, and their families, long after their time in service.

This mission is shared by Oregonians statewide, who voted overwhelmingly in favor of Measure 96 in 2016 — dedicating 1.5% of Lottery proceeds to programs that benefit veterans across the state.
Oregon Lottery’s motto is “Together, we do good things.” And when it comes to supporting veterans across our state, they truly live it every day.

Thank you, Oregon Lottery, for helping make the 2025 WVC possible!

Learn more about the event and register (for free!) at wvc.oregondva.com. Learn more about Oregon Lottery’s impact on veteran services in Oregon at oregonlottery.org/oregon-wins.

Registration is now open for the 2025 Oregon Women Veterans Conference, the state’s largest gathering dedicated to honor...
07/16/2025

Registration is now open for the 2025 Oregon Women Veterans Conference, the state’s largest gathering dedicated to honoring and supporting women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The biennial event, hosted by the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, will bring together women veterans from across Oregon for a weekend of connection, resources and recognition.

The event is free and open to all women veterans, but registration is required. The 2025 Oregon Women Veterans Conference is being held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Riverhouse Lodge in Bend, which was the planned location of the 2020 event that was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

—Register online at wvc.oregondva.com
—Full press release: https://oregondva.com/2025/07/16/registration-now-open-for-2025-oregon-women-veterans-conference/

06/14/2025

On this day in 1775, the Continental Congress established what would become the United States Army — the oldest and largest branch of our Armed Forces.

For 250 years, the Army has played a vital role in defending our nation, responding to crises, and upholding our shared values at home and around the world.

Today, the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs recognizes and honors the generations of soldiers who have answered the call to serve, including the thousands of Army veterans and service members who call Oregon home.

Learn more about the Army’s 250th anniversary and its historic legacy of service: https://www.army.mil/1775/index.html

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