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UPCOMING EVENTS

VOICES OF RESILIENCE: A SUICIDE PREVENTION DIALOGUE

Breaking the stigma & sparking the conversation about mental health in the military community.

Friday, September 5th, 2025 | 12 – 3 PM

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FAMILY STUDIO SUNDAY

Family Studio Sundays are for military-connected families with children. Families can take home the craft the same day. We will have coloring pages for children under 4 years old.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19th, 2026  | 3 – 5 PM

Family Studio Sundays

MAY 2026

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QUEEN OF DIAMONDS

Progressive Raffle Benefitting The Joel Fund

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DRAWINGS ON THURSDAY AFTERNOONS

RECON

Resource connections
for service members, veterans, and families.

May 9th, 2026
8:30 – 9:00 AM – Breakfast and coffee
9:00 – 10:00 AM – Discussion

May RECON WEB
The Joel Fund, Reconnecting veterans to life at home. Durham, NC. North Carolina Veteran Art Show

NC VETERAN ART SHOW
CALL FOR ART

Now accepting artwork for the 5th annual NC Veterans Art Show in partnership with the Durham Art Guild and Heart2Hand. 

+ Submit from now through September 14th, 2026.
+ Actual event October 2nd through October 16th, 2026
at Durham Art Guild Golden Belt Gallery.  

VETERANS COFFEE CONNECTION

COFFEE | CONNECTION | CAMARADERIE

Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 8:30 AM

North Carolina Veteran Coffee Connections

JUNE 2026

The Joel Fund, Reconnecting veterans to life at home. Durham, NC. North Carolina Veteran Art Show

NC VETERAN ART SHOW
CALL FOR ART

Now accepting artwork for the 5th annual NC Veterans Art Show in partnership with the Durham Art Guild and Heart2Hand. 

+ Submit from now through September 14th, 2026.
+ Actual event October 2nd through October 16th, 2026
at Durham Art Guild Golden Belt Gallery.  

VETERANS COFFEE CONNECTION

COFFEE | CONNECTION | CAMARADERIE

Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 8:30 AM

North Carolina Veteran Coffee Connections
Afternoon Arts Full Color

AFTERNOON OF ART:
A JOINT FORCE EVENT

An afternoon exploring creative expression through dance and visual arts. Workshops include: storytelling through dance and a 2-D art project.

SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2026 | 1- 3 PM

JULY 2026

The Joel Fund, Reconnecting veterans to life at home. Durham, NC. North Carolina Veteran Art Show

NC VETERAN ART SHOW
CALL FOR ART

Now accepting artwork for the 5th annual NC Veterans Art Show in partnership with the Durham Art Guild and Heart2Hand. 

+ Submit from now through September 14th, 2026.
+ Actual event October 2nd through October 16th, 2026
at Durham Art Guild Golden Belt Gallery.  

VETERANS COFFEE CONNECTION

COFFEE | CONNECTION | CAMARADERIE

Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 8:30 AM

North Carolina Veteran Coffee Connections

AUGUST 2026

The Joel Fund, Reconnecting veterans to life at home. Durham, NC. North Carolina Veteran Art Show

NC VETERAN ART SHOW
CALL FOR ART

Now accepting artwork for the 5th annual NC Veterans Art Show in partnership with the Durham Art Guild and Heart2Hand. 

+ Submit from now through September 14th, 2026.
+ Actual event October 2nd through October 16th, 2026
at Durham Art Guild Golden Belt Gallery.  

VETERANS COFFEE CONNECTION

COFFEE | CONNECTION | CAMARADERIE

Wednesday, August 26th, 2026, at 8:30 AM

North Carolina Veteran Coffee Connections

SEPTEMBER 2026

The Joel Fund, Reconnecting veterans to life at home. Durham, NC. North Carolina Veteran Art Show

NC VETERAN ART SHOW
CALL FOR ART

Now accepting artwork for the 5th annual NC Veterans Art Show in partnership with the Durham Art Guild and Heart2Hand. 

+ Submit from now through September 14th, 2026.
+ Actual event October 2nd through October 16th, 2026
at Durham Art Guild Golden Belt Gallery.  

North Carolina Veteran Coffee Connections

VETERANS COFFEE CONNECTION

COFFEE | CONNECTION | CAMARADERIE

Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 8:30 AM

OCTOBER 2026

The Joel Fund, Reconnecting veterans to life at home. Durham, NC. North Carolina Veteran Art Show

NC VETERAN ART SHOW

Please join us for the 5th Annual North Carolina Veteran Art Show in partnership with the Durham Art Guild and Heart2Hand. 

October 2nd, 2026 – October 16th, 2026
Durham Art Guild Golden Belt Gallery
Gallery Hours:
Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 7 pm
Sunday, 12 pm – 4 pm

North Carolina Veteran Coffee Connections

VETERANS COFFEE CONNECTION

COFFEE | CONNECTION | CAMARADERIE

Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 8:30 AM

NOVEMBER 2026

North Carolina Veteran Coffee Connections

VETERANS COFFEE CONNECTION

COFFEE | CONNECTION | CAMARADERIE

Wednesday, TBD, 8:30 AM

DECEMBER 2026

North Carolina Veteran Coffee Connections

VETERANS COFFEE CONNECTION

COFFEE | CONNECTION | CAMARADERIE

Wednesday, TBD, 8:30 AM