Dog Tag’s Cohort 11 held their virtual graduation ceremony recently, and I want to congratulate the group on their accomplishments. The current environment created challenges that changed how the fellowship program was conducted over the last few months, but this outstanding group of men and women made us all proud with how they persevered to complete the program. I wish them all the best and welcome them to our Dog Tag alumni network!

Wounded Warrior Project has announced its first round of investments and partnerships for 2020, and Dog Tag Bakery is a recipient.

“Through these partnerships, we will expand the resources available to America’s injured veterans and help ensure they and their families are thriving long-term,” said WWP CEO Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Linnington. “It takes a united effort; no single organization can meet all the needs of wounded, injured, and ill veterans. We’re proud to support other veteran and military service organizations assisting wounded veterans both at the local and national level, connecting them with the resources they need to thrive in civilian life.”

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Wounded Warrior Project Announces New Partnerships with Veteran Service Organizations for 2020

Dog Tag CEO Meghan Ogilvie was recently a guest on Bloomberg Chief Washington Correspondent Kevin Cirilli’s podcast, “Sound On.” Listen here.

The Dog Tag Fellowship Program is still going strong thanks to the hard work and dedication of our staff and fellows.

A recent article for Eater DC explored how the program is continuing while the bakery is closed and our team is working from home.

“We went through phases depending on what was happening with the government to make sure everyone was healthy and safe,” says Claire Witko, director of programs at the bakery. “The [fellows] we work with joined this program for a reason. They’re speaking a greater purpose for themselves. They want to be connected to a community. They’re looking for that next step. We decided we can still deliver that with a virtual model.”

All guest speakers, including Georgetown professors and representatives from companies like Hilton and Boeing, have gone virtual, too. Witko says the virtual curriculum also lets family members join brainstorming sessions. Breaks encouraging people to get outside for “mindfulness sessions” are now regularly scheduled.

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Business Has Stopped, But This D.C. Bakery Is Still Teaching Veterans How to Run a Shop