BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER
Uniting US Mission
Empowers Veterans, Military, and Families to Inspire Community Healing, Find Wellness, and Unite through Storytelling and Art
Walter Reed National military medical faces of the fallen
HONORING SERVICE: Nov 22, 2026
Honoring Their Lives. Remembering Their Service
Uniting US brings communities together through arts, humanities, and shared remembrance to honor fallen service members and recognize the enduring sacrifices of their families and loved ones. Uniting US and Veteran Artist Alicia Christy, MD, Col (ret) carries forward Annette Polan's original Faces of the Fallen tribute of 1,300+ military service members from 2005-2007.
UNITING IN PURPOSE: Mar 23-25, 2027
Announcing the 5th annual mental health and wellness festival with the British Embassy and special partners, the American Red Cross. Uniting US continues the program tradition of therapeutic arts and humanities social engagements in the DC Metro area where all service is honored and sacrifices are recognized across cultures, borders, and missions.
Collaborative Community Works
Join an upcoming Uniting US event or send your uniform pins, patches, medals, and support via mail. Uniting US is currently accepting inquires for communities, businesses, and other organizations interested in hosting a Symbols of Hope collaborative work.
About Us
What We Do
Nonprofit value stems from:
- Inspiring participation in therapeutic arts and storytelling
- Empowering and supporting engaging activities
- Leading Uniting US participants in hosting family friendly, free community events as community service
Committed to helping others experience the healing and uniting power of the arts.
Note: Golden Guardians by Uniting US Artist "Pins" Leese, USAF Family Member
Integrative Arts Activities (IAA)
Promoting healing, wellness, and community building through art activities:
- Art Making Activities: participants reflect and build understanding, personal narratives, and find meaning.
- Exhibitions and Performance Events: participants share purpose and value through engagements.
- Public Festivals: Uniting US Veterans, Miliary, and family member
Promoting healing, wellness, and community building through art activities:
- Art Making Activities: participants reflect and build understanding, personal narratives, and find meaning.
- Exhibitions and Performance Events: participants share purpose and value through engagements.
- Public Festivals: Uniting US Veterans, Miliary, and family members lead free, family friendly storytelling and arts engagements discussions, demonstrations, and activities to build stronger communities.
Note: Art demonstration by Ehren Tool, Marine Veteran at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland
Program Locations
Uniting US Participants live across the US and around the world! Program locations vary and include (but not limited to) personal residences, community centers, professional galleries, colleges and universities, high profile public locations, international and national airports, foreign embassies, Walter Reed National Military Medical Ce
Uniting US Participants live across the US and around the world! Program locations vary and include (but not limited to) personal residences, community centers, professional galleries, colleges and universities, high profile public locations, international and national airports, foreign embassies, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Department of Veterans Affairs, and national monuments like Arlington National Cemetary and the Library of Congress!
Note: Uniting US Summer with the Arts Honoring Program
Healing Through Art
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Uniting Through Art
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Uniting US Donation
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Thank you for considering supporting our 501(c)3 nonprofit program. As a 100% volunteer run organization, your donations go directly to family friendly, free community building programs led by military, veterans, and their family members and friends. Donation letters will be provided for all monetary and in-kind donations.
Love America by CJ Davis, USAF Veteran