Valor in Action: Veterans Lunch & Learn
Schedule
Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 11:00 am to Tue, 11 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Vertical Veterans Inc | Fayetteville, GA
Empowering veterans through education, wellness, and free medical cannabis card access. Lunch included.About this Event
Join Vertical Veterans Inc. and the Georgia Medical Cannabis Society (GMCS) for an empowering Lunch & Learn & Fellowship dedicated to veterans’ health, healing, and access. Free lunch provided by our food sponsor, plus FREE medical cannabis cards for the first 20 veterans who register and attend!
Valor in Action: Veterans Lunch & LearnEmpowering Veterans Through Compassion, Education, and AccessThis event is hosted by Vertical Veterans Inc. and presented by the Georgia Medical Cannabis Society (GMCS)—both nonprofits dedicated to improving the lives of veterans through compassion, advocacy, and education.The Valor in Action series connects veterans with wellness resources, medical cannabis education, and pathways to recovery through holistic care. This recurring Lunch & Learn series will rotate across Georgia, empowering communities one veteran at a time.
What to Expect
• Complimentary Lunch (Provided by Food Sponsor)
• Free Medical Cannabis Cards for the first 20 registered veterans
• Topics covering PTSD, pain management, and mental health
• Networking with advocates and community partners
Topics Covered
• Georgia’s Low THC Oil Program and how to apply
• Veterans’ rights and card eligibility
• Cannabis and mental health care for veterans
• Advocacy, community support, and reform
Tickets
Veteran Admission – FREE (includes lunch, education session, and eligibility for medical card sponsorship)
Sponsor Ticket – $25 and Up (supports card sponsorships for veterans through GMCS Partners in Compassion Program)
Sponsorship Opportunities
Help us expand this mission statewide! Sponsors are recognized at each event and on promotional materials.Email Partnerships@georgiamcs.org for levels and partnership opportunities.
Food Sponsor
Food Sponsor: TBA— Providing nourishing meals that feed both body and purpose.
About the Host – Vertical Veterans Inc.
Vertical Veterans Inc. is a veteran-founded nonprofit organization based in Fayetteville, GA, dedicated to helping service members reintegrate into civilian life with strength, pride, and purpose.Mission: 'To help more veterans return home standing strong, proud, and vertical.'Services:• Peer mentoring and counseling• Reintegration and workforce support• Community outreach• PTSD and mental wellness programsContact:Email: [email protected]: @verticalveterans
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Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Doors Open & Resource Tables Available
Host: Vertical Veterans (Co-Founders Debra & James Monroe)
Info: Start the day connecting with community partners and veteran-focused organizations. Explore tables offering educational materials, wellness support, and advocacy resources.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch & Learn Presentation with Angela Weston
Host: Angela S. Weston, MBA, MS, MSCT,
Info: Join Angela S. Weston, MBA, MS, MSCT, Co-Founder and Director of Education at the Georgia Medical Cannabis Society, for an engaging presentation on Wellness, Education, and Access for Veterans.
Learn about holistic healing options, Georgia’s evolving medical cannabis landscape, and how advocacy can improve veteran health outcomes.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Free Meals Served
Host: Vertical Veterans & GMCS
Info: Enjoy complimentary meals provided for veterans courtesy of community sponsors and partners.
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Advocacy & Engagement Q&A: Veterans Leading Change
Host: Yolanda "Herbal Trucker" Bennett
Info: Join Vertical Veterans and the Georgia Medical Cannabis Society’s Pressure Squad for a collaborative conversation on advocacy, civic engagement, and continued support for those who’ve served.
This interactive session will explore how advocacy extends beyond cannabis reform — into healthcare, community resources, and policy awareness that directly affect veterans and their families.
Hear insights on medical cannabis and veterans’ wellness, learn practical ways to get involved in civic efforts, and share your voice during this open Q&A designed to inspire action, unity, and continued care for Georgia’s veteran community.
Where is it happening?
Vertical Veterans Inc, 310 A Glynn Street North, Fayetteville, United StatesUSD 0.00












