Michigan Women Veterans Empowerment
MIWVE's mission is to identify, connect, educate, advocate, support and empower all military veterans, service members, their families and the youth in the 8 dimensions of wellness.
MIWVE is dedicated to continuing to safely carry out our mission within the communities that we serve. In the military the mission
never stops regardless of the season, we will lead with the same spirit while serving others. We've experienced fruitful years and
plan to expand our outreach programs in 2025. We have faith in God to give us what we need as we effectively serve others.
Interested in learning more about our services?
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Click on Comcast Newsmakers LOGO below to view Sgt. Shannon's 2019 Interview airing in millions
of homes across the nation.
Attention USA Women Veterans have
Shared their stories, pomes and literary work in our 2nd "Our Voices United" Women Veterans Speak Anthology Book Project Volume 1 has been released buy off Amazon below.
VA Make the Connection View Interview
Over 1.2 Million views off Facebook
Our 3rd Annual 2018 Michigan Women Veterans Empowerment Conference was a Success!
Check out our conference video, a great time we had together!
The Psychology of Money Event
March 30, 2019
Great Success!!!
(RET) Sgt. Stephanie J. Shannon was the featured guest on the beautiful Dr. Michele Leno’s “Mind Matters” TV-38 Show - WADL Detroit which airs in 1.9 Million homes in 7 counties in Michigan.
The discussion was about women veteran’s statistics, the challenges with transitioning from the military and focused on the mental health aspect and provided solutions.
2019 4th Annual Michigan Women Veterans Empowerment Conference was a great success!
Check out our conference Highlights Video Below
Check out MIWVE's Events 2016 - 2019
History Highlights Video
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Summer 2020-2021
Flint, MI
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Check out our 2022 Programs and Events Highlights video below
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Our Founder/CEO Sgt. Stephanie Shannon is a 2023 MLive Women Who Shape the State Awardee on May 15, 2023! After faithfully and diligently serving volunteering in this capacity for 8 years, she was nominated and was voted in as 1 of the 11 community women leaders out of 242 other Michigan women leaders that were nominated. The 11 women community leaders were voted in as inspirational women leaders who are trailblazers and have gone above and beyond to make their communities a better place.
We've launched our Boots on the Ground Custom Made - Hoodies & T-shirts $ 40 - $60 depending on size and graphics email: [email protected] to order
Sgt Stephanie J. Shannon has been Inducted into the Prestigious Marquis Who's Who Biographical Registry in 2023 - 2024 Established in 1898 for her achievements, noteworthy exemplary community service work and her contributions to society along with her literary work.
She has also been recently honored in 2024 as Marquis Who's Who Top Business Professional
Prayer is a battle strategy, if God's people hope to change hearts, transform neighborhoods, rebuild communities, and revive nations, we must pray intensely, fervently, and effectively to see and experience results in our lives.
Sgt. Stephanie J. Shannon has mastered the art of effective spiritual warfare prayer, she has been in ministry for over 17 years serving in various communities as a humble servant leader who operates in the office of a prophetess who is skilled in interceding on behalf of others.
In this season of wars and rumors of wars, economic recession, family turmoil, health crisis, and more, we need God to move for us to give us strategies and wisdom on how to establish his Kingdom on earth.
At this community event, you'll experience a breakthrough in your life and receive spiritual impartation, peace, and divine direction as we seek the Lord together in prayer.
Please feel free to join us on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 12 - 3 pm in a safe non-judgemental environment come as you are to experience the power of effective spiritual warfare prayer, fellowship, and good food as we build a safe health village of people and a strong supportive community together.
What empowers you?
Let's pass it on!
Join us on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 12:00 – 3: 00 pm. at Hilliard Chapel AME Zion as we celebrate Women’s History Month this day will be filled with inspiration, acceleration, connection, and execution. This is a FREE event that’s open to the public, food and refreshments will be provided and children are welcome.
Sgt. Stephanie J. Shannon has brought together powerful pioneering women of God with years of experience serving in their communities. They will share powerful messages and provide insights and strategies for personal and professional transformation to catapult you into your destiny.
Connect with like-minded individuals, expand your network, and build lasting relationships with fellow attendees who are on a similar journey of personal growth and development.
Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of an event that will leave you feeling inspired, motivated, and ready to take on new challenges.
The Public and the Military Community are formally invited to attend the 2024 –
Veterans Empowerment Fair Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 12 -3 pm
@ the Gloria Coles – Flint Public Library 1026 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI 48503
The Community is invited to come out to support military veterans and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country this Memorial Holiday Season. There will be dynamic motivational speakers, community leaders, and resource vendors at the federal, state, county, and local community levels that will empower veterans by providing the support they need and deserve. This is a great opportunity for networking and discovering new opportunities along with honoring veterans for their contributions and sacrifices to our country.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS - Brian Webb, MDiv– ARNG Veteran– Chaplain - MDHHS – Project Lead Walking with Warriors Veteran Navigator Program https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/keep-mi-healthy/mentalhealth/veteran-navigators - Kenyetta Dotson, DMIN, MSW – Director of Community-Based Implementation and Engagement – MSU Flint – US Army Veteran https://dotson4change.com - Debra Hayes, MBA – Executive Director – My Brothers Keeper of Genesee County https://mybrotherskeeperflint.org - Daniel Vela - USMC Veteran – Purple Heart- In Unit Stalked by Suicide, Veterans Try to Save One Another (Published 2015) - Phillip Wise – US Airforce Vietnam Veteran – Fragile Delivery – Operation Babylift - http://fragiledelivery.com
VENDORS LIST 1 – Department of Veterans Affairs - 2 – Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency - 3 – Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Workforce Development
4 – State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Veteran Navigators - 5 – Genesee County Department of Veterans Services - 6 – The Salvation Army
7 – Home Depot - 8 – USDA Genesee Conservation District, Flint - 9 – University of Michigan Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center - 10 – Michigan Women Veterans Empowerment - 11 – Veterans of NOW - 12 – Phenomenal Nursing Professionals LLC - 13- Mid Michigan Honor Flights - 14 – Raising American Heroes Organization - 15 – Disable American Veterans
16 – My Brother’s Keeper of Genesee County - 17 – Philip Wise Author - 18 – Michigan United - 19 – Miracle Quilts - 20 - Genesee Health System - 21 - Security Benefits Center
This is a collaborative partnership between Michigan Women Veterans Empowerment and the Gloria Flint Public Library.
MIWVE's Dirt Therapy: Veterans and Youth Agriculture and Agribusiness program is an innovative initiative that is led by military veterans and agricultural professionals that empowers school-aged youth and young adults with lifelong skills in growing food and eating healthy in a way
that protects the earth.
It is designed to help reduce risk factors for low-income youth and create the foundation for self-reliance that lasts a lifetime. It includes nutrition education, cooking skills, entrepreneurship and business skills development, and financial literacy, and it enforces traditional math, science, and life-building skills as well. We've launched our Pet Therapy program in 2025 stay tuned for more details.
