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Beyond the Uniform

Beyond the uniform. Beyond the business card.
An evening of networking with purpose — MyTrueJoy together with the Ahwatukee Chamber is bringing veterans, business leaders, healthcare professionals and community members together to build relationships, discover opportunities and make a difference.

Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
Chandler Elks Lodge
1775 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85224

Connections That Go Beyond the Business Card

Whether you're a veteran exploring what's next, a business owner looking to build meaningful relationships, an employer interested in veteran talent, or simply someone who believes in strengthening our community, Beyond the Uniform is designed to create conversations that might not happen anywhere else.

Enjoy complimentary appetizers, a cash bar, live musical entertainment, door prizes, and plenty of opportunity to connect.

Networking With a Purpose

The holidays are meant to be a season of joy, family and cherished memories. But for a child grieving the death of someone they love, those same traditions and memories can make the absence feel especially profound.

This year's Beyond the Uniform supports New Song Center for Grieving Children, a program of Hospice of the Valley that provides grief support to children, teens and families following the death of a loved one at no cost.

Through Mission Supporter registrations, sponsorships and holiday contributions, our community can help bring some comfort and joy to children and families served by New Song during the holiday season.

Contribution suggestions:

• toys
• pajamas
• hats
• blankets
• gift cards
• books

🌐 New Song Center for Grieving Children Webpage - Click here

📽️ Learn About New Song - Video Click Here 

Three Ways to Join Us

• Attend — General Admission is FREE.
• Support — Become a Mission Supporter with a $20 contribution or by bringing a new, unwrapped toy.
• Partner — Become a Friend of the Event and put your business alongside a community cause that matters.

Registration is required and space is limited.

Come build relationships. Support our veterans. Help bring joy to grieving children and families this holiday season.