USO Coffee Connections

How did Coffee Connections get started?

On average, military spouses can move up to 12 times in the span of a 20-year military career, which often results in having to start over at each location, dealing with the struggles of meeting new people and feeling connected to their new home.

The USO has supported military spouses for many years and in 2016, launched a worldwide initiative focusing on programs to strengthen and empower military spouses by connecting them to others in their communities, simply over a cup of coffee.

What should I expect at a Coffee Connections?

These gatherings allow spouses to relax in a comfortable setting, share advice, learn about local attractions, and make new friends over a cup of coffee, craft, outing, and more. Spouses are encouraged to come as they are or bring other military spouses with them to join in on the friendly conversation.

Each Coffee Connections location has put their own spin on these events, allowing spouses to connect in a variety of ways through conversation, crafts, community outings, games, and more.

Upcoming Events

  1. Coffee Connection-Paint your own Pottery Party - Little Falls 

    122 1st Street SE Little Falls, Minnesota 56345 United States

    You are invited to a Paint Your Own Pottery (PYOP) Party with USO with other military spouses! USO is hosting the pottery painting party on Nov 14th! The event is open to spouses of all currently serving service members. The admission, light snacks …

    Nov 14th, 2024 5:30 PM CST (1730S)

  2. Coffee Connection - Candle Making at Ellsworth 

    2750 George Drive Ellsworth, South Dakota 57706 United States

    Military Spouses are invited to a Coffee Connection with Arts and Crafts at Ellsworth AFB. Supplies and admission are provided to make and decorate a candle to take home. You can bring your jar if you have one you want to use. You can enjoy a light…

    Dec 2nd, 2024 5:30 PM MST (1730T)

  3. Coffee Connection - Paint and Sip cocoa - Little Falls 

    122 1st Street SE Little Falls, Minnesota 56345 United States

    You are invited to for a Paint and Sip guided painting event Jan 23rd at the Great River Arts Studio in Little Falls. Admission, light snacks and guided painting experience are provided. While you paint, you can connect with other military spouses a…

    Jan 23rd, 2025 5:30 PM CST (1730S)

  4. Coffee Connection - Paint and Sip cocoa - Little Falls 

    Great River Arts

    You are invited to for a Paint and Sip guided painting event Jan 23rd at the Great River Arts Studio in Little Falls. Admission, light snacks and guided painting experience are provided. While you paint, you can connect with other military spouses a…

    Jan 23rd, 2025 5:30 PM CST (1730S)

  5. Coffee Connection - Paint and Sip cocoa - Arden Hills 

    4761 Hamline Ave N Arden Hills, MN 55112 United States

    Your Adventure Starts Here! Join us for a Paint and Sip hot cocoa event for Military families. This is a family friendly event. Art (painting) activity will be lead by Lead Child and Youth Coordinator Joy Luedeman. Please bring or wear a paint smoc…

    Jan 28th, 2025 5:30 PM CST (1730S)

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