9th Annual Bikes-4-Vets

A Bicycle Giveaway for Local Veterans We’re happy to be giving away up to 100 refurbished and safety inspected bicycles to qualified and first-time deserving veterans. The bike distribution will occur at the Atwater Tavern, 295 Terry A Francois Boulevard in San Francisco at 10:30 am on November 21st. To get a free bike, you …

Taking Your Career to the Next Level as a Veteran in 2020

Whether you’re just beginning your transition from military to civilian life or you’ve been out of the service for a while now, you have some things working in your favor when it comes to your career. For example, you have training and experience that many others don’t have, which can prove invaluable when you’re starting …

Western Region Virtual Career Fair – 11/3/20

These career fairs are designed to connect employers with skilled veterans, MilSpouses, Transitioning Service Members, Reservists, and Guardsmen. This event will offer real-time engagement and one-on-one interactions with company representatives in a virtual setting. Employers will be looking to fill positions not only locally, but also across the region and nationally. Below you will find the …

Veterans Mental Health Summit

This free three-hour virtual event will explore the impact of race and racism on veteran identity, the military experience, and access to mental health care. There will be opportunities for participant discussion, information sharing, and action planning. Please sign up here to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8th-annual-veterans-mental-health-summit-tickets-123765882085?aff=odeimcmailchimp&goal=0_42595ded07-a35a4e9a66-95380537&mc_cid=a35a4e9a66&mc_eid=44a86b5882 Continuing Education Credits 3 credit hours are available for CAADE professionals …

Veteran’s Day Dinner Sponsored by Swords to Plowshares

This virtual celebration will be on Veterans Day, Wednesday,  November 11, 2020 from 6:30 pm to 8:00pm. This year, Swords to Plowshares will honor the Frontline staff who have shown amazing courage and dedication during this pandemic to serve our veterans. Swords to Plowshares will also honor Craig Newmark, Advisory Board member, philanthropist, and a hugely dedicated veteran advocate, who helped kick …

Waging Peace In Vietnam: Veterans Gallery

So sorry this traveling exhibit has cancelled their San Francisco presentation. For more information please go to wagingpeaceinvietnam.com Exhibit informationU.S. Soldiers & Veterans Who Opposed The WarCancelled March 17–April 22nd, Tuesday–Saturday, 1-5pmSan Francisco Veterans Building 401 Van Ness Avenue During America’s War in Vietnam, tens of thousands of GIs and veterans created a robust movement …

America in WWW1: What Happened and Why It Matters

Presented by Jennifer Keene, Chapman University. Unfortunately this presentation has been delayed by the coronavirus shelter in place process. We will update this status as soon as possible. This One Day University program will take place on April 4 at the JCC of San Francisco. The program is sponsored by the San Francisco Chronicle.  Tickets …

Self Help Rhythms in a Time of Change

The California Association of Social Rehabilitation Agencies (CASRA) will be holding a conference on May 6th at the Crown Plaza in Concord. There will be a live panel including several Veterans who have participated in self help groups, especially those groups with an emphasis on drumming or other creative arts. The time of the panel …