East County Veterans Support Services help veteran and military families transition from military service, as well as active duty military and troops deployed. ECVSS provides a peer-to-peer support group by offering free dinners, free assistance for food, clothing, hygiene products, housewares and furniture.
Contact
1023 W. 2nd Street
Antioch, CA 94509
925.206.4976
ecvss.org
Marines Memorial Association holds events like the Gold Star Parents Event in which parents of fallen soldiers can congregate and support each other. Providing scholarship funds, memorial funds, and commemorative events, Marines Memorial Association wants to honor those who have served or are serving currently.
Contact
609 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415.673.6672
mmanetcom.marineclub.com/Donate
Founded in 2012, Operation Warrior’s Foundation dedicates its time to raising money, food items, and clothing for veterans, service members, and their families. Operation Warrior’s Foundation shows respect and honor to those who deserve it most in these tough economic times.
Contact
P.O. Box 786
Antioch, CA 94509
510.984.1125
info@operationwarriorsfoundation.org
operationwarriorsfoundation.org
The Veterans Health Research Institute’s mission is to advance veterans health.
Since 1988, clinicians and researchers have cared for patients, conceptualized more effective treatment and prevention strategies, and have collaborated with basic scientists to create durable and translational interventions for the wide range of conditions that affect Veterans of all ages.
Contact
4150 Clement Street, 151NC
San Francisco, CA 94121
415.750.6954
linda.acton@ncire.org
ncire.org
Ranchin’ Vets wants to bring peace of mind to the service members transitioning to civilian life. Ranchin’ Vets partners with ranches and farms to create agricultural employment opportunities and assists in housing, transportation and clothing expenses associated with their new job.
Contact
P.O. Box 6074
San Rafael, CA 94901
415.225.9790
ranchinvets.org
Blue Star Moms are mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers and female legal guardians who have children serving in the military, guard or reserves, or children who are veterans. Since 2001, Blue Star Moms has provided valuable services such as care packages, veteran outreach, and support services to military family members.
Contact
PO Box 2537
San Ramon, CA 94583
925.775.5084
bluestarmoms.org
Founded in 1974 by veterans, Swords to Plowshares provides needs assessment and case management, employment and training, housing, and legal assistance to roughly 3,000 veterans in the San Francisco Bay Area each year.
Contact
1060 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
415.252.4788
supportvets@stp-sf.org
stp-sf.org
Operation Dignity assists homeless veterans and their families by providing emergency, transitional and permanent housing for homeless veterans in Alameda County. Operation Dignity also offers comprehensive support services, nutritious meals and a strong peer community. The goal is to help veterans rediscover hope and provide the tools needed to live a self-sufficient and stable life.
Contact
3850 San Pablo Ave, Ste 102
Emeryville, CA 94608
800.686.9036
info@operationdignity.org
operationdignity.org
Coming Home Project has a team of psychotherapists, veterans and interfaith leaders committed to alleviating the unseen wounds of war by skillfully addressing the emotional, social and spiritual injuries and the family challenges experienced during all stages of deployment, especially reintegration. Since 2006, Coming Home Project has served over 3,000 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, service members and their families with a range of integrative programs including evidence-based healing and wellness retreats.
Contact
3739 Balboa Street
PO Box 193
San Francisco, CA 94121
415.353.5363
cominghomeproject.net