What's Happening at Swords

Veterans Job Fair

On Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Swords to Plowshares will host our first annual veterans’ job fair

Veteran’s Day Dinner 2008

Please join us at our annual Profiles of Courage Dinner.

NASW Curriculum Announcement

Amy Fairweather and Mai-Ling Garcia of Swords to Plowshares IVP now have authored a course on OIF/OIF veterans issues and resources

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Policy Watch

“The Last Tour: A Decorated Marine’s War Within”

A startling story about Marine Staff Sergeant Travis Twiggs and his family’s constant struggle to deal with the effects of PTSD.

House Passes Pro-Veteran Legislation

Bills will help veterans prevent foreclosure, access the health care they need and receive earned disability benefits in a timely fashion.

VA Changes to Ratings for Traumatic Brain Injuries and Burn Scars

VA has announced changes to disability ratings schedule and therefore compensation for traumatic brain injuries and burn scars.

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Spotlight

Veterans Job Fair

On Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Swords to Plowshares will host our first annual veterans’ job fair

Veteran’s Day Dinner 2008

Please join us at our annual Profiles of Courage Dinner.

Combat to Community: Needs & Resources for Post-911 Veterans and their Families

We prepared the following paper for the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans to help decipher why this new generation are becoming homeless so quickly

About Swords

About

War causes wounds and suffering that last beyond the battlefield. Our mission is to heal the wounds, to restore dignity, hope and self-sufficiency to all veterans in need, and to significantly reduce homelessness and poverty among veterans.

How to Help

How to Help

There are many ways you can make a difference, from something as small as a donation, or simply showing up at one of our events and being a part of the community. We touch the lives of many men and women, from age 20 to 65, and it is thru the help of our community.