Swords to Plowshares is honored to have Mary-Rose Hayes contribute her time and expertise in a series of writing workshops. We will have weekly writing workshops for our women veterans as an continuation of Shout!: Celebrating Women Veterans Through the Arts.
Workshops are every Monday from 5:30 to 7:00 with light refreshments. November 28 is the last workshop before we break for the holidays with workshops to resume in January. We will update our information as soon as the dates are confirmed.
Please contact our Women Veterans Coordinator, Starlyn Lara, for more information at (415) 655-7252 or email her at slara@stp-sf.org.
December 9, 2011
Swords to Plowshares will give out holiday gift bags to our clients. We hope to make the holidays brighter for our veterans in addition to providing our services this holiday season.
Our giveaway will take place at our Drop-In Center at 1060 Howard Street in San Francisco.
Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011
Much thanks to all the support for this event and all those who were able to join us in honoring our veterans at this benefit dinner at the Four Seasons in San Francisco.
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Sunday, October 9th!
Planet Granite and SF Zen Center offered a day of rock climbing and relaxation classes for veterans.
For information about future such events, send an email to honoringthepath@gmail.com, or you can call with questions, 415-310-7075.
CalVet Women Veteran’s Conference
Enhancing Inner Beauty, Inner Strength
October 7-8, 2011
Hosted by the California Department of Veterans and the Inland Empire Women Veterans Collaborative. For more information, visit the CalVet site at calvet.ca.gov.
Opportunities & Strategies for Local Philanthropy
October 4, 2011; Commonwealth Club, San Francisco
Ten years into our post-9/11 military operations and three years after the global financial meltdown, these American service members are returning from overseas deployment to a lack of jobs, diminished and imperfect government programs, and the personal scars of war.
This discussion was an opportunity to identify mutual goals and foster collaboration across the philanthropic community in support of those who have served us all.
September 27, 2011
Swords to Plowshares hosted Karl Marlantes at the Marines Memorial Association and Hotel for a reading of his new book What It Is Like to Go to War. We were honored to have Major General Michael Myatt introduce our speaker and Mr. Marlantes read a passage from his powerful book, followed by a Question and Answer session. Mr. Marlantes was candid and thoughtful in discussing his experiences and assessment of what soldiers endure and why.
Honoring Strength through Song with James Stewart and the SF Opera
September 13, 2011
The Commonwealth Club hosted “Heart of a Soldier” which tells the story of Rick Rescorla, a military veteran who led hundreds to safety in the 9/11 WTC attacks. Our panel of insiders discussed the project’s goals, challenges and the creative process.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Swords to Plowshares’ Executive Director, Michael Blecker accepted the Champions and Heroes Award in recognition for the agency’s inspirational work for the past 36 years.
More about the Veterans Forgiveness Workshop: http://www.swords-to-plowshares.org/2011/08/08/veterans-seek-forgiveness-at-tiburon-workshop/
May 5 – 7, 2011
Swords to Plowshares recently hosted the 3rd annual, SHOUT! Art by Women Veterans to celebrate women who have served our nation. Thanks to all who supported and participated in this 3-day event.
Go to our Shout! website for more information
Cars, Trucks & Bikes — All Makes, Models and Years Welcome!
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Thank you to all who joined us at the Solano County Fairgrounds with proceeds benefiting Swords to Plowshares and Bikers Against Child Abuse.
Visit www.northbaycarshow.com
Saturday June 4, 2011
Thank you to all who joined us on June 4th for this special event organized by Girl Scout Troop 30388 in Walnut Creek. Proceeds went to benefit Swords to Plowshares’ Women Veterans Project.
