Post Tag: "News at Swords"

Programs at a Glimpse for 2011

On February 3rd, 2012 by Leon Winston

When looking at our accomplishments in 2011, we all have a lot to be proud of. Especially so in these trying financial times. I think that the facts are pretty amazing, so wanted to share them with everyone responsible. That means you! During calendar year 2011, we served nearly 2500 unduplicated veterans in the [...]

Swords to Plowshares Attends Student Veterans of America, 4th Annual National Conference

On January 17th, 2012 by Jordan Towers

Last December, Swords to Plowshares joined more than 500 student veterans from around the country for the 4th Annual Student Veterans of America (SVA) Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. General Eric Shinseki, the head of the Department of Veterans Affairs opened the conference with a simple message to student veterans, “Take ownership of your [...]

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TOPICS: Afghanistan • Bay Area Veterans • News at Swords • OIF/OEF • Studentveterans • Veteran News • Veterans • Vets

Housing Program Graduation

On November 23rd, 2011 by Rob Kane

Congratulations to the recent graduates of our Housing Program Twenty five formerly homeless veterans graduated last week (November 17, 2011) from Swords to Plowshares’ unique transitional housing and rehabilitation program. The graduates of the program, all formerly homeless or chronically homeless veterans, spent an average of sixteen months overcoming addictions, mental health issues such [...]

East Bay Vets Find Employment In Green Energy Industry

On October 14th, 2011 by Jordan Towers

OAKLAND — Michael Ferreira and Ron Rodd were born 40 years apart, and served in different branches of the military. Ferreira was a U.S. Marine and Rodd served in the U.S. Navy. Rodd went to Vietnam in 1967 and Ferreira completed two deployments to Iraq, returning home for the last time in 2008. It’s [...]

Swords to Plowshares partners with Grid Alternatives

On October 11th, 2011 by Anthony Sordini

Bay Area Veterans are proud to sponsor a Swords to Plowshares job training solar installation in partnership with GRID Alternatives on Veterans Day Weekend. Our goal is to raise a minimum of $5,000 to sponsor the training installation. The S2P job trainees will learn from, and work alongside GRID’s skilled staff to install a [...]

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TOPICS: Bay Area Veterans • Event • Green jobs • Job Training • News at Swords • Veteran Jobs

Swords is looking for a Clinical Psychologist (contract)

On July 28th, 2011 by Rob Kane

We are seeking 6 to 8 week contractor to perform mental health evaluations to support veterans’ claims for VA disability benefits. Our staff attorneys provide formal legal representation to veterans-in-need before the US Dept of Veterans Affairs. Often, current mental health diagnoses and evaluations are needed to support claims. Responsibilities include: Review moderate [...]

Report From the Field: United States Interagency Council on Homelessness

On June 29th, 2011 by Leon Winston

Opening Doors Anniversary Stakeholder Call Wednesday, June 22, 2010 – 3:30 pm- 4:30pm EDT Swords to Plowshares’ Report From the Field: United States Interagency Council on Homelessness Excerpt: Veterans Homelessness Barbara Poppe – Opening Doors calls for collaborative efforts by the VA, HUD, Labor, and HHS to target resources and undertake joint efforts to [...]

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TOPICS: News at Swords • Veteran News • Veteran Policy

Swords to Plowshares Seeks Fellowship Candidate

On June 23rd, 2011 by Rob Kane

Swords to Plowshares seeks a candidate to sponsor for a legal fellowship, beginning in August 2012. Our legal services include free assistance to veterans who seek Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare, disability compensation, and pension; we also specialize in military discharge reviews and upgrades for veterans who received less than fully Honorable discharges. [...]

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TOPICS: legal fellowship • News at Swords

Writing Workshops in July

On June 2nd, 2011 by Rob Kane

Swords to Plowshares and Mary-Rose Hayes plan to collaborate on a series of basic writing courses for veterans returning from combat zones around the world. Workshops will take place every Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:00pm with light refreshments, starting on July 13. The workshops are specifically for women veterans as a continuation of our [...]

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TOPICS: General • healing arts • Mary-Rose Hayes • News at Swords • Resources • Women Veterans • writing workshops

Veterans Graduate from Residential Treatment Program

On May 19th, 2011 by Benjamin Phillips

Swords to Plowshares Honors Graduates of its Transitional Housing Program SAN FRANCISCO (May 16, 2011) –Formerly homeless veterans will graduate this Thursday from a transitional housing and rehabilitation program run by the non-profit organization, Swords to Plowshares. The graduates of the program, all formerly homeless veterans, have spent an average of sixteen months overcoming [...]

Swords Trains 750 Attorneys on VA Claims and Discharge Upgrades

On May 19th, 2011 by Megan Klein Zottarelli

On May 6, 2011 our Legal Director, Teresa Panepinto and Staff Attorney, Katie Dwight delivered a training for attorneys through the Practising Law Institute (PLI) on “Advocating for Veterans – The Basics on Benefits, Discharge Upgrades and Cultural Competency.” Over 750 people participated in the training either live and via webcast; in fact, it [...]

New GI Bill Changes, Causes New Problems for Many Returning Veterans

On March 4th, 2011 by Jordan Towers

Staying up to date on the new G.I. Bill “fixes” is about as difficult as attending school full-time. The Post 9/11 G.I. Bill is already a tricky system for many student veterans to tackle. Veterans suffering from the scars of war, must somehow navigate through a constantly changing system of poorly planned out “improvements.” [...]

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TOPICS: General • News at Swords • Veteran News • Veteran Policy

Renowned Vietnam Veteran and Human Rights Activist Geronimo Pratt Visits Swords to Plowshares

On March 3rd, 2011 by Colleen Corliss

Swords to Plowshares was honored by a visit this week from the renowned Vietnam veteran and human rights activist, Geronimo Pratt. Geronimo is a decorated Vietnam War veteran who served two combat tours. After serving in combat he enrolled in UCLA on the GI bill after his discharge from military service and later joined [...]

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TOPICS: News at Swords

Local Veteran Group Praises the City’s Ongoing Support for Veterans

On October 29th, 2010 by Benjamin Phillips

Local Veteran Group Praises the City’s Ongoing Support for Veterans Swords to Plowshares to Join Mayor’s Office for Veteran Resources Press Conference SAN FRANCISCO (October 11, 2010) –Swords to Plowshares, a San Francisco-based veteran service agency, will join Mayor Newsom’s office tomorrow to recognize the City’s continued efforts to provide supportive services and resources [...]

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Military Recruiters Told to Accept Openly Gay Applicants

On October 25th, 2010 by Benjamin Phillips

The Pentagon has advised recruiting commands that they can accept openly gay and lesbian recruit candidates, given the recent federal court decision that bars the military from expelling openly gay service members, according to a Pentagon spokeswoman. The guidance from the Personnel and Readiness office was sent to recruiting commands on Friday, according to [...]

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TOPICS: News at Swords