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Limited Services for Veterans through April 8th – COVID-19 Shutdown

Our response to the COVID19 pandemic and shelter in place order affects available services, hours, and contact information.

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Joel Champion

From Ship to Shore – A Sailor’s Journey in Helping Others

Joel Champion serves as a Property Manager and a Navy veteran to build strong relationships and stronger lives for veteran residents.

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Evonne Williams

Air Force Veteran Helps Others Soar to New Heights

Evonne Williams connects veterans with vital services, leveraging her experience as a woman veteran to overcome challenges and get help.

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Events

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Tue

Apr 14

Board of Directors Public Meeting

Apr 14, 2020 5:30 pm
Online

The first public meeting of the Swords to Plowshares’ Board of Directors for this year will be held online: Tuesday, April 14, 2019 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm.

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Fri

Feb 28

Employer Spotlight: Securitas USA

Feb 28, 2020 11:00 am
East Bay Service Center, 2719 Telegraph Ave., Oakland

We are partnering up with Securitas USA for our Employer Spotlight. Securitas USA has full and part-time opportunities available for veterans.

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Fri

Feb 21

2020 Census Application Workshop

Feb 21, 2020 11:00 am
East Bay Service Center, 2719 Telegraph Ave., Oakland

Swords to Plowshares has partnered with the U.S. Census Bureau for employment opportunities for Bay Area veterans for the 2020 Census.

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Our Impact: 2018

2,798 San Francisco Bay Area low-income & at-risk veterans served

New homeless and at-risk veterans served each month

New homeless and at-risk veterans served each month

59
Employment clients increase their income by

Employment clients increase their income by

34%
Received Combat to Community Training

Received Combat to Community Training

3,298
Made their home in our permanent housing facilities

Made their home in our permanent housing facilities

401
Improved lives in our stabilization housing program

Improved lives in our stabilization housing program

697
Benefits secured by our Legal Team and pro bono attorneys

Benefits secured by our Legal Team and pro bono attorneys

$16.4 million

Resources

Success Stories

Success Stories

Our services have an impact in the lives of veterans from all eras and backgrounds

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Reference Guide

Reference Guide

This is a comprehensive guide for researchers, policy makers, advocates, and veterans ...

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Webinars

Webinars

Our webinars provide technical assistance and legal training for veteran issues ...

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Self Help Guides

Self Help Guides

These materials cover the processes for VA benefits, discharge upgrades, and more ...

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