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Solar Industry Training for Veterans

Swords to Plowshares has teamed up with GRID Alternatives to bring free hands-on solar training and certificates to veterans in the East Bay.

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District 2 Supervisor Honors Veterans for Black History Month

Supervisor Catherine Stefani honored four formerly homeless veterans who live at our Veterans Academy and two staff members.

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22nd Veterans Day Dinner Recap

Thank you for your generous support of Swords to Plowshares’ mission and our 22nd Annual Veterans Day Dinner and Profiles of Courage Awards!

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Events

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Wed

Jul 31

Summer Solstice Concert

Jul 31, 2019 6:00 pm
Wilsey Center for Opera: 401 Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor

Reserve your seat for a joyous evening of music by Symphonia Caritas, a professional orchestra that plays to improve the lives of those in need.

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Thu

Apr 25

Security Hiring Event

Apr 25, 2019 10:00 am
TBD

Are you a veteran interested in a career in the security industry? We can assist with the training costs to obtain basic or more advanced guard cards.

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Tue

Apr 9

Board of Directors Public Meeting

Apr 9, 2019 5:30 pm
War Memorial Building, 401 Van Ness Ave. Room 221

Our first public Board of Directors meeting of 2019 will be held Tuesday, April 9, 2019 from 5:30pm -7:30pm at the War Memorial Building.

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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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