Local Advocate Behind Push for Funds for Veteran Housing
- Editor
- Blog, Policy Updates
Peter Cameron has been fighting for veteran causes since 1974 and continues to advocate on behalf of veterans and played a significant role in driving AB 639.
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VA’s Government Shutdown Field Guide: Impact on Veterans
- Colleen Corliss
- Blog, Policy Updates
Claims and processing of payments for compensation, pension, education and vocational rehabilitation benefits are anticipated to continue through late October.
VA’s Opiate Overload Feeds Veterans’ Addictions, Deaths
- Editor
- Blog
Prescriptions by the Department of Veterans Affairs for four opiates – hydrocodone, oxycodone, methadone and morphine – have surged 270% in the past 12 years.
San Francisco Chronicle and Sacramento Bee Support AB 639
- Editor
- Blog, News and Events
San Francisco Chronicle and the Sacramento Bee wrote recent editorials encouraging Governor Brown to sign the Veterans Housing and Homeless Prevention Bond Act.
Walmart Grant Helps Goodwill Grow Jobs Program For Veterans
- Editor
- Blog
The Walmart Foundation has granted $5 million to Goodwill Industries to expand Operation: GoodJobs to help military veterans and their families with employment.
Career Training: Entry to Gas Operations for Veterans
- Editor
- Blog, Job Training
PG&E, Swords to Plowshares, and Solano Community College are partnering to recruit veterans for a 240-hour career prep course at Solano Community College.
Support the Veterans Housing and Homeless Prevention Act
We’ve started a petition “California legislature: Support AB 639: the Veterans Housing and Homeless Prevention Act” and need your help to get it off the ground.
Day of Service: Lend a Hand with HandsOn Bay Area
- Editor
- Blog
HOBA has chosen to help us by beautifying Swords to Plowshares’ main office space and looking for volunteers for September 14, 2013.
Marine Confronts Bullies, Injured in the Process
- Editor
- Blog
A former Marine was severely beaten after he tried to save a teen from being attacked by three wannabe tough guys.
VA Campaign Seeks Veterans and Spouses for Paid Interviews
- Editor
- Blog
MakeTheConnection is coming to San Francisco and is looking for interested veterans, military and spouse to interview about their experiences with mental health.