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The mission of California Association of Veteran Service Agencies (CAVSA) is to inform public policy and advocate at the state and local level for the mental health, housing assistance, employment, and medical needs that will lift veterans and their families out of poverty and homelessness.
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President and COO Darryl Vincent Named Successor U.S.VETS Chief Executive Officer and Marine veteran Stephen Peck will retire at the end of 2024 after more than 28 years at U.S.VETS—14 of them at the helm of the largest nonprofit service provider dedicated to preventing and ending veteran homelessness. As part of a planned transition, the […]
Dear Friends and Supporters, I hope this message finds you well. I joined Swords to Plowshares just two years after its inception in 1976 and have been here ever since. I’ve dedicated my life to veteran advocacy, and as I reach the end of my tenure as the Executive Director, I’m filled with immense gratitude […]
May 29, 2024 By Jeff Jadine Providing access to mental healthcare services and benefits is a key element in CalVet’s vision of ensuring California’s veterans are connected, protected, and respected. The month of May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, presenting a prime opportunity to highlight the statewide programs and initiatives designed to reach and […]