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OCVMFC Annual Holiday Toy Drive

Good afternoon OCVMFC Members and Friends,

We are pleased to invite you to the Orange County Veterans & Military Families Collaborative General Meeting: Connecting SoCal Communities.

We will also be holding our Annual Holiday Toy Drive for veteran families in need.

Date & Time: Thursday, December 5th from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: Tierney Center for Veteran Services, 1231 Warner Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780

Event Highlights:

  • Guest Speakers:
    • Amiee Bravo, Director, Los Angeles Veteran Collaborative
    • Ron Stark, President, San Diego Veteran Coalition
    • Maurice Wilson, 1st VP, San Diego Veterans Coalition
  • Presentations from OCVMFC Working Group Chairs on their 2024 progress
  • Please bring an unwrapped toy for a girl or boy (minimum value $15.00)
  • Free parking and light refreshments will be provided

Please register if you plan to attend:

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We look forward to seeing you there, spreading holiday cheer, and bringing smiles to the children of our veterans.

Sincerely,

Jeff

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Hiring event for veterans, unemployed and underemployed.

Orange County Veterans & Military Families Collaborative (OCVMFC)
Don’t Miss The Following Upcoming Event:
JOB CHALLENGE: Hiring event for veterans, unemployed and underemployed.
SAVE THE DATE: October 12, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Tierney Center, Great Room, 1231 Warner Ave, Tustin, CA 92780
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The Long Beach Veterans Stand Down Event

The Long Beach Veterans Stand Down Event will take place on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 9 am to 2 pm., at Veterans Park, Long Beach CA. Breakfast and lunch will be served. See flyer below for more information.

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Do You Need CalFresh Assistance? A rise in food insecurity.

Food insecurity is a crucial issue in Orange County, especially for low-income families. 211 OC offers CalFresh application assistance to ensure everyone in our community who needs and qualities for this supplemental program has access to its benefits.

If any one needs assistance applying for CalFresh, please contact 211OC directly. Assistance is offered in English and Spanish. Or please review the enclosed fliers.

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OCVMFC General Meeting on Veteran Housing September 12th

Good afternoon OCVMFC Members and Friends,

The Orange County Veterans & Military Families Collaborative cordially invites you to their General Meeting on Veteran Housing in Orange County.

When: Thursday September 12th from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Where: Tierney Center for Veteran Services (1231 Warner Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780)

Registration: See Link and QR code below

Veteran Housing in Orange County: Where We Are and What’s Next

Join them for the OCVMFC General Meeting on Veteran Housing to discuss their current status and future plans.

Hear insights from the experts on the ground including Eric Richardson from VOALA, Melanie Martins from the VA, and Becks Heyhoe from Orange County United Way.

  • Guest speaker Doug Becht from the County’s Office of Care Coordination will share the County’s vision on veteran housing and homelessness.
  • We will review targeted veteran outreach, survey feedback, and the Welcome Home OC initiative.
  • The event will conclude with a panel discussion and Q&A session.

    Parking is free, and light refreshments will be provided.
    Please only register if you plan on attending


Please Register here with the link or QR Code
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ocvmfc-general-meeting-veteran-housing-where-we-are-and-whats-next-tickets-983975275537?aff=OCVMFCemail

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MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES

Please join the Orange County Veterans & Military Families Collaborative for the City of Irvine Memorial Day Ceremonies, as they honor our nation’s fallen and pay special tribute to local service members.
For more information please see the PDF flyer here.
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The Orange County Veterans & Military Families Collaborative invites you to our General Meeting

The Orange County Veterans & Military Families Collaborative invites you to our General Meeting on Veterans and the Law and the outcomes of the recent USC Veterans Study.

This meeting will be at Tierney Center for Veteran Services in Tustin from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM on February 23rd at their newly built events center.

Veterans and the Law:
Please join us as we look in-depth at veterans and the OC Courts. There will be special presentations by the California Superior Court with the Honorable Mary Kreber-Varipapa, OC Family Court Judge, and the Honorable Scott Cooper, Supervising Judge of the OC Treatment Courts.

USC SoCal Veterans Study:
In addition, we are welcoming back Dr. Sara Kintzle, Research Associate Professor, Military and Veterans Programs with the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work who will present the findings of the SoCal USC Veterans Study that was recently completed.

Parking is free, and light refreshments will be provided.
Please only register if you plan on attending.

Please Register here with the link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ocvmfc-general-meeting-veterans-and-the-law-tickets-796080547347?aff=OCVMFCemail

 

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American Legion Post 291, Veterans Coffee Talk Event, on Saturday, February 3, 2024

Please come and join the American Legion Post 291, Veterans Coffee Talk Event, on Saturday, February 3, 2024, From 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The Coffee Talk will be focused on Women Veterans. Which includes, a panel of some highly respected women within California. Fox news has committed to attend this event. For more information. Please review the flyer. below Hope to see you there!

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COFFEE TALK BROTHERS after WAR

On Saturday, January 6, 2024, From 9am – 3pm. Please come and join The American Legion Post 291. As they host the Coffee Talk Brothers after War event. Be part of this innovative, inspiring movie & seminar experience! MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW,  THIS WILL SELL OUT!!

Call (949) 673-5070 ext.1100 or Click here to reserve your spot. Enjoy coffee & donuts & meet award-winning filmmaker, Jake Rademacher. 

 

 

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