With great pride, we announce that our Community and Drop-in Center at 1060 Howard St. in San Francisco will now be known as the Michael Blecker Veterans Center! Read through his career of service and celebrate with us in the comments below! #vetshelpingvets

Freedom is a human right. Tomorrow, we're celebrating Juneteenth with our community 💪 We amplify our commitment to the belief everyone should have the opportunity to live in dignity. In federal observance, our operations will be closed on June 19th. #DignifiedLiving #Juneteenth #SupportVets

April 23: join ICLC for a FREE Community Conversation: ♀️ Women and the Military 🇺🇸 — a panel featuring women #veterans from @vetshelpingvets.bsky.social, Black Veterans Project & more sharing their lived experiences. Moderated by ICLC's Adam Murray. 🎟️ Register today! innercitylaw.org/communitycon...

Our hearts are full remembering the spirit, friendship, and music of Country Joe MacDonald. Joe’s longtime support of our mission and his commitment to social justice will always inspire us. Our thoughts go out to his wife Kathy, children, and loved ones.

We're building the progress veterans deserve, together. 2,988 local veterans accessed our services last year. Check out our immersive 2025 Annual Report and understand the impact of our mission: www.swords-to-plowshares.org/annual/2025

#VAHealthcare must be protected. We amplify the important work of Suzanne Gordon at @veteranspolicy.bsky.social, Theresa Aldrich @hadit-com.bsky.social, and urge you to read just how harmful outsourcing care is to veterans' health and stability. www.swords-to-plowshares.org/post/we-knew...

We Knew This Downward Spiral Could Happen

For years, neglect allowed the private sector to chip away at the Veterans Health Administration – despite experts’ warnings. Now, the current administration is explicitly dismantling the system that ...

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Swords to Plowshares COO Elena Kim joins Pushing Limits to talk veteran housing, disability care, PTSD, and why the fight doesn’t end when the war ends. Listen at KPFA.org. #KPFA #PushingLimits #Veterans #DisabilityJustice #BayAreaRadio @vetshelpingvets.bsky.social

Relive #VeteransDay2025 with us 💙 Thank you to all who supported our mission last week and for making our 29th annual Veterans Day Celebration a memorable one! Check out the event photo gallery here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/vetshelpingvets/54917469887/in/album-72177720330234140/

Honoring Veterans Day 🎖️ Today and every day, we celebrate the people who drive our mission forward. We're grateful to the veterans in our community who inspire our work to end homelessness among veterans. In observance, Swords' offices are closed today. #vetshelpingvets #supportvets

We believe our permanent supportive housing program can be applied to all populations facing chronic homelessness - not just veterans. Thank you @sfpublicpress.bsky.social for the opportunity to come together and talk solutions!

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Homelessness among older adults is on the rise in California. On Sept. 30, the Public Press hosted a panel with providers and people who have been unhoused about what is causing this crisis, and how San Franciscans be a part of the solution. Listen here. www.sfpublicpress.org/why-are-so-m...

Transgender residents interviewed by the Public Press say SF remains a comparatively safe place for them among U.S. cities as anti-trans bills proliferate. But the Trump administration is attempting to cut off their access to services and benefits. www.sfpublicpress.org/sfs-transgen...

SF’s Transgender Residents Face Threats, Even in Sanctuary City

As the Trump administration attacks trans rights, some who moved to San Francisco for protection face the challenges they tried to flee.

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✨ Join us for a celebration of resilience and community! We're thrilled to invite you to the 29th Veterans Day Celebration: Swords' annual tradition bringing together veterans, community leaders, and supporters to honor those who served. Purchase your ticket today: swords-to-plowshares.org/vdc/2025

Over 150 veterans attended #VeteransConnect2025! We could not have done the event without our dedicated sponsor @bwf.bsky.social, community partners, and volunteers who showed up with energy and enthusiasm. Together, we stand with those who served!

For some veterans, today can bring about complicated emotions and trigger PTSD. As we celebrate our country, we also remain dedicated to addressing the ongoing wounds military service enacts. Please be aware that Swords' operations are closed in observation. #vetshelpingvets

On July 23rd, #VeteransConnect will bring on-the-spot support for veterans. Obtain a wide array of resources from across the Bay! RSVP here and spread the word: www.swords-to-plowshares.org/vc25

Join us for Veterans Connect! This community-centered event is designed to support veterans all in once place. RSVP today: www.swords-to-plowshares.org/vc25 #vetshelpingvets

Watch the @unite4vets.bsky.social rally on the National Mall at link below. @adamkinzinger.bsky.social @duckworth.senate.gov @conorlambpa.bsky.social IAVA @dropkickmurphys.com #veterans and more. Story to come @tomnovelly.bsky.social @militarydotcom.bsky.social www.unite4veterans.org

Rally With America’s Veterans | Unite for Veterans Coalition

Join veterans and allies in Washington, D.C. on June 6 to defend the VA, protect our benefits, and carry forward the legacy of the Bonus Army.

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SWORDS IN SACRAMENTO: We'll be tabling at the solidarity rally for @unite4vets.bsky.social March for Veterans this Friday! Come find us and amplify your support for veterans' right to healthcare, benefits, and the VA. #vetshelpingvets #supportvets

CA’s permanent supportive housing pilot aims to connect veterans to primary healthcare at VA and crisis intervention. Evaluation results (found here: ow.ly/zeC350VLFEC) showed a ⬇️ 68% decline in ER visits AND⬇️ 46% drop in 911 calls. #DignifiedLiving

Our first days at #NCHV2025 have been filled with generative conversations with advocates and leaders who share our mission - to end homelessness among veterans! The opportunity to connect is priceless, thanks @nchvorg.bsky.social for organizing.

There's still time to join us at the @oaklandballers.bsky.social Salute to Soldiers game! Grab the discount code and get your tickets to support Swords to Plowshares👍Buy here: tickets.oaklandballers.com/event/5-25-2...

Onsite mental and behavioral health care – including substance use disorder counseling and group programming – works! Preliminary evaluation results showed a 65% reduction⬇️ in alcohol use among participants. #DignifiedLiving Read the report: ow.ly/4ORh50VLFgS

🎧Michael Blecker speaks to @mildobserver.bsky.social at @sfpublicpress.bsky.social for the latest CIVIC episode, highlighting the need to support a fully funded VA. Learn more on what budget cuts could mean for our country's most vulnerable veterans. Listen here: ow.ly/4u7p50VTyXz

CIVIC: Impact of Trump cuts on veterans

This week, we are sharing four stories from CIVIC, the local investigative journalism podcast produced by San Francisco Public Press.

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It's #MilitarySpouse Appreciation Day! We recognize the impact and sacrifices military and veteran spouses make every day. They strengthen our Swords' community! To celebrate, Executive Director Tramecia Garner shares her experiences as a military spouse: www.swords-to-plowshares.org/post/observi...

Observing Military Spouse Appreciation Day

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📣 We’re stepping up to ensure #DignifiedLiving for CA veterans! With CA Dept. of Veterans Affairs & partners, we're helping vets age in place & avoid homelessness. Like, follow, & read the report to join us: ow.ly/4Jv750VLEHq

🎥SWORDS IN THE NEWS: Today marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. Four of our own who served in Vietnam sat down with @nbcbayarea.com to discuss their experiences as well as the powerful work they do now to serve other vets: www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/v...

‘Voices After the Fall of Saigon': Vietnam War veterans open up about past, future

Vietnam War veterans open up about the call to action, coming home and the future of veterans’ care.

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"Don't cut anything. Nothing please." Army veteran Reggie Jackson is among many vets in the Bay Area worried about federal cuts to the VA. Reggie, a leader in our support groups, spoke to Joe Garofoli on how a smaller VA would impact the veterans in our community: www.sfchronicle.com/politics/joe...

Veterans risked their lives for the U.S. Now they risk losing benefits, thanks to Trump

Activists will protest President Donald Trump’s cuts Saturday in SF, Oakland and other cities, with many highlighting veterans’ hardships.

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Did you know that 1 out of 5 transgender Americans is a veteran or an active service member? Today, we amplify our commitment to serving transgender veterans in our community. We thank them for helping our work move forward & grow to be inclusive of all veterans. #vetshelpingvets #TDOV

We’re thrilled to have the support of the California Veterans Health Initiative Mental Health Support Program via the California Department of Veterans Affairs. With their help, we’ll be able to expand our mental health & wellness programs to reach the veterans who need it most. #supportvets #CVHI

Yesterday, we had the pleasure to speak before the California State Assembly Committee on Military & Veteran Affairs - advocating for a permanent funding stream for veteran supportive services that address homelessness and mental health. We are hopeful CA will deepen its commitment to veterans!