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Swords to Plowshares Hosts 27th Annual Veterans Day Celebration

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火曜日, 11月 7, 2023
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“The Veterans Day Celebration provides an opportunity for us to reflect on our work.

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  • “The Veterans Day Celebration provides an opportunity for us to reflect on our work.
  • This year we have a lot to celebrate – we expanded our supportive services to target the needs of aging veterans and opened a new housing site for previously unhoused veterans,” said Michael Blecker, Executive Director of Swords to Plowshares.
  • “On this 2023 Veterans Day, we extend our gratitude to our veterans who have indispensable qualities and skills that benefit all of our communities throughout California," stated Secretary Sin, a U.S. Navy veteran.
  • This is what motivates CalVet staff every single day of the year, and we are glad to partner with Swords to Plowshares in this vital work.”
    Swords to Plowshares is proud to honor Jessie Kohgadai with this year’s Profiles of Courage Award.

Veterans Advocates & Providers Find Resources, Support in Toolbox.vet

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木曜日, 6月 17, 2021
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A new online library, Toolbox.vet, aims to better equip advocates and providers with the tools they need to connect with veterans of all ages and assist them.

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  • A new online library, Toolbox.vet, aims to better equip advocates and providers with the tools they need to connect with veterans of all ages and assist them.
  • Developed by Swords to Plowshares and funded in partnership with the Walmart Foundation, Toolbox.vet is unique in that it blends written content with podcast audio and video conversations with real veterans and advocates.
  • Chapters are also available in audio formats, making it convenient to learn and build your competencies in veterans advocacy and support.
  • The Walmart Foundation has provided critical support for Swords to Plowshares services to strengthen the system of care for veterans since 2013.

Oakland Raiders Johnathan Hankins Returns to Host Another Holiday Luncheon for Veterans

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水曜日, 12月 4, 2019
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Oakland, CA, Dec. 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnathan Hankins is returning for the second year to support Swords to Plowshares Annual Holiday Luncheon for homeless and at-risk Oakland veterans.

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  • Oakland, CA, Dec. 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnathan Hankins is returning for the second year to support Swords to Plowshares Annual Holiday Luncheon for homeless and at-risk Oakland veterans.
  • Swords to Plowshares holiday event provides 100 FREE holiday meals to homeless and low-income veterans in the East Bay.
  • We are thrilled to have Johnathan back for our Annual Holiday Luncheon serving homeless and low-income veterans in the East Bay, said Swords to Plowshares Executive Director Michael Blecker.
  • We truly appreciate their commitment to the organization and their support for veterans in need during the holidays.

Swords to Plowshares Wins $200,000 Neighborhood Builders Grant from Bank of America to Help End Veteran Homelessness in the San Francisco Bay Area

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木曜日, 11月 21, 2019
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San Francisco, CA, Nov. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- San Francisco-based veterans service organization, Swords to Plowshares, was recently awarded a Neighborhood Builders grant from Bank of America to support its efforts to reduce veteran homelessness in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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  • San Francisco, CA, Nov. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- San Francisco-based veterans service organization, Swords to Plowshares, was recently awarded a Neighborhood Builders grant from Bank of America to support its efforts to reduce veteran homelessness in the San Francisco Bay Area.
  • One of the nations largest philanthropic investments in nonprofit leadership, Bank of Americas Neighborhood Builders program supports nonprofits that address economic mobility and social progress issues.
  • Awardees receive $200,000 in flexible funding, leadership development training, and access to a network of peer organizations across the U.S.
    A community-based organization, Swords to Plowshares has served homeless and low-income veterans in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1974.
  • Learn more about the work of Swords to Plowshares, and ways in which you can help, by visiting our website at www.swords-to-plowshares.org .

Swords to Plowshares Hosts 23rd Annual Veterans Day Dinner and Profiles of Courage Awards

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金曜日, 11月 8, 2019
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Swords to Plowshares 23rd Annual Veterans Day Dinner, Profiles of Courage Awards

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  • Swords to Plowshares 23rd Annual Veterans Day Dinner, Profiles of Courage Awards
    We take tremendous pride in demonstrating the impact of our work and our veteran clients who overcame incredible obstacles in their transition from combat to community, said Swords to Plowshares Executive Director Michael Blecker.
  • I cant think of a better way to celebrate Veterans Day than honoring these vets who have come so far.
  • Our Veterans Day Dinner allows us to raise the crucial funds needed to serve San Franciscos veteran population.
  • Learn more about the work of Swords to Plowshares, and ways in which you can help, by visiting our website at http://www.stp-sf.org .

Jesse Medlong Named Bill Brockett Pro Bono Attorney of the Year

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水曜日, 10月 16, 2019
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After finishing law school, Jesse began at DLA Piper as a Krantz Fellow, which allowed him to spend his first year as an associate working exclusively on pro bono matters.

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  • After finishing law school, Jesse began at DLA Piper as a Krantz Fellow, which allowed him to spend his first year as an associate working exclusively on pro bono matters.
  • Early on, Jesse was asked to take on an ambitious project that was extremely important to Swords to Plowshares.
  • Swords to Plowshares Pro Bono Program provides a meaningful outlet for my legal expertise and desire for civic engagement, said Jesse.
  • We are delighted to honor Jesse with the 2019 Bill Brockett Pro Bono Attorney of the Year award, said Swords to Plowshares Legal Director Maureen Mo Siedor.