2023 was a busy year for Swords to Plowshares. We are proud to share our Annual Report with you, where we highlight the significant strides made in fulfilling our mission to support veterans. Read here: https://lnkd.in/egtchwy5
Swords to Plowshares
Non-profit Organizations
San Francisco, CA 3,821 followers
Vets Helping Vets since 1974
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For over 45 years, Swords to Plowshares has provided direct services for low-income, homeless, and at-risk San Francisco Bay Area veterans regardless of era of service or discharge status. Our Drop-in Center provides outreach and critical care to help homeless, low-income and at-risk veterans. Our Case Managers and intake staff help stabilize veterans with crisis intervention, counseling and case management, in-house and community referrals, assistance securing emergency and permanent housing and a host of other critical needs. We have operated successful stabilization and permanent supportive housing programs for more than two decades and have seven different housing sites. We also offer supportive services that improve outcomes, including Rapid Re-housing services, eviction protections, and money management programs. Veterans work one-on-one with our Employment & Training Program staff to address their individual needs, overcome obstacles to employment, and determine a long-term career plan. We provide job placement assistance and vocational training programs to help veterans translate their skills and train for new careers in high-growth, high-wage careers in the civilian sector. We are one of the few organizations in the country that provide free legal consultation and attorney representation to veterans seeking assistance with the Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and military discharge upgrade cases. Our services are targeted to address the needs of homeless and low-income veterans and are all free of charge. Our Institute for Veteran Policy (IVP) works to strengthen systems of care for veterans and their families. IVP’s policy and community education efforts are unique, reflecting decades of experience in direct community-based care, access to housing, benefits, mental and physical healthcare, and employment services.
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https://www.swords-to-plowshares.org/annualreport/2023
External link for Swords to Plowshares
- Industrie
- Non-profit Organizations
- Größe des Unternehmens
- 201-500 Mitarbeiter
- Hauptsitz
- San Francisco, CA
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- Nonprofit
- Gegründet
- 1974
- Spezialitäten
- Veteran Advocacy, Permanent Supportive Housing, Case Management, Disability Compensation and Pension Claims, Veteran Policy, Military Discharge Upgrades, Women Veterans, and Employment and Training
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1060 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103, US
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330 Franklin St
Oakland, California 94607, US
Employees at Swords to Plowshares
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"You can't build your foundation without a home," says Army veteran Greg Parler. A resident of our Edwin M. Lee Apartments, his stable home allows him to be an active grandparent to his beloved grandsons. Read more here: https://ow.ly/9njh50SQefo #supportvets #Swords50
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Thank you to San Francisco Giants for making us the Community Spotlight at July 30th's game against the A's! Veterans who frequent our Oakland service center and Swords' staff enjoyed watching the battle of the Bay. #supportvets
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“Having been in a position where I didn’t think I was worthy of help for a long time, I make sure the veterans I work with never feel like that." Watch Army veteran and Swords' staff Deidre describe how she embodies the vets helping vets model of care we provide here: https://lnkd.in/e52_6dqq #Swords50 #vetshelpingvets
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The recent SCOTUS Ruling on homelessness and public sleeping will not help reduce chronic homelessness and undermines our nation's collective commitment to support unhoused veterans. Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/diZjA9tp #supportvets #GrantsPassvJohnson
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"I didn't expect to find a sense of purpose here," says Dwayne, a resident at our Edwin M. Lee Apartments and the first veteran to participate in our partnership with Warrior Canine Connection, a nonprofit that raises service dogs for veterans. https://lnkd.in/eWBQiX4m #Swords50
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"In the next 50 years, I want to see more resources for women veterans. I'm hopeful that Swords can lead the way." Women are a growing population among veterans, and we're fortunate to have Dottie provide her leadership and perspective on the Swords' Board of Directors. Read more here: https://ow.ly/N6f350Sw96c #Swords50
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Interested in how the passing of Prop 1 can impact California's veterans? Join Swords' Director of Policy, Amy Fairweather, and our service partners in a discussion on the proposition and California's Mental Health initiatives for veterans. Thank you, CAVSA, for organizing! Register here: https://lnkd.in/ehTmNeut #supportvets
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Last week, we celebrated 4th of July at the Veterans Community Center with volunteers from BanCal Properties! Around 80 veterans came by for a great meal, games, and community. #supportvets
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Ron Perez is a Swords' O.G.: he spearheaded the COVER program, which aims to minimize recidivism and address incarcerated veterans’ needs so they can return to civilian life with fewer barriers. Ron was honored as a Swords' Community Hero in 2022, get to know his story here: https://lnkd.in/gfu4nfkb #Swords50