The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, mutual-help, war-time veterans organization. A community service organization that now numbers nearly 3 million members -- men and women -- in nearly 15,000 American Legion Posts worldwide. These Posts are organized into 55 Departments -- one each for the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico, and the Philippines.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.legion.org/
• Roseville post: http://www.rosevilleamericanlegion.com

​This program provides an overview of Benefits & Services offered by the California Department of Social Services. Some services are funded and managed by individual counties. Visit web pages for information about things listed below and contact your county as necessary.

• Cash Aid - Cash Programs for low income individuals and families - Including refugees, immigrants, survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and other serious crimes; and disaster victims.
  • How do I apply for CalWORKs?
  • Where can I use my EBT card?
    
  • Do I qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income?
  • I want to know about the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants. CONTACT YOUR COUNTY'S SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY.
  • Refugee Cash Assistance Program - Benefits
  • Tell me about the Assistance Dog Specialty Allowance.
  • Give me information about the California Veterans’ Cash Benefit.
  • Can I get General Assistance/General Relief? CONTACT YOUR COUNTY'S SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY.
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The Blinded Veterans Association works to promote the welfare of blinded veterans so that, notwithstanding their disabilities, they may take their rightful place in the community and work with their fellow citizens toward the creation of a peaceful world.

BVA’s primary efforts include a National Field Service Program, advocacy before Congress and the Department of Veterans Affairs, scholarships for spouses and dependent children and grandchildren, and special initiatives such as Operation Peer Support/Project Gemini in which older veterans connect with those recently injured in Iraq and Afghanistan, including those from BVA’s sister organization in the United Kingdom.

Web pages

• Home - https://bva.org/

 

The California National Guard established the Family Assistance Program as a resource to "Any & All" Service Members and their Families. They have developed rosters of civilian, government, and military agencies that can help families dealing with issues that have surfaced regardless of Status of Service (Active Duty, Reserve Training, or State Emergencies). Web pages Home - https://calguard.ca.gov/ Family Assistance Program - https://calguard.ca.gov/family-programs/

The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) is a comprehensive health care program in which the VA shares the cost of covered health care services and supplies with eligible beneficiaries.

The program is administered by Health Administration Center and our offices are located in Denver, Colorado.

The mission of The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes is to help the people who have given so much on our behalf overcome these obstacles and resume a productive and fulfilling life through programs targeted to their specific needs.

Founded in 2004 as a non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization, the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes is the leading non-governmental provider of emergency financial relief to wounded soldiers from Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom and their families.

The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes partners with corporate sponsors, individual contributors, and volunteers to provide a simple and meaningful way for individuals and corporations to help these veterans and their families rebuild their lives.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a Post 9/11 OEF or OIF Veteran
• Must have physically served Boots on the Ground in Iraq or Afghanistan - Service must be on the Veteran's DD214
• Must have honorable discharge
• Must have an injury that was sustained while …

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Apply online for VA compensation, pension, education, pension, housing, education, training, healthcare, insurance, burial, and vocational rehabilitation benefits.

Websites:

• Main page - https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/apply

877-4AID-VET (877-424-3838): Your 24/7 Hotline. The National Call Center for Homeless Veterans hotline offers Veterans who are homeless or at risk for homelessness 24/7 access to trained counselors. The hotline offers information and assistance to Veterans and their families; VA Medical Centers; federal, state, and local partners; and community-based agencies, service providers, and others who work with or simply want to support our nation's Veterans.

VA's specialized homeless veterans treatment programs have grown and developed since they were first authorized in 1987. The programs strive to offer a continuum of services that include: aggressive outreach to those veterans living on streets and in shelters who otherwise would not seek assistance; clinical assessment and referral to needed medical treatment for physical and psychiatric disorders, including substance abuse; long-term sheltered transitional assistance, case management, and rehabilitation; employment assistance and linkage… [read more]

The Disabled American Veterans, or DAV, is a nonprofit association of veterans who suffered some degree of disability while serving in time of war or armed conflict.

Founded in 1920, the DAV is totally funded by dues and contributions, receiving no federal funding. With National Headquarters offices in Cincinnati and Washington D.C. and California's Headquarters offices in Santa Fe Springs, the DAV focuses strictly on serving veterans and their families.

A nonpolitical organization it has no political action committees (PACS) and endorses no political candidates. Today there are more than 1.25 million members of the DAV with more than 116,000 residing in California.

Disabled American Veterans is an organization of disabled veterans who are focused on building better lives for disabled veterans and their families. The organization accomplishes this goal by providing free assistance to veterans in obtaining benefits and services earned through their military service. It is fully funded through its membership dues and public contributions. It is not a government agency and receives no government funds. We are dedicated to a single purpose: empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. We accomplish this by ensuring that veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; fighting for the interests of America's injured heroes on Capitol Hill; and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life. Providing free, professional assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and … [read more]