Grantee Stories
Our grantees are leading the way in delivering quality healthcare and domestic violence services for those most in need. Their stories prove that working together, we can reach our goal of health and safety for all Californians.
Crossing Boundaries to Support Veterans and Military Families
Our nation’s veterans require and desire a multitude of supports, ranging from help with receiving the right medication to finding employment. And they rely upon a number of institutions for that help – government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic groups to name a few. The... Read more »
From Active Duty to Civilian Life: Easing the Transition
Imagine being a military veteran who has spent the better part of the last decade in Iraq and Afghanistan. And suddenly, the world you have known completely changes. Your service has just ended, and you are heading home to re-enter civilian life. You have just stepped off the plane at Los Angeles... Read more »
Beyond the Uniform: San Diego Program Helps Veterans Adjust to Life After the Military
Tom Williams’ five-year naval career took him around the world -- from Djibouti, Horn of Africa to Aqaba, Jordan. After conducting funeral services for veterans at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C. with the Navy Ceremonial Guard during his first three years of service, Williams studied... Read more »
Providing Our Veterans Strength at Home
Lee* served in the U.S. Air Force Security Forces for 18 years with stints in Iraq and Afghanistan. During that time, he lived and survived through dangerous combat conditions. He persevered in a world where most civilians would have failed. Yet, nothing in his military training prepared him for... Read more »