San Diego County

by Anne Stokes The VA provides benefits that help millions of veterans and their families, but navigating the federal bureaucracy can be daunting. At the San Diego Office of Military & Veterans Affairs, experienced veterans […]

by Anne Stokes After serving 21 years in the U.S. Navy, Ray Flores “retired” to civilian life. Today, he’s again serving his fellow veterans through the San Diego County Office of Military & Veterans Affairs […]

by Gail Allyn Short Though they fought in wars and helped keep peace around the world, after their service ends, some military veterans return home to find themselves in another battle: homelessness. The reasons for […]

by Melanie Anderson For veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, PATH San Diego provides a lifeline in the form of housing assistance. In addition, the nonprofit helps veterans and families create […]

by Raul Clement Tackling a complex problem like homelessness requires research, organization and planning. This is where an organization like the Regional Task Force on Homelessness can help. “We’re sort of the table everyone in […]

by Elissa Einhorn Nine years ago, Tim Mathues’ supervisor asked him to develop outreach programs for San Diego County’s veterans. When he asked what the role entailed, he was told, “We have no job description.” […]

by Matt Jocks Veterans Village of San Diego is there to assist the large military population of the region. Sometimes, the help goes both ways. Akilah Templeton, CEO of VVSD, faces the same worries many […]

by Krysta Scripter I’m not aware of another one in the nation like it,” says Dr. Carl Rimmele, Ph.D., Aspire Center director. Dr. Rimmele is a psychologist who’s worked with Veterans Affairs for more than […]

by Melanie Anderson When people think of the VA, health care typically comes to mind. For veterans who are homeless or at risk for homelessness, reaching out to the VA can unlock a variety of […]

by Raul Clement For decades, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has offered a robust network of benefits to military veterans. These range from disability compensation for veterans wounded in service, free education for veterans […]