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Invitation- OCVMFC General Meeting – Older Adult Veterans – March 5th

Passing this info along from our friends at OCVMFC

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Good afternoon, OCVMFC Members and Friends,

You’re invited to the upcoming OCVMFC General Meeting on Older Adult Veterans, they will focus on strengthening support for the largest—and rapidly growing—veteran demographic in Orange County.

OCVMFC is honored to welcome Michelle Aguirre, Orange County CEO, as their Special Guest Speaker. The meeting will also feature a robust agenda with subject matter experts and a dedicated housing panel addressing key challenges facing older veteran households.

Register & View the Agenda
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ocvmfc-general-meeting-older-adult-veterans-tickets-1982392357907?aff=OCVMFCFlyer

Event Details
  • Date & Time: March 5, 2:30–4:35 PM
  • Location: Tierney Center for Veteran Services
    1231 Warner Ave., Tustin, CA 92780
  • Parking: Free
  • Refreshments: Provided
  • Flyer Attached (click here to download)

About the Meeting
Orange County’s older adult veterans face unique challenges related to aging, housing stability, healthcare access, long-term care planning, and navigating increasingly complex benefits. This General Meeting brings together county leaders, experts, and frontline providers to explore these issues and highlight promising solutions emerging across the region. Their focused housing panel will examine the most significant barriers facing older veteran households and the innovative approaches being implemented to address them.
This is an OCVMFC General Meeting you won’t want to miss.
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2025 Veteran Health and Wellness Conference

2025 Veteran Health and Wellness Summit 

Dear OCVMFC Members and Friends,

You’re invited to participate in the 2025 Veteran Health and Wellness Summit: Serving Veterans and Military Families.

Admission, lunch, and parking are all complimentary.
Clinicians who attend the full day are eligible to earn CEs and CMEs.

In addition to attending, OCVMFC warmly welcomes your organization to exhibit their Veteran Resource Fair, a central feature of the summit. This is a great way to share your services directly with veterans, military families, and fellow providers.

Event Details:

For more information please download the flyer.
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TTM Receives $500.00 Grant From The Orange County Community Foundation

On July 22, 2025. TTM received a $500.00 grant from the Orange County Community Foundation.
From the OCVMFC: Congratulations to the two randomly selected OCVMFC members who each received a $500.00 grant from OCCF:
 
Tender Touch Ministries 
211OC/ Orange County United Way 
 
We’re proud to celebrate your continued impact in Orange County!
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Upcoming OCVMFC Meeting Details

Info from:  County Veterans & Military Families Collaborative (OCVMFC)

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Good afternoon OCVMFC Members and Friends,

We are pleased to invite you to the OCVMFC General Meeting on Strategies, Priorities & Regional Synergy!
Please join us to hear our Working Group Chairs present their 2025 strategic priorities and align our efforts in supporting veterans and their families in Southern California.

We are excited to welcome our guest Speakers from the Los Angeles Collaborative and the San Diego Veterans Coalition.

  • Amiee Bravo, Director, Los Angeles Veteran Collaborative
  • Ron Stark, President, San Diego Veteran Coalition
  • Maurice Wilson, 1st VP, San Diego Veterans Coalition

Date & Time: April 10th, Food and networking starts at 10:30 am, with presentations starting at 11:00 am

Location: Coastline Community College’s Veteran Resource Center, 12901 S Euclid St, Garden Grove, CA 92840

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE

Special thanks to Tom Boscamp and Coastline College Veteran Resource Center for generously hosting us and providing lunch!

We look forward to seeing you there!

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OCVMFC Annual Holiday Toy Drive

Good afternoon OCVMFC Members and Friends,

We are pleased to invite you to the Orange County Veterans & Military Families Collaborative General Meeting: Connecting SoCal Communities.

We will also be holding our Annual Holiday Toy Drive for veteran families in need.

Date & Time: Thursday, December 5th from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: Tierney Center for Veteran Services, 1231 Warner Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780

Event Highlights:

  • Guest Speakers:
    • Amiee Bravo, Director, Los Angeles Veteran Collaborative
    • Ron Stark, President, San Diego Veteran Coalition
    • Maurice Wilson, 1st VP, San Diego Veterans Coalition
  • Presentations from OCVMFC Working Group Chairs on their 2024 progress
  • Please bring an unwrapped toy for a girl or boy (minimum value $15.00)
  • Free parking and light refreshments will be provided

Please register if you plan to attend:

DOWNLOAD FLYER

We look forward to seeing you there, spreading holiday cheer, and bringing smiles to the children of our veterans.

Sincerely,

Jeff

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Hiring event for veterans, unemployed and underemployed.

Orange County Veterans & Military Families Collaborative (OCVMFC)
Don’t Miss The Following Upcoming Event:
JOB CHALLENGE: Hiring event for veterans, unemployed and underemployed.
SAVE THE DATE: October 12, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Tierney Center, Great Room, 1231 Warner Ave, Tustin, CA 92780
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The Long Beach Veterans Stand Down Event

The Long Beach Veterans Stand Down Event will take place on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 9 am to 2 pm., at Veterans Park, Long Beach CA. Breakfast and lunch will be served. See flyer below for more information.

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Do You Need CalFresh Assistance? A rise in food insecurity.

Food insecurity is a crucial issue in Orange County, especially for low-income families. 211 OC offers CalFresh application assistance to ensure everyone in our community who needs and qualities for this supplemental program has access to its benefits.

If any one needs assistance applying for CalFresh, please contact 211OC directly. Assistance is offered in English and Spanish. Or please review the enclosed fliers.

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OCVMFC General Meeting on Veteran Housing September 12th

Good afternoon OCVMFC Members and Friends,

The Orange County Veterans & Military Families Collaborative cordially invites you to their General Meeting on Veteran Housing in Orange County.

When: Thursday September 12th from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Where: Tierney Center for Veteran Services (1231 Warner Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780)

Registration: See Link and QR code below

Veteran Housing in Orange County: Where We Are and What’s Next

Join them for the OCVMFC General Meeting on Veteran Housing to discuss their current status and future plans.

Hear insights from the experts on the ground including Eric Richardson from VOALA, Melanie Martins from the VA, and Becks Heyhoe from Orange County United Way.

  • Guest speaker Doug Becht from the County’s Office of Care Coordination will share the County’s vision on veteran housing and homelessness.
  • We will review targeted veteran outreach, survey feedback, and the Welcome Home OC initiative.
  • The event will conclude with a panel discussion and Q&A session.

    Parking is free, and light refreshments will be provided.
    Please only register if you plan on attending


Please Register here with the link or QR Code
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ocvmfc-general-meeting-veteran-housing-where-we-are-and-whats-next-tickets-983975275537?aff=OCVMFCemail

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