After serving our country, veterans face new challenges—including the loss of their military community— when they come home. We invest in four main areas to help veterans rejoin civilian life and their communities: education and employment; physical and mental health; community integration; and housing and supportive services.
Swords to Plowshares: 50 years of vets helping vets
This year, Swords to Plowshares (Swords) celebrates 50 years of serving the Bay Area’s veterans. Swords provides comprehensive support for everything from VA benefits, housing, job retraining, and community. Koret spoke with two Swords ambassadors about the challenges of re-entering civilian life, and the successes of the organization's approach to building trust and developing community.
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Swords to Ploughshares hosts Veterans Connect event to gather veterans and resources in one place
Swords to Plowshares hosted Veterans Connect, where over 150 veterans connected with housing, healthcare, and community support.
Koret Grantees Honor the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?” -Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On Monday, January 20th, Americans honored the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr in a variety of ways. Many chose to celebrate Dr. King through a day of service, recognizing that a day “on” rather than a day off is a fitting tribute to a man who dedicated his life to the service of others.
S.F. man who changed the way the country treats homeless veterans to step down from Swords to Plowshares
Michael Blecker, a Vietnam war vet, founded Swords to Plowshares to advocate for veterans trying to re-enter civilian life and seek VA benefits. 50 years later, after making a name for himself as one of the most respected veterans advocates in America, he is stepping down as Executive Director.