Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans

Today's veterans need help transitioning from military service to the civilian community. The fact remains that veterans continue to lead the nation in homelessness, joblessness, mental illness and suicide.

Permanent Housing for Veteran Families

For the first time in Swords to Plowshares' long history, we are now able to offer safe and affordable housing to veteran families.

Meaningful Job Opportunities for Veterans

Swords to Plowshares partners with community colleges, vocational training programs and a variety of employers in the greater Bay Area to help veterans overcome obstacles to employment.

Celebrating Women Veterans

We are dedicated to raising awareness about the issues facing women veterans and finding ways to meet their needs. Join us on May 9, 2012 for the 4th Annual SHOUT! Art by Women Veterans.

New Housing for Veterans

With nearly 3,000 homeless veterans in San Francisco. We are in the development stage of Veterans Commons at 150 Otis Street, which will become home to 75 chronically homeless, disabled veterans in October 2012.

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4th Annual Shout! – Thanks to Everyone Involved

On May 15th, 2012 by Amy Fairweather

Last week we hosted the 4th annual SHOUT! Art by Women Veterans, which featured a variety of works by 17 women veterans and ranged from stand up comedy and music to photography and sculpture. Nearly 175 guests...

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TOPICS: art by women veterans • shout

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Military Justice Adjusts to Troubles Traced to a Soldier’s Service

On May 15th, 2012 by Keith Boylan

Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Miller knew that deserting his post was a serious crime. But, by then, he had a lot more on his mind and heart than his job.Back in 2003-04, while Miller was deployed as...

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TOPICS: military justice • PTS • stop loss • TBI • vet courts • veteran courts

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Ducal USO Tour with Proceeds to Swords

The Grand Ducal Council of San Francisco, Inc. is hosting Ducal USO Tour, featuring three events to benefit Swords to Plowshares. Each event will feature veteran performers, including: Olivia Hart, Landa...

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TOPICS: benefit shows • ducal • SF drag shows

Triggering Trains

On May 8th, 2012 by Guest blogger

In 2011, Swords to Plowshares (through SHOUT!) offered a series of writing workshops exclusively for women veterans. Best-selling author, Mary-Rose Hayes generously offered her time and talent to teach the workshop. I attended to improve my writing...

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TOPICS: Mary-Rose Hayes • shout • writing workshop

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Needs of Women Veterans Reflected in Art at San Francisco Exhibit

On May 8th, 2012 by Rob Kane

Please join us tomorrow evening for our 4th Annual Shout! event (details below). We will feature Victoria Hudson among the many female veterans artists. The event is free for the public and a great opportunity to view...

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TOPICS: MST • veteran art • Women in combat • Women Veterans

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Military Justice Adjusts to Troubles Traced to a Soldier’s Service

On May 15th, 2012 by Keith Boylan

Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Miller knew that deserting his post was a serious crime. But, by then, he had a lot more on his mind and heart than his job.Back in 2003-04, while Miller was deployed as...

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TOPICS: military justice • PTS • stop loss • TBI • vet courts • veteran courts

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Waiting for More Than a Check

On May 4th, 2012 by Rob Kane

Bay Citizen - Until the VA says they are disabled, returning soldiers cannot get tax breaks. Nearly 90,000 Californians are waiting for the Department of Veterans Affairs to rule on their disability claims. Most have been waiting...

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Why I Quit the VA

On May 1st, 2012 by Rob Kane

TIME (by Mark Thompson) - Nicholas Tolentino spelled out the reasons he resigned from New Hampshire’s main Department of Veterans Affairs health center Wednesday before the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs.While his prepared remarks also detail just...

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TOPICS: mental health • Op Ed • VAMC • veteran care • Veterans Administration

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Ex-VA Hospital Official Faults Mental Health Care

On May 1st, 2012 by Rob Kane

WASHINGTON — Veterans are waiting too long for mental health care and are unaware that hospitals sometimes manipulate records in an attempt to make it appear that standards are being met, a former Veterans Affairs hospital official...

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TOPICS: mental health • PTS • VA delays • Veterans Administration

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San Francisco Homeless Veterans Get $2.7 Million In Housing Vouchers

On March 30th, 2012 by Rob Kane

We applaud the decision by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to recognize the severe needs of San Francisco's indigent veteran population. This grant is crucial for the renovations of the Veterans Commons, a historic building,...

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Military Justice Adjusts to Troubles Traced to a Soldier’s Service

On May 15th, 2012 by Keith Boylan

Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Miller knew that deserting his post was a serious crime. But, by then, he had a lot more on his mind and heart than his job.Back in 2003-04, while Miller was deployed as...

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TOPICS: military justice • PTS • stop loss • TBI • vet courts • veteran courts

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Combat to Community Cultural Competence Training Prepares Law Enforcement

On January 19th, 2012 by Jordan Towers

Responding to Recent Violence Perpetrated by Iraq Veterans

SAN FRANCISCO (January 19, 2012) – The tragic violence recently perpetrated by Iraq veterans is being met with widespread response. Reports by friends and family indicate that Benjamin Barnes, who...

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TOPICS: Afghanistan • Combat to Community • Deployment • Iraq • iraq veteran • OIF/OEF • Policy • PTSD • Suicide • TBI • VA claims • Veteran Policy • Vets • Women in combat • Women Veterans

Police Officers, Prosecutors, and Judge Come Together Save a Veterans Life

On December 5th, 2011 by Keith Boylan

Staff Sgt. Brad Eiffert, a veteran of the war in Iraq, found himself in the woods behind his house with a .45 caliber pistol pressed to his head. Meridian Township police were deployed in various defensive positions...

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TOPICS: Combat to Community • PTSD • Suicide • TBI

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Traumatic Brain Injuries Double Dementia Risk for Veterans

On July 20th, 2011 by Keith Boylan

Research findings presented at the annual Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Paris found that veterans who suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) had twice the risk of developing dementia over time than those who never suffered a...

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TOPICS: Combat to Community • TBI

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Veteran Killed, Deputies Forced to Fire

On July 5th, 2011 by Keith Boylan

July 4th represents a time when the country celebrates its independence, and pays tribute to the veterans that have made sacrifices which afford us the freedoms we cherish. However, Sacramento Deputies were forced to shoot and kill...

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TOPICS: Combat to Community • police shooting • PTSD

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