CALIFORNIA VOP

The California Veterans Outreach Program is an American GI Forum Partnership with state and federal Non-Profit status endeavoring to provide community assistance to Veterans and Families. Outreach programs developed and managed by AGIF Chapters of California include a variety of services including: Facilitating veterans rights and services information, housing development sourcing, service disabilities guidance, education & training and self help information. Some programs are ongoing and others are in the early stages of development. Contact your nearest AGIF chapter for a full listing of assistance and programs offered within your local community.

OBJECTIVES

Provide assistance and referrals to Veterans and families suffering from war and peacetime illnesses

Provide assistance and outreach relating to shelter, food clothing, and transportation

Provide substance abuse education and counseling on alcohol, tobacco and drugs

Provide education and training on how to purchase/finance homes

Provide education and training on all aspects of Veterans benefits and services from various governmental programs

Provide funding to acquire or build low-cost housing

Operate Outreach and Service Centers

PAST & PRESENT FUNDING SOURCES

We are extremely grateful of our partners; it is through these partnerships and their generosity that we are able to bring scholarships, veteran services and a host of other vital programs to the community. A combination of their support and the willingness of our membership to volunteer for the varied programs of the American GI Forum presents our community with a solid road to success. Thank you!

AARP

A T & T

California State Employee’s Charitable Campaign

California Victim Compensation & Govt. Claims

Chevron

Conoco-Phillips

Deseret Industries (thrift stores)

Exxon

Pacific Gas & Electric

Santa Barbara Bank & Trust

Southern California Gas Company

United Way of California