Calling all Veterans

vetThe California Department of Veteran Affairs (CalVet) is looking for feedback from Californians who have served in the armed forces, including family members or anyone interested in veterans services.

The State of California is trying to prioritize its efforts in addressing the needs of veterans living in the state and they have posted a Needs Assessment Survey on-line to get that direction.

To respond simply visit www.calvet.ca.gov or www.veterans.ca.gov and click on the Veterans Needs Assessment link. The survey ends May 15, 2010 so take a moment to help them help you.

Dear California Veteran,

The people of our Golden State are indebted to you for your incredible service and bravery. You and your loved ones have sacrificed much to keep our nation safe, and we thank you for your actions.

But more than just saying thanks, we want to show you how much your service means to us. One way we are doing this is by offering you a new program called Operation Welcome Home. It is a one-stop shop that will help you find jobs, education, housing, health care and much more. This is a great program and one that California is excited and honored to offer to you.

In order to ensure that Operation Welcome Home provides the best services tailored to your needs, we want to hear straight from you, the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces. I have directed the California Department of Veterans Affairs – the agency running Operation Welcome Home – to put together an online survey that will help us know how to better coordinate the numerous services provided at all levels of government. I encourage you and all our veterans, especially combat veterans, to fill out this important survey, which you can find at www.veterans.ca.gov/veterans_assessment.htm. Thank you for taking a few minutes to let us know how we can better serve you.

On behalf of your fellow Californians, I express my gratitude for your courageous work to protect America and the freedoms we hold dear. You have done your job, and now it’s our turn to do ours.

With appreciation and respect,

Governor's Signature

 
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5 Comments on Calling All California Veterans - Needs Assessment Survey.

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Spread the word.  Programs like this are a win-win for everyone from the vets and all of us.

 
11:36am • #1
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Thanks Gene, just filled out the survey
12:54pm • #2
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I'll be passing this information on to my mother and father in law in San Diego.  Thanks for the post.  I'm sure they would have missed it.
2:10pm • #3
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Hi Gene -- Thanks for spreading the word.  As a veteran, I know there is still a lack of comprehensive support for veterans, it's getting better, but I am always encouraged when I see good news like this.
4:49pm • #4
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2010
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I just saw this little post in the corner of out newspaper. Don't know how they're getting the word out but it sure would have been easay to miss the one ad I saw. We owe thesae folks more than we can ever repay.
6:06pm • #5

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