San Diego Veterans Coalition

03/07/2026

In case someone asks you, “What is the best part of an SDVC monthly meeting?”

Well, it has a good beginning and a lot in the middle that people can use to develop mission level conversations and partnerships after the meeting.

The best part of a good monthly meeting is what happens in the days and months to follow.

It’s the relationships that are formed to collaborate, coordinate, and integrate in order to better demonstrate that we are grateful to those who serve in our military and their families, both during their service and after they leave the military!

The best part of the SDVC monthly meetings?

…to be continued!

02/28/2026

It was an honor to represent SDVC at the VA Miramar National Cemetery today for the Memorial Amphitheater. Dedication & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

It was “Six Years from Vision to Completion” and now a reality for all to behold.

12/28/2025

Another SDVC Look Back.

It was a great day at the VA San Diego Jennifer Moreno Medical Center on October 30th Celebrating Cindy Abair’s 37 Years of Federal Service!

Congratulations, Cindy!!!

SDVC and the veterans you served are forever grateful! 

VA San Diego Healthcare System

12/18/2025

Exciting news for the San Diego!

We just got news yesterday that San Diego has advanced to the top three candidate cities in the world, and the only candidate city in the United States in the running to host the 2029 Invictus Games.

Watch the announcement film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk3QR6yvudo

The Foundation is excited to reveal that 3 bids have made it to the shortlist for hosting the Invictus Games 2029!

🇩🇰 Aalborg, Denmark
🇰🇷 Daejeon, Republic of Korea
🇺🇸 San Diego, USA

The quality, ambition and heart shown across all six bids for the Invictus Games 2029 has been truly inspiring. An unprecedented number of applications show a strong foundation for the future of the Invictus Games, and a collective belief in the power of the Invictus Movement.

We now look forward to the next phase of assessment and collaboration as we work together to determine the best home for the Invictus Games 2029...

12/18/2025

Taking an opportunity to go forward by looking back.

On October 27th SDVC joined up with dozens of organizations at Assessor Jordan Marks’ Second Annual Veterans Appreciation Event to engage San Diego veterans and their families to get them connected with resources, services, and even tax advantages available in San Diego County.

This is one of many ways that we demonstrate to veterans and their families that we are “Building a grateful nation, one integrated community at a time!”

10/12/2025

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF)
Please add other relief opportunities in the comments!
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Taking a little time to share photos of the organizations that attended the September & October SDVC meeting to communicate, collaborate, coordinate, and integrate in order to be better prepared to serve the Active Duty , , , , and there year-round in San Diego County, and especially in times of uncertainty like this Federal Government .

Unless the continuing resolution is approved, they will likely not get paid on October 15th and yet they still need to go to work, take care of their family, purchase fuel & groceries, pay utility bills, and everything else necessary without the money that they expect on their regular .

organizations that are in this post are standing by to you to resources and relief, and you can call Courage to Call at (877) 698-7838, or call 2-1-1 San Diego by dialing 211, and if you are experiencing any crisis call 988.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society North Island
Father Joe's Villages
Navy Region Southwest (California,Nevada,New Mexico,Arizona,Colorado,Utah)
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society San Diego
San Diego Military Family Collaborative
Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA
Courage to Call
Armed Services YMCA San Diego
San Diego Military Advisory Council Foundation
Support The Enlisted Project (STEP)
VANC Veterans Association of North County
Hidden Heroes: Elizabeth Dole Foundation
211 San Diego
Marine & Family Services, MCRD
Marine Corps Installations West
MCCS Miramar
USCG Sector San Diego
Naval Base San Diego
Naval Medical Center San Diego
Naval Base Coronado
Naval Base Point Loma
Navy Region Southwest OmbudsmanUSO San Diego
Military OneSource

There are others, of course, and we certainly did not list all of them, but these and SDVC, collectively, can connect you to the rest, and if you know about relief resources, please add them in the comments.

https://sdvetscoalition.org has been the Live Well San Diego’s Military, Veteran, and Family organization activation and mobilization partner for 15 years.

and it’s member and participating organizations are committed to “Build a grateful nation, one integrated community at a time!“

07/26/2025

Checkout highlights from the July SDVC meeting showcasing the secret sauce that makes this the premier network organization, serving veterans and their families in the San Diego area and beyond.

Hope you will be able to join in person us at the August 4th general session; 8:30-10:30 a.m at Lakeside VFW Carter Smith Post 5867 - War Memorial Building, 12650 Lindo Ln, Lakeside, CA 92040.

If you can’t make the drive, you can register to attend virtually and and you’ll receive an email reminder and meeting ling
Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsdOCgrj8vGdHKdqdWKUiMJsy0bXapXVcc #/registration

Building a grateful Nation one integrated community at a time!

07/26/2025

Checkout highlights from the July SDVC meeting showcasing the secret sauce that makes this the premier network organization, serving veterans and their families in the San Diego area and beyond.

Hope you will be able to join in person us at the August 4th general session; 8:30-10:30 a.m at Lakeside VFW Carter Smith Post 5867 - War Memorial Building, 12650 Lindo Ln, Lakeside, CA 92040.

If you can’t make the drive, you can register to attend virtually and and you’ll receive an email reminder and meeting ling
Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsdOCgrj8vGdHKdqdWKUiMJsy0bXapXVcc #/registration

Building a grateful Nation one integrated community at a time!

07/21/2025

Hope you all will will devote some time, talent, and resources to serve Homeless Veterans & Their Families at the 2025 Stand Down!

07/08/2025

By this time two weeks ago, we were all recovering from the inaugural SDVC golf tournament on Admiral Baker Golf Course!

What a day of and meeting dozens of organizations who work together year-round “Building a grateful Nation, one integrated community at a time!”

SDVC is grateful to the sponsors and those that donated a swag and raffle prizes, all the organizations that set up on a hole to greet people as a golf through and to everyone who took a swing with us!!!!

Truly among the best of San Diego County!!

Enjoy the Photos !

USAA
Armed Services YMCA San Diego
zero8hundred
Navy Federal Credit Union
First Command - San Diego, Ca
Fleet and Family Support Center San Diego
Admiral Baker Golf Course
Veterans First
Father Joe's Villages
All Star Vets
The American Legion, Department of California
Solara Mental Health
California Department of Veterans Affairs
American Red Cross Southern California Region
VFW CA Mighty 1st Dist & Aux
Wounded Warrior Project
Wounded Warrior Homes
Reboot Workshop
Hidden Heroes: Elizabeth Dole Foundation
Honor Flight San Diego
Guide Dogs of America - Tender Loving Canines
San Diego Veterans Magazine
Veterans Village of San Diego (VVSD)
Blue Star Families of San Diego
San Diego Convention Center
Navy Region Southwest
Veterans Art Project
Marc Sigmon Insurance Agency
San Diego Military Advisory Council Foundation
Courage to Call
North County Veterans Stand Down
Veterans Beer Club San Diego ( )
San Diego Military Family Collaborative
San Diego Military Advisory Council
USS Midway Museum
American Legion Auxiliary District 22
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
Support The Enlisted Project (STEP)
Veteran Career Transition Assistance Program -VetCtap
VANC
Healing Wave Aquatics
VA San Diego Healthcare System
Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
Krank Golf
American Association of Nurse Practitioners

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07/04/2025

To those who risked and gave it all to gain and secure our Nation’s independence, and all those who have served in the military and their families to ensure our Nation’s independence for 249 years, and to the entire Nation whom they have and continue to risk it all for, SDVC wishes you a resounding —-
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

Let Freedom Ring, LIMA-CHARLIE!!! (Loud & Clear!)