Orange County Veterans and Military Families Collaborative

09/07/2026

Work looks different for everyone, but its impact reaches all of us.

This Labor Day, Human Works Foundation celebrates the people who build, create, serve, lead, care, and keep our communities moving.

From first jobs to new careers, every opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow can help shape a stronger future.

Today, we’re celebrating the people behind the work. ❤️💙

Happy Labor Day from Human Works!

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, OCVMFC honors the veterans, service members, military families, and caregivers whose dedication continues to make a difference in our workplaces and communities.

The skills, leadership, discipline, and resilience built through service don’t end with a uniform, they continue to shape careers, families, and communities every day.

Today, we celebrate your contributions and the work you continue to do.

Happy Labor Day from OCVMFC. ❤️🤍💙

09/04/2026

This September, we’re encouraging Veterans, service members, military families, caregivers, friends, and community members to check in on the people around them.

Someone may be going through more than they’re letting on. You don’t have to know exactly what to say or have all the answers.

Ask. Listen. Stay connected. Be there.

A simple “How are you really doing?” can open the door to an important conversation.

Conversation tips and resources adapted from the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (AFSP) and its resources.

🔗 Learn more: https://afsp.org/national-suicide-prevention-month/

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09/03/2026

Looking for your next career opportunity? Join us on Tuesday, September 15, 2026
10 AM - 12 PM at OC Workforce Solutions, 675 Placentia Avenue, Suite 330, Brea, CA 92821 for an interactive session designed to help veterans strengthen their job search skills and connect with employers.

You’ll have the opportunity to:
• Meet and interview with employers
• Learn about current job opportunities
• Build effective job-search strategies
• Strengthen interviewing and professional communication skills
• Learn about veterans benefits, services, and CBO resources

Open to all job seekers. Registration is encouraged but not required. Register through CalJOBS using Event ID 1144136.

Take the next step toward your employment goals and connect with resources that can help you move forward.

09/02/2026

Join Veterans Football Mondays, every Monday 5:30 PM for a 12-week flag football program designed for military veterans at Cal State Fullerton.

Come out for 45 minutes of drop-in flag football, then refuel, hang out, and catch the NFL with fellow veterans. It’s a chance to play, sweat, and connect in a relaxed, community-focused environment.

Participants will also be asked to sign in for attendance, complete brief surveys at three timepoints, and may be invited to share their experiences with the research team following the program.

Interested? Scan the QR code on the flyer to learn more and sign up!

09/02/2026

Last year, two OCVMFC member organizations were selected to receive $500 grants for participating in the survey: Tender Touch Ministries, Inc. and 211OC / Orange County United Way.

Now, it could be your organization’s turn.

Complete the 2025 OCVMFC Community Impact Report Survey by September 18 for a chance to be one of two organizations selected to receive a $500 grant.

Take a few minutes to share your organization’s services, accomplishments, and impact. Your participation helps us build a stronger picture of the work supporting veterans and military families across Orange County.

Complete the survey by September 18: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/2sxidERdaX

09/01/2026

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we come together in remembrance of the lives lost, the families forever changed, and those who stepped forward to serve and protect our nation.

Orange County Veterans & Military Families Collaborative (OCVMFC) invites all faith-based organizations, houses of worship, and communities of faith across Orange County to join us in a Moment of Silence and Prayer on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

Let us pause together to remember, reflect, pray, and honor those who made sacrifices for our communities and our country.

Pray for them.
Stand with them.
Support them.

09/01/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. 💜

This month, we’re holding space for those who are struggling, healing, grieving, supporting someone they love, or finding their way forward.

Su***de prevention starts with compassion, connection, and being willing to reach out. You don’t have to have the perfect words—sometimes simply letting someone know “I’m here” can make a difference.

Let’s remind one another: you are not alone, and you matter.

📞 Call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

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09/01/2026

09/01/2026

You’ve carried the weight of service. You don’t have to carry everything alone.

For Veterans, service members, and their loved ones, support is available 24/7 through the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline:

📞 Dial 988 then press 1
💬 Chat at 988lifeline.org

Reaching out isn’t a weakness. It’s a way forward.