06/15/2026
🇺🇸 Veterans Helping Veterans 🇺🇸
One of the things many people don’t realize is that military service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off.
Here in our community, local veterans continue to look out for one another every day.
Recently, members of American Legion Post 238 learned that some student veterans attending college in San Francisco were struggling with basic needs while working toward their degrees. Some spend long days balancing classes, jobs, family responsibilities, and studying. Others face financial hardships, and some may even be experiencing housing insecurity.
What started as a simple conversation became a mission: making sure fellow veterans have access to small things that can make a big difference—a hot meal, a cup of coffee, and the support of a community that understands their journey.
One of the veterans helping lead this effort is SSGT Joseph F. Quirarte Jr., a 20-year Army veteran and the current Commander of American Legion Post 238. But this isn’t about one person. It’s about local veterans coming together to support other veterans who are working hard to build better futures for themselves and their families.
That’s why we’re inviting our community to join us on Saturday, June 27, for a Karaoke & Silent Auction Fundraiser at Longboard Bar & Venue.
When you bid on an auction item, sing a karaoke song, or simply show up, you’re helping veterans help veterans.
🎤 Silent Auction Highlights Include:
⚾️ Two Club Level SF Giants Tickets
🏈 Fred Warner Autographed 49ers Jersey
👶 Two Hours of In-Home Childcare
🍽️ Three $100 Gift Certificates to Nick’s Restaurant
🥡 Five $20 Gift Certificates to Kenny’s Cafe
⛳️ Golf for Four at Sharp Park Golf Course
🍷 Gift Certificate to A Grape in the Fog
💆♀️ One-Hour Swedish Massage
🍗 $50 Grocery Outlet Gift Certificate
📜 Estate Planning and/or Will Creation
👜 Beautiful Purses from Kenya
🚙 O’Reilly Auto Parts Gift Certificates
🥧 Shari’s Restaurant Pie Certificates
🎁 Plus many more items still coming in!
There is no cover charge. Just come out, have fun, support a great cause, and help us show that when veterans need a hand, our community shows up.
📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Longboard Bar & Venue, Pacifica
Because sometimes the most important mission is taking care of each other.
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The Pacifica American Legion made our monthly donation of Hot Pockets & coffee to the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) at City College of San Francisco (CCSF) today to support our Bay Area student veterans as they pursue their educational goals! The donation was delivered by Joe Quirarte Jr. (right, kneeling), the Commander of the Pacifica American Legion and Mimi Quirarte, the Vice President of the Pacifica American Legion Auxiliary.
Please join us on Saturday, June 27th from 7-10pm at Longboard Bar and Venue in Eureka Square for a fun night of karaoke & a silent auction fundraiser with all funds raised going toward continuing these donations!
