American Legion Post 409 San Bruno CA

01/25/2018

Anyone have info on who these WWII military members might be? Please help Maria Pia as she helps to reunite these photos with remaining servicemen.

09/07/2017

Recognition & Honor Ceremony Sept 15 at 10:30am at Golden Gate National Cemetery with BBQ following at VA Outpatient Clinic San Bruno, Veteran meals free. Please share, please be there.

City of San Bruno City Hall
The City of South San Francisco – Government

08/22/2017

3 day event Sept 9-11 at the San Mateo County Event Center Please share! Here is an article from Carolyn Livengood with more info. SHARE!

Homeless and at-risk veterans and their families are urged to register at www.lionsclubsvetstanddown.org now through Sept. 4 for the “Stand Down San Mateo 2017” event being held from Sept. 9-11 at the San Mateo Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Dr., in San Mateo.

A continuation of the San Mateo County’s one-day Stand Down held May 5, the first-ever three-day encampment in Northern California is being coordinated by Lions clubs in cooperation with veterans and veteran support groups, other service organizations, military and community and military leaders. All are joining together to help veterans with a “hand up” by providing a multitude of services for the veterans during their stay.

Some of the services that will be available include: medical and dental; employment and housing; mental health; veterans benefits; court and legal services; wellness and chaplain services; transitional housing; meals, clothing and hygiene; onsite pet care; DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) services; and substance abuse assistance.

One of the Stand Down sponsors is HavenWorks Inc., a California nonprofit organization dedicated to helping end the cycle of homelessness among military veterans, families and people in transition who currently live in, or are at risk toward living in, recreational vehicles parked on city streets without adequate water, sewer, and electric hookups.

“Since 2006, HavenWorks has lobbied planning departments and city councils of the San Francisco Bay Area to change zoning laws to include recreational vehicles with the description of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU), and Secondary Unit Ordinances,” says HavenWorks public service announcement. “HavenWorks primary mission is to enable rapid housing in a recreational vehicles, and to help find or build a clean safe place to park within the ‘Trinity of Existence,’water/sewer/electric.

“With its unique ‘Class A Homesites’ concept, HavenWorks strives to be part of the solution toward rapid/transitional housing that will allow the freedom to have a decent life in a recreational vehicle while laying the foundation toward stable, permanent housing.”

Sponsors, volunteers, and exhibitors are being sought to help our male and female veterans and their families with the services they deserve for all they have given for our country’s freedom. “All about the Veteran,” the Stand Down goal is to treat all veteran participants with respect and dignity…the event’s motto is “They fought for us, now we fight for them.”

For more sponsorship, donation and exhibitor information, call or email: Eleanor Britter, 415-378-6789, [email protected].

To volunteer for security, call or email: Bill Britter, 650-867-0982, [email protected].

To learn more about registation for homeless or at-risk veterans or for veterans who would like to volunteer four hours service at the Stand Down, call or email: Pat Hughes, 650-619-7501, [email protected].

Information about participating is also available at: www.lionsclubsvetstanddown.org.

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07/31/2017

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07/31/2017

PLEASE SHARE:
Dear Commemorative Partners,
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, we are losing over 500 of our Vietnam veterans each day. Since 2013, the Vietnam War Commemoration’s History and Legacy Branch (H&L) has been conducting video-recorded oral history interviews to capture the memories of our Vietnam veterans. The mission of the H&L Branch is to provide the American public with a clearer understanding of and appreciation for the service and sacrifice of our Vietnam veterans, and to tell the story about their service during that period of our nation's history.
Click here to read our latest SITREP, which highlights the oral history project and how you can participate. We can't wait to hear about the awesome commemorative events that you will conduct and are so grateful for your continued support.
Sincerely,
The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration Staff
"Join the nation ... thank a Vietnam veteran!"
www.vietnamwar50th.com

07/01/2017

Please help get the word out - Support our Veterans!
Fisher House Foundation

06/02/2017

TOMORROW! Open House & Veterans Resource Fair at Redwood City American Legion Post 105

06/02/2017

Please help get this word out to our Gulf War Veterans.

05/26/2017

Start your weekend with us at our monthly All You Can Eat Breakfast - come meet local veterans and enjoy a great community breakfast at 757 San Mateo Ave San Bruno from 8:30am-11am
'The breakfast includes pancakes, French toast, eggs, hash brown potatoes, bacon, sausage, pastries, omelets (made to order), orange juice, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate — all for $10 for adults and $6 for children 12 years old and under. Sometimes, eggs Benedict or biscuits and gravy or waffles are added. As a fundraiser for Post 409, tickets are also sold to win prizes.
The welcome mat is out at American Legion Post 409 so come enjoy a tasty breakfast prepared and/or served by Madeline Sopko, wife of Lonnie Sopko, AL Post 409 commander, and her vital kitchen helpers: Camille and Vice Commander Joe Munoz, Joe and Anna Garcia, and Kathy Cole.
You’ll also be able to meet and chat with veterans and neighbors from San Bruno and other cities. In addition, this event provides a great opportunity to say “thank you for your service” to a veteran.
Dennis Sammut, owner of Artichoke Joe’s Casino, has generously offered 10 parking spaces at the north end of his parking lot to be used ONLY if you are attending the breakfast between 8:30 to 11 a.m. /

05/04/2017

Call for Nominations! Help us find our Veteran of the Year!
The San Mateo County Veterans Commission will host the 2nd annual Veteran of the Year awards ceremony and luncheon this November where we will honor those who served our country. Nomination forms are available now at http://hsa.smcgov.org/nomination-forms-and-publications and can be submitted until Aug. 25, 2017.
We ask you to consider nominating individuals for the Veteran of the Year Award (must be a veteran and resident of San Mateo County, and honorably discharged from one of the U. S. armed services branches), for the Enterprise of the Year Award (any for‐profit or not‐for‐profit enterprise that has significant operation in San Mateo County) and for the Patriot of the Year Award (a non‐veteran and a resident of the county).
And please save-the-date of Thursday, November 9, 2017 – our keynote speaker is retired U.S. Navy Admiral James O. Ellis, Jr. We hope to see you at our 2nd Annual Veteran of the Year luncheon!
Warren Slocum thanks!

04/27/2017

Memorial Day Observance at Golden Gate National Cemetery at 11am, music starts at 10:30, event followed by luncheon at our Post. Please help get the word out to all. Thank you.
VFW Post 4103

04/11/2017

Please share with other Veterans. VFW Post 4103