Veteran Resources

The VA loan is a $0 down payment mortgage option available to Veterans, Service Members and select military spouses. VA loans are issued by private lenders and guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Are you a veteran looking for a new job opportunity? The Troops To Trades program offers scholarships and training opportunities to individuals who have dedicated parts of their lives to the armed services for the United States.

We believe service members and military veterans possess valuable skills such as teamwork and leadership, and SAP is committed to hiring these respected individuals and helping them transition to civilian employment. SAP provides training and certification in SAP technologies, internships, and early talent programs, as well as assistance with job placement.

Swords to Plowshares is a community-based not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides needs assessment and case management, employment and training, housing, and legal assistance to approximately 3,000 veterans in the San Francisco Bay Area each year.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has selected Delta Dental of California and MetLife to once again offer private insurance coverage for the VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP).  The Department of Veterans Affairs Dental Insurance Reauthorization Act of 2016 extends VADIP until December 31, 2021.  Veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system and beneficiaries and their dependents of the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA (CHAMPVA) can enroll in the program.

As a public service, VetJobs provides a list of aggregator job sites to assist veterans in finding employment. Take advantage of the VetJobs Career Advisor and browse the listed job sites for assistance in finding employment for veterans.

You may receive Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) services to help with job training, employment accommodations, resume development, and job seeking skills coaching. Other services may be provided to assist Veterans in starting their own businesses or independent living services for those who are severely disabled and unable to work in traditional employment.

Use this website as your resource for everything related to your VA benefits.

The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their loved ones with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. For free, confidential support call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255.

The National Veterans Foundation (NVF) has taken reasonable steps to vet this list of Veteran resources. We believe them to be good programs working in good faith to assist veterans.