Assists veterans, survivors, and dependents in obtaining Federal, State, and local benefits accrued through active duty military service. Provides information and referral for both service members and their families about military specific resources.  

Announced October 2020: expansion of the Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers program. https://www.mynevadacounty.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3321

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources.

Nevada County Pets In Need operates the Nevada County Pets In Need Thrift Store. We offer clothing, shoes, accessories, books and all manner of household goods. Most items cost $1 however we have an over dollar area where items are priced individually.

Proceeds from the Thrift Store go to supporting local Pets in need of food, veterinary care, licensing, assist with spay and neuter, flea and tick products and collars and leashes.

We are a non profit organization supporting spayed and neutered pets of the homeless, low income, seniors and military veterans.

Thrift store is located at 434 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley, CA.

Provides a support group for mothers, adoptive mothers, step-mothers, foster-mothers, grandmothers or legal guardians who have or have had children serving in the United States military

Assists with local veterans projects and events including Memorial Day and Nevada County Stand Down Vets.

FSP provides comprehensive transitional therapies WITHOUT charge to Veterans and their family members.

Our goal is to help overcome Moral Injuries, TBI, PTSD, and MST (military sexual trauma).

The whole team at FSP is dedicated to and passionate about working with Veterans of every era and their Family Members.

We assist in the healing process of emotional and spiritual trauma and physical symptoms with Holistic Therapy, Educational Programs, and Resources and Transitional Tools.

Disabled American Veterans is an organization of disabled veterans who are focused on building better lives for disabled veterans and their families. The organization accomplishes this goal by providing free assistance to veterans in obtaining benefits and services earned through their military service. It is fully funded through its membership dues and public contributions. It is not a government agency and receives no government funds. We are dedicated to a single purpose: empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. We accomplish this by ensuring that veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; fighting for the interests of America's injured heroes on Capitol Hill; and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life. Providing free, professional assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and … [read more]

Funded by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program is administered through Volunteers of America to provide supportive services to extremely low or very low-income veterans and veteran families who are homeless or are at immediate risk of becoming homeless.

To receive veterans supportive services a person must be: a veteran, homeless or at immediate risk of becoming homeless, very low income not to exceed 50% AMI (Area Median Income).

Eligible Veteran families are provided with outreach, case management, and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits, which may include:

• Supportive Services
• Transportation services
• Child care services
• Housing Assistance

Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers that provide a wide range of social and psychological services, including professional readjustment counseling to eligible Veterans, active duty service members, including National Guard and Reserve components, and their families.

Readjustment counseling is offered to make a successful transition from military to civilian life or after a traumatic event experienced in the military. Individual, group, marriage and family counseling is offered in addition to referral and connection to other VA or community benefits and services. Vet Center counselors and outreach staff, many of whom are Veterans themselves, are experienced and prepared to discuss the tragedies of war, loss, grief and transition after trauma.

The California State University offers unlimited opportunities to help veterans, active-duty service members and their families meet their personal and professional goals. With 23 campuses and more than 1,800 degree programs, the CSU is committed to providing:

• Supportive institutional values and administration
• Academic support programs and services, such as veteran-focused advising, mentoring and counseling
• Financial support and advice specifically for veterans
• Priority admission and registration, and academic credit granted for military courses and experience
• Extensive opportunities in student leadership

More than 2.5 million students have graduated from the CSU and have helped to shape the future of California and the nation. That’s why a CSU education is more than just a learning experience - it’s an opportunity to make a difference.

If you are on active duty, a veteran, or are a military spouse or family member with questions about completing your degree at the CSU, find out more on… [read more]

The purpose of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is to preserve and support the patriotic and historical interests of our country, our communities and our veterans; to strengthen the common bonds of the men and women who have served and who are currently serving in our military; to assist them and their families to enhance their quality of life; to maintain true allegiance to the Constitution and laws of the United States of America and defend her from all enemies, whomsoever.

Programs for veterans and their surrounding communities include: Free VA claims assistance to veterans, their dependents and survivors; Public policy advocacy related to employment and training, and mandatory funding for government-provided health care and other entitlement benefits; Hospitalized veterans visits and support; Patriotic community programs; Honor Flight; Standdowns; Blood drives; Veterans Homes assistance; Military funeral and honor guard services; Homeless veterans and families of veterans support.