Santa Clarita to salute its patriots
November 2, 2021
News Release The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced its six honorees for its upcoming 11th Annual Salute to Patriots on Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. in the courtyard
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Quilts donated to local veterans as ‘thank you’ for service
October 19, 2021
As a symbol of comfort and appreciation of their sacrifice for their country, local veterans were wrapped in handmade Quilts of Valor Sunday. Donna Kiger and George Allard of the
Elks lend support to Veterans Collaborative
September 22, 2021
News Release The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative continues to receive support from Elks Lodge No. 2379. Jeannette Fisher, from Elks Lodge No. 2379, accompanied Jeff Stabile to Lowes to assist in purchasing shelving and supplies
Veterans’ resources event shows support for U.S. service members
September 16, 2021
The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative held its “Visit with a Vet” event on Saturday, Sept. 11 in front of the Starbucks in the shopping center at the corner of McBean Parkway and Decoro Drive to
Veteran support comes to Veteran Center
August 29, 2021
Additional resources for the Santa Clarita Valley’s veteran community are now available at the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative’s Veteran Center. A peer support specialist with Los Angeles County’s Veteran
Blue Star continues work to help veterans overcome barriers
June 19, 2021
Until stumbling upon it, Newhall resident and Army veteran Mike Salinas didn’t know of Blue Star Ranch’s existence. The nonprofit, which offers equine-assisted therapy for veterans suffering from PTSD, has
SCV veterans recognized at Eternal Valley Memorial Day Tribute
May 31, 2021
As a volley of shots rang out, the Santa Clarita Valley’s veterans saluted their fallen comrades during Monday’s Memorial Day Tribute ceremony at Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary. Hundreds
Newhall resident, Pearl Harbor survivor featured in documentary
May 13, 2021
Longtime Newhall resident and Navy veteran George Keene was featured in “Journey to Royal: A WWII Rescue Mission,” a World War II documentary released earlier this year. The film tells
Desert Shield/Storm veterans to be recognized at Eternal Valley Memorial Day Tribute
April 26, 2021
The Santa Clarita Valley Memorial Day Committee’s annual Memorial Day Tribute ceremony is returning to its in-person format this year at Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary. This year, the
Veteran Center celebrates reopening
April 1, 2021
Following a yearlong closure due to the pandemic, the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative celebrated the reopening of its Veteran Center Thursday. “I’m so excited — we’re open,” volunteer coordinator
Local vets celebrate Blinded Veterans Day
March 28, 2021
Each year, Americans celebrate Veterans Day to honor all those who have served the country. A lesser known — but just as important holiday — comes four months later in
SCV Veteran Center prepares for reopening
March 14, 2021
The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative is preparing for the reopening of its Veteran Center, as well as the return of general meetings. The news comes a year after the
Veterans, friends, family attend memorial ceremony for Bill Reynolds
February 6, 2021
Surrounded by the flag and veterans he devoted his life to supporting, more than 50 friends, family and retired military attended the funeral of Bill Reynolds on Saturday. Reynolds, 74,
VFW Post 6885 and Auxiliary host toy and food drive
December 15, 2020
News release Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6885 and 6885 Auxiliary collaborated to put on a toy and food drive to help veteran families, seniors and community families who have
Veteran Services Collaborative receives $15,000 grant from Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund
December 8, 2020
News release In late September, the Santa Clarita Veterans Services Collaborative was notified that its COVID-19 grant application, offered by the L.A. Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund, was accepted and, after
Assisting College of the Canyons student veterans during the pandemic
November 24, 2020
News release Despite the challenges posed by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center continues to meet the needs of student veterans. As of September
Honoring those who served
November 11, 2020
Hundreds of Santa Clarita Valley residents typically gather at the Veterans Historical Plaza in Newhall on Nov. 11 to honor veterans and remember the nation’s fallen military heroes. This year,
Mountainview Elementary students thank veterans
November 10, 2020
Though they are distance learning, the coronavirus pandemic didn’t stop Mountainview Elementary School students from honoring the men and women in their community who have served this Veterans Day. On
Bella Vida honors veterans during drive-thru ceremony
November 10, 2020
As cars drove through the Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center parking lot Tuesday, in honor of Veterans Day, veterans raised the flag to thank the men and women
Celebrate Veterans Day in the SCV
November 9, 2020
Veterans Day ceremonies across the Santa Clarita Valley are moving to an online platform to be enjoyed by residents from the comfort of their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. City