Bridgeport Elementary students thank veterans for their service
U.S. Navy, Vietnam veteran, Leonard Snyder, left, examines a Veteran's Day poster presented to the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative by Bridgeport Elementary School fourth-graders in Newhall on Wed., Nov. 10. Dan Watson/The Signal

Bridgeport Elementary students thank veterans for their service

By Jose Herrera  Signal Staff Writer  Every year Americans celebrate Veterans Day, but many younger children don’t fully comprehend the reason behind that day of recognition and honor. Brianna Caplan, a teacher…

Veteran Services Collaborative to host ‘Visit with a Vet’
The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative hosted a "Visit with a Vet" event to educate local veterans and their families on veteran benefits. September 11, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Veteran Services Collaborative to host ‘Visit with a Vet’

The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative is hosting an informational Visit with a Vet event Sept. 11. Visit with a Vet, which is free to attend, is set to allow…

Veteran Center celebrates reopening
Volunteers Anne Scott, left, and Dana Stewart organizes the shelves of canned food in the food bank available for veterans at the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative in Newhall on Thursday, 040121. Dan Watson/The Signal

Veteran Center celebrates reopening

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…

Chamber to virtually salute patriots for Veterans Day
Fausto Galvan's Marine Corps Color Guard marches in with the colors during the 9th Annual Patriots Luncheon presented by The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and the City of Santa Clarita at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Thursday, July 11, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Chamber to virtually salute patriots for Veterans Day

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced its virtual “Salute to Patriots” event to recognize veterans who have not only served our country but also have made an impact…

Veteran Center to reduce hours in face of coronavirus
The Veteran Center in Newhall currently has a food pantry, computers, library and resource table. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Veteran Center to reduce hours in face of coronavirus

Amid numerous facility closures and health concerns across the world, the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative has announced a reduction of hours and services for their veteran center.

Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative elects new board members and officers
The Santa Clarita Valley Veterans Services Collaborative opened doors in December, but is hosting a grand opening ceremony Saturday, Feb. 24.

Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative elects new board members and officers

At their annual meeting held on Jan 17, the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative elected two new board members to fill the positions recently vacated due to the passing of…

Donor to give house title to SCV veteran
Elliott Wolf, Founder of the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative hands a stack of veteran profiles to board member and volunteer coordinator Patti Ryan at the Santa Clarita Veteran Center in Newhall. Dan Watson/The Signal

Donor to give house title to SCV veteran

By Raychel Stewart For The Signal The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative is accepting applications from local veterans who, if they meet certain criteria, could receive the full title of…

A way to fundraise for SCV’s veterans for free
Elliott Wolf, Founder of the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative hands a stack of veteran profiles to board member and volunteer coordinator Patti Ryan at the Santa Clarita Veteran Center in Newhall. Dan Watson/The Signal

A way to fundraise for SCV’s veterans for free

The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative is partnering with Ralphs to give the community an opportunity to fundraise for the nonprofit at no cost. Anyone with a Ralphs Rewards Card,…

Free flu shots offered at Veteran Center
The Veteran Center in Newhall currently has a food pantry, computers, library and resource table. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Free flu shots offered at Veteran Center

The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative is partnering with Heritage Sierra Medical Group of Santa Clarita to give out free flu vaccinations to veterans, active military and their families on…

Visit with a Vet: Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative members honor 9/11 by helping each other
The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative hosted a "Visit with a Vet" event to educate local veterans and their families on veteran benefits. September 11, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Visit with a Vet: Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative members honor 9/11 by helping each other

Eighteen years after the nation was forever changed by the 9/11 terrorist attacks, veterans gathered at a Valencia parking lot, socializing and helping one another at the inaugural Santa Clarita…

Patriot Day brings community together in remembrance
Jonah Feder, Daniel Scott, Maria Garcia, Mason Ganshirt and Ark Bunyan pant new bleachers at the William S. Hart Pony Baseball and Softball field for the 9/11 Day of Remembrance. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Patriot Day brings community together in remembrance

This year marks 18 years since the devastating Sept. 11 terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people and injured another 6,000.

‘Visit with a Vet’ to learn about veteran benefits
Tyler Rodriguez, left, brings out the flag for the Pledge of Allegiance before the three-mile Memorial Day Backpack Walk on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

‘Visit with a Vet’ to learn about veteran benefits

The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative is hosting a Visit with a Vet event Sept. 11. The event was created after Executive Director Jeff Stabile was approached by the manager…

‘Mental Health Day’ aims to help veterans and families
Judith Wolfe co-founder of the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative speaks to attendees about veteran's family impact issues at the Pathways to Empowerment event held at The Centre in Santa Clarita on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

‘Mental Health Day’ aims to help veterans and families

The Santa Clarita Valley Veteran Services Collaborative hosted its first Veteran & Family Mental Health Day, “Pathways to Empowerment,” on Saturday. The mental health day, which was free to attend,…

Veteran Services Collaborative to host warehouse sale fundraiser
The Veteran Center in Newhall currently has a food pantry, computers, library and resource table. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Veteran Services Collaborative to host warehouse sale fundraiser

The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative is hosting a “Warehouse Blowout Sale” on June 22-23 in Castaic to benefit the Veteran Center. The collaborative received a donation from AMS (Advantage…

Mental health day to help veterans and their families
Albert Rodriguez, left, and Ernie Trevizo carry the flags as they lead a group as part of the Veteran Services Collaborative's Memorial Day Backpack Walk on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Mental health day to help veterans and their families

The Santa Clarita Valley Veteran Services Collaborative is hosting its first Veteran & Family Mental Health Day, “Pathways to Empowerment,” on Saturday, June 15. The “mental health day,” which is…

Backpack Walk brings community together to honor local veterans
Assemblymember Christy Smith, left, and WW2 U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran Lee Shulman say the Pledge of Alligience before the Memorial Day Backpack Walk in Newhall in May. Dan Watson/The Signal

Backpack Walk brings community together to honor local veterans

Local veterans and their families gathered early Saturday morning for the Veteran Services Collaborative’s inaugural Memorial Day weekend Backpack Walk at Realty Executives in Newhall. The 3-mile walk was created…

Veteran Services Collaborative to host Backpack Walk
The Veteran Center in Newhall currently has a food pantry, computers, library and resource table. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Veteran Services Collaborative to host Backpack Walk

The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative is holding a Memorial Day weekend Backpack Walk to honor local veterans on Saturday, May 25, in Newhall. “It’s going to be a fun…

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