BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Military and Veterans Affairs - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mva.lacounty.gov X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Military and Veterans Affairs REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250902 DTSTAMP:20260525T234240 CREATED:20250828T105520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T105520Z UID:10000050-1756684800-1756771199@mva.lacounty.gov SUMMARY:Office Closure โ€“ Labor Day DESCRIPTION:In observance of Labor Day\, the Los Angeles County Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (MVA) and the Veteran Peer Access Network (VPAN) offices will be closed on Monday\, September 1. \nDuring this time\, support remains available:๐Ÿ“ง Email us anytime at intake@mva.lacounty.gov๐Ÿ“ Submit an inquiry online at mva.lacounty.gov/contact-usโ˜Ž๏ธ For urgent mental health support\, call the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 (Press 1) โ€” available 24/7 \nWe will resume regular office hours on Tuesday\, September 2. \nThank you for joining us in honoring the contributions of Americaโ€™s workers\, including our veterans and their families. URL:https://mva.lacounty.gov/event/office-closure-labor-day/ LOCATION:Bob Hope Patriotic Hall\, 1816 South Figueroa Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90015\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mva.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Labor-Day-BHPH-Closure.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250905 DTSTAMP:20260525T234240 CREATED:20250828T110148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T110148Z UID:10000051-1756944000-1757030399@mva.lacounty.gov SUMMARY:Office Closure - Staff Training DESCRIPTION:To better serve our veteran community\, staff from the Los Angeles County Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (MVA) and the Veteran Peer Access Network (VPAN) will be participating in a full-day training on Thursday\, September 4. \nDuring this time\, support remains available:๐Ÿ“ง Email us anytime at intake@mva.lacounty.gov๐Ÿ“ Submit an inquiry online at mva.lacounty.gov/contact-usโ˜Ž๏ธ For urgent mental health support\, call the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 (Press 1) โ€” available 24/7 \nWe will resume regular office hours on Tuesday\, September 5. \nThank you for your understanding as we continue strengthening the services we provide to veterans and their families. URL:https://mva.lacounty.gov/event/office-closure-staff-training/ LOCATION:Bob Hope Patriotic Hall\, 1816 South Figueroa Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90015\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mva.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/September-Staff-Training-Day-BHPH-Closure.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250911T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250911T113000 DTSTAMP:20260525T234240 CREATED:20250828T110945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T110945Z UID:10000052-1757584800-1757590200@mva.lacounty.gov SUMMARY:Subcommittee Meeting - Justice-Involved Veterans (JIV) DESCRIPTION:Date & Time:\nThursday\, September 11\, 2025\n10:00 AM โ€“ 11:30 AM \nLocation:\nBob Hope Patriotic Hall โ€“ Nimitz Room\n1816 S Figueroa St\, Los Angeles\, CA 90015 \nAbout the JIV Subcommittee\nThe Justice-Involved Veterans (JIV) Subcommittee was established by the Los Angeles Countywide Criminal Justice Coordination Committee (CCJCC) to improve outcomes for system-impacted veterans. With strong support from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and active collaboration from partner agencies\, the subcommittee focuses on targeted programming and interdepartmental coordination to better serve veterans navigating the justice system. \nWhat makes this subcommittee unique is that it is led by justice-involved veterans within the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (MVA). Their lived experience ensures that solutions are shaped by those who understand the challenges firsthandโ€”driving coordinated policy\, diversion\, and reentry strategies that reflect dignity\, equity\, and community. \nMeeting Details\nJoin us at the upcoming JIV Subcommittee meeting to learn more about ongoing initiatives\, upcoming programs\, and opportunities for collaboration in support of justice-involved veterans. \n๐Ÿ”— Click here for more information and details \nor visit:\nhttps://ccjcc.lacounty.gov/jiv-subcommittee/ URL:https://mva.lacounty.gov/event/subcommittee-meeting-justice-involved-veterans-jiv/ LOCATION:Bob Hope Patriotic Hall\, 1816 South Figueroa Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90015\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mva.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/JIV_Subcommittee_Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250912T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250912T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T234240 CREATED:20250828T123158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T123158Z UID:10000057-1757664000-1757692800@mva.lacounty.gov SUMMARY:2025 Suicide Prevention Summit: Collaborative Care Day DESCRIPTION:๐Ÿ“… Friday\, September 12\, 2025๐Ÿ•— 8:00 AM โ€“ 4:00 PM (PDT)๐Ÿ“ Pasadena City College1570 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA 91106 \nJoin us for the 2025 Suicide Prevention Summit โ€“ Collaborative Care Day\, a full day dedicated to learning\, connecting\, and working together on suicide prevention. This in-person summit brings providers\, community leaders\, Veterans\, families\, and advocates into one space to share trauma-informed\, culturally responsive\, and evidence-based strategies for saving lives. \nHighlights\n\nFull-day program with breakout sessions and workshops\nTopics include workplace wellness\, trauma-informed care\, family and youth prevention\, community writing\, creative healing\, and military & Veteran community support\nPresenters include clinicians\, researchers\, Veterans\, first responders\, and community leaders\nFree parking available on site\n\nSample Breakout Sessions\n\nRise Together: Transforming Pain into Collective Power โ€“ Trauma-informed\, culturally responsive strategies for resilience and accountability.\nThe Invisible Wounds of Heroism โ€“ Exploring mental health challenges faced by first responders.\nStrengthening the Ecosystem of Support for Military Communities โ€“ Community-centered strategies for service members\, Veterans\, and families.\nTurning Struggles Into Strength โ€“ A Veteranโ€™s journey of healing through music\, culture\, and life coaching.\nGun Violence Restraining Orders โ€“ An overlooked tool to prevent suicide by firearm.\n\nLearn more or Get Tickets URL:https://mva.lacounty.gov/event/2025-suicide-prevention-summit-collaborative-care-day/ LOCATION:Pasadena City College\, 1570 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mva.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_1064581133_2822432190521_1_original.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250912T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T234240 CREATED:20250828T114201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T114201Z UID:10000053-1757667600-1757772000@mva.lacounty.gov SUMMARY:6th Annual Heroes in the Shadows Veteran Stand Down DESCRIPTION:Join us for two days of connection\, resources\, and support for veterans in the San Gabriel Valley. \n๐Ÿ“… September 12โ€“13\, 2025๐Ÿ“ Whittier Narrows Recreation Area โ€“ 1201 N. Potrero Ave\, South El Monte \nDay 1 โ€“ Friday\, Sept. 12 (9 AM โ€“ 2 PM)Resource event featuring hot meals\, VA services\, Vet Center\, VA claims assistance\, homelessness prevention\, SSVF\, mental health and counseling\, legal and medical resources\, haircuts\, government assistance\, and more. \nDay 2 โ€“ Saturday\, Sept. 13 (9 AM โ€“ 2 PM)Employment fair with opportunities to meet employers\, explore skilled trades\, access training programs\, connect with federal and community agencies\, receive food\, clothing\, haircuts\, and more. \n๐Ÿ“ž Participation info: Joe Leal (909) 200-8960 ยท joe@vethunters.org๐Ÿค Community partner info: Leo Chirinos (626) 429-7957 ยท leo.chirinos@jvs-socal.org \nView and Download Flyer URL:https://mva.lacounty.gov/event/6th-annual-heroes-in-the-shadows-veteran-stand-down/ LOCATION:Whittier Narrows Recreation Area โ€“ 1201 N. Potrero Ave\, South El Monte\, 1201 N Portrero Ave\, South El Monte\, CA\, 91733\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mva.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Heroes-in-the-Shadows-Stand-Down-Flyer-8.21.25-e1756406765607.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T234240 CREATED:20250828T123448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T123448Z UID:10000058-1757752200-1757779200@mva.lacounty.gov SUMMARY:2025 Suicide Prevention Summit: Community Day DESCRIPTION:๐Ÿ“… Saturday\, September 13\, 2025๐Ÿ•— 8:30 AM โ€“ 4:00 PM (PDT)๐Ÿ“ Pasadena City College1570 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA 91106 \nJoin us for a day of hope\, healing\, and community action at the 2025 Suicide Prevention Summit. This free\, all-ages event brings together survivors\, providers\, advocates\, and community members to raise awareness\, share knowledge\, and strengthen our collective work to prevent suicide. \nHighlights\n\nKeynote Speaker: Dr. Stacey Freedenthal\nSurvivors Panel sharing lived experiences\nWorkshops on trauma\, resilience\, infrastructure\, and community healing\nCreative Wellbeing Performances from Tia Chuchaโ€™s Centro Cultural and African Soul International\nNetworking & Live Music to begin the day\nFree lunch\, interactive sessions\, and opportunities to connect with local resources\n\nGood to Know\n\nIn person event\nFree parking available on campus\nOpen to all ages\n\nโœจ Whether you are seeking expert insights\, personal connection\, or uplifting performances\, the Summit offers a welcoming space to learn\, heal\, and collaborate on saving lives together. \n๐Ÿ”— Register today and be part of this vital movement for change. URL:https://mva.lacounty.gov/event/2025-suicide-prevention-summit-community-day/ LOCATION:Pasadena City College\, 1570 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mva.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_1064581133_2822432190521_1_original.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T234240 CREATED:20250828T115728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T115728Z UID:10000054-1757786400-1757797200@mva.lacounty.gov SUMMARY:Marching On: Veterans Collaborative Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: Marching On โ€“ For a Better TomorrowJoin the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative for an evening of live music\, BBQ dinner\, and community impact. \n๐Ÿ“… Saturday\, September 13\, 2025๐Ÿ•• 6:00 PM๐Ÿ“ Santa Clarita Studios\, 25135 Anza Drive\, Santa Clarita\, CA 91355 \nEnjoy a night of celebration with rock โ€™n roll entertainment by Jackโ€™d while supporting local veterans. All proceeds benefit the Veteran Services Collaborative. \n๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets available starting July 28. \nFor more information or to get a ticket visit:\nMarching On For a Better Tomorrow \nView and Share the Flyer URL:https://mva.lacounty.gov/event/marching-on-veterans-collaborative-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Santa Clarita Studios\, 25135 Anza Dr.\, Santa Clarita\, CA\, 91355\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mva.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Marching-On-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T153000 DTSTAMP:20260525T234240 CREATED:20250828T120706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T120706Z UID:10000055-1758115800-1758123000@mva.lacounty.gov SUMMARY:CANCELED - Veterans Advisory Commission Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please be advised that the Veterans Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday\, September 17\, 2025\, at 1:30 p.m. has been CANCELED.ย  We hope that you plan on joining us for the next meeting scheduled for Wednesday\, October 15\, 2025\, at 1:30 p.m. URL:https://mva.lacounty.gov/event/veterans-advisory-commission-meeting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mva.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/54661499775_098237df4c_b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T234240 CREATED:20250828T121541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T121541Z UID:10000056-1758348000-1758560400@mva.lacounty.gov SUMMARY:22nd Annual Compton Veterans Stand Down DESCRIPTION:๐Ÿ“… September 20โ€“22\, 2025 | ๐Ÿ•• Doors open 6:00 AM (Sat\, Sept 20) \n๐Ÿ“ 700 N Bullis Rd\, Compton\, CA 90221 \nA 3-day overnight event offering veterans free services including housing & employment assistance\, legal aid\, medical exams\, counseling\, meals\, and more. \nโœ… Pre-register for faster check-in: \nVA Long Beach โ€“ Melanie Martins \n๐Ÿ“ž (562) 826-8000 ext. 12054 \n๐Ÿ“ž Info: Charlie Lonon (562) 400-1485 | โœ‰๏ธ Charlie.Lonon@gmail.com \n๐Ÿ“ž Info: Dr. Lestean M. Johnson at Compton Chamber of Commerce at: (310) 631-8611 | โœ‰๏ธ cptchamber@aol.com \nย  \nView and Share the Flyer URL:https://mva.lacounty.gov/event/22nd-annual-compton-veterans-stand-down/ LOCATION:Compton Housing Authority\, 700 N Bullis Rd.\, Compton\, 90221\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mva.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_5614.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T234240 CREATED:20251016T195624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T195624Z UID:10000059-1758538800-1758546000@mva.lacounty.gov SUMMARY:Sepulveda VA Bunker Social DESCRIPTION:๐Ÿ“… Mondays๐Ÿ•š 11:00 AM โ€“ 1:00 PM๐Ÿ“ Sepulveda VA Bunker Social โ€“ Located on the Sepulveda VA Campus near the intersection of Kinzie St and George S. Patton Jr Dr \nJoin us for coffee\, conversation\, and connections. The Bunker Social is a weekly\, drop-in gathering where veterans\, family members\, and caregivers can meet peers\, get wayfinding to services\, and plug into a supportive community. \nWhat to Expect \n\nFriendly\, welcoming space to connect with other veterans\nLight-touch resource navigation and community referrals\nFamily-friendly; all eras of service welcome\nFree to attend; no RSVP required URL:https://mva.lacounty.gov/event/sepulveda-va-bunker-social-2/ LOCATION:Sepulveda VA Medical Center\, 16111 Plummer St\, North Hills\, CA\, 91343\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mva.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bunker-Social-Flyer-scaled-e1756412468614.jpg GEO:34.24744ยฐ;-118.48417ยฐ X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sepulveda VA Medical Center 16111 Plummer St North Hills CA 91343 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=16111 Plummer St:geo:-118.48417ยฐ,34.24744ยฐ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T234240 CREATED:20250828T150435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T150435Z UID:10000060-1758970800-1758978000@mva.lacounty.gov SUMMARY:Victory Remembered โ€“ Honoring Korean War Veterans & Allies DESCRIPTION:๐Ÿ“… Saturday\, September 27\, 2025๐Ÿ•š 11:00 AM โ€“ 1:00 PM๐Ÿ“ Parking lot in front of the SS Lane Victory Ship3011 Miner St.\, San Pedro\, CA 90733 \nJoin the U.S. & Korea Alliance Association at the historic SS Lane Victory to honor the courage and sacrifice of the 22 allied nations and veterans who fought during the Korean War. Together\, we pay tribute to the sacrifices made for freedom and democracy\, and recommit to carrying forward the spirit of courage and alliance. \nEvent Highlights\nโญ Part 1 Main Event: Korean War Victory Ceremonyโญ Part 2 Main Event: U.S. & Korea Alliance Association Award Ceremony๐Ÿ” Registered participants will receive a complimentary lunch from the In-N-Out truck \nThis commemoration recognizes the deep gratitude owed to those who served and the global alliance that secured victory. \nRSVP & Contact\n๐Ÿ“ง RSVP: WeGoTogether@koreausa.org๐Ÿ“ž Phone: 213-389-0704 \n\nโ€œThe sacrifices of these global allies will never be forgotten.โ€ \n\nHosted by the U.S. & Korea Alliance Association URL:https://mva.lacounty.gov/event/victory-remembered-honoring-korean-war-veterans-allies/ LOCATION:SS Lane Victory\, 3011 Miner St\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90733\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mva.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Flyer_20250927_US-Korea-Alliance-Association-e1756418654139.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR