Victory Remembered – Honoring Korean War Veterans & Allies
📅 Saturday, September 27, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Parking lot in front of the SS Lane Victory Ship
3011 Miner St., San Pedro, CA 90733
Join 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.
Event Highlights
⭐ Part 1 Main Event: Korean War Victory Ceremony
⭐ Part 2 Main Event: U.S. & Korea Alliance Association Award Ceremony
🍔 Registered participants will receive a complimentary lunch from the In-N-Out truck
This commemoration recognizes the deep gratitude owed to those who served and the global alliance that secured victory.
RSVP & Contact
📧 RSVP: WeGoTogether@koreausa.org
📞 Phone: 213-389-0704
“The sacrifices of these global allies will never be forgotten.”
Hosted by the U.S. & Korea Alliance Association
Sepulveda VA Bunker Social
📅 Mondays
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Sepulveda VA Bunker Social – Located on the Sepulveda VA Campus near the intersection of Kinzie St and George S. Patton Jr Dr
Join 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.
What to Expect
- Friendly, welcoming space to connect with other veterans
- Light-touch resource navigation and community referrals
- Family-friendly; all eras of service welcome
- Free to attend; no RSVP required
2025 Suicide Prevention Summit: Community Day
📅 Saturday, September 13, 2025
🕗 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (PDT)
📍 Pasadena City College
1570 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91106
Join 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.
Highlights
- Keynote Speaker: Dr. Stacey Freedenthal
- Survivors Panel sharing lived experiences
- Workshops on trauma, resilience, infrastructure, and community healing
- Creative Wellbeing Performances from Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural and African Soul International
- Networking & Live Music to begin the day
- Free lunch, interactive sessions, and opportunities to connect with local resources
Good to Know
- In person event
- Free parking available on campus
- Open to all ages
✨ 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.
🔗 Register today and be part of this vital movement for change.
2025 Suicide Prevention Summit: Collaborative Care Day
📅 Friday, September 12, 2025
🕗 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (PDT)
📍 Pasadena City College
1570 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91106
Join us for the 2025 Suicide Prevention Summit – 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.
Highlights
- Full-day program with breakout sessions and workshops
- Topics include workplace wellness, trauma-informed care, family and youth prevention, community writing, creative healing, and military & Veteran community support
- Presenters include clinicians, researchers, Veterans, first responders, and community leaders
- Free parking available on site
Sample Breakout Sessions
- Rise Together: Transforming Pain into Collective Power – Trauma-informed, culturally responsive strategies for resilience and accountability.
- The Invisible Wounds of Heroism – Exploring mental health challenges faced by first responders.
- Strengthening the Ecosystem of Support for Military Communities – Community-centered strategies for service members, Veterans, and families.
- Turning Struggles Into Strength – A Veteran’s journey of healing through music, culture, and life coaching.
- Gun Violence Restraining Orders – An overlooked tool to prevent suicide by firearm.
22nd Annual Compton Veterans Stand Down
📅 September 20–22, 2025 | 🕕 Doors open 6:00 AM (Sat, Sept 20)
📍 700 N Bullis Rd, Compton, CA 90221
A 3-day overnight event offering veterans free services including housing & employment assistance, legal aid, medical exams, counseling, meals, and more.
✅ Pre-register for faster check-in:
VA Long Beach – Melanie Martins
📞 (562) 826-8000 ext. 12054
📞 Info: Charlie Lonon (562) 400-1485 | ✉️ Charlie.Lonon@gmail.com
📞 Info: Dr. Lestean M. Johnson at Compton Chamber of Commerce at: (310) 631-8611 | ✉️ cptchamber@aol.com
CANCELED – Veterans Advisory Commission Meeting
Please be advised that the Veterans Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. has been CANCELED. We hope that you plan on joining us for the next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.
Marching On: Veterans Collaborative Fundraiser
Save the Date: Marching On – For a Better Tomorrow
Join the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative for an evening of live music, BBQ dinner, and community impact.
📅 Saturday, September 13, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Santa Clarita Studios, 25135 Anza Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Enjoy a night of celebration with rock ’n roll entertainment by Jack’d while supporting local veterans. All proceeds benefit the Veteran Services Collaborative.
🎟️ Tickets available starting July 28.
For more information or to get a ticket visit:
Marching On For a Better Tomorrow
6th Annual Heroes in the Shadows Veteran Stand Down
Join us for two days of connection, resources, and support for veterans in the San Gabriel Valley.
📅 September 12–13, 2025
📍 Whittier Narrows Recreation Area – 1201 N. Potrero Ave, South El Monte
Day 1 – Friday, Sept. 12 (9 AM – 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.
Day 2 – Saturday, Sept. 13 (9 AM – 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.
📞 Participation info: Joe Leal (909) 200-8960 · joe@vethunters.org
🤝 Community partner info: Leo Chirinos (626) 429-7957 · leo.chirinos@jvs-socal.org
Subcommittee Meeting – Justice-Involved Veterans (JIV)
Date & Time:
Thursday, September 11, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location:
Bob Hope Patriotic Hall – Nimitz Room
1816 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
About the JIV Subcommittee
The 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.
What 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 firsthand—driving coordinated policy, diversion, and reentry strategies that reflect dignity, equity, and community.
Meeting Details
Join 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.