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Note for Coronavirus response period:
DROP-IN HOURS
We will offer mail services only to veterans who currently receive their mail at 1060 Howard Street in San Francisco and 2719 Telegraph Avenue in Oakland. Triage may be offered to veterans in need of immediate/emergency services.
We will be open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1pm-4:30pm at our Oakland Service Center and Monday thru Friday from 1pm-4:30pm at our San Francisco Service Center, until further notice.
RENTAL PAYMENTS
We will continue processing rent checks for veteran clients during this time. Please continue to coordinate with your case manager or contact us at SSVF@stp-sf.org.
LEGAL SERVICES
If you are a San Francisco resident seeking help with VA benefits or a discharge upgrade, please contact Swords’ Intake Specialist Rebecca Beville at rebecca.beville@stp-sf.org or 415-252-4788 ext 313.
All San Francisco veterans are eligible for a free one-time consultation with our attorneys, regardless of discharge status, the era of service, or length of service. Please note – We do not guarantee representation or ongoing assistance. We hope to return to our regular drop-in hours soon where all veterans who can attend are welcome.
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
We will limit all non-essential services in our housing programs. During this period, we will have Front Desk staff, maintenance staff & janitorial staff only on a regular basis. Case management will be limited. Meal services in our programs will continue, but will be boxed and/or frozen. If you have questions or concerns, please email us at housing@stp-sf.org.
EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
Any Employment & Training inquires including referrals, events, or services, please email us at jobsforvets@stp-sf.org. Currently our office hours are limited and by appointment only. If any Employment & Training services are needed, please email jobsforvets@stp-sf.org, or contact your Employment & Training Employment Specialist or Job Developer directly.
Updated 5/5/2020
Agency: SWORDS TO PLOWSHARES
Languages Available: English
Payment Description: No fee
Intake and Eligibility: Open to veterans currently residing in San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Alameda or Contra Costa counties, whose income is at 50% or below of the median income in the county.
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