When you schedule a donation pickup in California, you are helping to further the inspiring efforts of the Vietnam Veterans of America. The VVA is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of veterans as well as their communities.
Each and every VVA Chapter in California is putting forth many beneficial activities. From community service in Northern California to Town Hall meetings in San Diego the Vietnam Veterans of America is committed to so many wonderful causes. However the VVA cannot do it alone, your donations of household items can assist VVA in their amazing efforts. For instance, your household item donations can help Chapter 391 of Sonora, California have the funds to continue their community service work of distributing baskets that contain fixings for traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners to needy veterans and senior citizens. Our veterans need the support that VVA provides. Such efforts like that of the Central Coast Chapter 982, who holds annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans day events, give the community an opportunity to show our Veterans the love and respect they deserve. In all of California, VVA strives to be a dependable source of support for our communities as well as our Veterans. Chapter 53 of Redondo Beach holds scholarship programs for High School Seniors who are children and grandchildren of Veterans. Chapter 223 of Santa Rosa assembles luncheons honoring Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) research, treatment and diagnosis. Chapter 391 of Sonora carries out annual golf tournaments where half the proceeds are donated to Meals on Wheels, a non profit organization that delivers hot meals to the elderly.
VVA of California has contributed much needed support to veterans in our communities and continues to find new ways to help California’s veterans. Your household item donations can help care for our well deserving veterans more attainable.
With the largest membership in California that participates in volunteerism and community charity events, Chapter 391 has been named Chapter of the Year for two years by the California State Council.
Meetings held second Tuesday each month at Sonora Veterans Hall on Washington Street
VVA 47 started in 1982 as an offshoot of Chapter 19. The Chapter meets with its general membership at 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month at the location below.
Visit the Chapter 47 website to find more information.
VVA 201 is memorially named after Darwin Thomas who was shot down over North Vietnam in 1966. The Chapter was formed in 1984. Visit the Chapter 201 site to find more information.
Find out more on the Chapter's site.
VVA 223 is located amongst the Redwoods of northern California. Santa Rosa is home to the Santa Rosa Memorial Cemetery which features “The Wall that Heals,” a memorial to Vietnam veterans. Visit the chapter 223 website to find out about events, fundraising, community service, connecting with vets, and scholarship opportunities.
VVA Chapter 223
PO Box 1583
Santa Rosa, Ca 95402-1583
VVA 472 serves veterans in the San Diego area. Visit the chapter’s website to find out about events at the Veterans Museum and Memorial Center, the Veterans Day Parade, and participation with “Stand Down,” a charity for homeless Vietnam veterans.
VVA Chapter 472
2115 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101-4752
VVA 500 extends its welcome to Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, their guests, AVVA members and their guests who would like to connect in the Sacramento area. Meetings take place the third Tuesday of each month. Visit the chapter 500 site to find more information
VVA Chapter 500
4441 Auburn Blvd., Suite J
Sacramento, CA. 95841
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VVA 535’s general membership meets the first Thursday of each month. The Chapter provides access to veteran resources such as employment opportunities, crisis hotline services, and other informative organizations for veterans everywhere.
VVA Chapter 535
P.O. Box 37
Grass Valley, CA 95945
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VVA 756 works closely with the Long Beach Veteran’s Hospital to provide support to veterans receiving inpatient care. The chapter is also working to establish a memorial to the veterans of Long Beach which will be located in Houghton Park . Visit the Chapter 756 site to find more information.
Read more about VVA Chapter 756.
VVA 951 supports Vietnam veterans and veterans who served in Afghanistan and their families. The chapter holds a monthly potluck at 6pm prior to its meeting at 7pm located at 801 North Main Street, Lakeport, CA. Visit the Chapter 951 site to find more information.
VVA Chapter 951
P.O. Box 1313
Lakeport, CA 95453
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The site is currently under construction, but offers links to national veterans resources.
VVA Chapter 1024
735 S Brea Blvd
Brea,Calif
Find out more about VVA Chapter 1024.
VVA 1031 was found in 2009 and works to network and offer community support for veterans and their families in the local area.
VVA Chapter 1031
P.O. Box 2742
Escondido, California 92033-2742
Visit the Chapter 1031 for more information about local events and volunteer opportunities.
Visit VVA Chapter 446 site to find out about veterans events in the region, visit with a volunteer officer, and obtain more information about Vietnam Veterans of America.
VVA Chapter 446
P.O. Box 91323 Pasadena, CA 91109
Find out more about Chapter 446.
The Chapter meets at Billy's Deli, 5160 W. 190th St.(at Anza), in Torrance on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Visit the Chapter 53 website to find out about student scholarship opportunities and additional local veterans events.
VVA Chapter 53
P.O. Box 7000-185
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Find out more about Chapter 53.