March 19, 2007
SFist Cares: Care Packages For Wounded Veterans
In the wake of the horrible Walter Reed National Army Medical Center scandal in Washington, we asked ourselves what we could do to make a difference for wounded veterans here in San Francisco.
Here's how: we've got Veterans Affairs hospitals of our own in the city.
* Picture of the San Francisco VA Medical Center via www.sanfrancisco.va.gov
You're for the war? Against the war? Sure, whichever; this is about supporting people who represent all of us.
Here's what you can do, send care packages for wounded veterans to:
San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center
AMVET Service Officer
Building 200, GA 163
4150 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA, 94121
"They need things like razorblades, toothpaste, toothbrushes, socks," said service officer Bob De La Cruz. Everyday things. This is an easy way to show that you care. Write a letter too, if you'd like.
Pitch in, help a veteran today.
Next up: what you can do for today's arrested protesters, if they're still being held.
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You can also give $$ to organizations like Wounded Warrior project & Semper Fi Fund, which not only help vets, but their families who sometimes travel long distances to be with their son or daughter. If you've ever had a family member in the hospital for a long period of time, you know how expensive and difficult it is.
Here's something I received from Deep Streams Institute that might be useful to vets & families:
Veterans and their families from across the US will find solace from the ravages of war with a network of fellow veterans, therapists and spiritual leaders brought together by The Coming Home Project. The Project includes an ongoing series of free workshops to support vets and their families.
On Friday, March 23, 2007, will be a community meeting from 7:00pm to 9:30pm titled Impacts of War—Paths to Healing followed by a daylong Workshop for Iraq & Afghanistan Vets and Families, Saturday, March 24, from 9 AM to 4 PM. Both held at the First Congregational Church in Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way.
For additional information, please contact The Coming Home Project at: 415-387-0800 or cominghomeproject.net. Travel and lodging scholarships are available for vets & their families
As a servicemember currently in Iraq (and a San Franciscan), I appreciate the support for the troops shown by the authors of this post. Thank you.