Providing immediate shelter, long-term rental assistance, and stability for veterans and their families.

Nation’s Finest (Santa Cruz)
Nations Finest Website
bedmonds@nationsfinest.org
(831) 334-3815
Benjamin Edmonds (Site Dir.)
1658 Soquel Dr, Ste B, Santa Cruz
Comprehensive SSVF housing and employment.

Housing Matters (Veterans)
Housing Matters Websitessvf@housingmatterssc.org
(831) 295-8166
Program Lead
115 Coral St, Santa Cruz
Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and “camps” hygiene services.

HUD-VASH (Housing Authority)
Housing Authority of Santa Cruz County Website
info@hacosantacruz.org
(831) 454-5945 (Veterans)
Shannon Healer (VA Coord.)
2160 41st Ave, Capitola
Rental subsidies for chronically homeless veterans (VA partnership).

Paget Center (Veterans)
Paget Center Website(831)475-5591
831 Paget Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
A clinical 90-day transitional housing program for veterans in crisis.

Empowering veterans through a robust local network of camaraderie and mutual aid, we provide holistic support for mental, physical, and emotional health tailored to the unique veteran experience.

Santa Cruz Vet Center
Santa Cruz Vet Cetner
(831) 464-4575
Kara Pierce (Director)
1350 41st Ave, Ste 104, Capitola
Community-based counseling for combat vets and sexual trauma survivors.

Operation Freedom Paws
Operation: Freedom Paws Website
info@ofpaws.org
(408) 683-9010
Mary Cortani (Founder/ED)
777 San Martin Ave, San Martin, CA
Pairs veterans with rescue dogs; provides a 48-week service dog training and certification program.

Operation Surf
Operation: Surf
info@operationsurf.org
(805) 544-7873
Van Curaza (Founder)
Santa Cruz Beaches / P.O. Box 1026, SLO
Curriculum-based surf therapy clinics that promote physical and emotional healing through nature.

Vets 4 Vets Santa Cruz
Vets 4 Vets Website
vets4vets@vets4vetssantacruz.org
(831) 420-7348
Wendy Core
846 Front St, Santa Cruz
Peer support, emergency financial relief, and “The Bunker” advocacy.

VFW Post 7263
VFW Post 7263 Website
vfw7263@gmail.com
(831) 475-9804
Stephen J. Curtin (Commander)
2259 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Fraternal support for overseas veterans; hosts social events, BBQ fundraisers, and flag disposal.

Cabrillo College VRC
Cabrillo VIC Website
veterans@cabrillo.edu
(831) 479-6110
Juan Diego Alvarez (Program Coordinator)
6500 Soquel Dr (Bldg 900), Aptos, CA
GI Bill certification, academic counseling, and a dedicated social lounge for student veterans.

UCSC STARS
UCSC Veterans Website
vets_benefits@ucsc.edu
(831) 459-1520
Jerry Cabilatazan
1156 High St, Santa Cruz
Academic support, peer mentoring, and transition resources for transfer and veteran students.

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