U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Fresno-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.

Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Fresno area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.

Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Fresno area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.

Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Fresno veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.

HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Fresno veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Fresno, CA veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Fresno-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.

Free civil legal help for Fresno-area veterans through Legal Services Corporation grantees and the Stateside Legal veteran-facing directory. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Fresno area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Fresno, CA. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.

SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Fresno who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.

American Legion Department of CA accredited service officer support for Fresno-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Fresno, CA administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Fresno, CA veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Fresno veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Fresno-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.

Department of Labor American Job Center serving Fresno veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.

Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Fresno-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Fresno veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.

Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Fresno area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.

Department of Labor American Job Center serving San Francisco veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.

Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Los Angeles-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.

Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Oakland area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.

Support services for military and veteran families in California including counseling, financial aid, and family readiness programs.

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for San Jose veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.

California state veterans affairs office providing benefits counseling, claims assistance, and connections to state veteran programs.

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Sacramento area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for San Diego veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.