Swords to Plowshares
San Francisco veteran service organization providing employment, housing, legal, and health care support.
Eligibility
Veterans in the San Francisco area who need employment, housing, legal, or health care support may qualify.
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (swords-to-plowshares.org), checked Aug 8, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Review the For Veterans resources and select Get Care.
- Connect with Swords to Plowshares to access housing, employment, income, meals, healthcare, community, and other supportive services.
- Visit the Michael Blecker Veterans Center or the Oakland Veterans Center during the hours listed on the site.
- Use the Contact Us option if you need to reach the organization before visiting.
What to expect
The site says Swords to Plowshares provides wraparound supportive services and invites veterans to connect with them to access housing, employment, income, meals, healthcare, community, and more. If you are in crisis, the site directs you to call the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 and press 1.
Contact
- Call (415) 252-4788Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:45 PM
- Serves all of California
Next step
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Source: Official program website (swords-to-plowshares.org). Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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