OC Veterans Service Office

The County of Orange, California offers eligible renters in Orange County up to $10,000 in financial assistance for unpaid rent and/or utility bills which are due to the impact of #OCCOVID19. Applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program will only be accepted until the end of February. For more on eligibility requirements and to apply please visit: https://era.211oc.org/ or text ERA to 898211.

Check out Orange County’s Big Voice Monthly Report! It features our December 2020 updates, as well as upcoming meetings, workshops, and our latest news. Read more: https://veterans.ocgov.com//orange-countys-big-voice-month... Visit our website at www.veterans.ocgov.com for more information on services, resources, and events you may need for yourself or a Veteran you may know.

I have a dream OCCS wishes you a happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Our office is closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.... Normal office hours will resume Tuesday, January 19 @ 8 AM. Visit our website at www.veterans.ocgov.com for more information on services, resources, and events you may need for yourself or a Veteran you may know.

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our office will be closed Monday, January 18. Normal office hours will resume Tuesday, January 19 @ 8 AM. Visit our website at www.veterans.ocgov.com for more information on services, resources, and events you may need for yourself or a Veteran you may know.

In anticipation of future needs, Orange County's Health Care Agency is pre-registering volunteers interested in assisting government staff with #OCCOVID19 vaccinations this year. Please visit https://volunteers.oneoc.org/special-event/a182I000007VTf2 to register and for more information! #COVIDVaccine (source: ochealth)

Smoke from the Santiago Fire may pose a health danger to some Orange County residents, especially those in certain high-risk groups. The Emergency Operations Hotline phone number is (714) 628-7085. #OrangeCountyFireAuthority #OCFA #SilveradoFire

The County of Orange activated and staffed the Emergency Operations Center with County agency representatives on October 26, 2020. The Public Information Hotline has been staffed and is ready to accept calls of inquiry in regard to the fire in Silverado Canyon. The Public Information Hotline phone number is (714) 628-7085. #OrangeCountyFireAuthority #OCFA #SilveradoFire

Today is the National Day of the Deployed! Let us honor our deployed troops and their families for the bravery and sacrifice they are making for our country. Visit our website at www.veterans.ocgov.com for more information on services, resources, and events you may need for yourself or a Veteran you may know.

Join the OC Veterans Advisory Council (OCVAC) at their Coffee Talk with Veterans event on October 28, 8 AM 9 AM. This community forum to discuss topics important Orange County Veterans and their families. This event is free. Meeting will be held on Zoom at http://bit.ly/CoffeeTalksWithVeterans-October.... Please note this is a community event for the purpose of information and outreach, and not an official OCVAC meeting. No official OCVAC business will be conducted during this event. Visit our website at www.veterans.ocgov.com for more information on services, resources, and events you may need for yourself or a Veteran you may know.

The OC Human Relations Commission released the 2019 Orange County Hate Crime Report yesterday. It shows hate crimes continue to increase, up 24% over last year. Read the report and CEO Alison Edwards' commentary at: http://bit.ly/HCRrep_2019 #kNOwHATE #orangecounty #WeAreOneOC

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy! Thank you for your 245 years of honor, courage, and commitment. Visit our website at www.veterans.ocgov.com/ for more information on services, resources, and events you may need for yourself or someone you may know.... #OCVSO #Veterans #OCVeterans #OrangeCounty #USN #Navy #HonorCourageCommitment #USNavy

Our office will be closed today in observance of Columbus Day. Normal office hours will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13. Visit our website at www.veterans.ocgov.com/ for more information on services, resources, and events you may need for yourself or someone you may know.

Our office will be closed Monday, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day. Normal office hours will resume Tuesday, October 13. Visit our website at www.veterans.ocgov.com/ for more information on services, resources, and events you may need for yourself or someone you may know.

The release of the 2019 Hate Crime Report on Oct 20 (RSVP at http://bit.ly/2019_HCRel) reminds us that if a community wants to STOP HATE, it has to know about it - please, if you experience or witness hate, let the OC Human Relations know - they're here to support you. Report at 714-480-6580 or online at https://www.ochumanrelations.org/hatecrime/report/ #kNOwHATE #WeAreOneOC #ReportHate

Supervisor Lisa Bartlett launches Nutrition Gap Program in South County. To check eligibility and to register, please visit https://fdngp.211oc.org or call 2-1-1. You can also text your zip code to 898211. #OCCOVID19 #Veterans #Seniors... Visit our website at www.veterans.ocgov.com/ for more information on services, resources, and events you may need for yourself or someone you may know.

The Orange County Human Relations Commission needs your help in creating inspiring campaigns to stop hateful vibes and wrongful bias fueled by the COVID-19 pand...emic. The time is now, and the opportunity is yours to encourage others in your school and greater community to do better. Because the only way we’ll get through this is togetherand it all starts with you. Details at: https://knowbetter2020.com/ #kNOwHATE #orangecounty See more

The County of Orange, California and OC Human Relations Commission invite you to, "Understanding our Implicit Biases & Community Experiences," a virtual listening session focused on fear-driven hate on October 6 from 5 6:30 PM. Register at bit.ly/oc-listening-session. #OCHRC #OrangeCounty... Visit our website at www.veterans.ocgov.com for more information on services, resources, and events you may need for yourself or a Veteran you may know.

Today is Gold Star Mother’s Day! Let us recognize and honor the mothers who have lost a child in the service of the U.S. Armed Forces. #Honor #Respect #Remember #GoldStar #GoldStarMothers... Visit our website at www.veterans.ocgov.com for more information on services, resources, and events you may need for yourself or a Veteran you may know.