Veterans Home of California

A little bit of fun New Year's Day trivia...ok, we realize we are a few days into the year but we thought we'd share this historical adventure anyway. Who remembers the hype about Y2K? HAPPY NEW YEAR!! #NewYear #NewYearHistory #Y2K #MyCalVet

Our residents are enjoying all the Christmas festivities! We are so thankful to the North State community for adopting all of our veterans and helping provide them with a great holiday season with your generous donations. We miss you all and we wish all of you a very Merry Christmas! #merrychristmas2020 #happyholidays

Have a very happy holiday from all of us at #MyCalVet

Today, we remember the 2,403 Americans who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor 79 years ago. We are eternally grateful for their sacrifice and service to our nation. #PearlHarbor #PearlHarborRemembranceDay #NeverForgotten #MyCalVet #WorldWarII

Eric Ornelas served in the US Army from 2004 until 2010, including a tour of duty in Afghanistan, as an intelligence analyst. A few weeks ago, Eric and his wif...e, Marie, considered their Christmas shopping excursion, to purchase lights and decorations, a life-changing event as newlyweds. They will celebrate their very first holidays in their brand-new home in Fresno. For that, Eric thanks CalVet’s Home Loans program, which has been helping veterans finance homes since 1921. Read more about CalVet Home Loans and their story in the latest CalVet Connect article. #MyCalVet #CalVetHomeLoans #Veterans #honoringveterans

Although Congress abolished slavery in the District of Columbia in 1862, and President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation ended the practice of slavery... in rebellious states in 1863, at war’s end in 1865 the question of slavery had not been resolved at the national level. It wasn't until December 6, 1865 (155 years ago) when Georgia became the 27th state needed to ratify the 13th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the abolishment of slavery. #CivilWar #13th #MyCalVet #CalVetConnect

Healthcare professionals, CalVet needs you! Join our team and work in a rewarding job serving veterans. Locations in Los Angeles, Chula Vista, Barstow, Redding,... Yountville, Ventura, Fresno and Lancaster. We’re calling on healthcare professionals to register today at the California Health Corps website. CalVet is hiring: Certified Nursing Assistants Licensed Vocational Nurses Registered Nurses Clinical Social Workers Pharmacists Physical Therapists Speech Pathologist Staff Psychiatrist Supervising Psychiatric Social Workers Supervising Registered Nurses #MyCalVet #HealthCare #CaliforniaHealthCorps #Veterans

CalVet is hiring! Multiple positions available in various locations in the State of California. Work in a rewarding job serving veterans!! Amazing benefits! APPLY ONLINE https://bit.ly/MyCalVetJobs * Dietetics... * Food Service * CNA * Nursing * Security Guards * Laundry * Custodian * Veterans Services * Physical Therapy * Plumber ......and more!! #Hiring #Jobs #MyCalVet #Veterans #VeteranPreference #JobFair #Recruiting #Instagram #Employment #EqualEmploymentOpportunity #StateJobs #Government #Nurse #FoodService

On Dec. 22, 79 years ago, Charles and Leroy Myers of Chico, a father-and-son team heavy equipment operators, were among the civilians captured as POWs at Wake I...sland. Leroy’s civilian status changed shortly after the initial attack on the island, when the U.S. Navy inducted him as a Seaman 1st Class. Interesting piece of history. #WorldWarII #PearlHarbor #MilitaryHistory #USNavy

Happy Antarctica Day! The Antarctic Treaty was signed on this day in 1959, its goal to protect the coolest place on Earth. https://calvetconnect.blog//1959-antarctica-treaty-kept-/

On October 25, 2013 the Veterans Home of California opened its doors to serve veterans and their families. Since that date there have been thousands of events and photographs of veterans living a honorable and satisfying life. Hundreds of employees give their best to insure the quality of life is the best it can be. This video is a retrospect of the last 7 years.

Thank you to the community for your outpouring of support during this unique Thanksgiving. Read the latest CalVet Connect article on how the public is honoring ...residents by offering acts of kindness that are more important than ever with visitation restrictions still in place. Hopefully next year we will be back to normal. Stay safe. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! #MyCalVet #MilitaryFamily #Thanksgiving2020 #Pandemic #StayHomeStaySafe

In celebration of Founders Day, residents are playing veterans home Jeopardy. The laughter is at an all time high!

November 19, 1863, 157 year ago, just over four months after one of the deadliest, bloodiest, and defining battles of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln a...rrived in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Check out this fascinating piece of history in the CalVet Connect article below. https://bit.ly/3pKJEfB #MyCalVet #MilitaryHistory #CivilWar #AbrahamLincoln

During the next four days in October 1944, American and Japanese naval forces slugged it out in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. U.S. Navy U.S. Marine Corps

The Northern California Veterans Cemetery (NCVC) office is closed for operations today Thursday, October 22nd through Friday, October 23rd due to a Public Safet...y Power Shutoff (PSPS) from PG&E. The gates will remain open for visitors and the office will reopen for all services on Monday, October 26. Visit our our wildfire information page for more information: https://www.calvet.ca.gov/Pages/cawildfires.aspx Visit our Northern California Veterans Cemetery (NCVC) page for more information: https://www.calvet.ca.gov//Northern-California-Veterans-Ce Visit PG&E Public Safety Power Shut Offs page for more information: https://www.pge.com//public-safety-p/learn-about-psps.page

President Kennedy took to the airwaves on October 22, 1962, to brace Americans for the worst.

The CalVet Women Veterans Trailblazer Awards Ceremony is today at 6 p.m.! The reception is free, open to the public and VIRTUAL! CalVet is proud to honor four d...eserving women veterans. Read more about each of them in this article. It's not too late to register. https://bit.ly/CalVetTrailblazer #WomenVeterans #Veterans #CalVet #TrailblazerAwards #CaliforniaVeterans

This book touched on so many things that apply to everyday life, that our veteran began urging others at the Ventura Home to read it as well. #MakeYourBed

Today was a perfect day for 100 year old Sheldon. Family, friends and the front line healthcare workers and recreation therapists at the veterans home went above and beyond the call of duty. Everyone took part in the celebration and Sheldon offers his words of gratitude and love. Caring for veterans is what we do...and we do it with class.

Happy Birthday Sheldon

Sheldon turns 100 today and the celebration was huge. Residents, family and staff were all part of the memorable event.

Sheldon celebrates his 100th Birthday today. Residents and family members join in the party via zoom and Sheldon felt all the love.

Nursing department loves each other. Today they recognize their supervisor. It’s a great vibe here at the veterans home.

El Soldado stands to remember California’s Mexican-American veterans who fought during World War II, but essentially encompasses all Hispanic and Latino vetera...ns and their countless examples of heroism, CalVet Secretary Vito Imbasciani, M.D. said. With Latino Heritage Month coming to its close, the California Department of Veterans Affairs’ Minority and Underrepresented Veterans Division wants to highlight the statue for all that it embodies. #LatinoHeritageMonth #MinorityVeterans #Veterans #ElSoldado #CalVet

Today we recognize and celebrate the United States Navy.