About this Event
The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), California Transition Assistance Program (CalTAP), in partnership with the CalVet Home Loans Division and City College of San Francisco will host an in-person workshop featuring information on CalVet Home Loans.
Program details and eligibility requirements about the CalVet Home Loan will also be highlighted for those student veterans who are currently looking to buy now or in the future.
Agenda
11:00 a.m. - Welcome
11:15 a.m. - Local Interagency Network Coordinator (LINC)
11:20 a.m. - CalVet Home Loans Overview
11:50 a.m. - Questions and answers
Sharee Nuez, Training Coordinator
CalVet, CalTAP
Sharee Nuez started with CalVet as an analyst in the Operations unit and then joined the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) unit in the Veterans Services division before she joined the CalTAP team.
Sharee is a graduate of the University of San Francisco, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with an emphasis on Public Relations. Prior to working for the state of California, Sharee worked in higher education in student leadership development, at Gap Inc., and as an event coordination with the San Francisco Giants. Sharee’s father is a retired 20-year Air Force veteran and she has several other members of extended family in service.
Kevin Graves, Local Interagency Network Coordinator (LINC)
CalVet, Bay Area LINC
Kevin Graves is a survivor and Gold Star Father. His son, SPC Joseph A. Graves, was KIA just outside of Baghdad, Iraq on 25 Jul 06. Joey was killed while serving in the 720th MP BN, 110th CO out of Ft. Hood, Texas. Joey was Kevin’s only child and was raised by his father as a single parent from the age of nine.
At that time, Kevin had been in the construction industry for thirty years. The loss of his child ultimately resulted in the loss of his career. In searching for direction and purpose, Kevin started working on legislation to provide Gold Star license plates to families of the fallen. With the assistance of CalVet, as the sponsoring agency, the ‘Gold Star Family’ license plate bill was signed into law in 2009. Kevin, alongside another Gold Star father, wanted to make sure that the bill was designed to show recognition to all immediate family members that had sacrificed so much. They also made sure it included all eras.
In 2010, still searching for a purpose and with no prior service, Kevin was struggling with understanding the experiences his son had in the military. In January of 2010, Kevin was sworn into the Cal Guard as a 56M, Chaplains Assistant. This fulfilled the need Kevin had to earn the right to wear the uniform his son so proudly wore. Kevin is currently a Sergeant First Class serving the 185th MP BN out of Pittsburg, CA.
As the Bay Area LINC, Kevin provides outreach to approximately 360,000 veterans and their families in a ten-county region. His role with CalVet ties into his survivor support by continually advocating on behalf of survivor families. Kevin feels honored to provide veterans and their families with resources and benefits and he is passionate about this mission that is fueled by the sacrifice of his son.
Brad Pedersen, Program Representative CalVet, Home Loans
Brad Pedersen's firsthand experience of over 35 years selling real estate, combined with his 24 years of loan originations, uniquely qualifies him to serve the needs of the military community as he informs and connects service members, veterans, and their families to their earned state and federal benefits.
City College of San Francisco (CCSF)
Veterans Resource Center (VRC)
The VRC aspires to be the foundational starting point our student veterans use as they grow and become professional learners. By providing a space for student group(s) to meet, a quiet study space, a computer lab with 10 desktop computers (access to the internet and Wi-Fi) microwave & refrigerator, a snack bar, and lots of coffee, we contribute to CCSF student veterans journey of academic success. In the VRC, you'll meet their staff and VA Work-Study student veterans who help answer any questions and can direct you to on or off-campus resources quickly.
Student Veteran Health Program (SVHP)
A collaboration between the San Francisco VA Health Care System and City College of San Francisco (CCSF), the Student Veteran Health Program (SVHP) began in August 2010 and has led the nation in providing an array of comprehensive services to student veterans on campus. Our Student Veteran Health Program Team assists with VA Health Care Enrollment Services (including VA ID cards), connection to VA medical, social work, mental health and other specialty services.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
City College of San Francisco, 50 Frida Kahlo Way, San Francisco, United States
USD 0.00
