# AMVETS, Dept. of CA Service Foundation

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Committed to Serve Those Who Served

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## Pages

- [Home](https://amvetscasf.org/): Committed to Serve Those Who Served
- [AMVETS Thrift Stores](https://amvetscasf.org/thrift-stores/): 601 E San Ysidro BLVD
- [Our Team](https://amvetscasf.org/who-we-are/our-team/): Board of Directors We're a talented group that are passionate about helping our veterans with our programs and outreach services. Beverly Grable President Ronald "Ron" Robinson Vice President Christine Hoffman Chief Financial Officer Lisa Roybal Secretary Shelley Huff State Commander David Lange Director Raymond "Ray" Delgado Director Administrative Staff Mike Bledsoe Executive Director Mike Bledsoe
- [Veteran Service Officers](https://amvetscasf.org/what-we-do/service-officers/): Los Angeles V. A. Regional Office 11000 Wilshire Blvd. Rm 507 Los Angeles, CA 90024 Phone: (310) 235-6000 San Diego V.A Regional Office 8810 Rio San Diego Dr. Rm 1127 San Diego, CA 92108 Phone: (619) 400-5303 Oakland V.A. Regional Office 1301 Clay St. Rm1150N Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 637-6126 You Served Our Country.
- [Welcome Home Program](https://amvetscasf.org/what-we-do/welcome-home/): Housing Is the First Step. We Help Make It Home. For Veterans transitioning out of homelessness, receiving the keys to permanent housing can be life-changing. But an empty apartment is not yet a home. Through the AMVETS Department of California Service Foundation Welcome Home Program, formerly homeless Veterans receive essential furniture, household goods, small appliances,
- [AMVETS ONE](https://amvetscasf.org/what-we-do/amvets-one/): Click here to find Links and Resources for Suicide Prevention. 988 Poem by Rick Lara Rick Lara is an 11 year Air Force Veteran. An Aircrew Flight Equipment technician, he was stationed at McGuire, Osan, Moody, and Nellis. He is now shifting his focus on helping veterans and wants to use his passion for poetry
- [Lisa Roybal](https://amvetscasf.org/lisa-roybal/): Lisa Roybal (Veteran) Retired Navy Commander. Master’s Degree as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. Retired from the Veteran Health Administration. AMVETS Life Member.
- [Mike Bledsoe](https://amvetscasf.org/mike-bledsoe/): Serves as Executive Director of the AMVETS Department of California Service Foundation, where he provides strategic leadership for programs that improve the lives of California Veterans and their families. He oversees statewide operations, organizational growth, regulatory compliance, and the implementation of initiatives that advance the Foundation's mission of supporting Veterans through housing stability, benefits assistance,
- [Karina Guzman](https://amvetscasf.org/karina-guzman/): Karina Guzman, Program Manager, holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University and has completed specialized studies in Nonprofit Management through the University of California, Irvine. Since joining AMVETS in June 2012 as an Assistant Store Manager at the Long Beach thrift store, Karina has dedicated her career to serving
- [Schedule a Donation Pickup](https://amvetscasf.org/what-we-do/schedule-pickup/): Track a Donation Pickup We have established 3 ways you can schedule a donation pickup AMVETS California Thrift Stores appreciates your donation and continued support of our mission to provide programs and services to California’s veteran population. All items must be outside and labeled AMVETS. Drivers are not allowed to enter the home. Give us
- [Oceanside](https://amvetscasf.org/thrift-stores/oceanside/): Oceanside Location: AMVETS Thrift Stores1527-A Mission AveOceanside, CA 92057(760) 286-8880 Oceanside Facebook Store Manager: Store Hours: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm daily Donation Center Hours: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm daily
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- [Become a AMVETS Department of CA Member](https://amvetscasf.org/what-we-do/become-a-member/): Join AMVETS because as a Veteran Service nonprofit organization, we share a commitment with others who think like you – veterans with the same values. As an AMVETS member, you also share the pride that comes from being a member of an organization devoted to helping veterans and improving the quality of life for this
- [Beverly Grabel](https://amvetscasf.org/beverly-grabel/): Miss Beverly Grabel, Vice President of the AMVETS Department of California Service Foundation, possesses a unique blend of military and professional experience. Her service in the US Army from 1978 to 1982 was followed by medical retirement, and she subsequently represented Veterans in Veteran Appeals Court. Her leadership abilities were showcased during her tenure as
- [Julian Manalo](https://amvetscasf.org/julian-manalo/): AMVETS Life member served as Interim Executive Director for California AMVETS Department 2023-2025. Visionary executive with a strong focus on transforming the organization through statewide collaborative initiatives and technology innovations. Through his career spanning more than 25 years in disaster management and clinical experience he has revolutionized emergency management delivery and clinical operations by building
- [AMVETS Boutique](https://amvetscasf.org/thrift-stores/amvets-boutique/): A collection of new items and curated pieces from our stores. Click the logo to start shopping
- [Long Beach](https://amvetscasf.org/thrift-stores/long-beach-store/): AMVETS Long Beach Store 3315 E. South StreetLong Beach, CA 90805(562) 272-7300 Facebook Store Manager: Ashika Devi Store Hours: 9:00 am - 7:00pm daily Donation Center Hours: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm daily
- [Veteran Resources](https://amvetscasf.org/what-we-do/veteran-resources/): Free Veteran Resources Here are some online resources that you may find useful: CALVETS Resource website Mesothelioma resources for Veterans Veteran preferred jobs VETTIX free source for tickets for troops and veterans Apply for financial grants for military and veterans National Resource Directory Fisher House Military and Veteran Caregiver Network Suicide Prevention
- [San Diego - Hilltop](https://amvetscasf.org/thrift-stores/san-diego-hilltop/): AMVETS San Diego Hilltop Store 999 Cardiff StreetSan Diego, CA 92114(619) 697-9796 Facebook Store Manager: May AlcantaraStore Hours: Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pmTuesday-Sunday 9:00 am - 7:00 pmDonation Center Hours: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm daily
- [Fresno](https://amvetscasf.org/thrift-stores/fresno/): When you purchase or donate to your AMVETS Thrift Store you help veterans in your community and throughout California! Fresno Location: AMVETS Thrift Stores4125 E. Shields AvenueFresno, CA 93726(559) 222-2130 Facebook Store Manager: Naomi Garza Store Hours: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM daily Donation Center Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM daily
- [Leona Wheeler](https://amvetscasf.org/leona-wheeler/): Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Leona Wheeler, Executive Director, has had a distinguished military career marked by ongoing service and promotion. She has had intensive training and experience in Operations, including a tour of Iraq from September 2005 to September 2006. Sergeant Major Wheeler’s awards are too numerous to list here, and include the Legion of
- [Helen Wong](https://amvetscasf.org/cmd-helen-wong/): In the 28 years of AMVETS membership, I have held various positions from Post Commander, District Commander, Northern Area Commander, Department Photographer, Department 1st & 2nd Vice, and current position as Department Commander. I also have had the experience of serving on the AMVETS Service Foundation for 8 years (2008-2016). I was selected as the
- [Donate Today](https://amvetscasf.org/donate-today/): Help our veterans out today Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Full Name:(Required) First Name Last Name Phone Number:(Required) Email Address:(Required) Billing Address:(Required) Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces
- [Darrell Ward](https://amvetscasf.org/darrell-ward/): I was born in Exeter, CA on January 17, 1951, and married Betty Ensminger in 1969. We currently reside in Tulare CA. We have a son, a daughter, and five grandchildren. I entered the United States Air Force in 1971 and was selected for the supply career field. I was stationed in Montana, Germany and
- [Tom Johnson](https://amvetscasf.org/tom-johnson/): Professional Achievements 1970 Started Apprenticeship (Plumbers/Pipefitters) I worked as a Union Plumber/Pipefitter from 10/70 to 2/2004 working for various employers from Alaska to Nevada. 1986 Elected Financial Secretary/Treasurer (Business Manager) U.A Local Union #662 Redding CA re-elected In 1989 and 1992. CFO of Honor Flight Northern CA 2008-2015 Awards and Professional Certificates Arch Merrifield Labor
- [Privacy Policy](https://amvetscasf.org/privacy-policy/): AMVETS, Department of California Service Foundation Privacy Policy The AMVETS Department of California Service Foundation (AMVETS) takes your individual privacy very seriously. AMVETS does not share or sell a donor’s on-line personal information with anyone else, nor do we send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations. Donors can ask for their online and offline
- [What We Do](https://amvetscasf.org/what-we-do/): AMVETS ONE Become a AMVETS Department of CA Member Schedule a Donation Pickup Veteran Resources Veteran Service Officers Welcome Home Program
- [Suphack Naing](https://amvetscasf.org/suphack-naing/): Suphack Naing served as a combat engineer in the 82nd Airborne Division of the US Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Currently, he specializes in the production and resource management of agricultural commodities within the state of California. Suphack is deeply committed to Veteran advocacy, leveraging his business acumen and expertise to maximize resources and engage stakeholders. Airborne
- [Contact Us](https://amvetscasf.org/contact-us/): We are committed to helping our veterans with essential services they may need. If you need additional assistance or have questions, please fill out the information below and someone from our staff will reach out to you. LinkedIn This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Name(Required) First Name Last Name Email
- [Who We Are](https://amvetscasf.org/who-we-are/): AMVETS™ Department of California Service Foundation is a California tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Foundation is the fundraising arm of AMVETS Department of California. AMVETS is a veteran’s service organization that is different from other veteran organizations because of its open-door policy. Eligibility for membership is not limited to combat or war veterans. We are
- [Board of Directors](https://amvetscasf.org/board-of-directors/)