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Vets Connect at the Corona Public Library

Welcome veteran and veteran families! Here you will find information on how the Corona Public Library can help you connect to different services in our community!

Vets Connect @ the Library – Mission                                                                            

Veterans across the country are not accessing their benefits and/or services to their full potential. California public libraries, in partnership with CAL Vet, are working on connecting veterans and their families to local resources that provide them with the support they need to access these benefits.

The Corona Public Library Veterans Resource Center can be the connection vets need for help. Our skilled volunteers can help veterans with finding employment, accessing health benefits, buying a home, and other needs.

Hours

Veterans Connect office hours are Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

 If you wish to schedule an appointment to visit with one of our benefit coaches outside of normal office hours please call (951) 279-3739.

Veteran Resource Fair SM Fall 2024 (1)

Join us for our annual Veterans Resource Fair happening on Thursday, October 3rd from 3:30pm - 5pm in the Frances Aldama Martinez Community Room! Veterans and their families are invited to learn about several local resources and organizations related to benefits, jobs, housing, recreational opportunities, and more! Light refreshments will be served, so come have a seat with us and we can talk about how to best serve you!

 Resources

Library Collection

Books focusing on veterans are available for checkout at our Community Services bookshelf next to the Community Services Room. To view the collection and check availability click here.

 

Resources 

American Legion Joe Dominguez Post 742 - The American Legion Joe Dominguez Post 742 is located at 1557 Yorba Street in Corona and can be reached at (855) 838-7742.

American Legion Post #216 - American Legion Post #216 is located at 1024 S. Main Street in Corona and can be reached at (951) 736-4141.

 Cal Vet -  The California Department of Veterans Affairs strives to ensure that its veterans of every era and their families get the state and federal benefits and services they have earned and deserve as a result of selfless and honorable military service.

County of Riverside Veterans' Services - The Riverside County Department of Veterans’ Services promotes and honors all veterans, enhancing their quality of life and that of their dependents and survivors, through counseling, claims assistance, education, advocacy, and special projects.

COVID-19 Veteran Resources - Regularly updated resource information from the Veterans Connect @ the Library Project. 

HUD Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program - HUD-VASH is a joint program between HUD and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). HUD provides housing choice vouchers and VA provides case management and outreach. This program targets veterans who are currently homeless.

Riverside CVSO Office Locations - The California Association of County Veterans Service Officers (CACVSO) is an organization of professional veterans advocates.

Social Security Administration - Veterans - Information about social security benefits for veterans.

US Department of Veteran Affairs - Health Care - The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system.  The link is to a searchable interface to find health care facilities.

Veterans Connect @ the Library Project - In partnership with the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), participating libraries across the state are offering Veteran Resource Centers to offer resources for state and federal education, employment, housing, health, disability, and other benefits that may be available to veterans and their family.

Veterans Crisis Line - The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that’s available to anyone, even if you’re not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care. The caring, qualified responders at the Veterans Crisis Line are specially trained and experienced in helping Veterans of all ages and circumstances.  Dial 1-800-273-8255 and press 1.

Veterans Resource Handbook - A digitized version of the 8th Edition of the Veterans Resource Handbook, a comprehensive guide for accessing earned benefits for California veterans.

VetNow from Brainfuse - Connect with an expert to learn more about eligible VA benefits and community resources with your Corona Public Library Card.