California Statewide Collaborative

Mission

"The purpose of the California Statewide Collaborative ("CASC" or "Collaborative") is to be a strong voice advocating for a wholistic, compassionate continuum of services, treatment and care for our service members, veterans and their families. It provides a forum to share information and education, raise awareness, and promote strategic partnerships that will streamline and improve access to health and human services." - Mary Ellen Salzano (maryellen_salzano@yahoo.com)

Directory

The Collaborative includes more than 75 members of the private and public sector including the US military and Veterans Administration. While its members are mostly located in California the Collaborative works closely with similar-minded individuals and organizations across our nation. Our directory lists organizations, services they provide and personal contact information.

Download CASC Directory (PDF File)

Collaborative Meetings

Members of the Collaborative meet about every six weeks at Moffett Field in Mt. View California. This is an important opportunity to exchange ideas and learn from each other. All are welcome and no invitation is required. Contact Mary Ellen Salzano (maryellen_salzano@yahoo.com) to obtain meeting details and directions and to request that you be added to the Collaborative email list and directory.

Upcoming Meetings:

November 18, 2008

January 6, 2009

February 17, 2009

March 31, 2009

May 12, 2009

June 23, 2009

August 4, 2009

September 15, 2009

October 27, 2009

Dececember 8, 2009

Upcoming Events

The following are some of the CASC member-sponsored events scheduled for 2008.

Date
Event
(Location)
Organization
Contact
More Info
Saturday, Sept. 20
(also November 15)
Women Veterans' Writing Retreats
Veterans Memorial Building
San Francisco, CA
Sharon Lee Kufeldt, CHT
veteranshealing@yahoo.com
October 10-12, 2008
Great Escape/Ropes Course
Big Bear Lake, CA
San Diego Adaptive Sports Foundation
Alyson Cavanaugh, PT
aly@sdasf.org
(619)336-1806
October 17-19, 2008
OIF/OEF Women Veteran Retreat
San Louis Obispo, CA
Vets4Vets, Swords to Plowshares, and One Freedom
Tia Christopher
tiamariehk@hotmail.com