"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)
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)
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
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 |