b'Goodwills Veteran Employment ProgramWE SERVE empowers veterans to thrive in civilian life by connecting them tomeaningful, lasting careers. Staffed by fellow veterans, our teamVETERANS AND offers individualized career coaching, resume and interviewpreparation, transitional employment, and direct connections toTHEIR FAMILIES employers who value military experience. We provide wraparoundsupport ensuring veterans and their families have the tools theyneed to succeed at work and at home.COMING HOME, I felt cold and disconnected, but Goodwill showed me people care. When my case manager asked if I was okay, it meant everythingbecause he understood. Goodwill has given veterans a voice. Goodwill VEP ParticipantVETERAN & 2,657 FAMILYMEMBERS SERVEDGoodwill Southern California has operated theREFERRALSVeteran Peer Access Network (VPAN) program in Los Angeles 1,017 TO County District 03 since 2020. Community driven and veteran-led,COMMUNITYVPAN connects veterans and their families with whatever theymay need including housing, mental health, substance misuseRESOURCES support, employment services, healthcare, education, legal aid,and social connection opportunities.34 2,327 AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AWARDEDSOCIAL EVENTS $26,000TOTALATTENDEESGOODWILL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 2024| 13'