Veterans Home of California - Ventura

Happy 249th birthday, U.S. Army! We honor all those who have served and are serving now.

📷 Photos from the Army.

Today, June 6, 2024, marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

We honor the heroism and sacrifices of all those who served as part of the 1944 invasion of Normandy, which laid the foundation for Allied victory on the Western Front in World War II.

On this Memorial Day, we honor those who made the supreme sacrifice in service to our nation. We remember the fallen by supporting the living veterans with whom they served and fought alongside as comrades, brothers, and sisters in arms.

In accordance with the U.S. National Moment of Remembrance resolution, which was passed in 2000, pause from whatever you are doing at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day to reflect on the sacrifices made by so many to provide freedom to all.

There often is confusion about the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Memorial Day, which is celebrated on the last Monday in May, honors those U.S. servicemembers who have died in military service to the nation. Veterans Day, which falls on November 11, honors the millions of men and women who have served in the U.S. military.

Our Home is a haven for butterflies!

Our Home’s Master Gardener demonstration gardens not only delight our residents and staff, but also serve as a supportive habitat for California Monarch butterflies and other insects. Volunteer Marilyn Whitford, a Ventura County Master Gardener, helps lead the work at the Home.

The Home’s pollinator gardens were initially started by Whitford and other volunteers in 2021-22. Since that time the Master Gardeners have been making continual improvements. The garden has been supported the past few years by Xerces Society Habitat Kit grants, which help fund improvements. Whitford is also using the Home’s garden as part of her work as a citizen scientist with the Western Monarch Genomics Project. She recently made a presentation on the Home’s gardens at Monarch & Pollinator Regional Advisory Committee.

We appreciate the hard work of Whitford and all the Master Gardeners. Thank you for bringing us joy – and helping butterflies!

📷 Photos courtesy of Whitford and Roanna Prell.

UC Master Gardener Program

Today, May 18, is Armed Forces Day. We take this opportunity to express our appreciation and support for all the men and women serving across the six branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.

We thank you for serving every day, 24/7/365, to protect our freedoms!

In May, we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month. We honor the countless contributions made by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, including rich traditions of service with the U.S. military.

California women veterans: There is still time for you to participate in CalVet's comprehensive survey. Make your voice heard — go to qrco.de/CAWomenVetsSurvey.

This project was made possible by a grant from the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls.

CalVet Women Veterans VetFund Foundation

Join with us in celebrating Women’s Military History Week March 17-23. The week is an opportunity to honor women veterans and servicemembers for their countless contributions to our Armed Forces and nation.

Today we spotlight Marine Corps Colonel Nicole Aunapu Mann, a California native who became the first Indigenous woman in space in October 2022.

As we start Women's History Month, we remember the late Virginia Mae Days, the pioneer and trailblazer who served as California Department of Veterans Affairs Director from 1975-81. Read her story at http://bit.ly/3Yfw5VC.

California women veterans: the California Department of Veterans Affairs is on a mission to enhance the support and services we provide to you, and we need your insights to make it happen. We invite all CA women veterans to participate in a new survey. Make your voice heard—go to qrco.de/CAWomenVetsSurvey. CalVet Women Veterans VetFund Foundation

This project was made possible by a grant from the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls.

As Black History Month begins, CalVet honors the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, nicknamed the "Six Triple Eight." With their motto of “No mail, low morale,” the predominantly Black battalion of the Women's Army Corps (WAC) went overseas during World War II to clear a massive backlog of mail for soldiers. On March 14, 2022, President Biden signed a bipartisan bill to award the battalion the Congressional Gold Medal.

The Home celebrated the 103rd birthday of World War II Veteran, Mack Edwards! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! 🌟🍾🎂

Happy 103rd birthday, Mack Edwards! The World War II veteran and apple rancher is a breath of fresh air at the Veterans Home of California - Ventura. 🍎

An Apple a Day and Then Some for 103-Year-Old in CalVet’s Ventura Home Apple trees, Mack Edwards will tell you, can live for a very long time. “They have to be taken care of a bit,” said the World War II Army veteran, retired orchard owner, and six-year resident of th…

Merry Christmas from the Veterans Home of California - Ventura!

Thank you American Red Cross Central California Region for wonderful cards!

We had our monthly resident birthday 🎂 party complete with entertainment by the Razzmatappers! And thank you Assisted Hospice for the cake and ice cream!

Thank you Chapter 750 MOPHA (Military Order of the Purple Heart Auxiliary) for your generous donations and fantastic holiday meal for our residents!

We had a wonderful Christmas program presented by the Ventura County Government Center Choir. Thank you!

Thank you Conejo Valley Daughters of the American Revolution for the awesome gifts!

Thank you San Buena Ventura Woman's Club for the snack foods and toiletries for all of residents!

Thank you Wallace Chaffey VFW for the wonderful Christmas bags for our residents!

Happy Founders Day VHC-Ventura! Onward and Upward!!! ⚓️

Happy Thanksgiving from our Home to yours!

Thank you ACCLWS Hawkeye–Greyhound Wing for volunteering at our Home!

We would be remiss if we did not post our awesome Halloween at the Home!

Thank you Ventura community for all of the treats, cards, and other goodies for Veterans Day!