# Veterans Transition Center of California

> Since 1996, Veterans Transition Center of California has empowered Veterans to build stable, independent futures through whole-person support, trusted partnerships, and meaningful opportunities. From our historic Fort Ord campus, we continue to provide the guidance, resources, and community that help Veterans and their families thrive.

Official website of Veterans Transition Center of California, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 77-0431413).

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org): Since 1996, the Veterans Transition Center of California has provided housing, a food pantry, and whole-person care to Veterans and their families statewide.
- [30th Anniversary Campaign](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/30th-anniversary): VTC turns 30. Help us raise $300,000 for our 30th Anniversary Campaign to keep Veterans across California housed, fed, and supported — every step home.
- [3rd Annual Hope for Heroes Gala](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/hope-for-heroes-gala-2026): Photos and sponsor thanks from VTC's 3rd Annual Hope for Heroes Gala at The Club at Pasadera — our largest fundraising night for Veterans.
- [About Us](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/about-us): Since 1996, Veterans Transition Center of California has helped Veterans build stable, independent futures — housing, workforce development, whole-person care.
- [Accessibility Statement](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/accessibility): VTC is committed to making this website usable for everyone. Read our accessibility standard, what we've done, known limits, and how to get help.
- [Arts 4 Healing](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/arts-4-healing): A free, drop-in art class for Veterans in VTC’s program — Mondays at Martinez Hall in Marina. No appointment, no experience, and no supplies needed.
- [Board of Directors](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/board-of-directors): Meet the Veterans, civic leaders, and professionals who govern VTC of California — the nonprofit helping Veterans build stable, independent futures.
- [Celebration of Freedom](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/celebration-of-freedom-2024): See photos from VTC's 2024 Celebration of Freedom — our Fourth of July community celebration at Rancho Cielo Youth Campus, Salinas.
- [Contact](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/contact): Call (831) 883-8387, email info@vtcmonterey.org, or send a message to the Veterans Transition Center of California — 220 Twelfth Street, Marina, CA.
- [Events](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/events): Browse upcoming and past VTC events — galas, ceremonies, and community fundraisers — and join our mailing list so you never miss one.
- [Food Pantry](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/food-pantry): Groceries, pantry staples, and pet food for Veterans, active-duty service members, their families, and VTC alumni. See pantry hours and how to give.
- [Get Involved](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/get-involved): Volunteer your skills, sponsor our mission, give in-kind gifts, or donate — every way to stand with Veterans at the Veterans Transition Center of California.
- [Groups](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/groups): Support and recovery groups for Veterans at VTC's Martinez Hall — AA/NA, DBT, anger management, life skills and more. Many are open to all Veterans.
- [Hope for Heroes Gala (2024)](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/hope-for-heroes-gala-2024): Thank you to everyone who joined VTC's 2024 Hope for Heroes Gala — see the sponsors who made it possible and photos from the evening.
- [Hope for Heroes Gala (2025)](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/hope-for-heroes-gala-2025): Photos from the 2025 Hope for Heroes Gala — and thank you to the sponsors, guests, and volunteers who made VTC's second annual fundraiser a success.
- [Housing Programs](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/housing-programs): Emergency, transitional, and permanent supportive housing for Veterans throughout California — a Housing First path from a safe bed to a home of their own.
- [In-Kind Gifts](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/in-kind-gifts): Donate furniture, household goods, or food. In-kind gifts go straight to work for Veterans rebuilding their lives across California.
- [LCpl Nathan Neal Memorial](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/nathan-neal): A dedication to LCpl Nathan Neal, written by his family — and a memorial fund supporting Veterans in need through the Veterans Transition Center of California.
- [Lightfighter Village](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/lightfighter-village): 71 permanent supportive homes for Veterans and families on historic Fort Ord, built with EAH Housing — amenities, the build story, and the waitlist.
- [Lightfighter Village Wall Raising Ceremony](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/lightfighter-village-wall-raising): Photos from the Lightfighter Village Wall Raising Ceremony on November 3, 2023, marking a milestone toward permanent supportive housing for Veterans.
- [News](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/news): Read VTC's newsletters, the latest updates from our Fort Ord campus, and stories about our work for Veterans from news outlets across the web.
- [Our Staff](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/staff): Meet the VTC staff — the case managers and operations team serving Veterans throughout California from its historic Fort Ord campus.
- [Our Supporters](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/sponsors): See how foundations, businesses, individual donors, and in-kind contributors support VTC’s work for Veterans across California — and find your way to give.
- [Phone Basics Guide](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/phone-guide): A free, step-by-step phone guide for Veterans and seniors — calls, texts, photos, video calls, and staying safe from scams, for both iPhone and Android.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/privacy-policy): How the Veterans Transition Center of California collects, uses, and protects your information, plus your choices and privacy rights. Updated July 15, 2026.
- [Programs & Services](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/programs-and-services): Explore every VTC program for Veterans throughout California — housing, recovery groups, a food pantry, veteran resources, and the departments behind them.
- [Salute to Service](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/salute-to-service): VTC's free Veterans and community celebration in Marina — Saturday, November 7, 12–3 pm. Food, music, a kids zone, local vendors, and campus tours.
- [Sip, Savor, & Salute (2023)](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/sip-savor-salute-2023): Photos from Sip, Savor, & Salute, our November 2023 Veterans Day fundraiser hosted by The Heinrich Team at Twisted Roots Winery.
- [Terms of Use](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/terms-of-use): The terms for using the Veterans Transition Center of California website, including donations, acceptable use, and your privacy. Last updated July 15, 2026.
- [Testimonials](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/testimonials): Veterans describe, in their own words, how VTC's housing and programs helped them move from crisis to self-sufficiency — read their stories.
- [Upcoming Projects](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/upcoming-projects): VTC has completed four ADA-accessible homes for Veterans at historic Fort Ord — and is building more. See the expansion and how your support adds the next one.
- [Veteran Resources](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/veteran-resources): Guides, tools, and the people to help Veterans throughout California navigate benefits, housing, and employment — start by talking with the VTC team.
- [Volunteers](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/volunteers): Give your time or donate your professional skills — from event support to skilled trades, volunteers keep VTC running for the Veterans who count on us.

## News

- [VTC Named 2025 Nonprofit Agency of the Year](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/news/nonprofit-agency-of-the-year-2025): For the second time in three years, VTC has been recognized as Nonprofit Agency of the Year for its work serving Veterans across California.
- [Lightfighter Village Is Open — and Home to 71 Veteran Households](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/news/lightfighter-village-open): Our three-story, 71-unit supportive housing community on 2.3 acres of the VTC campus has reached full occupancy — and the waitlist is open.
- [Food Pantry Now Serving 1,300 Veterans a Month — Pets Included](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/news/food-pantry-1300-veterans): Demand at our food pantry has grown steadily — and thanks to donors and volunteers, so has our capacity to meet it.
- [News Archive](https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/news/archive): Every VTC article and newsletter, newest first.

## Contact

- Phone: (831) 883-8387
- Email: info@vtcmonterey.org
- Donate: https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_44ee49ed-f835-11ee-8cee-0a3287177f03&WidgetId=9575424
- Address: 220 Twelfth Street Marina, CA 93933