Community · Initiative
VETERANS
SERVICES &
REGIONAL HUB
HEALTHCARE · WORKFORCE · HOUSING · ONE-STOP CENTER
Turlock's veterans served this country. Now it's the City's turn to serve them. Through public and private partnerships, Turlock will expand healthcare access, workforce support, and housing resources for local veterans — and establish itself as the Central Valley's regional veterans hub through a coordinated one-stop center model.
Building a regional hub takes sustained effort. Partnerships with the VA, county agencies, and nonprofits develop over time. If pursued, the commitment begins when the decision is made — the full hub model is a multi-year build.
Funding Principle
Veterans services are funded primarily through federal VA programs, state veterans funding, and nonprofit partnerships — not the City's general fund. The City's role is coordination, advocacy, and removing barriers to access. New City expenditure is targeted and limited.
HEALTHCARE ACCESS
Expanded VA and community health partnerships serving veterans locally.
WORKFORCE SUPPORT
Career pathways translating military experience into civilian employment.
HOUSING RESOURCES
Supportive housing partnerships providing stability for veterans in need.
REGIONAL HUB
A one-stop center model making Turlock the Central Valley's veterans hub.
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Healthcare Access
EXPANDING HEALTHCARE FOR VETERANS
Pursue public and private partnerships to expand healthcare access for local veterans — connecting them to VA services, community health resources, and specialized care without requiring long-distance travel.
Key Details
Partner with the VA Central California Health Care System to expand access points and reduce travel burdens for Turlock-area veterans
Connect veterans to community health clinics, behavioral health services, and specialized care through the one-stop center model
Advocate at the state and federal level for expanded VA resources serving the Central Valley
Coordinate with Emanuel Medical Center and regional healthcare partners to ensure veterans receive timely, high-quality care locally
Address mental health and substance use needs through coordinated referral pathways integrated into the veterans hub model
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Workforce Support
VETERAN WORKFORCE PATHWAYS
Connect veterans to employment, job training, and career development resources — leveraging the City's workforce pipeline programs and partnerships to translate military experience into civilian career success.
Key Details
Integrate veteran workforce support into the City's broader Workforce & Education Initiative — including paid internship pathways within City Hall and partner agencies
Partner with local employers, trade associations, and the Chamber of Commerce to create veteran-preference hiring programs and career placement pipelines
Connect veterans to targeted job training programs in healthcare, public safety, skilled trades, and infrastructure — sectors where military experience translates directly
Provide resume translation support, interview preparation, and professional development resources through the one-stop center
Align with the MPS degree pathway for veterans pursuing careers in law enforcement, fire services, or emergency management
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Housing Resources
VETERAN HOUSING & STABILITY
Develop supportive housing partnerships with nonprofit organizations to provide stable, affordable housing options for veterans — including those experiencing homelessness or transitioning out of service.
Key Details
Develop formal partnerships with nonprofit housing providers specializing in veteran supportive housing — combining public funding with private operational expertise
Integrate veteran housing resources into the City's broader Housing & Homelessness Solutions framework — ensuring veterans have a clear pathway from shelter to stable housing
Pursue state and federal grants specifically designated for veteran housing, including HUD-VASH vouchers and CalVet programs
Prioritize veterans in attainable housing and homeownership programs developed under the Turlock Horizon
Address the intersection of veteran homelessness and mental health through coordinated housing-first approaches anchored in the regional hub model
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Regional Veterans Hub
TURLOCK AS THE REGIONAL VETERANS HUB
Establish Turlock as the Central Valley's regional veterans hub through a coordinated "one-stop" center model — bringing healthcare, workforce, housing, and benefits navigation services under one roof.
Key Details
Develop a "one-stop" veterans services center model — co-locating healthcare navigation, workforce support, housing resources, benefits counseling, and community connection in a single accessible facility
Position Turlock as the regional hub for veterans services across Stanislaus and Merced counties — reducing the fragmentation that forces veterans to navigate multiple agencies across multiple locations
Partner with the County of Stanislaus, the VA, nonprofit organizations, and private sector partners to staff and sustain the hub model
Leverage the City's central geographic position within the San Joaquin Valley to serve veterans from surrounding communities who lack local access to comprehensive services
Pursue federal and state designation as a regional veterans services hub — unlocking dedicated funding streams and federal partnership opportunities
Partnership Model
WHO'S AT THE TABLE
The veterans hub model works because it brings the right partners together — federal, county, nonprofit, healthcare, and private sector — under a coordinated City-led framework.
VA Central California
Federal partnership for healthcare access, benefits navigation, and specialized care coordination.
Emanuel Medical Center
Local healthcare partnership for clinical services, behavioral health, and specialized care.
Nonprofit Housing Providers
Veteran-focused nonprofit organizations providing supportive housing, case management, and transitional services.
County of Stanislaus
County partnership for benefits navigation, social services, and co-location of county veteran services within the hub.
Local Employers & Chamber
Private sector partners providing veteran-preference hiring, job placement, and career development opportunities.
State & Federal Funders
CalVet, HUD-VASH, and federal grant programs providing dedicated funding for veteran housing, healthcare, and workforce programs.
Connected Initiatives
PART OF THE BROADER HORIZON
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Our veterans didn't hesitate when their country needed them. Turlock shouldn't hesitate either. We owe them more than gratitude — we owe them real support, real resources, and a real home base right here in the Central Valley.
— Jeremy Rocha
STAND WITH OUR VETERANS
Support the campaign and help build the veterans hub Turlock's heroes deserve.