In Memory of  Conrad Palmisano  Stuntman and Director  May 1, 1948 – January 10, 2024 Born and raised in Southern California, Conrad left high school at seventeen to enlist in the US Marine Corps. He served two volunteer tours in Vietnam 1967 – 1969. No stranger to PTSD, he built a long and successful career in the entertainment industry. In his work as a stuntman and director he was known for his commitment to the safety of the people he worked with.  He was a long-time close friend of NVF Board Member Rick Seaman. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, gifts of ..read more

In the buildup to the holidays at the end of the year, this day, December 7, stands out. As much a day of remembrance as Memorial Day, it stops us. Every year. There are still WWII Vets among us, fewer each year, but the memories of families are long, and the legacy of service stands firm. Here at the NVF, we know to plan for a flood of calls. This can be an especially difficult, lonely time for Vets, whether they’re struggling with homelessness or the trials of transitioning out of the service.  This is when we feel most keenly the urgency to get our Lifeline for Vets open and available ..read more

Opportunity to Raise $25,000 for NVF by October 17th! The Mission: We have embarked on an exciting initiative to raise a whopping $25,000 for NVF, and the journey is already in full swing. With your participation and spreading the word, we can achieve this target. How It Works: 100X Partnership: For every marketing survey that is completed, our generous partner, 100X, will donate $1.45 directly to the NVF. Here are the steps: Text SHARE to 90412 or scan the QR code below. Immediately, you’ll get a link to sign up. You enter your email (which remains secure). You receive an emailed Welcome Mes ..read more

The National Veterans Foundation supports other veterans services organizations with pass-through donations of clothing, food, water and personal hygiene items. It’s a way of strengthening the network of social services, and keeps us visible in the community to Vets who need our help. The post A Sampling of NVF Outreach appeared first on National Veterans Foundation ..read more

We’re proud to announce that NVF President and Founder Shad Meshad has been nominated for the Nation’s Finest 50 Award. Nation’s Finest was founded in 1972 to help returning Veterans transition from the military to civilian life. To celebrate their 50 years of service, they are recognizing and honoring others who have supported our Veterans with the Nation’s Finest 50 Award. Both the NVF and Nation’s Finest were founded by Vietnam Veterans. When you combine their careers, Shad Meshad and Peter Cameron have served their fellow Veterans for over a century. The two met in Los Angeles. At the tim ..read more

The California Employer Advisory Council (CEAC) Veterans Employer of the Year Awards recognizes employers who consistently demonstrate positive policies toward U.S. veterans in hiring and promotion, as well as through employee retention efforts, ongoing training, and benefits. Eligibility for a 2023 Veterans Employer of the Year Award is limited to California employers who are following compliance with all national, state, and local laws, and who are in good standing with the State of California. We’re so proud of our team working inside our office and on the streets. Our combination of the u ..read more

Mario Sibrian joins the National Veterans Foundation with an extensive background in military talent acquisition, advocacy, and providing Veterans and military families with access to resources and benefits. He served in the United States Marine Corps for 5 years, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, and then he became the Base Commander’s Protocol Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) at installation, Marine Corps Base in Hawaii. After the Marines, he earned his BA in Multi-Media & Communications with a minor in Ethnic Studies from the University of California, San Diego (UC ..read more

L to R: Lisa and John Lloyd, Steve Mann, Dave and Robyn Lloyd, Kathy Mann On Saturday, April 4th, Dave and Robyn Lloyd took off for the thrill of a lifetime in The Goodyear Blimp. They were the high bidders in the Live Auction at our 37th Anniversary Celebration for an exciting ride in the Blimp. Thank you to The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for donating a ride for two in their iconic Airship. And a special thanks to Dave & Robyn for their generous donation. We’d like to thank all of our supporters for joining us as we celebrated 37 years of helping our Veterans and their families.&nbs ..read more

The NVF is proud to announce that our President and Founder Shad Meshad, US Army, will be inducted into the U.S. Veterans Hall of Fame on November 4, 2023, in a ceremony in Atlanta. The announcement was made by Hall of Fame Founder, Chaplain Curtis Drafton. Meshad is being inducted for his service to Veterans for the past 50 years. The mission of the US Veterans Hall of Fame is to pay public tribute to the men and women of prior military service who exemplify great character and service. Furthermore, to educate the public on the historical service and sacrifice of this nation’s veterans.  ..read more

The NVF partnered with Veterans Stand Together (VST) to help a veteran whose locker/storage was broken into while he attended VST’s guard card course. VST reached out to our Director of Ops, Mario Sibrian. Everything in the man’s locker had been stolen. The Vet was looking for combat boots. He’d received one of the red backpacks the NVF provided to VST, but needed more to start his new job.  NVF and VST partnered with other organizations for clothing donations that included new boots, new running sneakers or “Go Faster’s,” a couple of jackets, and a few accessories. Additionally, Humanity ..read more