Tag Archives: Ventura Veterans Home
VENTURA HOME ADMINISTRATOR BOND MOVING ON AFTER FOUR IMPRESSIVE YEARS
Julian Bond made a big impact during his four years as the administrator of the Veterans Homes of California-Ventura. Appointed to the post by Governor Gavin Newsom in the summer of 2019, Bond is leaving CalVet to become inspector general of the California Military Department. “Julian truly embodies the qualities of a remarkable leader,” said CalVet […]
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: GRATITUDE FROM VENTURA HOME’S NEWEST VETERAN RESIDENT
Ed Gafford gave rave reviews to his lunch earlier this week at the Veterans Homes of California-Ventura. “The vegetable soup was as good as I’ve ever had,” the 89-year-old U.S. Army veteran said. “A hoagie sandwich, and I had that with a kale salad. A wonderful meal.” Ah, life’s simple pleasures, with his appreciation enhanced […]
CALVET’S VENTURA HOME ADMINISTRATOR BOND HONORED BY CALPERS WITH SPOTLIGHT ON EXCELLENCE AWARD
Julian Bond, administrator of CalVet’s Veterans Homes of California-Ventura, received the 2022 Spotlight on Excellence Award by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). The annual award emphasizes the importance of public sector work. It is peer nominated, giving employees of CalPERS contracting agencies the chance to highlight those in their own agencies who go […]
Vino for Vets nets almost $20,000 for Ventura Veterans Home
Ventura-area businesses and residents show up every year to support veterans living at our California Veterans Home – Ventura. But last year’s turnout for the annual Vino for Vets fundraiser was larger than ever, with about 175 people attending. The end result was nearly $20,000 – delivered to the home’s administration last Thursday, thanks to […]
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