South Santa Clara Valley Memorial District

06/06/2025

Attention Veterans!! Tomorrow, 7 June 2025, American Legion Post 217 will be hosting a Veterans Resource Fair from 9-2. Come with your family and get educated on resources you may not know exist.

06/05/2025

Attention ALL Veterans!! The VA Medical Team and Veterans Service Office Team will have representatives here to help you! Bring your DD 214 and do not miss this opportunity.

05/26/2025

A Heartfelt Thank You to Renewal by Andersen!

We’re excited to share that the Gilroy Veterans Memorial Building was chosen to receive brand new windows from Renewal by Andersen through their Give Back to the Community program! 🙌

Installation starts today and will continue through the end of this week.

We are incredibly grateful to the Renewal by Andersen team for their 100% donation of both materials and labor in support of our local Military Veterans. ❤️

Your generosity makes a meaningful difference in our community, and we are honored by your support. THANK YOU! 👏👏👏

05/26/2025

05/22/2025

Join the Santa Clara County Veterans Service Office on Saturday, June 7 at the 2025 Veterans Resource Fair, hosted by American Legion Gilroy Post 217!

Meet with veteran-support organizations, explore benefits, and connect with resources designed for you. We look forward to seeing you there! 🇺🇸

05/22/2025

VFW Bingo is cancelled until further notice.

05/15/2025

As of Monday, May 12th, Veterans in Santa Clara County now have more reason to use public transit!

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has launched a 6-month Veteran’s Fare Pilot Program, aiming to make transit more affordable. Veterans will be eligible for single ride tickets – priced at $1 – via the Token Transit Mobile app. Each ticket offers unlimited free transfers within the VTA system for two hours after purchase.

To be eligible for this discount, U.S. military veterans will have to show proof of veteran status, including:
• Veteran Health ID card (VHIC)
• Veteran ID card (VIC)
• Department of Defense ID card
• State-issued driver’s license or ID with veteran’s designation

Learn more and download the Token Transit Mobile App here:

https://www.vta.org/blog/vta-launches-veteran-discount-fare-pilot-program.

04/16/2025

The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 12th Annual Legislative Summit presented by Kaiser Permanente scheduled for Friday, April 25 at Old City Hall Restaurant located at 7400 Monterey Hwy from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM.

This is a regional event for South County and the Summit allows Chamber members, local businesses owners and operators, as well as residents, the opportunity to hear from their elected officials about issues that affect them most. Below is the list of elected officials attending.

Confirmed Speakers:
⭐ Gilroy Mayor, Greg Bozzo
⭐ Morgan Hill Mayor, Mark Turner
⭐ Valley Water Director of District 1, John Varela
⭐ United States Congresswoman of the 18th District, Zoe Lofgren
⭐ California State Senator of the 15th District, Dave Cortese

The cost to attend the Legislative Summit is $50 per person which includes a plated lunch. Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/g-Qs2X6i

04/04/2025

Tomorrow, Saturday, April 5th is Gold Star Spouses Day. April 5th honors the surviving loved ones of military service members who died while serving their country.

The day offers remembrance for the spouses and their families and a time of recognition of their sacrifices. The loss of our service members extends beyond the battlefield and their service to their country. They leave behind grieving wives and husbands who become members of an exclusive community no one asks to join. Our support, understanding, and respect are the least we can provide in return as a nation.

On a side note, this is my personal photo of me & my boys receiving a folded flag at my late husband's funeral. We are only 1 person away from knowing someone in the military or someone who lost someone while serving in the military.
Point being, we need to remember to be kind to everyone we meet, because we never know what anyone has gone through or is going through or what we are all doing to help better our community.
-Patty
⭐️❤️🤍💙

04/04/2025

In case you don't follow the GPD, our backyard shed was hit by thieves. Hopefully someone recognizes them or has information💔

🚨 Gilroy, can you help us identify some theft suspects?

On April 1, 2025 just after 3:15 am, two men were captured on video surveillance breaking into a tool shed located at the Veterans Hall at 74 W. Sixth Street. The men stole approximately $1,000 worth of power tools and gardening equipment. The suspects were seen entering a blue minivan that was driving in the area at the time of the incident.

One suspect, captured here, was described as a Hispanic adult man wearing a blue hooded sweater, gray sweatpants, and a green patterned beanie. We were not able to obtain a clear description of the second suspect at this time, though he is seen in the background of this photo with a yellow bandana covering his face.

If anyone has any information regarding this case please contact Officer Carrillo at (408) 846-0350. Gilroy PD Case # 25-1391