Veterans of California

About

California Veteran & Military Family Hub

Veterans of California

About

Veterans of California exists to fine-tune and centralize the resources already serving our military families — while filling in the gaps. We are a hub for California veterans, service members, spouses, and family members, active duty or post service, built to connect our community with opportunities, resources, education, and the ability to learn and share their voice across the legislative landscape.

We also exist to engage employers and help them become military-friendly companies. We provide free consultation on military program implementation, military employee resource groups, and practical steps to build a more military-friendly workplace — generating a stronger, more robust workforce for our service members and their spouses.

A message from our founder

I have always believed that things can be better. Throughout my time in military service — and in the years since, walking alongside our heroes and their family members as they navigated benefits, programs, and paperwork — I kept noticing the same need: a place that seamlessly connects our community to everything, all at once, while giving them a way to express their own voice to the people who need to hear it most.

That is why we created Veterans of California. We want you — the veteran, the military spouse, the family member — to have the knowledge, the resources, and the ability to enrich your quality of life. As the state home to more veterans than almost anywhere in the country, we have a promise to keep: to serve our heroes and those who support them.

Welcome to Veterans of California.

Sincerely,

Nick Busse

"Everything that has been built, defended, and preserved in America continues to stand because of those willing to serve."

— Nick Busse

Nick Busse, Founder of Veterans of California

Nick Busse

Founder

Our Pillars

How we serve California's veteran community

Five focus areas guide every resource, event, and update we publish — built around what California veterans actually need.

Connecting Our Veterans

Linking veterans, families, and supporters to the people, programs, and peer networks across California.

Browse resources

Educating the Military Community

Plain-language explainers on benefits, legislation, and the programs that shape veteran life in California.

100% disability guide

Legislation Education

Tracking California legislation, hearings, and committee updates that affect veterans and military families.

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Increasing the Veteran Voice

Amplifying veteran-led stories, events, and voices shaping policy and culture across the state.

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Paving the Way Forward

Helping veterans take part in California's future — civic life, careers, health, and community leadership.

Peer & community

Important Notice

Veterans of California is not a government agency. This website is for general information, education, and community awareness only. It does not provide legal, financial, tax, or government benefits advice. Visitors should verify all legislative, benefits, and program information through official government sources.

Founder saluting at the Celebrating America 250 event

Thank You for Your Service

From all of us at Veterans of California