VAC Monthly Meeting
Overview of the Monthly VAC Meeting: Intentionality & Purpose
The Veterans Advisory Committee (VAC) Monthly Meeting is a Brown Act public meeting held on the first Thursday of every month from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. This meeting is open to the public and conducted virtually to ensure broad accessibility for veterans, families, service providers, and community stakeholders throughout Riverside County.
Intentionality: The monthly VAC meeting exists to keep the conversation going—between the county, the veteran community, and those working to improve veterans’ lives. It’s designed to:
Maintain consistency and continuity in addressing veteran issues.
Offer a structured, public platform for updates, concerns, and collaborative discussions.
Encourage civic participation from veterans, advocates, and interested residents.
Promote accountability and transparency in how decisions and strategies are developed and implemented.
Purpose:
Inform and Update: Each meeting includes timely updates on programs, resources, initiatives, and policy changes impacting Riverside County veterans.
Engage and Involve: The VAC provides a space for the public to offer input, share feedback, and stay engaged in the county’s veteran-related priorities.
Shape Policy: Feedback and discussions during these meetings inform recommendations made to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors.
Collaborate Across Sectors: Representatives from local government, community organizations, and veteran-serving agencies join forces to identify gaps, align efforts, and work on innovative solutions.
Logistics:
Date/Time: First Thursday of each month | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Meeting Link: Virtual Meeting Link
Agenda: Released one day prior to the meeting
Whether you're a veteran, a family member, a service provider, or just someone who cares about those who served, your voice matters here. We encourage you to show up, speak up, and help us move the mission forward.
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VAC Monthly District Townhall
Overview of the VAC Townhall: Intentionality & Purpose
The Veterans Advisory Committee (VAC) Townhall is designed as an intentional space for transparent communication, collaboration, and accountability between veterans, community stakeholders, and county leadership. Its core purpose is to foster open dialogue around the needs, challenges, and priorities of the veteran community, while also highlighting the county’s efforts, available resources, and future goals.
Intentionality: The VAC Townhall isn’t just a meeting—it’s a strategic gathering with clear intent:
To listen directly to veterans, their families, and frontline service providers.
To inform the community about current initiatives, available services, and policy updates.
To inspire collective ownership and forward momentum in solving systemic issues affecting veterans, especially in areas like housing, healthcare, justice-involvement, and employment.
To engage in authentic conversations that elevate real voices, not just metrics or programs.
Purpose:
Bridge Gaps: The Townhall serves to close the communication gap between veterans and the systems that serve them.
Promote Transparency: Leaders share both successes and ongoing challenges to promote trust.
Drive Change: Community feedback collected during the event helps shape policies, services, and outreach strategies.
Build Community: The Townhall creates a shared space for connection, healing, and mobilization—uniting nonprofits, county agencies, local leaders, and the veteran population under a common mission.
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