Welcome to the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation

To be killed in war is not the worst that can happen.
To be lost is not the worst that can happen… to be forgotten is the worst.

Never Forgotten

The Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation contributes directly to UCSB ROTC, the Veterans Resource Center at UCSB, and SBCC’s Veterans Support and Resource Center, and supports ending homelessness in the veteran community, ensuring that all veterans are “Never Forgotten.” 

Join us for the 2024 4th of July Concert

Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Garden

Thursday July 4th at 5:00. This is a free event!

Honoring and Remembering

By observing the important events throughout the year we remember and honor our veteran community. Learn more about what we do on Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Veterans Day

“Wherever our veterans have served and whatever they do is really important, you have to remember that they wear that uniform and they put their lives on the line.”

— John Blankenship, Executive Director

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