23681 NEWHALL AVE #7, NEWHALL, CA 91321 | (661) 753-3559 | FEDERAL TAX ID # 82-1227454
23681 NEWHALL AVENUE #7, NEWHALL, CA 91321 | (661) 753-3559 FEDERAL TAX ID # 82-1227454
Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collab
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About The Collaborative

Originally established by founders Judith and Elliott Wolfe in 2017, for the purpose of engaging Master Degree candidates from the University of Southern California School of Social Work, working as interns, to provide mental health assistance and counseling to veteran students at College of the Canyons, it has today expanded to become an all-volunteer Public Benefit Corporation [501(c)3 tax deductible status] operating a complete Veteran Center, providing an array of referral resources for all veterans, active military, and their families.

The membership of the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative consists of dozens of non-profit organizations, local businesses, and individuals, providing their services, much of it pro bono, to those veterans in the Santa Clarita community who have served their country, and may be in need of the many areas of assistance that are offered.

Browsing through our web site one can find help for medical assistance, dental assistance, legal assistance, employment, housing, home care, financial advice/assistance, and many other categories.

Our Veteran Center

At our Veteran Center, located at 23681 Newhall Ave, Unit 7, in Newhall, one can find, not only a food pantry, computers, a library, and videos, but a warm and friendly volunteer to brighten the day, and also offer complete referral resources to our many member organizations and individuals. The center is open Monday through Friday from 900AM-400PM.  On Tuesday, we have a PSO (Post Service Officer) available from 9:00AM until 12:00N who can assist with explaining the VA benefit process, but this PSO cannot execute documents.  Only a County Veteran Service Officer is authorized to execute documents.

Thursday of each week a Veteran Peer Access Network (VPAN) specialist is in the Veteran Center from 9A-3P to assist with navigating the VA Benefit process.  A VSO is dedicated to the Santa Clarita Valley on Mondays from 8A-5P and is located at the LA County Community Center located at 26111 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Tel: 661-254-0070

Albert Rodriguez

President
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Board of Directors

Philip Solomon

Chairman
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Cesar Torres

Vice Chairman

Dennis Sugasawara

Army Vet | Director of Business and Community Affairs
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Bruce Fortine

U.S. Army Veteran

Cheryl Grey

Treasurer

Stephanie Danyluk

Board Member
Bio

Albert F. Rodriguez is a proud United States Marine and dedicated board member committed to serving veterans and their families through advocacy, leadership, and community engagement. Guided by the Marine Corps values of honor, courage, and commitment, he brings a strong sense of service, discipline, and integrity to the board. Albert is passionate about supporting programs that provide meaningful resources to veterans and is honored to continue serving the veteran community beyond his military service.

Philip is a mission-driven nonprofit leader with more than three decades of experience serving underserved communities and culturally diverse, disadvantaged youth and families. The son of a Navy veteran, Philip was raised in San Diego, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science from San Diego State University and a Master of Public Administration in Nonprofit Management from California State University, Northridge. Philip has dedicated his career to strengthening nonprofit organizations and expanding access to critical services. In 2012, he joined Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, Inc., a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center, and now serves as Chief Executive Officer. Under his leadership, the organization continues to advance high-quality, accessible healthcare for individuals and families throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. Recognized as one of The Signal’s Top 51 Most Influential Leaders in 2016, Philip is a respected voice in local healthcare. He remains actively engaged through volunteer service with the Santa Clarita Veterans Services Collaborative and as a committee member of Santa Clarita’s Community Task Force on Homelessness. Philip and his wife, Lalaine, moved to Santa Clarita in 2001, where they have proudly raised their three children.

Dennis Sugasawara is a Santa Clarita resident since 1990, an Army veteran, and a longtime community leader dedicated to service and civic engagement. He currently serves as Director of Business and Community Affairs for the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative (SCVSC), where he helps advance the organization’s mission of “Serving Those Who Served” by supporting local veterans and their families through programs, partnerships, and community outreach. In addition to his nonprofit work, Dennis is a business professional with a background in financial services and the entertainment industry. He is also proud to serve as a City of Santa Clarita Parks Commissioner, contributing to the enhancement and stewardship of local parks and recreational spaces that enrich the quality of life for residents throughout the community.

Stephanie Danyluk is a dedicated board member committed to supporting veterans and their families through advocacy, community outreach, and strategic partnerships.

As the daughter of a veteran and the spouse of a veteran, she brings both a personal and service-driven perspective to her work, with a strong passion for connecting veterans to meaningful resources and support.

Stephanie is honored to help advance the Veteran Center’s mission and strengthen its impact within the community.