SPECIAL EVENT
ABOUT US
The 77-year-old Birmingham Veterans Hall and five-acre land were purchased and donated in 1947 by World War II disabled American veterans, their families, and friends, including 1930s child star and former U.S. ambassador, Shirley Temple Black, whose brother was wounded in the battle of Iwo Jima. The property was recently added to the City of Los Angeles’s list of Historic-Cultural Monuments, an effort championed by Councilmember Bob Blumenfield.
Today, BHVH chapter members lead veteran-to-veteran volunteer efforts that include donating 13,500 servings of soup to New Directions for Veterans, and delivering canned goods, sandwiches, clothing and more to homeless veterans living on the streets. Additional efforts to support veterans include offering the facility as a quiet, supportive and comfortable study area for young veterans in college, and as an open mic space for veterans interested in stand-up comedy and entertainment. By hosting events at BHVH, veterans hope to raise awareness about and generate community support for veterans’ causes.
VETERAN RECOGNITION
The Purple Heart is America’s oldest military medal awarded to those wounded or killed while in service.
“The interaction with other veterans helped my PTSD and changed my life for the better.”
Purple Heart recipient and BHVH Commander, Jerry Watts
Honoring All Who Served
TESTIMONIALS
“Our Veterans Hall is an important community asset, a historical landmark and special gathering place for veterans.”
Bob Akre, Navy veteran
“The BHVH is a veteran hall open to all veterans and all veteran organizations for meetings, events, and outdoor picnics. It is an important resource in our community.”
George Pappas, Marine veteran
“It’s been a blessing to find a place where my husband can talk to other veterans who understand what he went through during his time in combat.”
Rosie Watts, Spouse of BHVH veteran
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
VETERANS SERVED
YEARS OF SERVICE
VOLUNTEERED SERVINGS OF SOUP
WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT. JOIN US!
BIRMINGHAM HOSPITAL VETERANS HALL
6543 Corbin Avenue | Woodland Hills, CA 91367
For more information, call us at (818) 938-9118.