John Seaman

Director of Loss Prevention, Workplace Safety and Facilities

After 27 years with the City of San Jose, John joined Goodwill of Silicon Valley in 2013 to
continue his passion for public service and community impact. He began by placing program
participants into skill-building training, including security guard certification programs, and now
oversees our Facilities and Loss Prevention Departments as part of our senior leadership team.

John’s steady, compassionate leadership helps maintain facilities that are safe, well-managed,
and welcoming, creating environments where employees and program participants can truly
thrive.

Veteran Status (provide one of the following):

DD214
VA ID card or other official documentation confirming veteran status
Verification from the SQUARES system

Household Income (for all household members):

Two months of recent pay stubs
Most recent tax return (Form 1040)
Documentation for disability, pension, or retirement income

Identification & Family Information:

Government-issued photo ID (passport, driver’s license, or state ID) for each household member
Birth certificates or custody papers to confirm dependents
Social Security cards for all household members

Housing Verification:

Lease agreement, or
A letter from a shelter, institution, or transitional housing provider

QUALIFYING FOR SUPPORT

To participate in Veteran Family Services, the head of household—or their spouse—must be a U.S. veteran, and the household must meet low-income guidelines (at or below 80% of the area median income).

Our team will guide you through each step of the eligibility process with care. Here’s what we’ll need to verify:

Our goal is to make this process as simple and stress-free as possible, because you’ve served, and now it’s our turn to support you.