Beyond the Bike: Empowering Our Veteran Community.

November 13 - December 31, 2025

Your donation is critical to maintaining and expanding this life-changing program, allowing us to build a healthier, more resilient community together. Contributions of any amount make an impact, and they go even further when made during Monterey County Gives!

We receive 100% of donations plus a pro rata match, thanks to local donors and matching fund sponsors.

E-Bikes for Monterey County Veterans

Since 2021, the Sea Otter Classic Foundation has partnered with the Veterans Transition Center (VTC) of California to help the veterans they serve transition from crisis to self-sufficiency. Our E-Bikes for Veterans program provides e-bikes to the VTC, and they in turn ensure those who will benefit the most have access to a personally empowering, independent, and reliable form of transportation. From the amputee who never thought he would ride a bike again, to the vet now commuting to his job on an e-bike, the impact these bikes are making is truly transformative!

At the present time, we are only able to provide e-bikes to the Veterans Transition Center for their use and do not accept personal donation requests.

About the Veterans Transition Center of California (VTC)

The mission of the Veterans Transition Center of California (VTC) is to empower Veterans to move from crisis to self-sufficiency. Since 1996, this 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization has served homeless Veterans and their families from its location at the former Fort Ord headquarters in Marina. VTC provides comprehensive support services including housing, food, clothing, case management, life skills training, substance abuse counseling, VA liaison services, medical referrals, and employment training. VTC is committed to helping Veterans navigate their personal journeys of strength, survival, and hope, restoring dignity and rebuilding lives.