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What is the Problem ?

  • Over 2,500 Homeless Veterans in the Hampton Roads area

  • One out of every three homeless persons in Hampton Roads is a military veteran.

 

What is Vetshouse, Inc ? 

  • Unique, nonprofit organization serving homeless veterans in Hampton Roads

  • Not a shelter

  • Twelve month program providing:

    • Transition housing in contemporary homes

    • Job placement, personal skills and development counseling.

    • Food and transportation.

    • A hand-up, not a hand out.

  • Successful residents of Vetshouse, Inc graduate from our program with:

    • Jobs that will support their needs

    • Sufficient savings to pay their independent living expenses

    • Budgeting and personal skills, enabling self sufficiency

    • Pride to become productive citizens of the Hampton Roads area

 

How successful is Vetshouse, Inc ?

  • Since 1992, over 500 homeless veterans have been helped

  • Over 70% of residents have successfully completed the program.

 

What is the capacity of Vetshouse, Inc ? 

  • Vetshouse owns two duplexes in residential neighborhoods accommodating sixteen veterans. 

  • The City of Virginia recently leased Vetshouse a five bedroom home for five years allowing Vetshouse to accommodate an additional four veterans.

Who governs Vetshouse, Inc. ? 

  • Fifteen volunteers serve as the Board of Directors

  • An executive Director manages the day-to-day operations.

 

What is the annual budget for Vetshouse, Inc ? 

$83,000. 70% goes to providing services to homeless veterans. 

 

Where does the money for Vetshouse, Inc come from ? 

  • Donations from businesses, organizations and individuals.

  • Periodic grants from the City of Virginia Beach.

 

Are contributions tax deductible ? 

Yes! Vetshouse, Inc. is a non-profit organization. All contributions are tax deductible. 

 

How can you (Business, Organization or Individual) help our program ?

  • Provide employment opportunities

  • Provide annual donations of money, goods or services.

  • Provide food or clothing

  • Sponsor a Vetshouse, Inc. presentation

  • Provide referrals of homeless veterans

  • Provide nonperishable food items and clothing

  • Provide Employment Opportunities for our Homeless Veterans
  • Provide HVAC Services When Needed..
  • Provide Food, Clothing and Household Consumables