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Frequently Asked
Questions
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 conseling.
- 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.
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
?
$73,700. 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 homeless veterans ?
- Provide employment opportunities
- Provide annual donations of money, goods
or services.
- Pay one month’s mortgage ($560) annually
- Provide assistance to a specific residence
- Provide food or clothing
- Sponsor a Vetshouse, Inc. presentation
- Provide referrals of homeless veterans
- Provide nonperishable food items and clothing
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