SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member1160097<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My family and I are planning to hand out care packages to homeless Veterans on Christmas Eve. I have tried contacting the VA in Baltimore, no response and the operator who answered the phone wasn't too friendly. Any help with contacts or locations would be greatly appreciated.<br />Thank you in advance!Does anyone knows of a location in DC or Baltimore, MD that has a high rate of homeless Veterans?2015-12-08T12:35:29-05:00SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member1160097<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My family and I are planning to hand out care packages to homeless Veterans on Christmas Eve. I have tried contacting the VA in Baltimore, no response and the operator who answered the phone wasn't too friendly. Any help with contacts or locations would be greatly appreciated.<br />Thank you in advance!Does anyone knows of a location in DC or Baltimore, MD that has a high rate of homeless Veterans?2015-12-08T12:35:29-05:002015-12-08T12:35:29-05:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member1160118<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="135106" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/135106-25u-signal-support-systems-specialist-264th-cssb-82nd-sust-bde">SFC Private RallyPoint Member</a> , could you help with this matter ?Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2015 12:40 PM2015-12-08T12:40:57-05:002015-12-08T12:40:57-05:00CPT Ahmed Faried1160129<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This is a very good gesture on you and your family's part. I would say to try contacting the Salvation Army or the following outreach centers:<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.pathwaystohousingdc.org/homeless-outreach">https://www.pathwaystohousingdc.org/homeless-outreach</a><br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.chgm.net/programs/services-for-homeless-families/street-outreach/">http://www.chgm.net/programs/services-for-homeless-families/street-outreach/</a><br /><br />Good luck and Merry Christmas. <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Response by CPT Ahmed Faried made Dec 8 at 2015 12:43 PM2015-12-08T12:43:20-05:002015-12-08T12:43:20-05:00SSG Todd Halverson1160137<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would try contacting the VSO or some of the service organizations in that area as they could have a good idea of how many and where most of them live.Response by SSG Todd Halverson made Dec 8 at 2015 12:46 PM2015-12-08T12:46:32-05:002015-12-08T12:46:32-05:00Capt Seid Waddell1160158<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="538590" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/538590-42a-human-resources-specialist">SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member</a>, God bless you and good luck! I wish I had a way to help you.Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Dec 8 at 2015 12:52 PM2015-12-08T12:52:23-05:002015-12-08T12:52:23-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member1160178<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You're awesome. Hats off to you for your contribution. I am stationed in Germany, but I always give generously to the homeless or those in need on the streets over here. God bless!Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2015 12:58 PM2015-12-08T12:58:49-05:002015-12-08T12:58:49-05:001SG Private RallyPoint Member1160344<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Kayla,<br /><br />Sorry for any inconvenience you've encountered. Everyone doesn't have "People Skills" unfortunately and some just overwork themselves focusing on priorities rather then taking time to assist others that in turns can become a Blessing.<br /><br />Try the WWP to see if they can assist you in any way. There info is below. I will try to research for you if possible better info but I think WWP will suffice. <br /><br />Wounded Warrior Project<br />1120 G Street NW, Suite 700<br />Washington, DC 20005<br /><br />Telephone: [login to see] <br />Fax: [login to see] <br /><br />If you've a created LinkedIn account, there's plenty of organizations you could narrow down in the DC area that could also be of great use.Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2015 2:00 PM2015-12-08T14:00:08-05:002015-12-08T14:00:08-05:00SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member1160374<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="538590" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/538590-42a-human-resources-specialist">SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member</a> I am surprised you couldn't find some good locations for that in the FIG area! Harrisburg and Lebanon both seem likely places for homeless vets to hang out.Response by SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2015 2:11 PM2015-12-08T14:11:15-05:002015-12-08T14:11:15-05:00COL Jon Thompson1160562<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There should be a state and county Veterans office so I recommend starting there. They will be more closely connected to the community You can also check with United Way to see if they know any organizations that work with homeless veterans.Response by COL Jon Thompson made Dec 8 at 2015 3:23 PM2015-12-08T15:23:03-05:002015-12-08T15:23:03-05:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member1160606<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't know nothing about Baltimore, but that's a great thing your doing. If I was a better person, I'd do something similarResponse by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2015 3:37 PM2015-12-08T15:37:44-05:002015-12-08T15:37:44-05:00CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member1160678<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Va for help? That's just crazy talk. But I know you can try through the legion and vfw. Pretty going place to start. Thank you and GodspeedResponse by CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2015 3:59 PM2015-12-08T15:59:06-05:002015-12-08T15:59:06-05:00SGT Stephen Gober1160872<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I see by your profile that you're stationed at Fort Indiantown Gap. Having been stationed at the Gap for a long time myself might I suggest Lebanon, Lancaster or Harrisburg. Harrisburg especially has a large population of homeless vets and the VA at Camp Hill won't drop your calls, they will be very friendly.Response by SGT Stephen Gober made Dec 8 at 2015 5:16 PM2015-12-08T17:16:37-05:002015-12-08T17:16:37-05:00LTC Private RallyPoint Member1161087<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I usually hand out sandwichesResponse by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2015 6:22 PM2015-12-08T18:22:40-05:002015-12-08T18:22:40-05:00MSgt Private RallyPoint Member1161345<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Seat pleasant area just outside of DCResponse by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2015 8:13 PM2015-12-08T20:13:01-05:002015-12-08T20:13:01-05:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member1161435<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You could contact your local vfws or legions. They have been very helpful to us with getting contact information for finding the amount of homeless veterans we have. The sad part to the VA is technically under their guidelines, when a homeless vet stays in a harden structure such as a half way house or shelter, they are considered NOT homeless. Our local reports "0" homeless vets in our county, this could not be further from the truth.Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2015 8:56 PM2015-12-08T20:56:15-05:002015-12-08T20:56:15-05:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member1161609<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I personally don't know the shelters in those areas, but I have friends stationed in those areas and they said there is a lot of vets that need help there. You could call the shelters or the VFW in the area, I'm sure they would be able and willing to help support your cause. Best wishes.Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2015 10:03 PM2015-12-08T22:03:47-05:002015-12-08T22:03:47-05:00Sgt Private RallyPoint Member1162652<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Well, I live on the west side, so can't directly contribute (much less areas of where there might be homeless Vets). There is a tent city here in LV that I haven't been to yet.... It's awesome that you have allotted time for something like this.<br />I would have to echo a concern from one of the senior leaders, be careful in the area that you operate, never know who encounter you will.....Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2015 10:04 AM2015-12-09T10:04:36-05:002015-12-09T10:04:36-05:00MAJ Keira Brennan1163203<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What an AWESOME thing to do!!!!! Sorry, I am in Colorado but will enjoy hearing about how it goes!Response by MAJ Keira Brennan made Dec 9 at 2015 1:15 PM2015-12-09T13:15:24-05:002015-12-09T13:15:24-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member1163805<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>How about donating to finalsalute.orgResponse by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2015 6:43 PM2015-12-09T18:43:32-05:002015-12-09T18:43:32-05:00CW4 Private RallyPoint Member1166377<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>if you pull up the Five Finger Death Punch video "Wrong side of Heaven" there is a list of foundations in the end credits that you can research to get your answers. <br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.helpinghometownheros.org">http://www.helpinghometownheros.org</a>Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 10 at 2015 6:13 PM2015-12-10T18:13:16-05:002015-12-10T18:13:16-05:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member1167148<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>i love the initiative though! Kudos.Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 10 at 2015 11:45 PM2015-12-10T23:45:59-05:002015-12-10T23:45:59-05:00CW2 Private RallyPoint Member1169657<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not sure since I'm not in the area, but please hit of the Baltimore "The Mission Continues" service platoon, they might be able to help you out in some way.Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2015 12:59 AM2015-12-12T00:59:00-05:002015-12-12T00:59:00-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member1170533<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Such a great show off compassion. I'm not from the area, but you have reminded me of the true spirit of Christmas. God bless you and your family.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2015 2:31 PM2015-12-12T14:31:37-05:002015-12-12T14:31:37-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member1176142<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Your just wonderfull.. Thank you, wish I could help.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 15 at 2015 1:38 AM2015-12-15T01:38:03-05:002015-12-15T01:38:03-05:00LT Rexford Trudell1176226<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Check out the 25th project. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.the25thproject.org/about_us.html">http://www.the25thproject.org/about_us.html</a>. They are coordinating a food and clothing/gifts drive for the morning of Christmas. They did a food drive on Thanksgiving and over 200 people showed up. The project is dedicated to helping homeless in Northern VA and DC. <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Response by LT Rexford Trudell made Dec 15 at 2015 5:12 AM2015-12-15T05:12:31-05:002015-12-15T05:12:31-05:00SFC Monica Valdiviez-Wiley1176328<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There are over 53k homeless Veterans nation-wide. There are several thousand in the Nations Capitol. Contact Deb Snyder US Army Veteran retired. She is the CEO and president of Operation Renewed Hope Foundation <a target="_blank" href="https://operationrenewedhopefoundation.org/">https://operationrenewedhopefoundation.org/</a> they have helped over 350 homeless veterans and thier families in the Washington DC metropolitan area since 2011. Her phone number is located on the website at the bottom of the page [login to see] . This is a non-profit that is partnered with the VA and other organizations. This group is run by Veterans and goes to the Veteran in need. <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Response by SFC Monica Valdiviez-Wiley made Dec 15 at 2015 7:25 AM2015-12-15T07:25:55-05:002015-12-15T07:25:55-05:00SFC Monica Valdiviez-Wiley1176354<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There are over 53k homeless Veterans nation-wide. There are several thousand in the nation's capitol. Contact Deb Snyder, Veteran, President and CEO of Operation Renewed Hope Foundation. ORHF, has helped over 350 homeless Veterans and their families living in the DMV, in the last couple of years. ORHF is a Veteran led organization which goes directly to the Veteran in need. <a target="_blank" href="https://operationrenewedhopefoundation.org/">https://operationrenewedhopefoundation.org/</a> [login to see] Response by SFC Monica Valdiviez-Wiley made Dec 15 at 2015 7:37 AM2015-12-15T07:37:51-05:002015-12-15T07:37:51-05:00SSG Robert Myers1176367<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I live in the DC area and I can tell you first hand that there is a considerable amount of homeless vets in this area. If you haven't already tried the VA hospital here in DC that would be a good start. There is also a DAV office here in the DC are that might a good source of information also.Response by SSG Robert Myers made Dec 15 at 2015 7:44 AM2015-12-15T07:44:26-05:002015-12-15T07:44:26-05:00MAJ George Buzby1176416<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The Mall (from the Capitol building north to the Lincoln Memorial), near the Dept of State, along Virginia Avenue, Lafayette Square, and Foggy Bottom near the ramp to the Whitehurst freeway are all locations in D.C. where homeless are apt to congregate. Some are apt to be veterans. When I was in College in the 1980's there was a former USN Captain living on a grate near the Watergate Hotel. There was also a veteran who had fought at the battle of the Bulge in Lafayette Square. The latter used to collect his disability checks at a bank where I worked. If you need more ideas in the D.C. area, let me know and I'll check with my church, which runs a food distribution program on Fridays.Response by MAJ George Buzby made Dec 15 at 2015 8:04 AM2015-12-15T08:04:50-05:002015-12-15T08:04:50-05:00LTC Ian Murdoch1176465<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>SPC Rhone, great initiative and a very nice thing to do! You might try the VA Medical Center in DC. Someone there might be able to assist.Response by LTC Ian Murdoch made Dec 15 at 2015 8:33 AM2015-12-15T08:33:59-05:002015-12-15T08:33:59-05:00MAJ Clark Smith1176530<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>For Baltimore, check with the Legal Clinic at the University of Baltimore School of Law (the have a Veteran's advocacy section) and the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland (also have a Veteran's advocacy section).Response by MAJ Clark Smith made Dec 15 at 2015 8:57 AM2015-12-15T08:57:25-05:002015-12-15T08:57:25-05:00COL John Agoglia1177594<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Contact Operation Renewed Hope Foundation or ORHF; a Virginia based organization that focuses on providing Housing and other critical services to Homeless veterans and their families in the greater DC metropolitan area to get them back on their feet. The founder Deb Snyder can be contacted at the following email; <br /> [login to see] <br />Hope this helps and thank you for helping!Response by COL John Agoglia made Dec 15 at 2015 3:11 PM2015-12-15T15:11:56-05:002015-12-15T15:11:56-05:00SSG Don Maggart1181287<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What Are you talking about VA has cured the Veteran Homelessness Problem they checked a block on a form.....laffsResponse by SSG Don Maggart made Dec 17 at 2015 12:43 AM2015-12-17T00:43:53-05:002015-12-17T00:43:53-05:00SSG Don Maggart1181292<div class="images-v2-count-2"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-72991"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image">
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