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I've really been bothered by our homeless brothers and sisters. I have been looking into starting a homeless veteran shelter/job assist. My question: Has anyone started one? If so could you help point the way? It pains me to see our fellow brothers and sisters living in the street, or worse. In my opinion if we don't take care of our own; no one else will. Would any of you be willing to help provide assistance (advice, finance, etc)?
Thank you
Essayons!
Thank you
Essayons!
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I know this is an old post, but there are some really good resources and programs out there for veterans having difficulty finding affordable housing, or facing homelessness. Here are a few programs and organizations that are good to look into:
- https://www.btg-foundation.org/
- This page lists multiple: https://maketheconnection.net/events/homelessness
- These guys have a $5,000 homeownership grant for eligible veterans: https://themortgagereports.com/29182/va-financial-benefits
- https://www.btg-foundation.org/
- This page lists multiple: https://maketheconnection.net/events/homelessness
- These guys have a $5,000 homeownership grant for eligible veterans: https://themortgagereports.com/29182/va-financial-benefits
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I just started full time rving I have a plan to help homeless I'm buying 40 acres of land in az my plan is to build a few tiny houses to get them on they're feet ids birth cert anything that I can.just to help them get on they're feet.I've been trying to get anyone that's interested to come out and give a hand.I'm currently on disability Va and Ssi.I can't do a lot of the heavy things and I'm far from rich but if I can get help with this I can't promise anyone cash money but I can put shelter over they're head and feed them .feel free to call me for more info.....Dave... [login to see]
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Cpl Dave Dziados
Thank you gunner i will.currently im traveling if you want to keep up on what im doing i have a facebook page called full time rv life and toutube channel just seach 061david and mine show a picture of my motorhome.as soon as i get going again ill be posting more videos on both toutube and facebook.i dont take pictures or videos of the people i try to help out because im not here to huniliate them on fb i just try to help out.
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I'm in Chicago and next week I'm going with a vet group to drop supplies to a home that was built to help vets get back on their feet if you want send me you contact info and I'll pass it on to the co of the building.
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This is a very important issue that I too take seriously. This may be a different approach for you, but reach out to your local American Legion, VFW, even the PGR (Patriot Guard Riders). As the District 11, Director ALR (American Legion Riders, Georgia), A Past Director of the local ALR, and a Past PGR Ride Captain, we have been involved with a lot of homeless Veterans plus they have different avenues to help with things, such as advice on how, what, who, where, possible funding, etc. to do what you are trying to do.
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try looking into The Chive they seem to due quite well with funds and support vets are upbeat just a thought see what you think.
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I agree with you on this subject. Too many of our military brethren are without homes and are subjected to unsuitable shelters. My wife and I have discussed starting a non-profit to address this issue. She has an investment properties business that sees the purchase, rehab and flipping of a home and I had suggested using that to aide homeless vets. If the right investors and business plan is presented, I'm certain the area in which the shelter is located would help with maintaining the costs of the shelter and perhaps set up an opportunity for multiple shelters in a particular area. That being said, there are considerable expenses that will most likely have to come out of pocket, along with the volunteer help. We still have a lot of things ahead of us before seriously entertaining this endeavor, but garnering local support would help a lot.
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CW3 Guy Snodgrass
I concur it has been a struggle financially and practically to get this going. I hope with in a month or so to have the non-profit up and running and able to start getting our brothers and sisters somewhere safe and secure. I have started a gofundme fundraiser in hopes of getting the extra funds I need to get me over the last hurdle. If anyone is interested the site is https://www.gofundme.com/m8ejahqj Thank you
Click here to support GLS Veterans Home organized by GL Skye
Before I retired from the Army the plight of fellow brothers and sisters in the armed services bothered me. Since that time I have worked on opening a veteran's home. I have made it my mission to help my fellow brothers and sisters from all services find a home in their time of need. The main foc...
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I can help with providing some access to resources. I also have a friend of mine (now civilian, was a Navy Corpsman). He actually did an article talking about it, and had me come in and do some discussions on methods that the VA is trying to combat the homelessness, and had some great statistics. He'd be the primary POC, but I have a limited amount of knowledge as well. I also think there's a group in Minnesota dedicated to homeless vets.
v/r,
CPT Butler
v/r,
CPT Butler
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I have become aware of group based out of Dallas, TX that tries to help with the whole soldier. http://www.honorcouragecommitment.org is the website.
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https://www.crowdrise.com/NIUVAHomelessness
My school veterans association is doing an event to raise awareness and money to help homeless veteran. Please share this and donate if possible. I am reaching out to all social sites as we work to promote this event and see it become successful. Please help this become a success.
My school veterans association is doing an event to raise awareness and money to help homeless veteran. Please share this and donate if possible. I am reaching out to all social sites as we work to promote this event and see it become successful. Please help this become a success.
Northern Illinois University Veteran Association Homeless Fundraiser | Joshua Eller's Fundraiser
17% of the homeless population are veterans.That means 150,000 veterans will be sleeping on the streets tonight. NO Veteran should be homeless. NIU Veteran Association invites you to our Homelessness Awareness Sleep out. We will be camping out at the MLK Commons on Northern Illinois University campus. This is to bring awareness to the men and women who have served our country that are affected by homelessness every day. All funds raised will...
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SSG Tom Nawoski
I am in the Aurora IL. area and have access to some job opportunities. We're looking to hire veteran who need assistance.
What is a good way to contact you directly?
What is a good way to contact you directly?
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There are effective programs out there search SSVF in your area. Supportive Services to Veteran Families, have as their main mission, rapid rehousing of qualified Veterans. There is no barrier to housing and the programs use a housing first approach. The qualified Veteran receives a Case manager for a fixed period usually 90 days , the CM will advocate on the Veteran's behalf for housing first and then link to services the Veteran may want /need.
http://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf.asp
http://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf.asp
Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program - Homeless Veterans
Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program
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