Non-profit group helping to house US vets
FOX11’s Susan Hirasuna tells us the story of two vets who escaped homelessness thanks to the non-profit group U.S. VETS. This story was originally published by Fox 11 here.
Helping out vets with camo and caring
Fox has teamed up with U.S.VETS for a common mission: help end veteran homelessness. Michaela talked to the group’s President and CEO Steve Peck who knows all about the veteran experience. He served as a Marine officer in Vietnam and explained to us the importance of the ‘Make Camo Your Cause’ campaign and #HONORUSVETS. …
FOX is also supporting veterans and U.S.VETS
U.S.VETS launched its campaign called “Make Camo Your Cause” to establish the camouflage print as the official symbol to honor its veterans. “Camo was designed to conceal and protect our soldiers in combat. Today, in America we wear camouflage to stand out from the crowd and to demonstrate our patriotism and pride,” the organization…
‘Make Camo Your Cause’: Raising awareness, donations for Veterans Day
Navy veteran Raysa Guerrero recalls reaching rock bottom before U.S.VETS changed her life.
How you can help end veteran homelessness
U.S.Vets’ “Make Camo Your Cause” campaign is dedicated to ending veteran homelessness. The campaign features various products and the hashtag #HonorUSVets. Proceeds from this campaign go to U.S.Vets., This story was originally published by Fox 26 here.
U.S.VETS Works to Place Homeless Veterans along “Veterans Row” in Supportive Housing
U.S.VETS continues efforts to house and provide support services to Veterans living in the “Veterans Row” encampment on San Vicente Boulevard. ~ The increased outreach to Veterans experiencing homelessness comes as the Los Angeles County Sheriff clears out homeless encampments across Los Angeles. Since the announcement by LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva of his…
GPD Program: Seizing The Moment To End Veteran Homelessness
There have been discussions between several of the larger Grant Per Diem (GPD) nationwide providers, U.S. VETS and Volunteers of America (VOA), along with national partners Community Solutions (CS) and National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) regarding the future of GPD. This discussion draft is a result of those conversations and focuses on how the…
Afghanistan. A message from U.S.VETS President and CEO Steve Peck
Twenty years ago, after the devastation of 9/11, America deployed the largest military force in its history. Many of our brothers and sisters volunteered without hesitation and fought courageously for the freedoms of others. Their service and commitment to our country mattered tremendously to the people in the regions they served and to all of us…
VA awards $418 million in grants to help Veterans and families at risk of homelessness
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $418 million in grants to more than 260 non-profit organizations in June, allowing low-income Veteran families around the nation to access services under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program. SSVF grantees are authorized to use the funds to rapidly re-house Veterans who become homeless or to prevent Veterans…
Racial Equity and Inclusion: U.S.VETS Approach and Strategies
Racial Equity and Inclusion: U.S.VETS Approach and Strategies Racial injustice is not a new issue. Systemic racism has plagued our country, military, and veteran community, throughout our history. As a society, we can no longer say we stand with our vets, without standing against the social inequities they face. U.S.VETS is working to address…