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Housing Programs for Veterans

Why are there homeless Veterans?

The reality is after serving our Country and protecting our homes and liberty they return to civilian life with no job, limited job skills, loss of family, and identity and eventually homelessness.

Many veterans fall into homelessness or poverty because the skills they learned in the military aren't transferable for the civilian workforce. Post-traumatic stress disorder, known as PTSD, and substance abuse contribute to problems that lead to homelessness or risk of homelessness for veterans. This is often compounded by a lack of family and social support networks.

These issues along with feelings of isolation, loneliness, and worry about finances often lead to severe depression, substance and alcohol addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder and many other “invisible” disabilities.

Without a job, income, family support, and just not knowing how to put all the pieces together, the Veteran finds themselves homeless.

Veteran's Housing Programs

  • Transitional Housing Programs

    For Veterans

    Studies show that the most effective programs for homeless and at-risk veterans are community-based, nonprofit, “veterans helping veterans” groups. Programs that seem to work best is transitional housing with the camaraderie of living in structured, substance-free environments with fellow veterans who are succeeding at bettering themselves.

    To be eligible for these housing program an individual must provide a DD214 (release papers from the military) that shows their discharge was not dishonorable. In addition, they must be homeless, have zero to low income and must be willing to work on the issues that created the homeless situation.

    The transitional Programs of VCHC provide this support while assisting each Veteran attain their goals to live a productive life in their Community.

    Program Details

  • Permanent Housing Programs

    For Veterans

    In addition to the many issues facing our Veterans today, the lack of affordable housing is a major cause of homelessness for Veterans. Over the years, VCHC has developed several permanent housing programs for Veterans and Veterans with families.

    These programs provide a permanent housing option for Veterans who were formerly homeless or at risk to become homeless.

    To be eligible for these housing program an individual must provide a DD214 (release papers from the military) that shows their discharge was not dishonorable. In addition, they must be homeless, have zero to low income and must be willing to work on the issues that created the homeless situation.

    Program Details

  • Veteran Community Housing

    For Veterans and their Families

    Serving Veterans in Saratoga, Warren, Washington, Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie and Schenectady Counties, this unique program offers support and temporary financial assistance to veterans and their families. The program assists and veterans with families obtain or sustain housing, VA benefits, health care, employment, and public benefits.

    Through this program we are able to rapidly rehouse a Veteran who has been evicted. We work with Utility Companies to prevent shut off. If the Veteran is evicted, this program provides assistance with securing a new home and support services to help them maintain it. Serving seven Counties, this program assists over 100 veterans a year.

    Program Details

- Program Eligiability -

To be eligible for these housing program an individual must provide a DD214 (release papers from the military) that shows their discharge was not dishonorable. In addition, they must be homeless, have zero to low income and must be willing to work on the issues that created the homeless situation.