OUR DUAL ROLE

WHAT WE DO

We are the real deal. Since 1974, our work has been informed by the needs and experiences of underserved veterans. Every year, we provide wraparound services to 3,000 veterans in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our expertise and community of clients motivate us to influence systems of care at local, state, and national levels to better serve all veterans across the U.S.

Our Services
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Our SERVICES

We provide free services directly to San Francisco Bay Area veterans.

Our mission is to prevent and end veteran homelessness through wraparound care and informed advocacy. We understand that the issues veterans face - including homelessness, instability, unemployment, disability, and isolation - are interconnected and require comprehensive support. Our direct services support veterans in three key areas:

Health and Community

Access to healthcare, counseling, essential services, and a supportive community of peers is vital for health and well-being.

Housing Support

We believe that every veteran deserves a safe and stable place to call home, and we recognize that not every path to housing is the same.

Financial Stability

Securing income through employment or disability income is key to restoring independence and dignity.

OUR PLATFORM

We educate and advocate - with statewide and national reach.

From the halls of the State Capitol to county sheriff’s offices, we increase awareness of veterans’ issues and promote positive policy changes through education and advocacy.

Education
01
Advocacy
02

OUR Commitment to
Supporting All Veterans

91
%
Low-Income
According to HUD guidelines, most of our veteran clients are considered low-income.
56
%
Veterans of Color
More than half are veterans of color; 41% are Black veterans.
44
%
Experience Homelessness
On average, our clients were homeless for 3.2 years before seeking our services.
This includes living in a car, couch surfing, and other forms of housing insecurity.
62
%
Live with Disabling Condition(s)
This includes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI).

We serve 3,000+ San Francisco Bay Area veterans every year. The majority are unhoused, low-income, older than 55, and/or have a disability.

OUR IMPACT

Positive impact for veterans every year

500+

Veterans housed in our permanent supportive housing programs

462

Veteran families secured or maintained independent permanent housing

$25.3m

Won in direct VA benefits + free healthcare for life

74

Veterans completed vocational training programs

13,000

Nights of temporary emergency housing funded

101,412

Community meals served to veterans and veteran families