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Across the Bay Area, veterans are being pushed into homelessness as federal supports decline and the cost of living rises. For seniors and veterans living on extremely low incomes, stability can disappear overnight. Survival becomes a full-time job — hours spent in line for food, shelter, and basic safety.
At Swords to Plowshares, we make sure no veteran is left to face this crisis alone. Your gift provides a warm bed, daily meals, healthcare connections, and a path to permanent housing.
You can help a veteran move out of survival mode and into a safe, stable home this winter.
Make your tax-deductible gift by December 31st!
Niels, a Marine veteran, and his dog, Buster, were all each other had for years. Through the hardest times, Buster was Niels’s only source of comfort and stability. In 2012, after years of homelessness, Niels and Buster finally found a home in Swords’ permanent supportive housing. Now, 12 years later, they still share the same home. “Every day, I get to love him more,” Niels shares. “We take care of each other.”
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When Army veteran, Benetta, moved into Swords’ permanent supportive housing, she never thought she’d get a dog. Then she met Princess, a 6-year-old Chihuahua. “We immediately understood each other. She keeps me going, constantly following me around and being there for me when I need to talk. She has no idea how much she supports me.” For Benetta, stable housing was the first step toward healing. The second was Princess.
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Warm meals and nourishment for aging and low-income veterans in need.
Temporary shelter in private hotels for veterans until permanent housing is secured.
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Mental health counseling, substance use treatment, and peer-based social activities to foster health and community.
Did you know that your employer may match your donation? That's one easy way to double your impact! Use the search tool to see if your employer offers a matching gift program. Your donation today could mean a warm bed and meal for a veteran and their furry friend. Make your tax-deductible gift by December 31st!
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