One in five homeless adults is a veteran.
In the United States, nearly 47,000 veterans are homeless on any given night and twice as many experience homelessness during a year. Right now, the number of homeless Vietnam-era veterans is higher than the number of service persons who died during the Vietnam war, and veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are already appearing among the homeless population.
We offer a helping hand, not a handout, to veterans in need. Our veterans programs provide vital support services throughout our communities to help individuals and families get back on their feet. We have immense gratitude for the men and women who have made sacrifices for our country. As a result of their service, veterans experience unique challenges that require special support.
Our programs offer a hand-up to help veterans address challenges with unemployment, substance use disorder, and homelessness so they can rebuild their lives and thrive.
Employment & Housing
Our veteran housing and employment programs work hand-in-hand to offer a comprehensive path for veterans to achieve overall well-being.
Veteran Families (SSVF)
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) helps and supports low-income veterans who are homeless, at risk of homelessness and/or need help transitioning to permanent housing.
Cleveland Domiciliary
A state of the art residential care facility, the Veterans Domiciliary, located on the Wade Park Veterans Affairs Medical Center campus in Cleveland, combines rehabilitative clinical services with supportive case management services for homeless veterans.
As of December 31, 2025, the SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Program at Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana has concluded its services. We remain deeply dedicated to our mission of offering hope, restoring dignity and transforming lives and we will continue supporting veterans and families through our ongoing programs.
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you love is contemplating suicide, seek help immediately. Contact the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Dial: 988 (press 1 for veterans)
Text: 838255
Live Chat & Resources: veterancrisisline.net
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Our Partnership with the Home Depot Foundation
Volunteers of America is proud to partner with the Home Depot Foundation. The Home Depot Foundation has funded supportive projects throughout Ohio and Indiana and is committed to ensuring that every U.S. military veteran has a safe place to call home.
Learn more by visiting The Home Depot Foundation.
