About VCHC

Since 1983, the Veterans & Community Housing Coalition (VCHC) has been dedicated to addressing the growing crisis of Veteran homelessness. What began with Vet House, a 14-bed transitional home for homeless male Veterans funded by the Veterans Administration (VA), has evolved into a comprehensive network of housing and support services.

Over the years, VCHC has expanded its mission to provide permanent housing solutions. With funding from HUD and NYS HCR, the organization developed affordable housing units in Wilton, followed by additional units designed specifically for Veterans with families. To further support homeless Veterans with disabilities, VCHC acquired a two-family home in Ballston Spa, funded through HUD’s Continuum of Care (CoC) program.

Recognizing the unique challenges faced by female Veterans, VCHC took a groundbreaking step in 2011 by opening Guardian House in Ballston Spa—the only transitional housing program in New York State exclusively for homeless female Veterans. This program, supported by VA and NYSSHP funding, provides a safe and stable environment for women who have served our country.

VCHC’s commitment to Veteran families continued in 2012 with the Support Services for Veterans & Families (SSVF) program, offering housing stability and support across seven (7) counties, including Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren, Washington, Fulton, Montgomery, and Schoharie. In 2016, the organization launched the Saratoga Veterans Apartment Program (SVAP) to combat the shortage of affordable housing for Veterans in Saratoga County. Through this initiative, low-income and disabled Veterans and their families receive rent-free permanent housing and essential support services.

Looking to the future, VCHC remains at the forefront of innovative housing solutions. In 2024, the organization embarked on the Foreverly House project, a community-driven initiative to build a two-family home designed specifically for homeless Veteran mothers and their children.

Through unwavering dedication, strategic partnerships, and a deep commitment to those who have served, VCHC continues to make a profound impact—providing housing, hope, and a path forward for homeless Veterans.