In addition to the many issues facing our veterans today, the lack of affordable housing is a major cause of veteran homelessness. VCHC has developed several permanent housing programs for both individual veterans and veterans with families.
These programs provide a permanent housing option for veterans who were formerly homeless or are at risk of losing their housing.
VCHC provides support services to help veterans maintain their housing and live a productive life in their community.
While these programs provide permanent housing, veterans are encouraged (with staff support) to develop a plan to eventually transition to independent living.
These plans include developing financial stability, achieving a positive health status, family reunification, and overcoming the reasons that led to their unhoused status.
After reuniting the family, VCHC support services ensure the veteran maintains their housing and receives all the services needed to maintain a productive life.
Our 12 apartment units of permanent housing for veterans with families are located in Wilton, New York.
Rent is calculated at 30% of the total family income. The family is responsible for other housing costs.
20 units of permanent housing are located throughout Saratoga County for veterans and their families.
This program focuses on veterans with low or no income. The rent is fully grant-funded and housing is provided at no cost to the veteran. VCHC staff assist veterans to obtain employment or benefits to become self-reliant and to overcome their obstacles so they will never lose housing again.
This two-family house located in Ballston Spa, New York provides stability to homeless disabled veterans and their families.
Rent is calculated at 30% of household income, with the family being responsible for other housing costs.
To be eligible for these housing programs, an individual must provide a DD214 (release papers from the military) that shows their discharge was not dishonorable. In addition, they must be unhoused, have zero to low income, and must be willing to work on the issues that led to their loss of housing.
The transitional programs of VCHC provide the same support while assisting each veteran attain their goals and live a productive life in their community.
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