Four years after the announcement of the new VA Master Plan, we are finally starting to see movement at the VA to address temporary and permanent housing for our veterans. This is great news for those of us who are passionate about veterans, homelessness and want to do our part to ensure that homeless veterans can find a safe home in Los Angeles.

‘Step Up on 2nd’ is opening 205 new units of permanent supportive housing for homeless veterans in 2020.

The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) has opened A Bridge Housing facility for 50 Veterans.

Homeless Veterans are moving onto the VA Campus with their belongings. They are provided with bathrooms, hand-washing stations, showers, and the full scope of social services provided by the VA.

On January 21, 2020 Village for Vets hosted a private screening of the film “The Last Full Measure at the Laemmle Royal Theater in West Los Angeles. THE LAST FULL MEASURE tells the true story of Vietnam War hero William H. Pitsenbarger, a USAF Pararescue medic who saved over sixty men before making the ultimate sacrifice.

Our Thanksgiving was made even more special this year because we were able to bring homecooked Thanksgiving meals to the Safe Parking, LA lot to share with the homeless Veterans that reside there. After celebrating with our own family and friends…

The community truly came together for another wonderful Homeless to House Stand Down on October 25 with nearly 1000 homeless and at-risk Veterans in attendance.