Veterans Inc. is an American non-governmental, and 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1990. Its headquarters are in Worcester, Massachusetts. Veterans Inc. offers a range of services to support homeless veterans, including transitional housing, and facilitates connections with mental health services and job training.
History
Veterans Inc. was founded in 1990 by a group of Vietnam War veterans who were dismayed by the impact of homelessness on their former service members. In 1991, the organization took possession of its Grove Street facility, a long-abandoned building. In 2023, Veterans Inc. was honored with the distinguished HIRE Vets Medallion Award from among 319 other organizations by the U.S. Department of Labor in recognition of its exceptional support in recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees with military backgrounds. == Program ==
Program
The organization's annual "Stand Down" event in Worcester offers a range of services and resources, including food, clothing, personal-care items, and a career fair featuring employment and training services. == Finances ==
Finances
In 2024, Veterans Inc. was designated as a recipient of $2.5 million in Congressionally Directed Spending through the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Fund for a project entitled "Housing Homeless Veterans". The funding was allocated to facilitate upgrades to Veterans Inc.'s transitional housing facility, encompassing enhancements to residential spaces designated for veterans confronted with behavioral health challenges. In 2024, Veterans Inc. reported total assets amounting to $29.5 million. ==References==