Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania, Inc.

Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. (VLP) empowers Veterans to navigate the transitions of life.

Veterans Leadership Program is a Veteran-centric human service organization that provides housing, employment, wellness, and supportive services to Veterans and their family members residing in the Pittsburgh, Altoona, Butler, and Erie Veterans Administration Medical Center catchment areas, a service delivery area comprised of 30 counties throughout Western and Central Pennsylvania.



A Joint Commission-accredited Behavioral Health Organization as well as a Standards of Excellence bearing member of the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations; the mission of Veterans Leadership Program is to empower Veterans to navigate the transitions of life. Serving Veterans since 1982, the Veterans Leadership Program (VLP) has evolved our service offerings in order to meet the needs of contemporary Veterans. VLP currently operates a portfolio of housing programs ranging from emergency shelter, bridge housing, and rapid rehousing, to permanent supportive housing; career development programs to assist Veterans who are un/underemployed with job placement opportunities; supportive service programs that provide emergency financial assistance and benefits application assistance.

Testimonials

"VLP helped me find a permanent home without the stress of knowing that I may be without another job again. Now, I live in a safe neighborhood where I know my neighbors and belong to the community church."

"I cannot put into words how grateful I am for all of the wonderful things that you all have done for myself and my family. You provided shelter, when we had none, made sure we had food and clothing, helped us find an apartment and made it livable with so much stuff."