Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard, Inc

Our mission is to empower veterans' transition from homeless to home, ending the cycle of homelessness to become engaged, valuable citizens who contribute to their communities. Our vision is a community where veteran homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring, and where veterans are valued, productive, and respected citizens who contribute to their community.

Since 1996, Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard has been committed to ending veteran homelessness throughout Western Pennsylvania by providing comprehensive, veteran-centered services that help individuals achieve long-term stability and independence. For nearly 30 years, Veterans Place has empowered veterans to overcome barriers to housing, employment, recovery, and overall well-being, serving over 1,100 veterans annually through a continuum of care designed to meet each veteran where they are in their journey. 

Today, Veterans Place provides wrap-around services to homeless and at risk-veterans through the following programs:

Transitional Housing - Our 60-bed Transitional Housing Program provides safe, supportive housing for veterans experiencing homelessness, offering a variety of accommodations, including single-occupancy rooms. Veterans also receive individualized case management, life training skills, financial literacy, employment assistance, and supportive services to help them achieve permanent housing and long-term stability. 

Veterans Resource Center (VRC) - The only VA-funded drop-in Veterans Resource Center in Western Pennsylvania, the VRC offers meals, transportation, showers, laundry facilities, food pantry access, computer access, housing assistance, employment support, case management, and connections to essential community resources for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.  

Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP) – Our Workforce Development Program helps veterans prepare for, obtain, and maintain meaningful employment through career coaching, resume development, job readiness training, employer partnerships, and ongoing employment support.

Recovery Support Services (RSS) – Funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), this peer-driven, non-clinical program provides recovery support for veterans affected by substance use disorders. Through peer support, recovery groups, and individualized guidance, veterans strengthen their recovery, build healthy support systems, and work toward long-term wellness.

Veteran Mentorship Program – Designed to support veterans participating in Veterans Court, this program pairs participants with trained volunteer veteran mentors who provide encouragement, accountability, guidance, and peer support as they navigate the court process, overcome challenges, and work toward long-term success.

GPD Community Case Management – This program provides individualized case management and supportive services for veterans who have transitioned into permanent housing, helping them maintain housing stability, access community resources, and continue making progress toward self-sufficiency.

Veterans Place is proud to be CARF Accredited, demonstrating our commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered services that meet internationally recognized standards of excellence. As we celebrate nearly 30 years of service, we remain dedicated to ensuring that every veteran has access to safe housing, meaningful employment, recovery support, and the resources needed to build a brighter future.

Every donation helps Veterans Place continue its mission of ending veteran homelessness and empowering veterans to live stable, independent, and fulfilling lives.

Veterans Place is committed to responsible stewardship of every donation. Approximately 92 cents of every dollar donated directly supports programs and services that help veterans achieve housing stability, employment, recovery, and long-term success.

Testimonials

"I visit the Veterans Resource Center twice a week for the food bank, clothes, and a healthy meal. I have been coming to Veterans Place for a while and have seen all the positive changes. I am appreciative for everything Veterans Place has done for me." Veteran Jason, U.S. Navy

"Veterans Place is another stepping stone of the structure that you need, and they help you a whole lot. Whatever you need, they can accommodate and help you. Now, I got an apartment and I just got the keys!" Veteran Jeanette, U.S. Air Force