Serving Veterans

MCCH co-led the campaign that resulted in Montgomery County being one of four communities in the nation to end Veteran homelessness. By ending homelessness for all Veterans in 2016, now when a Veteran falls into homelessness, we can quickly help them into a shelter and back into a permanent home. For decades MCCH has prioritized serving Veterans who experience homelessness. As the largest homeless service provider in Montgomery County, we’ve had the opportunity to help many Veterans restart their lives.

MCCH’s success in ending Veteran homelessness was a collective effort made possible through the support and partnership of numerous community organizations and individuals. These community efforts were crucial in providing resources and support to Veterans throughout the many steps of moving them from homelessness into a home.

This ongoing shared commitment is vital as MCCH continues to end homelessness for Veterans. Community partners provide a variety of care through meals, personal items, Move In Kits, and financial support. Without these donations and contributions, MCCH’s success for Veterans would not be possible.

MCCH is grateful for the unwavering commitment of our community partners, who enable MCCH to make a difference in the lives of Veterans.

Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless, Inc. (MCCH) was thrilled to recieve the largest ever donation supporting Montgomery County, MD’s success in ending homelessness for Veterans. TISTA Science & Technology Corporation donated $500,000 to MCCH towards the purchase of the home for MCCH’s Safe Haven Program that helps Veterans transition from unsafe and unstable street life to permanent housing and re-engage with treatment services. MCCH helps Veterans through our VA Safe Havens emergency shelter program and our Operation Homecoming permanent supportive housing program.

VA Safe Havens

Building upon the success of our original Safe Havens program, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through the Washington D.C VA Medical Center, awarded MCCH funding in 2014 to provide Safe Havens emergency housing for veterans experiencing homelessness.

Each year, we serve over 55 men and women with severe mental illness in three group residences located in Silver Spring and Laytonville. Learn more about how you can help veterans in our VA Safe Havens program by clicking here.

Current Campaign: Vans for Veterans

Serving Veterans Through Community Partnerships

Serving Veterans Through Emergency Shelter

Serving Veterans Through Supportive Housing