Honor Their Service. Secure Their Home. Each November, our nation pauses to reflect on the courage and commitment of those who have worn the uniform. Veterans Day reminds us to say thank you—but at the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV), we believe that gratitude should go beyond words. True honor means action. Every day, NCHV and our partners across the country work to ensure that veterans have what they need to thrive: a safe home, a stable job, and the support to rebuild their lives. From local shelters to employment programs and permanent housing initiatives, this nationwide [...]

Over the past decade, veteran homelessness has declined significantly. But the ongoing shortage of affordable housing — more than 7.1 million units nationwide — threatens that progress. Veterans with the greatest barriers, including extremely low incomes or those exiting homelessness, are often left behind. At the same time, landlords and property managers face their own challenges in a post-COVID housing market: fluctuating rents, changing vacancy rates, and uneven impacts across communities. Given their essential role in the affordable housing landscape, it’s clear that service providers cannot end veteran homelessness without working in partnership with landlords. To better understand landlord perspectives, the [...]

Charting the Road Ahead: Introducing NCHV’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan Better Together – A Bold Strategy for Veterans’ Success The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans is proud to launch its new five-year strategic plan: Better Together – A Bold Strategy for Veterans’ Success. This plan marks an exciting new chapter in our shared work to end veteran homelessness. Developed over the course of nine months, the strategy reflects the voices of our coalition—veterans, providers, partners, staff, and board members—and sets a bold direction for where we go next. A Plan Rooted in Community and Vision From the beginning, this process was designed [...]

35 for 35: Honoring the Past, Building the FutureThis year marks 35 years since the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) was founded. That’s 35 years of working alongside service providers, federal partners, and advocates across the country to ensure veterans have access to housing, support, and the stability they deserve. To mark this milestone, we’re launching a special campaign: 35 for 35. We’re asking supporters to donate $35 in honor of NCHV’s 35 years of impact—and to help fuel the work still ahead. Why 35? Because this anniversary isn’t just a look back—it’s a call to action. Your $35 donation [...]