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 [...]

President Signs Landmark Dole Act into Law: Transforming Care and Opportunities for Veterans On Thursday, January 2, 2025, President Biden signed into law S. 141, the "Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act." This groundbreaking legislation represents a significant step forward in improving the lives of veterans and their families by amending critical Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) authorities. The Dole Act addresses a broad spectrum of issues, including healthcare, economic opportunities, support for caregivers, and veteran homelessness. It also strengthens oversight and investigation processes to ensure accountability and effectiveness within the VA. [...]

Statement from the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) on the 2024 PIT Count The recently released 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count data underscores a complex reality for homelessness in America. While we are encouraged by the 7.6% decrease in veteran homelessness compared to January 2023—a decline that brings the total number of veterans experiencing homelessness to 32,882—it’s clear the broader picture of homelessness in our country remains deeply concerning. Veteran homelessness has declined by 55.2% since 2009, a testament to the effectiveness of targeted investments, innovative housing solutions, robust partnerships across sectors, and important work spearheaded by the US [...]