🏠 Veteran Homeless Resources

Emergency help, transitional housing, and long-term solutions. Ending veteran homelessness is the core mission of Paths for Heroes — these resources are why VetPerks exists.

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Emergency

Immediate Emergency Help

If you or a veteran needs shelter tonight, these resources provide immediate help — available 24 hours a day.

VA Homeless Veteran Outreach

Contact your local VA for emergency shelter, outreach teams, and immediate support. VA outreach teams work directly in the streets with homeless veterans.

Find VA contact → 📞 24/7

211 — Local Emergency Services

Call or text 211 for immediate local referrals to emergency shelter, food banks, utilities assistance, and social services. Available nationwide, 24/7.

Call 211 → 🏘️ Shelter

Salvation Army Emergency Shelter

Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services at Salvation Army locations nationwide. Many locations prioritize veterans.

Find local shelter →

Federal Programs

Federal Housing Programs

Federally funded programs specifically designed to help homeless veterans find permanent housing.

HUD-VASH Vouchers

Section 8 housing vouchers specifically for homeless veterans, combined with VA case management. Contact your local VA to apply. Covers rent in private market housing.

Apply for voucher → ⚡ SSVF

SSVF Rapid Rehousing

Supportive Services for Veteran Families — short-term financial assistance and supportive services to rapidly rehouse veterans and prevent homelessness.

Find SSVF provider → 🏗️ Grant & Per Diem

VA Grant & Per Diem (GPD)

Transitional housing and supportive services funded by the VA. Community-based programs provide a bridge between homelessness and permanent housing.

Find GPD program → ⚕️ Health Care

VA Healthcare for Homeless Veterans

Comprehensive health care for homeless veterans regardless of discharge status. Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) program provides outreach and case management.

Access care →

Organizations

Veteran Housing Organizations

National and local organizations specifically focused on ending veteran homelessness.

National Coalition for Homeless Veterans

Advocacy and resource directory. Find local veteran-specific housing programs using their nationwide provider locator tool.

Find local programs → 🤝 VOA

Volunteers of America — Veterans

Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing for veterans at VOA programs nationwide. Case management and support services included.

Find VOA program → 🏡 Permanent

Tiny Homes for Veterans

Organizations providing tiny home communities and permanent supportive housing specifically for homeless veterans — dignity, stability, and community.

Food & Basics

Food & Basic Needs

Emergency food assistance, clothing, and other basic needs support for veterans and military families.

Feeding America — Find Food Bank

Find your nearest food bank through Feeding America's national network. Many food banks have veteran-specific programs and pantry hours.

Find food bank → 🍽️ VA

VA Food Insecurity Resources

VA's official resource guide for food insecure veterans — SNAP enrollment, food pantries, meal programs, and local social services.

Access guide →

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Housing, food, work, and benefits are connected

A veteran facing housing instability may also need food support, employment help, or benefits navigation. Use all three Arizona guides together to open the next door.

Open Arizona Food Guide → Open Employment & Benefits Guide → Browse the Arizona veteran resource hub →

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