Your support is building an innovative, nationally acclaimed model.
Together, we are fixing Veteran homelessness.
Nine years ago, we founded Veterans Community Project as an idea and shared commitment to fundamentally change the way we help Veterans. Today, that idea has grown into the premier national model for fixing Veteran homelessness.
Over the past year, our model has been in the national spotlight. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs chose to spend Patriot Day touring VCP Village. A bipartisan group including a sitting Governor, Senator, and Congressman came together to celebrate the groundbreaking for VCP of Glendale. And multiple Fortune 500 companies, such as Lowe’s and PMI, made six-figure contributions to our mission.
I reflect on these high-profile moments with you because, despite those milestones, we understand the true force of this movement is rooted in individual action, and at some point, you believed in our vision and chose to invest in our mission. Now, your investment is being multiplied by the power of a fast-growing community of supporters.
Most importantly, your support is enabling us to serve more Veterans than ever through our signature residential program and our outreach services focused on homelessness prevention. Last year, we helped a record 1,665 at-risk or in-crisis Veterans nationwide. This impact is because of people like you who said that they are not okay with Veteran homelessness—and then took action to help fix it. For that, we are deeply grateful.
As you read this report, please remember that behind every number, there are two people: the Veteran whose life was transformed through VCP—and you, whose belief in this mission made it possible.
Thank you, as always, for standing with us to fix Veteran homelessness across the United States.
Bryan Meyer Co-Founder and CEO Veterans Community Project
A Veteran and his dog come home
When U.S. Army Veteran Craig moved into Veterans Community Project, the first thing he unpacked was a dog bowl.
Craig rescued Sophie three years ago, after her previous owner kept her locked in a crate for 23 hours a day. “I taught her how to be a dog again,” Craig said with a smile. He’s also quick to acknowledge the calming influence Sophie has had on his mental health and post-traumatic stress.
Recently, however, following a corporate layoff, Craig and Sophie found themselves bouncing between untenable living situations.
Many nonprofits serving people experiencing homelessness don’t allow pets. We do.
Home is more than just a place to live.
Home means having loved ones, support, pets, and personal belongings. Home provides safety, security, and dignity. Our goal is to provide every Veteran with the dignity of home.
We have a radically effective model with an 85% success rate at getting Veterans back on their feet and ensuring they continue standing.
VCP’s pet-friendly policy made all the difference for them. With his 240-square-foot transitional home just a short walk away from the on-site dog park, Craig no longer had to worry about being separated from Sophie.
As the pair settled into their new home, they were also welcomed by community members stopping by the VCP office with boxes of dog toys and treats. These small gestures had a big, heartwarming impact. A few days after moving in, Craig shared his gratitude:
“I’m appreciative of the opportunity to get my life back on track. I have a long way to go, but I’m beginning to get a sense of direction. I’m starting to believe that I’ll grow to be proud of who I’m looking at in the mirror. Perhaps I’ll see the person my daughter, grandson, and even my dog sees. Thank you all for everything.”
U.S. Army Veteran Craig and his dog Sophie soak up the sun at VCP of Kansas City’s dog park, a gift from a generous donor.
How innovation drives your impact on Veterans
Because of you, our residential program is redefining Veteran housing.
VCP continues to redefine Veteran support with innovative transitional home communities that break barriers in Veteran support. We innovate in several ways, including welcoming pets and building a select number of larger homes in each Village for families. These homes help keep loved ones together and, in some cases, support parents in regaining custody or rebuilding relationships with their children after experiencing homelessness. Through these thoughtful approaches, VCP Villages foster a true sense of home while empowering Veterans on their journey toward a brighter future. We couldn’t do it without your support.
85%
Residents who positively transition from VCP Village to achieve selfsustainable permanent housing
35
Number of new Veterans welcomed home into one of four VCP Villages across the country in 2024
Gender
• 1,431 male
• 225 female
• 4 transgender
• 1 other
• 4 prefer not to say
335
1,665 at-risk & in-crisis VETERANS received assistance through VCP in 2024
Average number of days a Veteran lives in a VCP Village
76,905
Number of nights Veterans slept in their own tiny home instead of on the street since 2018
Race
• 743 white
• 683 black
• 110 prefer not to say
• 27 more than one race
• 26 American Indian/Alaska Native
• 71 other
• 4 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
• 1 Asian
Your support helps Veterans overcome evolving challenges.
Every dollar you give fuels critical outreach. These outreach efforts provide direct access to life-changing resources for Veterans, no matter their time in service, discharge status, or service type. From navigating VA benefits and emergency assistance to housing, healthcare, financial counseling, and employment support, Veterans get the help they need to thrive, all because of you.
345
Veterans screened for suicide prevention via the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Grant program
5,926
Pantry boxes, hygiene kits, and snack bags distributed to Veterans and their families
5,459
Visits by Veterans to a VCP Outreach Center to receive support
Ethnicity
• 984 Non-Hispanic/Latino
• 606 prefer not to say
• 75 Hispanic/Latino
8,911
Life-changing services provided to Veterans through our Veteran Services teams at sites nationwide
618
New coats, boots, and other articles of clothing distributed
$696
Average amount of emergency funds shared with a Veteran in crisis
Age
• 1 age 0-17
• 8 age 18-24
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• 502 age 65+
• 17 prefer not to say
U.S. Army Veteran and VCP alum Jesus went from experiencing homelessness to owning two homes.
We welcomed VA Secretary Denis McDonough on Patriot Day
The VA Secretary’s visit highlighted VCP’s progress and reinforced the commitment to supporting Veterans’ needs.
The morning of September 11, 2024, Veterans Community Project hosted United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough for a tour of our VCP Village tiny home community in Kansas City. At the Village, we provide transitional housing, wraparound services, and emergency assistance to Veterans currently or at risk of experiencing homelessness.
“It is a meaningful day,” Secretary McDonough reflected, with the flag outside of VCP at half-mast behind him. Throughout the visit, he asked detailed questions about the challenges faced by the Veterans we support—a number of whom served after 9/11—and explored opportunities for future collaboration.
Collaborate, not compete, with others
While VCP is an independent nonprofit that is largely privately funded, we have a strong working relationship with VA regional offices and frequently assist residents in navigating their earned benefits. Secretary McDonough noted that VCP and the VA share the goal of “making good on the promises our country has made to [Veterans].”
VCP Co-Founder and CEO Bryan Meyer and President of National Expansion Jason Kander were proud to host
VA Secretary Denis McDonough tours Veterans Community Project of Kansas City, guided by CEO Bryan Meyer and President of National Expansion Jason Kander.
Secretary McDonough, with Meyer saying, “The visit was an honor as well as an incredible testament to the work our supporters are making possible here at Veterans Community Project.”
Meyer also reflects on how telling the story of VCP while giving a tour has evolved since our founding in 2016, “It’s been a paradigm shift. In the early days, the story was the idea… now, the story is the proof.”
“I am so impressed by what you are doing.”
- Former VA Secretary, Denis McDonough
Highlighting an 85% success rate transitioning Veterans to permanent housing
Proof, such as how our model has demonstrated an 85% success rate for Veterans to transition from homelessness to permanent housing—a figure that we are working to scale across the United States, where over 30,000 Veterans are experiencing homelessness on any given night.
At our VCP Villages in Missouri, Colorado, and South Dakota (with more VCP Villages in progress across the country), residents are able to stay in the transitional homes for as long as they need, with the average stay of around 14-16 months. During that time, they receive intensive 1:1 case management services in areas like health, employment, and finances. For Meyer, that comprehensive support is “the enforcement of the social contract for society to take care of those who raised their hand to serve our country.” Many VCP employees, including our founders, chose to join the Armed Forces following 9/11.
McDonough, who served in the Obama Administration as White House Chief of Staff and previously as Principal Deputy National Security Advisor, was among a small group in the Situation Room during the Special Operations Forces raid that killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
In an interview with USA TODAY about the night of the raid, McDonough said, “I just remember watching what we were able to witness there and thinking to myself: ‘I wish the country could see what I can see.’”
“There’s so much second guessing whether the country can do big things,” he continued, “and I’ve seen time again —that night and here at VA—that we do big things and we do them well.”
During his visit he met with Veterans living in the Village as well as alumni and discusses Veteran challenges with VCP case managers.
Our partners continue to find innovative ways to support Veterans in need
Our partners strengthen VCP’s mission through funding, resources, and expertise—expanding housing, enhancing services, and ensuring Veterans receive the support they need to thrive.
VCP of Sioux Falls was one of 100 Lowe’s Hometowns grant recipients in 2024
Lowe’s associates volunteered at VCP of Sioux Falls on August 29, painting homes and building a privacy fence as part of the 2024 Lowe’s Hometowns grant. Lowe’s donated $305,000 (their largest ever) to help expand the VCP Village of Sioux Falls from five to ten move-in-ready units, with construction completed in November 2024.
“It truly takes a community, and we are grateful for the generosity of Lowe’s and our key Sioux Falls partners who have joined the mission to get our nation’s Veterans back on their feet and to ensure they continue standing in our community,” said VCP of Sioux Falls Executive Director John Holter.
A vital partner to VCP nationwide, Lowe’s local team nominated VCP of Sioux Falls for the grant, reinforcing their commitment to uplifting Veterans. Since 2016, VCP’s transitional housing model has achieved an 85% success rate in securing long-term housing for Veterans in need.
Lowe’s associates are making a significant difference in the lives of Veterans in Sioux Falls.
Inside a new community-driven partnership
When Fortune 500 company Philip Morris International (PMI) asked its employees about new ways that they would like to see PMI give back to the community, the top response was a desire to support Veterans. PMI then conducted listening sessions around the country to understand gaps in support and discovered a desire for more direct and individualized services.
With that feedback in mind, its leadership team found Veterans Community Project to be a perfect fit to make an impact. PMI Chief Civil Society Officer J.B. Simko said that the key factor was learning about our individualized case management program and how it directly helps Veterans address a range of challenges to get back on their feet and march forward.
As a result, PMI donated $250,000 to support our mission to fix Veteran homelessness across the United States. In addition to that financial contribution, PMI has also shown up to continue learning, such as by attending our groundbreaking for VCP of Glendale, touring VCP of Sioux Falls, inviting our VCP of Longmont team to attend the grand opening of a new PMI factory nearby in Colorado, and introducing us to other incredible community partners.
We are excited to build on this partnership and drive this mission forward with PMI.
Revolutionizing cocktails and philanthropy in Kansas City
Til Death, The Speakeasy is redefining philanthropy with its exclusive, history-rich venue. Hidden in the basement of an operating funeral home, it pays homage to a secret past while embracing the craft cocktail culture of the post-Prohibition era. What sets them apart is the mission—opening only for a select few charity events each year. Dedicated to innovation in giving, they host annual events benefiting Veterans Community Project, with all proceeds supporting Veterans. In 2025, their generosity expands with four additional VCP sessions, including one exclusively for donors. In addition to the Til Death donations, they also support the mission personally.
Phil and Andrew translate their love of cocktails into Veteran support.
VCP case managers change Veteran lives like Tracy’s using our H.O.M.E.S. Index
“The time at VCP allowed me to reset myself. It also gave me the resources to help me stay aligned on my goals—and achieve my mission.”
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Since welcoming the first VCP Village residents in 2018, our model has demonstrated a radically effective 85% success rate in helping Veterans transition from experiencing homelessness to achieving permanent housing. At the heart of that model is our H.O.M.E.S. Index, which is a set of five pillars that residents focus on with tailored support from their on-site case management team.
One heartwarming success story last year was Tracy, a former Drill Sergeant and a combat Veteran who served 23 years in the U.S. Army. When transitioning into civilian life, he felt isolated and rapidly became disconnected from society, ultimately experiencing homelessness living in the woods for six months.
Then, he made what he describes as the best decision of his life: Asking for help from VCP. Over two years in his 240-square-foot home in the Village, Tracy worked with his case manager to increase his income stability, gain access to military service benefits, make long-needed repairs to his vehicle, and address health concerns including post-traumatic stress. Today, he has his own apartment and is doing on-the-job training to become a regional supervisor for a Veteran peer support program at the VA.
The H.O.M.E.S. Index
At the heart of our Veteran Services model is a two-part process to get Veterans back on their feet. Our case managers use our H.O.M.E.S. Index to identify Veterans’ greatest needs and develop personalized plans to help them regain stability.
• Health and well-being
• Opportunity for education and training
• Money management
• Earnings and income stability
• Support network
to watch Tracy’s story.
Achieving meaningful milestones for Veterans in 2024
A lot happens in a year at our VCP sites. Sharing a few key highlights.
Meaningful milestones at VCP happen often and contribute directly to Veterans moving into homes, achieving stability, finding community, receiving support, and embracing a fresh start.
Longmont’s Capital Campaign closes
Bringing VCP to Longmont would not have happened without intentional planning. That’s why, in September 2023, VCP took a pause on construction of the 26-unit tiny home Village, citing a 20% shortfall in critical capital support. This past summer, our team announced the continuation of construction thanks to a generous community response helping us complete the remaining 18 homes and the finishing touches by summer 2025.
Sioux Falls Village Center officially opens
This past spring, after receiving an incredible donation from Dave & Christine Billion, VCP of Sioux Falls began construction on the 4,020 sq ft Village Center. By October, the VCP team settled into their new offices, allowing them to continue their vital work— providing tailored case management to Village residents and expanding essential services to Veterans in need.
Loyal Honor Corps donors extend to VCP alumni
Our most loyal donors are those giving via the Honor Corps, which in 2024 raised a collective $226,000 from over 350 donors giving an average of $49 monthly. Since its launch in 2019, the VCP Honor Corps has generated almost $1M worth of reliable operating support for Veterans. In 2024, we welcomed VCP alum Kyle to the Honor Corps, a testament to the transformational power of VCP’s residential program.
Our expansion efforts continue in Arizona and Milwaukee as we look to serve more Veterans nationwide
Veteran homelessness affects every U.S. city, with more than 30,000 Veterans in need every night.
On Veterans Day, the HUD and VA departments released their annual point-in-time count of people experiencing homelessness in the United States. It found that more than 30,000 of those people were Veterans living on the streets of the country they raised their hand to serve.
That is why our mission continues. Over the past year, we served 1,665 Veterans through our residential program and outreach services through our locations in Kansas City and St. Louis, Missouri; Longmont, Colorado; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
We also continued raising funds for our future site in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and announced our expansion
to Glendale, Arizona. VCP of Glendale broke ground in February 2025, with tremendous community support including over $6 million in funding from the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, and State of Arizona, and $250,000 from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers said, “This project is something all our councilmembers support. By partnering with Veterans Community Project, we are able to take on these top priorities while working with a nationally renowned Veteran-serving organization. I look forward to seeing Veterans going through this program to become self-reliant again, and more importantly be able to hold their chest out and feel good about themselves.”
Veterans are 50% more likely to become homeless than those who haven’t served in the military
Women are the fastest growing demographic of Veterans experiencing homelessness
Volunteers like Theresa & John in St. Louis help move us forward
One of our core values at VCP is to move swiftly and boldly, motivated by compassion and the sacred rule of leave no one behind.
That comes to life through our unique policy relative to many Veteran-serving nonprofits to help anyone who took the oath, without exception.
Theresa and John found healing in that commitment. Since losing their proud National Guardsman son Johnny three years ago at the age of 32, they have honored his life of service with more than 1,000 volunteer hours helping Veterans in need at VCP. “This is exactly the type of place that would have been there for Johnny,” Theresa said, adding, “So now, this is our place.”
We are deeply grateful for the support of Theresa, John, and all of you who stand with us on this mission to fix Veteran homelessness.
The power of our volunteers who are making a lasting impact for Veterans
5,300 Volunteers that supported VCP in 2024
24,704
Hours of volunteer service in 2024
74
Volunteers with over 100 hours of service since our founding in 2016
$827,337
Value to VCP in dollars in 2024
VCP core volunteers Theresa and John stand outside house 33 in St. Louis, dedicated to the memory of their son Johnny.
Theresa welcomes Veterans with a smile at our Outreach Center as she assists Veterans.
Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program update Prevention
saves lives.
Every day, approximately 18 Veterans die by suicide, highlighting the urgent need for prevention and intervention. To combat this crisis, the Veterans Administration (VA) launched the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, partnering with service providers nationwide.
VCP was among the first grantees, focusing on benefits navigation, mental and physical health referrals, housing stability, and employment support.
This grant equips our Veteran Services team with mental health screening tools and a direct connection to VA Suicide Prevention Coordinators. Through these efforts, VCP remains committed to reducing Veteran suicide, restoring hope, and empowering those who have served.
When Veterans have the right support, lives can be saved.
Veterans impacted from this grant in 2024:
345
Veterans screened through VCP’s SSG Fox SPGP in 2024
580
Veterans connected with essential agencies, services, and community partners—including the VA, financial management organizations, mental health resources, housing support, and more—to provide life-saving support and help prevent Veteran suicide.
Enlist in Honor Corps
You can join our fight for one less homeless Veteran
Today, you can become part of a community of passionate, action-minded individuals committed to investing in the lives of Veterans in need. Your monthly gift sustains critical services, including case management and wraparound support, transitional housing, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing the community has your back. Your generosity makes a profound difference, providing Veterans with the security and support they deserve. Join at vcp.org/honor-corps
We are who we serve
Our team of leaders is committed to Veterans Community Project’s core values, working daily with innovation, integrity, and collaboration to serve Veterans with dignity and adapt to their evolving needs.
National Board of Directors Executive team
Robert “Bob” Reymond
Board Chair
Burns & McDonnell, President—Oil, Gas & Chemical
B.Caleb Jackson
Board Financial Committee Chair
David Kemper Woods Veterans Foundation, Executive Director
Mark Solomon
Co-Founder, Veterans Community Project
Keller Williams REALTOR®, Realtor
Jason Thomas
MyFloc, an AARP Innovation Labs
Portfolio Company, Co-Founder
Gerri Woods
Rohadfox Corporation Chief Operating Officer
Leadership team
Ben Hendershot
Vice President of National Expansion
Jason Kander
President of National Expansion
Sara Loar
National Director of People Experiences
Brandonn Mixon
Co-Founder & Chief Project Officer
Vincent Morales
Co-Founder & VSS Program Manager
Liz Mueller
National Director of Philanthropy
Bryan Meyer Co-Founder and CEO
Angela Gum Chief Financial Officer
Vanessa Van Goethem-Piela Chief Operating Officer
Scan to view VCP’s most recent financial statements on our website.
Victoria Stempleman National Director of Brand & Marketing
Marqueia Watson National Director of Veteran Support Services
Charley Young National Director of Accounting
Chris Admire
Executive Director, Kansas City, MO
John Holter
Executive Director, Sioux Falls, SD
Jennifer Seybold
Executive Director, Longmont, CO
Rebecca Tallman
Executive Director, St. Louis, MO
How you can stay involved with VCP
VCP is is truly the community’s project. We can’t do this without you.
Each year, thousands of volunteers help build tiny houses, organize donation drives, host fundraisers, or find other creative ways to serve those who raised their hand to serve us. We are a community of action-minded and compassionate life-changers. We do more than thank a Veteran for their service. Get involved today.
Join Honor Corps | vcp.org/honor-corps
Sign up for our monthly giving program and join a community of dedicated individuals who commit to investing in the lives of Veterans in need. Your monthly gift of $15, $25, $50, or any amount you choose, helps to sustain the life-changing services offered to Veterans through our residential and outreach programs.
Donate goods | vcp.org/donate-goods
Your donation of food and hygiene items help Veterans get through the day. Your donation of household items help turn our transitional houses into homes for Veterans in need.
Raise funds | vcp.org/host-an-event
You can play a crucial role in organizing and hosting fundraising events to raise awareness of and collect funds that support and further VCP’s mission to help Veterans in need.
Enlist to volunteer | vcp.org/volunteer
You fuel our community. Volunteers like you help build and maintain the Village, pack food and hygiene bags, manage administrative tasks, assist with community events, and so much more.
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Villages coming soon in Milwaukee, WI and Glendale, AZ
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