Causes: Military & Veterans Organizations, Veterans
Mission: Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. 's mission is to empower Veterans navigating the transitions of life.
Results: Housing ProgramsJob Search AssistanceVeterans Information ResourceCase Management ServicesReferral Services
Target demographics: Provide housing, career development, supportive services, and wellness programming eligible local Veterans, service members, and their families
Direct beneficiaries per year: Serve over 6,500 Veterans, Service Members, and their families.
Geographic areas served: 30 counties in Central and Western Pennsylvania, New York, and Ohio
Programs: Nine housing programs ranging from emergency shelter, bridge housing, rapid rehousing, to permanent housing; two employment programs to assist Veterans who are un/underemployed with employment opportunities; and four supportive service programs that provide emergency financial assistance, benefits assistance, a Veteran caregivers program, and a wellness program that assists Veterans in combating substance abuse and Post Traumatic Stress.