Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard

What Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard does

Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard is a CARF-accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1996 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, dedicated to ending veteran homelessness in the southwestern Pennsylvania region. The organization operates a Veterans Resource Center on Washington Boulevard providing walk-in services (food, clothing, laundry, showers, transportation, financial assistance, and individualized case management), on-site Transitional Housing Program units, a Workforce Development / Employment Services program (delivered under the U.S. Department of Labor HVRP grant, placing veterans with 75+ employer partners), a Female Veteran Program launched in 2019, a State Opioid Response Program, a food bank in partnership with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, and Expressive Arts Therapy. Cumulative impact metrics disclosed on the organization's homepage include 1,552+ total veterans served and 11,960+ meals served, with a recent reporting period showing 2,253 Resource Center visits, 3,211 food pantry visits, and 101 veterans placed in sustainable employment.

The organization's business model is a diversified nonprofit funding stack rather than fee-based revenue. All veteran-facing services are free of charge; operating and capital funding flows from individual donations (e.g., the Veterans Independence Fund, Honor & Assist Campaign), government grants (DOL HVRP since 2017, VA State Opioid Response Grant $100K in 2019, PA RACP $2M in 2022 for new construction), corporate sponsorships and donations (Walmart, Pittsburgh Steelers Social Justice Grant, Deloitte Day of Impact, Cigna Group Foundation), in-kind donations of goods, and regional foundation grants (Pittsburgh Foundation, Heinz Endowments, Richard King Mellon, POISE, Concordia Lutheran Ministries Foundation). Annual event-based fundraising (12th Annual Cornhole Classic at Acrisure Stadium, raising $60K+ in the prior year) and grassroots community fundraisers supplement the base. Distribution is walk-in at the Resource Center plus referral pathways through VA, DOL, and community partners. Leadership transitioned from long-time Executive Director Robert Hamilton (departed September 2022 to Westmoreland County) to Shannon Hagy, who was internally promoted from VRC Coordinator to Executive Director.

Name

Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard

Legal name

Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard

Website

https://www.veteransplaceusa.org/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard is a CARF-accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1996 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, providing free transitional housing, walk-in resource center services, workforce development, and specialized programs to homeless and at-risk veterans in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Services and Homelessness Prevention

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterans & Military Family Benefits Administration (BPAIAKAI), Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC)

Keywords

• Veteran homelessness services
• Transitional housing programs
• Workforce development services
• Veteran resource center
• Nonprofit veteran support

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization raises funds from individual donors through its Veterans Independence Fund, annual giving drives, and the Honor & Assist Campaign where donors can honor a veteran with a donation starting at a low cost.
2. Government Grants: Veterans Place receives government funding including a $2 million RACP grant for construction, a $100,000 State Opioid Response Grant through the Department of Veterans Affairs, and is one of 72 grantees of the Department of Labor Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP) Grant since 2017.
3. Corporate Sponsorships & Donations: The organization receives corporate donations and sponsorships, including Steelers Social Justice Grants, Walmart donations, and event sponsorships for its annual Cornhole Classic fundraiser.
4. In-Kind Donations: Veterans Place accepts in-kind donations of clothing, food, toiletries, and other essentials from individuals and organizations to support veteran services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard is a CARF-accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides integrated services to empower veterans' transition from homeless to home. Core offerings include the Veterans Resource Center (food, clothing, laundry, showers, transportation, financial assistance, and case management), Transitional Housing Program (on-site living with case management), and Workforce Development/Employment Services (job placement, resume assistance, and career counseling). All services are provided free of charge to eligible veterans in the Pittsburgh/southwestern Pennsylvania region.

Product overview

Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard is a CARF-accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing a suite of integrated programs to empower veterans' transition from homelessness to home. The core offerings include the Veterans Resource Center (offering food, clothing, transportation, shower and laundry facilities, financial assistance, and case management), Transitional Housing Program (on-site living with case management), and Workforce Development/Employment Services (job placement and career support). Specialized programs include the Female Veteran Program (operating since 2019), State Opioid Response Program, Veterans Food Bank (in partnership with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Walmart), and Expressive Arts Therapy. The organization has served veterans since 1996 and was awarded CARF accreditation for Community Employment Services and Community Housing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Veterans Resource Center

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,552+ total veterans served; 11,960+ meals served; 2,253 Resource Center visits; 3,211 food pantry visits; 101 veterans placed in sustainable employment in a reporting period
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Allegheny County Anchored Reentry (ACAR) CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2024Veterans Place participated in the 2nd annual ACAR Reentry Summit at the Community College of Allegheny County, engaging in discussions focused on supporting reentry and addressing unmet needs for previously incarcerated individuals, including housing, employment, education, and health and wellness.
• Greater Pittsburgh Community Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans Place partners with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to operate its food pantry, providing canned goods, fresh produce, and daily meals to homeless and at-risk veterans through the Veterans Resource Center.
• WalmartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWalmart has been a significant supporter, providing funding for commercial-grade appliances, food pantry shelving, and fully stocking pantry shelves at the Veterans Resource Center. Walmart also provided a $20,000 check and matched donations from community fundraising efforts (e.g., the 8-year-old Jake Steffey's lemonade stand proceeds were matched by Walmart).
• Pittsburgh Steelers / Steelers Social Justice GrantflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Pittsburgh Steelers have partnered with Veterans Place through their Social Justice Grant program, with players Alejandro Villanueva and David DeCastro personally making donations and deliveries (televisions, refrigerators) to veteran housing. The Steelers also featured Veterans Place at games as part of community engagement.
• DeloitteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeloitte's Pittsburgh office participates in an annual 'Day of Impact,' with over 100 employees volunteering at various veteran organizations including Veterans Place, demonstrating corporate community engagement.
• WQEDminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWQED produced the documentary '...after war' featuring Veterans Place and local veteran success stories, providing earned media and awareness for the organization.
• Pittsburgh PiratesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVeterans Place served as the featured nonprofit organization at a Pittsburgh Pirates game, raising awareness and community support for veteran services.
• Pittsburgh Business ShowcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVeterans Place has been a nonprofit partner of the Pittsburgh Business Show since its launch. The Show hosts the annual job fair (Pittsburgh's Largest Job Fair) and fundraiser benefiting Veterans Place, connecting veterans with 75+ businesses across industries.
• Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise (PACE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPACE (Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise) at the Bayer Center for Nonprofit Excellence assisted Veterans Place in completing its Long-Range Strategic Plan, providing nonprofit management expertise and strategic planning support.
• O’Hara Tech Companies (Synergy and BrightTree Studios)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployees from O'Hara-based Synergy and BrightTree Studios volunteered at Veterans Place on Veterans Day, demonstrating corporate engagement and support for veteran services.
• Lower Burrell Motorcycle Riders GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAround 40 motorcycle riders from Lower Burrell organized a ride that raised $10,000 to help homeless veterans find homes, demonstrating community grassroots fundraising support.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• The Veterans Place (San Antonio): San Antonio-based nonprofit serving homeless and at-risk veterans with housing, meals, and case management. Comparable service model and target population, but operates in a different regional market (Texas).

Emerging players

• Team RWB: National nonprofit building veteran community through fitness and social connection. Comparable on addressing veteran social isolation and mental wellness, though focused on enrichment rather than housing/employment.

Direct peers

• Veterans Leadership Program: Pittsburgh-based nonprofit serving Western Pennsylvania veterans with housing, employment, and case management services. Most direct peer given overlapping geography, veteran-only focus, and similar wraparound service model.
• Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania: Regional nonprofit offering workforce development, employment placement, and supportive services in the Pittsburgh area, including programs for veterans and people facing barriers to employment — directly comparable on the workforce development side.

Broad incumbents

• Wounded Warrior Project: Large national nonprofit serving post-9/11 veterans with physical and mental health programs, employment support, and long-term wellness — comparable mission at national scale, broader programmatic reach.
• Volunteers of America Pennsylvania: Statewide human services nonprofit operating transitional housing, veteran reentry, and behavioral health programs across Pennsylvania. Comparable on housing and supportive services for vulnerable populations, including veterans.
• Cohen Veterans Network: National network of mental health clinics providing confidential counseling to veterans and their families. Directly comparable on the behavioral health and trauma-informed care component of Veterans Place's programs.
• Operation Homefront: National nonprofit providing housing, financial assistance, and employment support to military families and veterans. Comparable on housing stability and family support programs but operates nationally rather than regionally.
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): National veterans service organization providing benefits navigation, employment support, and advocacy. Comparable in veteran-focused services and benefits administration; far larger scope.
• Goodwill Industries International (Veteran Services): National nonprofit with veteran-specific employment and training programs across its affiliate network. Comparable on workforce development outcomes and employer partnerships serving veterans.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/veteransplaceusa
• Instagraminstagram.com/veteransplaceusa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/veteransplace

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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Investments

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