Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training

What Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training does

Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training (MCVET) is a Baltimore-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation, incorporated on February 25, 1993, by four veterans affiliated with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Jewish War Veterans, The American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, and Vietnam Veterans of America. The organization operates a five-tier housing continuum — Day Drop-In Facility (50-person capacity), Emergency Shelter, Bridge Housing, Transitional Housing (typical stay 18–24 months), and Single Room Occupancy — delivered through a single Baltimore headquarters at 301 North High Street. Supportive services include case management with an Individual Service Strategy (ISS) planning tool, on-site substance abuse and mental health treatment, an on-site Vision Care clinic, and benefits counseling for VA, Social Security, SNAP, Medicare/Medicaid entitlements.

The core service stack is augmented by workforce development via the Education, Training, and Employment (ETE) Program and a USDA-authorized SNAP Employment & Training (E&T) Program offering specialized tracks in IT, Culinary, and Certified Peer Support Recovery Specialist. The digital layer is intentionally lightweight: a Wix-hosted website at mcvet.org supports 24/7 admissions, PayPal-integrated donations, an events calendar, and a small e-commerce merchandise store where 100% of proceeds fund the mission. The technology footprint is non-proprietary and operational rather than product-oriented.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across three federal streams — VA Grant Per Diem (GPD) case management funding, USDA SNAP E&T program-provider funding, and federal appropriations (most notably a $3 million grant announced by Congressman Kweisi Mfume in May 2023 for facility upgrades and vocational training expansion) — supplemented by donations and merchandise sales. CARF accreditation and a multi-state VA referral network covering Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and West Virginia provide operational reach beyond the single Baltimore site. Since inception, MCVET reports serving more than 12,000 veterans and delivering 120,000+ cumulative services.

Name

Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training

Legal name

Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training, Inc.

Website

https://mcvet.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maryland-based nonprofit founded in 1993 that delivers a five-tier housing continuum (Day Drop-In through Single Room Occupancy), workforce development, and supportive services to homeless and at-risk veterans in Baltimore and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Housing and Support Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Veteran housing services
• Homeless veteran support
• Workforce development programs
• Transitional housing programs
• Veteran rehabilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Federal Grants: Non-recurring/recurring federal appropriations channeled through elected officials; Congressman Kweisi Mfume announced a $3 million federal grant to upgrade facilities and expand vocational training (culinary arts, IT, community health, automotive skills).
2. USDA SNAP Employment & Training Funding: Program-provider funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the SNAP E&T program serving SNAP recipients with job readiness, vocational education, and work experience.
3. VA Grant Per Diem (GPD) Case Management: Funding from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Grant Per Diem program for residential services; supports GPD case managers who coordinate housing, resources, and individualized service planning for veterans.
4. Donations (PayPal and Direct): Charitable donations accepted via PayPal link and direct outreach; 100% of contributions support MCVET programs.
5. Merchandise Sales (MCVET Store): E-commerce storefront selling tote bags, engraved bracelets, pet bandanas, t-shirts, long-sleeve tees, camouflage trucker hats, and mugs; 100% of proceeds are returned to MCVET's mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

MCVET provides a continuum of housing programs (Day Drop-In, Emergency Shelter, Bridge Housing, Transitional Housing, and Single Room Occupancy), case management with Individual Service Strategy planning, mental health and substance abuse treatment, benefits counseling, and workforce development programming — including a USDA-authorized SNAP Employment & Training program — to homeless and at-risk U.S. veterans in Baltimore and the surrounding region. All direct services are provided free of charge to veterans, funded by federal grants, donations, and merchandise proceeds.

Product overview

Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training (MCVET) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1993, delivering a holistic continuum of veteran support services rather than a single software product. Its offering is structured as a service platform with interconnected modules: housing programs (Day Drop-In Facility, Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, and Single Room Occupancy) provide the foundation; supportive services (Case Management/Counseling, Substance Abuse - Mental Health, Health Care) deliver clinical and benefits assistance; and workforce development programs (Education, Training, and Employment (ETE) Program and the SNAP Employment & Training (E&T) Program covering IT, Culinary, and Certified Peer Support Recovery Specialist training) drive reemployment outcomes. Auxiliary offerings include the MCVET Boutique for residents and the MCVET Store merchandise shop, with 100% of store proceeds funding the mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SNAP Employment & Training (E&T) Program: MCVET-administered SNAP Employment & Training program offering job readiness training, vocational education, work experience, career counseling, and specialized training in IT, Culinary, and Certified Peer Support Recovery Specialist.
• MCVET Housing Programs
• Education, Training, and Employment (ETE) Program

Products and services

• Day Drop-In Facility A daytime facility with 50-person capacity that provides homeless veterans with shower facilities, clothing, water and vending machines, crisis intervention counseling, and a quiet haven to rest.
• Emergency Shelter Immediate emergency shelter for individuals in need, with case management, benefit counseling (VA, Social Security, SNAP, Medicare/Medicaid), and employment specialist support for replacing critical documentation.
• Transitional Housing Intermediate housing phase where residents begin training programs, search for employment, or pursue other opportunities while continuing case management. Typical stay is 18-24 months.
• Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Long-term housing solution offering a safe, independent living arrangement in a drug-free community with state-of-the-art 24/7 security monitoring. No obligation of case management; qualifies for income-based housing agreements.
• Bridge Housing Bridge housing tier within MCVET's five-program military-model housing continuum, transitioning residents from emergency shelter toward greater independence.
• Case Management and Counseling Case managers perform intake, verify veteran status, assign residents to a case manager, run daily addiction recovery classes during the first 60 days, provide individual counseling for PTSD, substance abuse, and family problems, and assist with VA entitlements through a benefits counselor.
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 12,000 veterans served since 1993
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cracker BarrelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCracker Barrel donated and served 150 hot meals to MCVET veterans during a water main break that left the facility without hot food and water. The support was recognized publicly on MCVET's home page news section.
• American Legion Post 206minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmerican Legion Post 206 is recognized on MCVET's Careers page imagery as a donor/community supporter of the organization.
• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the founding Veterans Service Organizations (alongside Jewish War Veterans, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, and Vietnam Veterans of America) whose members established MCVET in 1993 to build a veterans program dedicated to homeless and at-risk veterans using a military model.
• Jewish War VeteranscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding Veterans Service Organization of MCVET in 1993, supporting the program's mission to serve homeless and at-risk veterans.
• American LegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding Veterans Service Organization of MCVET in 1993, supporting the program's mission to serve homeless and at-risk veterans.
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding Veterans Service Organization of MCVET in 1993, supporting the program's mission to serve homeless and at-risk veterans.
• Vietnam Veterans of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding Veterans Service Organization of MCVET in 1993, supporting the program's mission to serve homeless and at-risk veterans.
• PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayPal donation gateway embedded across MCVET's website to accept contributions supporting veterans services, merchandise purchases, and general donations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Swords to Plowshares: Bay Area nonprofit delivering transitional and permanent supportive housing, case management, and benefits assistance to veterans. Comparable in veteran-specific service delivery, housing continuum structure, and case-managed rehousing approach.
• Veterans Place (Pittsburgh): Pittsburgh nonprofit offering transitional and permanent housing plus supportive services to homeless and at-risk veterans. Comparable in program scope, veteran focus, and single-region operating model.
• U.S. Vets (United States Veterans Initiative): Largest U.S. nonprofit providing comprehensive residential and supportive services to homeless and at-risk veterans across multiple states. Directly comparable to MCVET in mission, veteran-only target population, and housing-continuum operating model.
• Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service & Education Center: Philadelphia nonprofit providing housing, education, employment, and supportive services to veterans. Very similar naming, multi-program structure, and mid-Atlantic regional operating model to MCVET.
• New England Center and Home for Veterans: Boston-based nonprofit operating multi-program veteran housing and supportive services with CARF accreditation. Closely mirrors MCVET's integrated housing continuum plus case management and clinical support model.
• Veterans Inc. Worcester, MA-based nonprofit providing housing, employment, and supportive services to veterans across New England. Comparable to MCVET in single-HQ regional operating model, case-managed housing approach, and federal grant reliance.
• National Veterans Homeless Support: Florida-based nonprofit providing direct outreach and supportive services to homeless and at-risk veterans, including housing navigation. Comparable mission focus on the same target population, though with a stronger emphasis on street outreach.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA - Veteran Services: National faith-based nonprofit network operating veteran housing, reentry, and supportive service programs in many markets. Larger, multi-service portfolio but materially overlapping on veteran housing and benefits counseling.
• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit operating veteran housing, reentry, and supportive service programs in many states alongside broader human services. Larger and more diversified than MCVET but materially overlapping on veteran housing and case management.
• Salvation Army - Veteran & Adult Rehabilitation Services: National nonprofit operating adult rehabilitation, veteran transitional housing, and supportive service programs across the U.S. Overlaps with MCVET on veteran housing and rehabilitation services but operates a much broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MCVET_Baltimore
• Facebookfacebook.com/MCVET.Baltimore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maryland-center-for-veterans-education-and-training-mcvet
• Instagraminstagram.com/mcvet_md
• TikToktiktok.com/@mcvet96?lang=en

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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