Veterans Transition House

What Veterans Transition House does

Veterans Transition House (VTH), legally the Southeastern Massachusetts Veterans Housing Program, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1990 by Vietnam veterans and community leaders in New Bedford, Massachusetts. It operates a continuum of veteran housing and supportive services for homeless and at-risk veterans across Southeastern Massachusetts, including a 20-bed transitional housing program (SFC Bruce Portas Center), a 7-bed VA Per-Diem clinical treatment program for co-occurring substance use and behavioral health disorders, a 12-bed service-intensive treatment program, and 41 units of permanent housing (1333 Purchase Street, 22 Willis Street, Liberty House, Justice House, Patriot House, and Independence House). The organization also runs the Anthony C. and Salvatore H. Alfiero Outreach Center, a Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) rapid re-housing program, relapse prevention, employment training, transportation, and a meal program that produced 17,784 meals in 2024.

The organization does not sell products or technology; its services are delivered at no cost to eligible veterans. Revenue is generated entirely through donations (individual, corporate, foundation grants), government funding (VA Per-Diem, Massachusetts Department of Veterans Services — approximately $424,000 annually renewable for up to five years), and event-based fundraising (the annual Veteran of the Year Reception and Dinner, sponsored by BankFive). The capital expansion totaling $10 million (2017–2020) was financed through a $1.3 million private philanthropy campaign combined with $8.6 million in construction financing. VTH operates with approximately 25 staff across full-time and part-time roles, is governed by a board majority-composed of veterans, and uses a veteran-helping-veteran delivery model that has served more than 3,500 veterans since 1990.

Name

Veterans Transition House

Legal name

Southeastern Massachusetts Veterans Housing Program, Inc.

Website

https://vetshouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Veterans Transition House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1990 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, providing transitional housing, permanent housing, clinical treatment, and supportive services to homeless and at-risk veterans across Southeastern Massachusetts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Housing and Homeless Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans & Military-to-Civilian Transition Programs (EDAAAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Affordable / Low-Income Assisted Living (Medicaid Waiver Focused) (HLADABAE)

Keywords

• Transitional housing services
• Veteran homelessness support
• Permanent supportive housing
• Behavioral health services
• Veteran case management

Headquarters

HQ city

New Bedford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting the mission of housing and serving homeless veterans. The Hope for Heroes annual appeal targets $75,000 in contributions.
2. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Grants from foundations, corporations, and organizations including BankFive, Carney Family Charitable Foundation, Yawkey Foundation, Highland Street Foundation, and others. Major grants include $300,000 from Alfiero Family Charitable Foundation.
3. Event Fundraising: Annual Veteran of the Year Reception and Dinner generates revenue through ticket sales, table sponsorships, and commemorative program advertisements. Individual tickets $75, veteran tickets $50, table sponsorships $750-$2,500.
4. Government Funding: Funding from Veterans Affairs (VA Per-Diem), Department of Veterans Services, and federal/state programs including Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF). Mass. Department of Veterans Services provides approximately $424,000 renewable for up to five years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Veterans Transition House provides free transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and wraparound social services to homeless and at-risk veterans in Southeastern Massachusetts. Core programs include a 20-bed transitional housing center, a 7-bed VA Per-Diem clinical treatment program, a 12-bed service intensive treatment program, more than 41 units of permanent housing, the Alfiero Outreach Center for case management and employment support, and the SSVF rapid re-housing program. Services are delivered at no cost to eligible veterans and are funded through donations, grants, and government contracts.

Product overview

Veterans Transition House operates as a unified housing and supportive services organization offering a continuum of care for homeless and at-risk veterans. The core portfolio includes: Transitional Housing Programs (20-bed SFC Bruce Portas facility, 7-bed VA Clinical Treatment Program, 12-bed Service Intensive Treatment Program) providing rehabilitation with 24/7 clinical support; Permanent Housing with over 50 units across multiple properties (Liberty House, Justice House, Patriot House, Independence House, and 1333 Purchase Street); the Anthony C. & Salvatore H. Alfiero Outreach Center offering case management, housing assistance, and employment services; and the SSVF program for rapid re-housing of veteran families. Supporting services include relapse prevention, mental health support, transportation, and meal programs. The organization also administers the annual Veteran of the Year Award and Hope for Heroes fundraising campaign. Together these programs accommodate up to 95 veterans with comprehensive wraparound services focused on rehabilitation, self-sufficiency, and community reintegration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transitional Housing Program

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 3,500 veterans served since 1990
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• Profishant, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2023Veteran-owned pest control and food safety consulting business selected VTH as its philanthropic partner. Initial donation of $1,000 with ongoing contributions of $1 per Quarterly Home Protection Plan service. Profishant also became a corporate sponsor of the Veteran of the Year Award. Andrew Sievers, owner and U.S. Navy veteran, serves on VTH Board.
• Kraft Family and New England Patriots FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 June 2022The Kraft family and Patriots Foundation donated $275,000 through the Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards program. Rosemarie Lopes received $10,000 for VTH as an award winner. The partnership has distributed over $3 million to nonprofits over 25 years.
• GillettemajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 June 2022Gillette served as presenting sponsor for the Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards program in 2022, contributing to the $275,000 donation to New England nonprofits.
• BankFivecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBankFive serves as the primary sponsor of the annual Veteran of the Year Reception and Dinner event. The partnership includes naming rights sponsorship and long-term support for VTH's mission. William R. Eccles, Jr., retired CEO of BankFive, served as chairman of the Building Hope for Heroes Capital Campaign.
• U.S. Department of Veterans AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVA provides Per-Diem funding for clinical treatment programs and partners with VTH for veteran housing and supportive services programs.
• Massachusetts Department of Veterans ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing funding for transitional housing operations, including approximately $424,000 annually renewable for up to five years for outreach center operations.
• Southcoast HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider partner serving veterans in the New Bedford community.
• New Bedford YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA provides passes for VTH residents to access fitness and wellness programs, supporting physical health improvement.
• St. John the Baptist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch provided temporary transitional housing space during COVID-19 pandemic while VTH's permanent facility was being completed.
• Veterans Association of Bristol CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner organization serving veterans in Bristol County. VTH collaborates on events and services, and the organizations share overlapping service areas.
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 9minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFall River chapter assisting veterans with VA claims process. VTH veteran Manny Fernandes volunteers at the center weekly.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• New England Center and Home for Veterans: Boston-based nonprofit providing transitional and permanent housing, clinical services, and workforce development to homeless veterans. Comparable service continuum with a larger urban footprint and similar veteran population focus.
• Soldier On: Massachusetts and New England-based nonprofit providing transitional and permanent housing to homeless veterans. Directly comparable in mission, geography, and service model to Veterans Transition House, with a similar veteran-helping-veteran approach.
• Veterans Inc. Massachusetts-headquartered nonprofit offering housing, supportive services, and case management to homeless and at-risk veterans across New England. Comparable in service portfolio and veteran focus, with broader geographic reach.
• Swords to Plowshares: San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit providing housing, clinical treatment, and supportive services to homeless and at-risk veterans. Comparable mission and service model with strong veteran-helping-veteran emphasis.
• Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Massachusetts: Regional nonprofit in VTH's service area providing employment training, vocational services, and supportive programs. Overlaps with VTH's employment and training services for veterans.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Vets: National nonprofit operating housing, employment, and supportive service programs for homeless and at-risk veterans across multiple states. Comparable in core mission but with broader geographic scale and larger institutional footprint.
• National Veterans Foundation: National nonprofit serving veterans through crisis intervention, housing referrals, and benefits assistance. Provides overlapping support services though less focused on direct residential housing.
• Volunteers of America: Large national nonprofit with veteran-specific housing and supportive services programs through its VOA ReST programs. Provides overlapping services including transitional housing and case management for veterans.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VeteransHouse
• Facebookfacebook.com/veterans.house
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/veterans-transition-house

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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