Still Serving Veterans

What Still Serving Veterans does

Still Serving Veterans (SSV) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2005 and headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, that provides free services to U.S. military veterans and their families. The organization operates three integrated program lines: Veteran Career Transition (nationwide resume building, interview preparation, job search strategy, salary negotiation, and LinkedIn optimization delivered remotely via phone/video and at physical offices), Veteran Claims & Benefits (accredited counselor-led guidance through VA disability, pension, and family benefits applications and appeals, currently limited to North Alabama), and a Veteran Support Network (referrals to local food, financial, and community resources in North Alabama). All services are provided at no charge to clients. SSV's go-to-market is community-led, relying on referrals from partner organizations, employer relationships via a 'Hire a Veteran' channel, and outreach through social media, newsletters, and events including its annual Bullets, Bourbon & Barbecue fundraiser.

SSV is funded through grants and charitable contributions rather than earned revenue from service fees. Its anchor institutional funder is the Call of Duty Endowment, which has designated SSV as one of only ten CODE Primary Grantees globally since 2014. The donor base is concentrated among major defense industry corporate partners (Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, BAE Electronic Systems, RTX/Raytheon) and foundations including the Bob Woodruff Foundation, USO/Schultz Family Foundation, and United Way of Madison County. The organization is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors and led by President/CEO Richard 'Rich' Landolt, a retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral who assumed the role in March 2023. With approximately 30 staff across three offices (Huntsville AL, Columbus GA, Warner Robins GA), SSV holds Charity Navigator's 100% Finance & Accountability score (2024), Candid/GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency (2026), and has been a GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Nonprofit for four consecutive years through 2025. There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is human-intensive and counselor-led.

Name

Still Serving Veterans

Legal name

Still Serving Veterans

Website

https://ssv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Still Serving Veterans is a Huntsville, Alabama-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2005 that provides free career transition, VA benefits assistance, and community support to U.S. veterans through three offices in Alabama and Georgia and a national remote employment team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Services Nonprofit

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

Keywords

• Veteran career services
• VA benefits assistance
• Military transition support
• Nonprofit veteran services
• Veteran support network

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grants and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, SSV generates revenue through grants from foundations and charitable donations from individuals and organizations. Primary grantor is the Call of Duty Endowment since 2014.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Still Serving Veterans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free career transition support, VA claims and benefits assistance, and community support services to U.S. Veterans and their families. The three core programs are Veteran Career Transition (resume building, interview preparation, job search strategies, salary negotiation, and LinkedIn optimization, delivered nationwide), Veteran Claims & Benefits (accredited counselor-led guidance through VA disability, pension, and family benefits applications and appeals, available in North Alabama), and Veteran Support Network (connecting North Alabama Veterans with local resources for food, financial assistance, and guidance).

Product overview

Still Serving Veterans (SSV) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing no-cost services to U.S. Veterans and their families. The organization operates three integrated service programs: Veteran Career Transition (nationwide employment support including resume building, interview preparation, job search strategies, salary negotiation, and LinkedIn optimization), Veteran Claims & Benefits (accredited counselors guiding Veterans through VA disability, pension, and family benefits applications and appeals), and Veteran Support Network (connecting North Alabama Veterans with urgent needs such as food and financial support through a network of local service providers). All services are provided at no charge to clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Veteran Career Transition Services Nationwide career counseling and employment support program helping U.S. Veterans translate military experience into civilian careers. Provides resume building, interview preparation, job search strategies, salary negotiation coaching, and LinkedIn optimization through dedicated Veteran Career Transition Counselors. Delivered in person at SSV offices in Huntsville AL, Columbus GA, and Warner Robins GA, plus remotely via phone or video conference anywhere in the U.S.
• Veteran Claims and Benefits Accredited Veteran counselors guide U.S. Veterans step-by-step through VA disability, pension, and family benefits applications and appeals to help secure entitled benefits. Available in North Alabama at the Huntsville headquarters; provided at no charge to clients.
• Veteran Support Network Connects North Alabama Veterans with urgent needs including food and financial support through a responsive network of local service providers and community resources. Provided at no charge to clients.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered key and partner.

• Department of Veterans Affairs AlabamakeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerState VA agency partner providing support and resources for Alabama veterans.
• American LegionpartnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans service organization partner.
• American Freedom FoundationpartnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans support organization partner.
• AUSA (Association of the United States Army)partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation partner supporting veterans at conferences.
• VECTR (Veterans Education Career Transition Resource) CenterpartnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorgia-based partner for veteran education and career transition resources.
• Athens State UniversitypartnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner supporting veteran transitions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW): VFW is a major congressionally chartered veteran service organization providing benefits assistance, career resources, advocacy, and community programs. It is a broad incumbent peer to SSV, particularly in VA benefits navigation and transition support, competing for similar donor and federal funding pools.
• Wounded Warrior Project: Wounded Warrior Project is a large-scale veteran service nonprofit offering physical and mental health programs, career counseling, benefits assistance, and long-term support to post-9/11 veterans. It is a broad incumbent competing with SSV across multiple service lines (career, benefits, community) and for federal and donor funding, though with a much larger operating budget.
• American Legion: The American Legion is one of the largest U.S. wartime veterans service organizations, offering career resources, VA benefits assistance, and community support through thousands of local posts. It is a broad incumbent that overlaps with SSV's benefits navigation and community support offerings, particularly through its Department Service Officers network.
• Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA): IAVA is the leading post-9/11 veterans advocacy and support organization, offering programs in career transition, mental health, benefits navigation, and community building. It is a broad incumbent peer to SSV focused on the same veteran demographic (post-9/11), competing for advocacy influence, member engagement, and donor dollars.
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): DAV is a congressionally chartered veteran service organization providing free benefits assistance, advocacy, and employment resources to disabled veterans and their families. It is a broad incumbent directly competing with SSV's Veteran Claims & Benefits service and operating a much larger national network of service officers.

Direct peers

• Hire Heroes USA: Hire Heroes USA is a nonprofit that provides free career transition services to U.S. military members, veterans, and their spouses. It is a direct peer to SSV's Veteran Career Transition program, offering resume help, interview prep, and job placement, and is also a Call of Duty Endowment Primary Grantee competing for the same pool of grant dollars and employer partnerships.
• Hiring Our Heroes: Hiring Our Heroes is a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation initiative that connects veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses with meaningful employment opportunities. It is a direct peer to SSV's career transition program, operating at larger scale with nationwide employer networking events and fellowship programs.
• Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University: IVMF is a university-backed institute delivering programs in career transition, education, entrepreneurship, and community support for veterans and military families. It is a direct peer to SSV's career transition and community support services, operating at a larger research-backed scale and competing for similar government and foundation grants.

Others

• Bob Woodruff Foundation: The Bob Woodruff Foundation is a major funder of veteran-serving nonprofits, providing grants to programs serving post-9/11 veterans and their families. It is an 'Others' peer because it is one of SSV's existing major donors rather than a direct service competitor, but it channels significant capital into the same veteran services ecosystem in which SSV operates.

Emerging players

• FourBlock Foundation: FourBlock Foundation is a nonprofit providing career transition and corporate internship programs specifically for transitioning service members and veterans. It is an emerging player peer to SSV's career transition service, with a differentiated cohort-based program model targeting military-to-corporate career pathways.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SSVeterans
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SSVeterans
• Facebookfacebook.com/SSVeterans
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/SSVeterans
• Instagraminstagram.com/ssveterans

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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