Veterans & Community Housing Coalition

What Veterans & Community Housing Coalition does

Veterans & Community Housing Coalition (VCHC) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1984 and headquartered in Ballston Spa, New York. VCHC provides a coordinated continuum of housing and support services to homeless military veterans and their families, and offers affordable housing opportunities for low-income individuals and families. Its program portfolio includes transitional housing (Vet House with 14 beds for homeless male veterans, Guardian House for homeless female veterans, and the newly opened Foreverly House for veteran mothers with children), permanent housing (Northern Pines with 12 units in Wilton, Saratoga Veterans Apartments with 20 units, and Center Street Apartments), and a range of supportive services including the SSVF case management program, HUD Emergency Housing Vouchers, the VA/DoD Onward Ops transition program, a veteran food pantry, and New York's 1115 Medicaid Waiver care management.

The organization's revenue model relies on a mix of government grants and contracts (SSVF, EHV, VA per-diem, 1115 Waiver), foundation and corporate grants, individual donations, and community fundraising events such as the annual Veterans Ball and the new Red, White and Luau. VCHC's service area spans seven New York counties (Saratoga, Warren, Washington, Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie, and Schenectady). Access to transitional housing is gated through referrals from the VA Homeless Team, while SSVF and the 1115 Waiver accept direct inquiries. VCHC holds a notable exclusive designation: Guardian House is the sole VA-supported supportive housing program for homeless veterans in New York State and one of only seven such programs nationally.

VCHC is governed by a Board of Directors led by President Norman McFarlane, Esq., with executive leadership provided by Executive Director Diane Nazzaro and Associate Executive Director Marian Eck. The organization employs a small multidisciplinary staff including a Facilities Director, Director of Community Housing, Transitional Housing Manager, SSVF and SVAP case managers, housing specialists, and resident assistants. VCHC does not have a technology or AI component; its core capability is facility-based human services delivery and federal grant administration.

Name

Veterans & Community Housing Coalition

Legal name

Veterans & Community Housing Coalition

Website

https://vchcny.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Veterans & Community Housing Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides transitional and permanent housing, case management, and support services to homeless veterans and their families across seven New York counties, funded primarily by federal grants and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Housing & Homeless Services

NAICS

Other Residential Care Facilities (62399), Temporary Shelters (624221), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable / Low-Income Assisted Living (Medicaid Waiver Focused) (HLADABAE), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Veteran housing services
• Homeless veteran support
• Transitional housing programs
• Supportive services veterans
• Affordable veteran housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ballston Spa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Monetary donations from individuals and organizations supporting veteran causes; includes annual fundraising gala (Veterans Ball) and community fundraising events
2. Government Grants and Contracts: Federal funding through programs including SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families), EHV (Emergency Housing Vouchers), and partnerships with VA and Department of Defense
3. Grant Funding: Foundation and organizational grants such as $40,000 from Daughters of the American Revolution to support women veterans and $15,000 from South High Marathon Dance

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

VCHC provides free transitional and permanent housing programs along with wraparound support services (case management, food assistance, mental health and career counseling, transportation, financial assistance for rent and utilities) for homeless and at-risk military veterans and their families across seven upstate New York counties. Programs are accessed through VA Homeless Team referrals, direct contact, Medicaid waiver screenings, and federal benefit programs such as SSVF, EHV, and Onward Ops. All services are offered at no charge to eligible veterans.

Product overview

Veterans & Community Housing Coalition (VCHC) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing a portfolio of housing programs and support services for veterans and their families. The organization operates a coordinated system of transitional housing (Vet House, Guardian House, Foreverly House), permanent housing (Northern Pines, Saratoga Veterans Apartments SVAP, Center Street Apartments), and supportive services (SSVF, Emergency Housing Vouchers, 1115 Waiver, Onward Ops, Veteran Food Pantry). These programs span seven New York counties and address the full continuum from emergency shelter through permanent housing stability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transitional Housing Programs for Veterans Transitional housing programs including the 14-bed Vet House for homeless male veterans and Guardian House (VA-supported supportive housing for homeless female veterans) in Ballston Spa, NY. Provides wraparound care including mental health, physical wellness, career counseling, and case management to help veterans transition from military to civilian life.
• Permanent Housing Programs for Veterans Permanent housing options including Northern Pines (12 apartments for veterans with families in Wilton, NY), Saratoga Veterans Apartments SVAP (20 units for homeless veterans and families), and Center Street Apartments (two-family home for disabled veterans in Ballston Spa). Rent is calculated at 30% of income with support services to help veterans maintain housing.
• Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) SSVF provides case management and financial assistance to Veterans who are homeless or at risk of eviction. The program covers Saratoga, Warren, Washington, Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie, and Schenectady Counties, helping veterans obtain housing, healthcare, legal services, public benefits, and income assistance.
• Veteran Food Pantry
• Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Federal subsidy program through HUD as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Goal is to decrease homelessness by subsidizing a portion of monthly rent based on participant income; participants pay approximately 30% of monthly income on rent. Waitlist permanently closed.
• Foreverly House First-in-region housing facility dedicated to providing safe and sustainable homes for homeless female veterans, including mothers with children. Opened June 1, 2025, this program addresses the challenge of veteran mothers being separated from their children to access support programs.
• Onward Ops
• New York's 1115 Waiver Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Veterans successfully transition from homelessness to stable housing
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and supporting.

• United Way of the Greater Capital RegionmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2025Partnership for 518 Day volunteer project at Foreverly House, with MVP Health Care co-sponsoring the eighth annual 518 Day event.
• Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVCHC is a contracted provider of Onward Ops through partnership with the VA and Department of Defense. The partnership aims to create a seamless transition for every Veteran with timely support and connection to communities. VCHC also partners with VA for Guardian House, the sole supportive housing program for homeless veterans in New York State (1 of 7 in the country).
• Department of DefensecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough partnership with the VA and Department of Defense, VCHC is a contracted provider of Onward Ops, creating a seamless transition program for Veterans leaving military service.
• MVP Health CaresupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsored the eighth annual 518 Day of volunteerism with United Way at Foreverly House.
• Onward OpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVCHC is a contracted provider of Onward Ops, connecting new Veterans with trained sponsors from their destination community with focus on the 12 months between leaving military service and reintegration into civilian life.
• Mazzone HospitalitysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCatering partner for the annual Veterans Ball event providing exceptional dining experience.
• The Pines at Glens FallssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHost of the 5th Annual Food Drive benefiting VCHC's veteran food pantry programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Community Solutions: Nonprofit running the Built for Zero initiative coordinating communities to end veteran and chronic homelessness. Operates at the systems-change level rather than direct service, but is a comparable federal-funded nonprofit partner in the veteran homelessness space.

Others

• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): National veterans service organization focused on benefits advocacy, claims assistance, and transition support rather than housing. Adjacent to VCHC through shared veteran population and federal partnership ecosystem.
• Habitat for Humanity International: National nonprofit building affordable housing for low-income families including veteran-specific initiatives. Comparable affordable housing mission and federal/state funding mechanisms but serves broader low-income populations rather than veterans exclusively.
• National Coalition for Homeless Veterans: Umbrella advocacy and capacity-building organization supporting the network of veteran housing providers. Functions as a peer ecosystem partner rather than a direct service competitor; coordinates federal funding flows that benefit VCHC.

Regional players

• Help USA: New York City-based nonprofit operating supportive and transitional housing for homeless veterans and other populations. Closely comparable program model and NY state presence, though concentrated in NYC rather than upstate.
• Swords to Plowshares: San Francisco-based veteran services nonprofit operating transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and case management for homeless veterans. Highly comparable program model; differs from VCHC by serving the Bay Area rather than upstate NY.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army: Operates veteran-specific transitional housing and rehabilitation programs nationally, alongside a much broader social services portfolio. Overlaps with VCHC on veteran shelter/residential model but at significantly larger scale.
• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit operating a broad portfolio of veteran housing, family services, and community programs including SSVF. Comparable on service mix but far larger and broader in scope than VCHC's regional veteran housing focus.

Direct peers

• New England Center for Homeless Veterans: Boston-based nonprofit providing transitional and permanent housing, employment services, and case management specifically for homeless veterans. Closely mirrors VCHC's program portfolio and target population in a different US region.
• U.S. VETS (United States Veterans Initiative): Largest nonprofit provider of veteran housing and services in the US, operating transitional, permanent, and supportive housing for homeless veterans across multiple states. Directly comparable mission, federal funding mix, and program portfolio (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD partners).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VCHCvethelp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/veterans-community-housing-coalition
• Instagraminstagram.com/vchcvethelp
• Xx.com/VETHELP3

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

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