What United Veterans Beacon House does

United Veterans Beacon House (UVBH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1994 in Bay Shore, New York, by Frank Amalfitano, who continues to serve as President and CEO. The organization provides shelter, sustenance, and renewal to homeless and at-risk veterans on Long Island, operating 58 group homes, emergency shelters, and single-family residences across Nassau and Suffolk counties, and serving approximately 1,250 veteran clients annually with 210 professional staff. UVBH's service portfolio addresses homelessness, unemployment, food insecurity, mental health and substance abuse, and housing instability through three core program lines: Residential Programs (transitional and long-term housing for homeless veterans, veterans with families, veterans with substance abuse or mental health issues, women in need of supportive housing, and veterans living with HIV/AIDS), the Veteran Employment Program (job training and placement via the Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program funded by NYS Department of Labor, plus a partnership with HumanHire), and the Veteran Stabilization & Advancement Program (community case management, a pro bono legal clinic for VA benefits and landlord/tenant issues, a food pantry at headquarters open Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday 9am-1pm with satellite pantries in residential locations, and a thrift store providing clothing, furniture, and household items). UVBH also runs the Linen Closet Drive, Food Drive, Wear Your Support merchandise program, and Gift Cards initiative for community engagement.

The organization's business model is a multi-stream nonprofit revenue structure rather than a product/technology model. Approximately 91 cents of every donated dollar flows to direct care services. Revenue sources include individual donations, government grants and contracts from VA, NYS OTDA, HUD, and Suffolk County, corporate partnerships (Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Webster Bank, National Grid, Bolla Charity Foundation, The Pizzeria, Lambert Family Foundation), and event-based fundraising including the annual Beacon Gala Reimagined ($460,000 raised in 2026), the Veterans Salute Gala, and the Veterans Classic Golf Tournament. Documented major inflows include a $1.2M federal grant (2016), $100K from JPMorgan Chase (2020 COVID emergency aid), $200K from Bank of America Neighborhood Builder (2020 and 2025), $100K+ from The Pizzeria campaign, and $275K from the Bolla Charity Foundation home renovation. The organization markets through its website, social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram), email newsletters, press/earned media, and community partnership programs, with no proprietary technology platform or digital product surface. Recent strategic priorities include the Beacon House Legacy Project (announced 2024), a planned 25,000-square-foot headquarters with a 100-bed assisted living facility for aging veterans, signaling expansion into long-term elder care.

Name

United Veterans Beacon House

Legal name

United Veterans Beacon House

Website

https://uvbh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

United Veterans Beacon House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1994 in Bay Shore, NY that provides housing, employment training, food assistance, and supportive services to homeless and at-risk veterans across Long Island through 58 residential programs serving approximately 1,250 veterans annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Housing and Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Faith-Based / Nonprofit Assisted Living Providers (HLADABAH)

Keywords

• Veteran housing services
• Homeless veteran support
• Veteran employment training
• Transitional housing programs
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bay Shore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: 91 cents of every dollar donated goes to direct care services. Donations support housing programs, veteran stabilization, and community programs.
2. Government Grants and Contracts: Funding from NYS OTDA, Veteran Administration, HUD, and Suffolk County supports residential programs and operations.
3. Special Events Fundraising: Annual galas, golf tournaments, and community events generate significant revenue. Record-breaking 2026 gala raised $460,000.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate sponsors and partners contribute through sponsorships, in-kind donations, and campaign partnerships (e.g., The Pizzeria campaign raising over $100,000).

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

United Veterans Beacon House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free residential housing, job training and placement, case management, food assistance, and supportive services to homeless and at-risk veterans on Long Island. Its core offerings include 58 group homes and emergency shelters, the Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program for employment, and a stabilization program offering legal clinic, food pantry, and thrift store services.

Product overview

United Veterans Beacon House is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of veteran assistance programs rather than a technology product platform. The core offerings include: Residential Programs (transitional housing in 58 group homes across Long Island), the Veteran Employment Program (job training and placement through the Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program), and the Veteran Stabilization & Advancement Program (case management, legal clinic, food pantry, thrift store, and supplemental support services). Supporting programs include donation/fundraising mechanisms and community involvement opportunities. These are social service programs, not technology products.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Programs Short-term, long-term, and transitional housing in 58 group homes, emergency shelters, and single-family residences across Long Island, serving homeless veterans, veteran families, veterans with substance abuse and mental health issues, women in need of supportive housing, and those living with HIV/AIDS. Includes intensive case management, transportation, and daily living essentials.
• Veteran Employment Program Job training and placement services through the Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program, providing resume writing, job readiness workshops, job search, and interview skills training to unemployed veterans on Long Island.
• Veteran Stabilization & Advancement Program Comprehensive stabilization services for veterans including community case management, a pro bono legal clinic for VA benefits and landlord/tenant issues, food pantry, thrift store, and supplemental services such as holiday assistance, transportation, and recreational activities.
• Food Pantry Emergency nutritional assistance program providing food and toiletries to residents and nonresidents at the main pantry in Bay Shore (Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday 9am-1pm), with satellite pantries in each residential location.
• Thrift Store Located at UVBH headquarters in Bay Shore, providing vouchers for clothing, furniture, and household items to residents and community members in need.
• Pro Bono Legal Clinic Pro bono legal assistance for veterans on VA benefits, landlord/tenant issues, and other legal matters to support housing stability.

Quantifiable outcome

• 31,452 homeless veterans served since 1994
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• HumanHirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to expand employment opportunities for veterans who may not qualify for direct support through the Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program. Veterans seeking job placement outside the reintegration program can access employment services through HumanHire.
• National GridcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing support at veteran events including Suffolk County Veterans Stand Down. National Grid employees volunteer at events and the company has provided in-kind donations and support for Restoring Homes Restoring Hope initiative.
• Bolla Charity FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAdopted and fully renovated a veteran group home ($275,000 project) through Restoring Homes Restoring Hope initiative. Also contributed to The Elsie Project renovation with Harry, Kamaljit, and TJ Singh.
• THE PizzeriaflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMonth-long campaign across seven Long Island locations raising over $100,000 to purchase a 12-passenger van for veteran transportation. Included The Patriot Pie ($5/pie donated), special drinks, merchandise, and community events.
• Webster BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor and presenting sponsor for Veterans Golf Classic for fourth consecutive year. Major corporate supporter at galas and events.
• S&C ContractingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor providing renovation services for The Elsie Project home.
• Champions for Veterans Program PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSix-week leadership program engaging high school students in service. Students collaborate with Beacon House Next Gen Professional Committee and Board of Directors, raising $9,000 for veterans.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Vietnam Veterans of America: National congressionally chartered veterans service organization advocating for and providing services to veterans. Overlaps with UVBH's veteran advocacy and referral ecosystem but operates primarily as an advocacy and benefits-assistance organization.
• Catholic Charities USA: National faith-based nonprofit network with veteran-specific housing and social service programs operated through local affiliates. Overlaps with UVBH's housing and basic-needs model but as part of a broader mission.
• The Salvation Army: National faith-based nonprofit offering veteran-specific transitional housing and supportive services alongside broader social services. Overlaps with UVBH's housing and basic-needs mission but at much larger scale.
• Volunteers of America: Large national nonprofit with veteran-specific housing and rehousing programs operating across many states. Overlaps with UVBH's mission but serves a much broader population beyond veterans.

Direct peers

• Jericho Project: NYC-based nonprofit operating supportive and transitional housing for veterans and other vulnerable populations with employment and case management services. Closest geographic and operational peer to UVBH within New York State.
• U.S. Vets (USVETS): National nonprofit providing housing, employment, and supportive services to homeless and at-risk veterans. Operates transitional and permanent housing programs across multiple states with comprehensive case management - directly comparable to UVBH's residential-plus-services model.
• HELP USA: National nonprofit providing transitional and permanent supportive housing, including programs specifically for homeless veterans, with on-site case management. Direct comparable on housing-plus-services delivery model.
• National Veterans Foundation: San Francisco-based national nonprofit supporting veterans in crisis with counseling, housing referrals, and direct services. Comparable veteran-mission focus with similar service breadth.
• Swords to Plowshares: San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit providing housing, employment, and supportive services specifically to homeless and at-risk veterans. Direct comparable veteran-focused residential and stabilization services.

Regional players

• New England Center for Homeless Veterans: Boston-based nonprofit providing transitional housing, employment, and case management to homeless veterans. Comparable operational model to UVBH but serving a different region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbCIoQAKp15BlhZa96BEIYw
• Facebookfacebook.com/UnitedVeteransBeaconHouse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-veterans-beacon-house-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/unitedveteransbeaconhouse
• Xx.com/uvbhny

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