Housing - Bob Woodruff Foundation

Welcoming Veterans Home

It’s hard to thrive when you don’t have a safe place to call home. For many veterans, stable housing is the key that unlocks health, happiness, and opportunity.

Combatting Veteran Homelessness

We invest in organizations that

 – help veterans experiencing homelessness find safe, secure housing,
 – support these veterans with employment assistance and wellbeing programs, and
 – provide services that keep veterans housed.

Our investments enable service providers to help veterans regardless of income or discharge status.

On a given night in the United States, there are more than 33,000 veterans experiencing homelessness. Former service members are at greater risk of being unhoused than other Americans, but this gap is closing.

Veteran homelessness is an intricate issue. Prioritizing stable, permanent housing as quickly as possible — while supplying supportive services in mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and job training — can increase positive outcomes. 

Impact Stories
Friendship Place is Here For LGBTQ+ Veterans
It’s been over a decade since the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT), yet LGBTQ+ veterans are at greater risk of economic insecurity, housing instability, and mental health issues… Read More
Impact Stories
Operation Stand Down Tennessee: Empowering Veterans for Successful Transitions
This weekend, the Bob Woodruff Foundation will join our longtime partners, Operation Stand Down Tennessee (OSDTN) for the Music City Ruck March and Got Your 6 VetFest. Since 1993, OSDTN… Read More
Impact Stories
KC Footprints: Empowering Veterans Through Community Building and Personal Responsibility 
KC Footprints, a well-respected organization in Kansas City, cherishes veterans’ stories and experiences of veterans and actively engages with them through community service initiatives. By providing meaningful opportunities for veterans… Read More
Impact Stories
What is HUD-VASH?
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing, known as HUD-VASH, is a program that provides affordable housing and supportive services to homeless veterans and their families. The… Read More
Impact Stories
How Does the Housing Crisis Impact Veterans?
We often forget that our veterans have a hard time re-acclimating to civilian life after their service, and the veteran housing issue is no exception. On a given night in… Read More
Impact Stories
Army Veteran Eases the Transition to Civilian Life
Retired Command Sergeant Major Al Lampkins knows a thing or two about service. After 31 years in the Army, Lampkins is now the Sandhills Region Community Network Director at Veterans… Read More
Got Your 6
Supporting Veteran Focused Rebuilding Efforts in Florida 
We provided an NFL grant to Veterans of America Florida. This investment supports veteran focused rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Ian.
Impact Stories
Expanding Assistance to Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
NFL-BWF Salute to Service Grant Supports 500 Veterans to Regain Self-Sufficiency
Got Your 6
Combatting Veteran Homelessness with U.S.VETS
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing challenges and gaps in services that contribute to veteran homelessness and housing insecurity.
Got Your 6
Veteran Housing Insecurity Identified as Most Pressing Issue
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing challenges and gaps in services that contribute to veteran homelessness and housing insecurity.

Investing in solutions

We partner with organizations committed to fighting veteran homelessness, food insecurity, and other challenges.