Mission: Veterans First is the only social service agency exclusively dedicated to ending homelessness among veterans, who, according to Department of Housing and Urban Development Statistics, comprise 38% of the Homeless Population. Veterans First has a sheltered workshop that exclusively employs both homeless and disabled veterans. We also provide clothing, food boxes and serve nourishing hot meals daily, year round. The homeless men and women we support suffer from physical, mental, emotional and/or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is sometimes manifested through drug or alcohol addiction. We offer a comprehensive program based on a traditional work ethic that is dedicated to end homelessness for those who have decided to change their lives. Veteran by veteran we are removing the homeless from the streets, eliminating their hunger and providing transitional housing in a home environment. Veterans First also provides the veterans with both employment and job training. Our five-year goal is to reduce to less than ten percent, the number of homeless veterans in Orange County, California.
Programs: To provide food, clothing, transportation, training and housing or housing reimbursements to disabled veterans.
Bill31
Professional with expertise in this field
05/13/2013
Rating: 5
05/13/2013
The Santa Ana Police Foundation had a need for immediate help to assist a homeless veteran that was the victim of a crime in our city. Quickly it became apparent that significant professional assistance was required. Veterans' First immediately stepped up and was a significant partner in making efforts to assist this troubled gentleman. Deann Tate was available to us at any time, and Her staff was professional and helped us make tough decisions. This organization is top-notch, and we unequivocally endorse your support of them.
Harv
Professional with expertise in this field
04/06/2013
Rating: 5
04/06/2013
Veterans First is a highly professional organization with the Veteran foremost in their minds. Their handling of the Orange County Veterans Stand Down was superb. This is a first class organization.
greggjames78
Professional with expertise in this field
04/06/2013
Rating: 4
04/06/2013
Those at Veterans First are a blessing to our Veteran community. They are on the front lines doing amazing work. There are those who talk their walk, and those who walk their talk and Veterans First certainly walks their talk. You can separate people into two basic groups, the talkers and takers and the giver's and doers and if you want to help our Veterans donate to Veterans First.
