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Through our Veterans Villages and our National Case Management Network, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is responsible for providing housing assistance and access to supportive services to over 10,000 veterans and their families.

This exceptional accomplishment stands as a testament to Tunnel to Towers’ unwavering commitment to our nation’s heroes. The Foundation’s model of pairing high-quality affordable housing with comprehensive supportive services ensures our veterans have a place to live with comfort, dignity, and hope as they work towards financial stability and independence.

Our commitment is to ensure that no veteran is left behind.

Embarking on a path of impactful innovation, Tunnel to Towers is currently spearheading a series of transformative projects aimed at making a tangible difference in the lives of those it serves. These Veterans Villages embody Tunnel to Towers’ steadfast dedication to our mission of ending veteran homelessness, offering a glimpse into the organization’s future-focused initiatives that promise to uplift, empower, and inspire.

Houston, Texas

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has completed a full-scale conversion of a former hotel in Houston, TX into a high-end, affordable apartment complex, which now provides permanent and transitional housing to 131 veterans in the greater Houston area. The property is equipped with a comprehensive service center on the first floor, offering veterans a litany of needed supportive services, provided by U.S. VETS. Phase II of our Houston Veterans Village will complement the apartment complex with 14 Comfort Homes, serving as permanent housing for senior citizen veterans.

This program is supported by a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance. The Fund for Veterans’ Assistance provides grants to organizations serving veterans and their families. For more information, visit www.tvc.texas.gov

Atlanta, Georgia

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has broken ground on our Atlanta Veterans Village. We are currently in the process of renovating a 103-room hotel in Atlanta which will provide permanent housing and supportive services to approximately 92 veterans in the greater Atlanta area.

Bradenton, Florida

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has broken ground on our Bradenton Veterans Village. We are currently in the process of constructing an 85-room apartment complex and comprehensive supportive service center. A community of 35 Comfort Homes will complement the Village providing additional permanent housing to veterans.

Memphis, Tennessee

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has broken ground on our Memphis Veterans Village. We are currently in the process of converting a former 120-unit hotel in Memphis into permanent housing with comprehensive supportive services for approximately 105 veterans.

Bayville, New Jersey

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has broken ground on our Bayville Veterans Village. The Village will encompass a 98-unit apartment complex and comprehensive supportive service center, complemented by 24 Comfort Homes.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has broken ground on our Harrisburg Veterans Village encompassing a 64-unit apartment complex and comprehensive supportive service center, complemented by 20 Comfort Homes. This Village will sit on an 8.5-acre tract of waterfront property on the Susquehanna River.

Las Vegas, Nevada

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is currently under contract for a 5 acre parcel of land adjacent to the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare Complex and is in the process of submitting plans to the City of North Las Vegas.

Denver, Colorado

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has broken ground on our Denver Veterans Village. We have purchased a property in downtown Denver which we intend to convert into permanent housing with comprehensive supportive services for over 100 veterans.

Buffalo, New York

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has broken ground on our Buffalo Veterans Village. We are currently in the process of constructing a Veterans Village encompassing a 96-unit apartment complex and comprehensive supportive service center in Cheektowaga.

Detroit, Michigan

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has broken ground on our Detroit Veterans Village. We are currently in the process of converting a hotel in Southfield, MI into a permanent housing complex and comprehensive supportive service center for 98 veterans.

North Charleston, South Carolina

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has broken ground on our North Charleston Veterans Village. We have purchased a 90-unit hotel in North Charleston, SC which we intend to convert into a permanent housing complex and comprehensive supportive service center.

Long Island, New York

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is currently assessing a property in Nassau County where we intend to construct a Veterans Village encompassing a 51-unit apartment complex and comprehensive supportive service center.

Jacksonville, FL
Orlando, FL
Sacramento, CA
Cleveland, OH
Bronx, NY
West Palm Beach, FL
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
Jackson, NJ
Portland, OR
Charlotte, NC
Kansas City, MO
Seattle, WA
Dallas, TX
Austin, TX

Riverside, California

Tunnel to Towers has provided funds to the U.S. VETS March Veterans Village, located on March Air Force Base in Riverside, CA.

Phoenix, Arizona

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has provided grant funds and support to U.S. VETS to renovate a 150-room hotel in Phoenix, Arizona which will serve as permanent supportive housing for hundreds of veterans in the Phoenix area.

West Los Angeles, California

With over 11,000 homeless veterans in California, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation realized that efforts would need to be substantial enough to meet the current problem. In CA, Tunnel to Towers has provided extensive grant funds for a 388-acre property in West Los Angeles, California, which is being transformed into a community campus for over 3,000 veterans upon completion. Building 207, opened in February 2023, provides housing and services to 67 veterans. The full campus, with almost a dozen other buildings, is to provide over 1700 housing units for veterans in California. Tunnel to Towers’ stake in this project, which is spearheaded by the Department of Veteran Affairs and the Veterans Collective (U.S VETS, Thomas Saffron & Associates, and Century Housing) is to provide over 715 housing units for the campus.

Austin, Texas

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has provided grant funds to provide 10 comfort homes to veterans on Mobile Loaves & Fishes’ property in Austin, TX, as well as supportive services for 32 veterans.

In addition to our Veterans Villages, which address homelessness in key metro-areas, the Tunnel to Towers Homeless Veteran Program assists veterans and their families across the nation, no matter their location.

Our National Case Management Network currently provides housing assistance and access to necessary supportive services in nearly every state. This internal team of case managers, housing and employment coordinators, and behavioral health specialists are dedicated to working with veterans to determine their immediate housing needs, finding safe and dignified accommodations, and rapidly providing them with housing accommodations.

After our veterans and their families are housed, our team then works to determine their immediate psychological, financial, and emotional needs. Our team has built a national network of over 1,000 public and private organizations, VA agents, attorneys, landlords, mental health counselors, financial counselors, and large-scale employers. This rapidly-growing network allows our team to be able to address each veteran’s specific issues, to ensure they can sustain their new housing accommodations while working towards achieving their long-term objectives.

Our Program’s goal is to help homeless veterans reintegrate into their community, as well as provide veterans who are at-risk of becoming homeless with the support they need to not backslide into homelessness.

The Homeless Veteran Program provides assistance to Homeless Veterans in some of the following ways:

Temporary Hotel Accommodations

Move-in Assistance (1st Month’s Rent, Security Deposit, Broker Fees, & Application Fees)

Basic Needs Assistance (Food & Child Care Supplies)

Transportation Assistance

Rental Arrears Assistance

Mortgage Arrears Assistance

Utility Deposits or Arrears Assistance

When evaluating applicants for our Homeless Veteran Program, the Foundation considers the following criteria:

The applicant must be a Veteran of the U.S. Military Service with an Honorable Discharge or discharges under conditions other than Dishonorable.
Veteran must have completed a minimum of 180 days of service
The applicant must demonstrate proof of homelessness or proof of being at risk of becoming homeless.

Documents needed for eligibility and pre-screening:

Proof of Veteran status and identification.
Proof of Honorable Discharge or discharges under conditions other than Dishonorable.
Proof of housing crisis.
If applicable, proof of income, benefits and/or housing voucher.

The Foundation reserves the right to make exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
To see if you or someone you know may meet the program eligibility requirements, please complete this form.

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is committed to honoring the dignity of the American Service Members, and that’s why we are committed to helping end homelessness amongst the Veteran Community.

Providing a safe and dignified home is an integral part of helping Veterans who are homeless reclaim their lives, and we have implemented our Homeless Veteran Program to assist with the mission of eradicating homelessness.

If you are a Veteran or know of a Veteran experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless, please complete the Inquiry form below. *Please make sure to have the contact information of the Veteran you are referring so that we can make outreach efforts.*

Disclaimer: Please note that we have updated our system and have a new Inquiry form. In order to submit your inquiry for assistance, all fields with a red asterisk are required. In addition, documentation including ID, Proof of Veteran Status, and proof of housing crisis must be uploaded. Please have that information ready for uploading. If you have any issues submitting an inquiry please contact us at homelessveteranprogram@t2t.org

Once we receive your documentation, it will be reviewed and we will aim to reach out in the order in which your inquiry was received. Screening calls can take up to a few weeks to be conducted.

If you have an immediate housing crisis (date of eviction, foreclosure, utility shut off, fleeing DV, etc.), please feel free to contact us at homelessveteranprogram@t2t.org and additionally, you may contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838.

For immediate assistance in case of a veteran crisis, we strongly encourage you to contact the Veterans Crisis Line at (800) 273-8255. Additionally, you can dial 988 or text 838-255.

New Applicants Please Use this Link Returning Applicants Please Use this Link

“There were nights I cried asking for God to help me. I didn’t want to lose my home. A caseworker gave me T2T’s information and I reached out. I was overjoyed when you called. Keep doing amazing work. Keep lifting the hearts, hands and arms of our Veterans.” -Anita, Florida

“This journey has been one to always remember. From moving from hotel to hotel, to being in a vehicle, it has definitely been something myself and my family will never forget. And having Tunnel to Towers help myself and my family, has been such a great experience, with how everyone just cared, and were eager to help with my current situation of just being homeless, is something I will forever cherish for the rest of my life. God bless you all for all the hard work and dedication that each and every one of you put in for veterans such as myself. Your work will forever be noticed!” -Ama, North Carolina

“True to their word, Tunnel to Towers remained unwaveringly committed to our cause. After seven months of moving our family of four children, my wife and myself between Airbnb’s and hotel rooms, our relief and joy upon unloading our belongings into our new home was palpable. For the first time I was able to tell my children that the era of relocation was over, and witnessing their tears of joy and realization that we finally had a stable home was a profoundly moving moment. Tunnel to Towers is undoubtedly the finest veteran organization I have ever encountered. With their unwavering commitment to leaving no family behind, it serves as a testament to their dedication.” -James, Georgia

“You have all made a significant difference in my life and my children’s safety and well-being. I’m forever grateful.” -Glenda, California

“Providing us the space to be held up while we transitioned into our new space is the most compassionate thing one can do for another.” -K.G., Texas

“You guys stepped in and did whatever necessary to make sure this veteran and her family were not going to become homeless and because of your love, professionalism and dedication we didn’t!” -Joyce, Tennessee

“It is because of you Veterans are allowed to heal and enjoy life again. God Bless.” -Matthew, Florida

“Your unwavering support throughout this entire process has been nothing short of amazing. From your prompt responses and clear communication to your genuine kindness and understanding, you have gone above and beyond to ensure that I felt heard and supported every step of the way. The assistance I have received from you and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation has made an immense difference in my life. I am incredibly humbled by your generosity and dedication to helping veterans like myself. Your commitment to our well-being is truly inspiring and deeply appreciated. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.” -Mary, California

“I was on the verge of losing my home. I’m a single parent that doesn’t have help. I was told about this organization but I expected to not be helped…my children and I are still in our home and happy all thanks to this organization. Thank you all and God Bless!” -Torri, Mississippi

“I will share my experience with other Veterans in my community. You all are a class act and we need more organizations like yours across the nation.” -Carl, Georgia

“T2T is substantially responsible for changing the trajectory of my entire existence during my experience with homelessness.” -Alvin, North Carolina

“I am a female Purple Heart recipient. I had never experienced homelessness until 4 months ago. I always paid my bills. I found myself homeless when I allowed the wrong person in my life. I was living in hotels or camping with 3 dogs that are my only source of emotional support. Tunnel to Towers assisted me with my security deposit for a rental home. My dogs now have a huge yard where they can romp around. I would still be living in my car if it weren’t for Tunnel to Towers. They were in contact with me from the get go. They worked with my landlord and me. I cannot thank Tunnel to Towers enough. I am so grateful for the assistance they provide!” -Stephanie, Arizona

“I hope that you all realize the amazing work that we do collectively and it can only be accomplished as a team. Thank you for all that you do because what you have done has changed the life of someone who was hidden and dismissed time and time again.” -Miquell, North Carolina

“Thank you so much for working on my case. You have truly averted me from being homeless and I have so much gratitude for all your hard work… I cannot express enough how your job dedication and determination put me in a much better frame of mind knowing I still have a roof over my head and I’m beginning to piece back together my life. Once again, this Veteran thanks you so much.” -Samuel, New Jersey

“I want to start by saying how extremely grateful I am to have received assistance from Tunnel to Towers. Words truly cannot express the transformation I have experienced moving from program housing to my own house. Indeed, my dignity has been restored and my faith in programs, such as Tunnel to Towers has increased. For the longest time, I thought there was no hope and no help out there that could tip the scales in my favor and give me a fighting chance. Many of the resources I sought were either insufficient or incapable of meeting my needs to the fullest. Indeed, that cannot be said any longer. After contacting Tunnel to Towers, I was amazed at the genuine concern for my well-being and the professionalism modeled and designed to meet my housing needs. The staff at Tunnel to Towers worked quickly, effectively and efficiently to help me secure a more permanent dwelling and moved expeditiously to make sure that things were taken care of financially. I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the resources that I’ve been given, and I trust the staff of Tunnel to Towers are firmly in my corner. That trust has developed into a restoration of dignity so to speak and has thrust me into a new determination to thrive in this new way of life. A life without fear of where I’m going to wake up and where I’m going to lay down. Thank you again for all the hard work, dedication and determination to make it happen. I am forever indebted to this program and pledge my support for all that you do.” -Sylvester, North Carolina

Homeless Veteran Program

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Tunnel to Towers Veterans Villages