U.S. VETS - Washington DC

11/13/2020

Home Base for Opportunity

Two words that should never go together are “veterans” and “homelessness.” Join us if you agree. Share our new PSA and #HonorUSVETS

05/25/2020

To all the present and past U.S. servicemen and women, we thank you for your service.

05/06/2020

What 24 hour of giving can do! During #DoMore24, @usvetsdc supporters help us surpassed our goal of 1200 meals by raising 1454 meals. This was by far the best year of #Domore24 we have ever had and this is because of all of you. Thank you for #ServingThoseWhoServed.

05/06/2020

U.S.VETS - Washington D.C.

It is our joy to share that we have 1329 meals raised! We have passed our goal by 129 meals! The opportunity to donate is not over until the clock hits midnights. How many more meals can we serve our veterans? THANK YOU! THANK YOU! #DoMore24 #ServingThoseWhoServed domore24.org/usvetsdc

Donating to U.S.VETS - Washington D.C. through Do More 24 will go directly towards supporting programs provided to veterans at U.S.VETS. The contributions we are asking for are vital in aiding us to implement our mission. U.S.VETS Mission is the successful transition of military vetera...

05/05/2020

#DoMore24 and #GivingTuesdayNow are almost over! Answer the call to do more by supporting #ThoseWhoServed. Give to U.S.VETS and provide 1200 meals to military veterans living in the DMV. DoMore24.org/usvetsdc

05/05/2020

U.S.VETS - Washington D.C.

As dinner has been served to our veterans tonight, we celebrated that we are just 93 meals away from hitting 1200 meals. This is incredible and the 24 hours of giving is not over. Thank you so much to our supports! #domore24 www.domore24.org/usvetsdc #ServingThoseWhoServed

Donating to U.S.VETS - Washington D.C. through Do More 24 will go directly towards supporting programs provided to veterans at U.S.VETS. The contributions we are asking for are vital in aiding us to implement our mission. U.S.VETS Mission is the successful transition of military vetera...

05/05/2020

Shout Out time again! Steve B, another Advisory Council member has surpasses his goal 200 meals by 42%. He is serving up 284 meals for our Military Veterans. Thank you for your #ServingThoseWhoServed this #DoMore24 https://www.domore24.org/TeamBoykin

05/05/2020

Shout out time! Our Advisory Council Member, Janet McFarland is cooking up a lot of meals! She has raised 310 meals so far for #DoMore24. Surpassing her goal by 55%. Thank you so much for #ServingThoseWhoServed https://www.domore24.org/TeamJanet

05/05/2020

U.S.VETS - Washington D.C.

It's Lunch TIME! #Domore24 is going amazingly. Because of our amazing supporters, we have raises 612 meals of our 1200 goal! We are half way through the day and half way there. Donating $12 provide 3 meals for one Military Veteran Experiencing homelessness. Share and like our posts we can smash our goal. www.domore24.org/usvetsdc #ServeThoseWhoServed

Donating to U.S.VETS - Washington D.C. through Do More 24 will go directly towards supporting programs provided to veterans at U.S.VETS. The contributions we are asking for are vital in aiding us to implement our mission. U.S.VETS Mission is the successful transition of military vetera...

05/05/2020

Show some love to nonprofits in the #NationalCapitalArea by joining #DoMore24 today on #GivingTuesdayNow. Nonprofits need your help now more than ever. #ServeThoseWhoServed at DoMore24.org/usvetsdc and help U.S.VETS provide 1200 meal to military veterans in need.

05/05/2020

It’s breakfast time at U.S.VETS! #DoMore24 and donate $12 to serve 3 meals for Military Veterans experiencing homelessness in our Nations Capital. Domore24.org/usvetsdc

05/05/2020

We can come back from this if we all come together now. Join United Way NCA’s #DoMore24 & #GivingTuesdayNow in a global day of giving to support local nonprofits across the #NationalCapitalArea increase U.S.VETS ability to Serve Military Veterans. Give at DoMore24.org/usvets

05/04/2020

"Who kept the faith and fought the fight; the glory theirs, the duty ours." -Wallace Bruce
Thank you to all Service Members. It is an honor to #ServeThoseWhoServed. #MilitaryAppreciationMonth

05/04/2020

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05/04/2020

Our communities are experiencing an unprecedented need and now is the time to give. Tomorrow United Way NCA’s #DoMore24 joins #GivingTuesdayNow to support local nonprofits. Help U.S.VETS serve 1200 meals to military veterans in need at www.domore24.org/usvets

04/28/2020

One week to go! United Way NCA is syncing up its #DoMore24 efforts with #GivingTuesdayNow on May 5th – a global movement for generosity in this unprecedented time of need. Join the movement and Serve Those Who Served! domore24.org/usvetsdc #ServingThoseWhoServed

04/24/2020

Serving Those Who Served would not be possible or as enjoyable without our amazing volunteers. Thank you for providing and serving meals, hosting ice cream socials, game nights, and celebrating all the holidays with our veterans. It's an honor to serve with you!

04/22/2020

U.S.VETS is staying committed to creating a healthy safe environment for our Veterans who live in our transitional housing program. Support our veteran by donating cleaning supplies. Contact [email protected] for more information. #ServeThoseWhoServed #USVETSDC

04/19/2020

PRACTICAL WAYS TO COPE AND RELAX during this difficult time:
* Relax your body often by doing things that work for you—take deep breaths, stretch, meditate or pray, or engage in activities you enjoy.
* Pace yourself between stressful activities, and do something fun after a hard task.
* Talk about your experiences and feelings to loved ones and friends, if you find it helpful.
* Maintain a sense of hope and positive thinking; consider keeping a journal where you write down things you are grateful for or that are going well. Thank you SAMHSA for sharing this helpful information.
Support our Military Veterans by donating new unopened journals, motivational books, puzzle books, and/or coloring books to give positive activities during COVID-19. Contact Debra Truchon at 202-559-4514 or email [email protected]. #ServeThoseWhoServed #USVETSDC

04/17/2020

CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. Support our Military Veterans living in our transitional and supportive housing program by donating masks they can wear onsite or when the have to leave for medical appointments, shopping, and/or essential business. Contact Debra Truchon at 202-559-4514 or email [email protected]. #ServeThoseWhoServed #USVETSDC

04/15/2020

U.S.VETS continues to provide transitional and supportive housing to military veterans 24/7/365. Support our veterans and facility needs by donating hand sanitizer, soap, hygiene items, and/or paper goods. Contact Debra Truchon at 202-559-4514 or [email protected] for more information. #ServeThoseWhoServed #usvetsdc

04/13/2020

At U.S.VETS, our priority - now and always - is the health and safety of our staff and the communities we serve. As a homeless service provider that provides housing 24/7/365, we do not have the option to close our doors. Our staff members will continue providing service to our veterans and families on a 24/7/365 basis, and our care for them is of utmost importance at this time.⠀
In addition to monitoring the national standards of best practices, U.S.VETS has developed strict protocols to support both client-and staff- care procedures. We are educating our staff and clients and focusing on proactive prevention. ⠀
Many of those we serve are elderly, some with compromised health.The potential impact of this virus to the population we serve cannot be understated.⠀
In order to provide the continuing, essential services to our community, we will need to replenish supplies throughout the next few months. With these anticipated needs in mind, we appreciate any contributions to support our work through these challenging times. Please contact Debra Truchon at 202-559-4514 or [email protected] to learn more about supporting U.S.VETS – Washington D.C. during this time or visit the link above.⠀
As the world seeks to adapt to implement social distancing, we are keenly aware that those who experience homelessness are typically faced with social isolation on a daily basis. In the face of this health concern and increased threat to those living outside, U.S.VETS wants those we serve to know they are not in this alone.⠀
Our work relies on community, connection, and working together. The service of our veterans to our nation has taught us that banding together to face our enemy is the only way to defeat it. Together, we will get through this. On behalf of our U.S.VETS-Washington D.C. team, sending wishes for good health, and our thanks for your continuous support. #ServeThoseWhoServed #USVETSDC

12/25/2019

Wishing everyone a warm and joyous holiday season. Thank you to all of our sponsors and volunteers who made our 5th Holiday Celebration a huge success. All of our veterans were filled with great joy! #ServingThoseWhoServed

12/20/2019

U.S. VETS

It is such an honor to partner with PenFed Foundation to serve those who served in the Metro area. Thank you!

Thank you to PenFed Foundation for their continued dedicated support of our veterans!

"Without support of organizations like the PenFed Foundation, we would not be able to operate our Washington facility that provides housing and support to 90 veterans daily," said Clifton Lewis, executive director of U.S. VETS - Washington DC.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/penfed-foundation-donates-25-000-to-provide-housing-support-and-employment-assistance-to-washington-dc-area-veterans-300977318.html

12/19/2019

Shoutout to our very own Advisory Council member, Janet McFarland! She came in today to help wrap presents for our veterans Holiday Even tomorrow.

12/19/2019

Thank you @penfed_foundation for spreading holiday cheer. Not only did they provide a grant to our program to serve military veterans, they also purchased holiday gifts for individual veterans in our program. #ServingThoseWhoServed #Thankful

12/14/2019

Thank you to The Remedy for spreading holiday cheer by host a concert for our veterans today. 🎄

12/10/2019

Provide some Holiday Cheer this year to one of our veterans in need. We currently have about 30 veterans still waiting to be selected. Email our [email protected] to get more information on how to support. #ServeThoseWhoServed

11/28/2019

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched — they must be felt with the heart."~ Helen Keller

11/26/2019

“Be present in all things and thankful for all things.”-Maya Angelou
So much thankfulness at the VIP Thanksgiving meal tonight. Our veterans have received so much care and amazing food. Thank you to all our partners who supported the event and served our veterans tonight.

11/25/2019

Help spread some Holiday Cheer by participant in this years holiday drive. Email [email protected] to get more info.
Also see our website for this wishlist www.usvetsinc.org/washingtondc/

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11/23/2019

Thank you to goodcausecircle for providing and serving lunch to our veterans at our transitional facility. Our veterans really enjoyed your visit and donation of clothing. #thankful #ServingThoseWhoServed #usvets #usvetsdc

11/23/2019

❄️Each year generous donors and organizations volunteer to buy Christmas and Holiday gifts for our veterans. To serve as a Secret Santa, please email our volunteer at [email protected] ❄️

11/21/2019

Thank you @cottoncpa staff for giving to our veterans. Because of their donation, each veteran will be able to do there laundry for a week in a laundry facility, 34 will receive new bars of soap, 16 will have new tooth brushes and toothpaste, have new sock and underwear, two new sheets, and one silverware for one veteran moving into their new home. Thank you for #ServingThoseWhoServe

11/14/2019

U.S. VETS

Such an honor to be apart of this veterans journey. We are very excited to see him transitioning to his own home.

This month, 77 formerly homeless veterans will be welcomed home at The Parks, a new community being built at the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center in D.C. One of the veterans, Chad Jackson, came to U.S. VETS - Washington DC in 2017 after after experiencing a seizure while homeless. https://thedcline.org/2019/11/12/the-first-residents-of-the-new-66-acre-walter-reed-redevelopment-will-be-77-formerly-homeless-veterans/