Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The problem of Veterans homelessness has been going on for many many decades. This occurs for a number of reasons, from PTSD to lack of a support network. What we at Homeless Veterans In America Relief Foundation is to help those currently on the streets by connecting them directly to the resources available to get them off of the streets.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Homeless Veterans Rehousing
We assist Veterans and their families to find permanent housing to add stability to their lives.
Where we work
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Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Although, this is a very lofty goal. We aim to mitigate homelessness amongst Veterans as much as possible, by not only combating but preventing homelessness.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We have aligned ourselves with organization like the Veterans Administration and Volunteers of America to get Veterans off of the streets. In the prevention aspect, we have aligned ourselves with the Travis Manion Foundation, Chicago Veterans, the Phenix Legacy, Rush's Road Home Program and other Veteran's organizations to provide means for military personnel transitioning, back to civilian life, to find their way to the life they truly deserve of happiness and meaning.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Our capabilities come from a vast knowledge and experience in helping those in need through the years by hitting the streets of the city and feeding the homeless Veterans, and then getting them the help they need by connecting them directly to the resources that they are in need of immediately.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
In 2019, we assisted a female Navy Veteran that was homeless with three children; two of which had special needs. They were living in their car when we received word of their situation. We immediately got them temporary housing, and with the help of the Volunteers Of America; we assisted them to find permanent housing through the HUD-VASH program. As of today, they have been living a much more stable life and the children have flourished in their new home. In 2020, we are still continuing to assist Veterans. The homeless Veterans are still coming to us for assistance and we do everything that has to be done to get them housed through the resources available.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
Veterans of the United States Armed Forces
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How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Case management notes,
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals,
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What significant change resulted from feedback?
Assisting Veterans to find the appropriate resources for their education needs.
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With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
Our staff, Our board,
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How has asking for feedback from the people you serve changed your relationship?
We seek out additional resources to better assist Veterans address their specific needs.
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive,
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback,
Financials
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Operations
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Homeless Veterans in America Relief Foundation
Board of directorsas of 01/18/2023
Michael Pedroza
Homeless Veterans In America Relief Foundation
Term: 2019 -
Maricela Rodriguez
Homeless Veterans In America Relief Foundation
Term: 2022 -
Robert Karmgard
Homeless Veterans In America Relief Foundation
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Not applicable -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Not applicable -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Race & ethnicity
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Gender identity
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Disability
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Equity strategies
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- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.