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Addressing and ending veteran homelessness is more than an obligation, it is a responsibility. Roughly 33,000 veterans throughout the country lack permanent housing, of this some 14,000 are unsheltered on any given night. The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans is launching “The Road Home” podcast with a series covering affordable housing for veterans. We discuss several projects across the country, housing best practices and how affordable housing availability is critical to ending veteran homelessness.
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The Road Home returns October 28 for Season 7!This season, the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) explores how veteran service providers can help shape the future of affordable housing for veterans.From housing development and community planning to landlord partnerships, policy, and innovative housing models, we'll hear from experts across the country about practical ways providers can expand housing opportunities in their communities.Join host Jae Villaflor as we look beyond connecting veterans to existing housing and explore how providers can help create more opportunities in the first place.Subscribe to The Road Home so you don't miss the Season 7 premiere on October 28!Find us on your favorite podcast platform: https://lnk.bio/TheRoadHome#teamdepot #nchv #theroadhome #untilnoveteranishomeless
In this episode, Cuyahoga County Councilman Michael Houser discusses how the county is translating revitalization plans into real, community-centered outcomes. He explores the legacy of segregation and aging housing stock, the importance of using data to target investment, and why preserving existing homes matters as much as new development.The conversation highlights Cuyahoga County’s intentional focus on affordability, partnerships, and keeping long-term residents in place, including seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. Houser also shares how initiatives like Circle East, home repair programs, and county-backed housing investments are shaping a more equitable path forward, offering lessons for communities navigating revitalization without displacement.Click here for Episode Insights
In this episode, Michael Novogradac—Managing Partner at Novogradac & Company and a leading expert on Opportunity Zones—breaks down how OZs work, why they were created, and how they’re shaping investment in low-income communities. We cover where capital is flowing, the growth in housing development, challenges around affordability, and how tools like Novogradac’s OZ Mapping Tool 2.0 can guide future projects. A clear, accessible look at what's happening in the OZ landscape today.Episode Insights
This episode explores how veterans can overcome financial barriers and achieve stable homeownership through tailored counseling and supportive programs. Our guests, Jacob Merritt, Senior Counselor at Money Management International; David Ramirez, Army Veteran and Program Manager at Soldier On; and Gerard Romeo, Navy Veteran and program participant, share how financial education, credit-building tools, and wraparound supports empower veterans on their journey to long-term stability.Click here for Episode Insights
In this episode of The Road Home, we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Marchetti, Executive Director of the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center (MVOC), to explore their ambitious adaptive-reuse project transforming two century-old schools into 44 units of permanent, affordable housing for veterans. Stephanie shares MVOC’s 40-year history, the urgent housing needs in North Central Massachusetts, and the six-year journey—funding, partnerships, setbacks, and victories—that made this development possible. She also discusses what the final community will offer and the lessons learned for anyone looking to develop veteran housing.Read the Episode Insights
Chuck Austin Place: Leveraging Title V to Create VeteransHousingGuests:Lowell Krueger, Executive Director, Yakima Housing AuthorityEpisode Description:This episode examines federal property disposal programs and how they can be leveraged to create affordable housing for veterans. Lowell Krueger walks through the process, partnerships, and compliance considerations involvedin transforming surplus federal properties into housing opportunities, including insights from the Chuck Austin Place project in Yakima, WA.Listeners will gain practical guidance on navigating HUD Title V, maximizing low-cost development opportunities, and overcoming complex challenges in veteran-focused housing initiatives.Read the Episode Insights
Rebuilding After a Tragedy: Manchester Apartment Rebuildwith HVAFGuests:Emmy Hildebrand, CEO, HVAFEpisode Description:In this episode, Emmy Hildebrand shares HVAF’s journey of recovery after a devastating fire destroyed one of their transitional housing facilities for 48 veterans.We explore how HVAF leveraged fundraising, service continuity, and local/national partnerships to rebuild and restore critical housing, offering a model for veteran organizations navigating large-scale disasters while maintaining support for those they serve.Check out insights from this episode
Reclaiming Potential: How Land Banks TransformCommunitiesGuests:Brian Larkin, Director, National Land Bank Network, Center for Community ProgressBrandi Parker, Assistant Director of Outreach for Veteran Services, Axess Family ServicesEpisode Description:This episode explores land banks and their transformative impact on distressed and blighted communities. Guests Brian Larkin and Brandi Parker share how land bank programs can enable new construction of affordable homes, including opportunities specifically for veterans.Listeners will learn about innovative partnerships, community-driven development, and national initiatives that make revitalization inclusive and sustainable.Link to Episode Insightshttps://www.calameo.com/read/005810385c9e0b68d769f
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Addressing and ending veteran homelessness is more than an obligation, it is a responsibility. Roughly 33,000 veterans throughout the country lack permanent housing, of this some 14,000 are unsheltered on any given night. The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans is launching “The Road Home” podcast with a series covering affordable housing for veterans. We discuss several projects across the country, housing best practices and how affordable housing availability is critical to ending veteran homelessness.
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