Veterans Everyday
Hours of Operation
Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm
Walk-ins welcome. Our team is here to help Monday through Friday.
About Veterans Everyday
BVSJ provides comprehensive support to help veterans and their families thrive. From emergency housing to job placement to mental health services, we meet veterans where they are and help them get where they’re going.
Veterans Service Center
The Veterans Service Center helps veterans and their families access the benefits and services they’ve earned. Whether you’re transitioning out of the military, need help with VA claims, or are looking for housing, employment, or mental health support—we’ll connect you to the right resources. All services are free.
Our team provides one-on-one support to help you navigate benefits and services:
- VA Benefits Counseling — Help understanding and applying for the benefits you’ve earned
- Discharge Upgrades — Assistance with DD-214 issues and discharge status
- Healthcare Enrollment — Connecting you to VA and community health services
- Housing Referrals — Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent placement
- Employment Support — Job training, resume help, and placement services
- Mental Health Resources — Counseling and crisis support
- Family Services — Support for spouses, children, and caregivers
Food Pantry
Free groceries for veterans and military families. Open twice monthly on alternating Wednesdays at our Brooklyn location. No appointment needed.
Veterans Action Group
A community of veterans supporting each other through peer connection and free educational workshops on topics like financial planning, homeownership, and starting a business. Contact us about upcoming events.
Emergency & Transitional Shelter
BVSJ operates one of the largest veteran shelter networks in New York City. Over the past 30+ years, we’ve provided shelter services to thousands of veterans—men and women—and continue to expand our capacity to meet growing need.
- DURYEA: 200-bed shelter. Contact (718) 852-6004 for availability.
- PAMOJA HOUSE: 198-bed men’s shelter in Central Brooklyn. Trauma-informed supportive services focused on removing barriers to permanent housing.
- RED CARPET ANNEX: 62-bed men’s shelter providing individualized case management and housing placement services.
- KRESHMA ANNEX: 114-bed transitional shelter with housing placement support.
- LINDEN ANNEX: 54-bed men’s shelter connecting residents to education, health services, job training, and financial counseling.
- OASIS ANNEX: 92-bed men’s shelter using trauma-informed care and holistic case management to prepare residents for independent living.
- ZAWADI HOUSE: 110-bed women’s shelter in the Bronx.
- SALIM HOUSE: 135-bed men’s shelter in Kensington, Brooklyn.
- AMANI: 108-bed shelter in Far Rockaway, Queens.
- AMADO: 200-bed men’s shelter in the Bronx.
Housing Voucher Assistance
We help veterans navigate housing voucher programs including HUD-VASH, Emergency Housing Vouchers, and CityFHEPS. Our team provides case management, housing counseling, and placement support to help veterans with rental subsidies find and keep permanent housing.
Permanent Housing Services
- UZIMA RESIDENCE: 14-unit permanent supportive housing for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. On-site case management, counseling, and 24-hour support.
- WAZOBIA HOUSE: 42-unit permanent housing for formerly homeless individuals and those with mental health needs.
- RESURRECTION HOMES: Affordable housing in Bedford-Stuyvesant for Section 8 and working families.
- HUD I: Rapid rehousing program for homeless veterans, including formerly incarcerated veterans. We help place individuals in scattered-site apartments across NYC with ongoing support.
- VETERANS PLACE: Veterans Court (210 Hart St) and Veterans Residence (495 Sterling Place) provide affordable housing for veterans and families transitioning out of the NYC shelter system.
Supportive Housing Program
Our Supportive Housing Program provides ongoing rental assistance to veterans and adults with disabilities across all five boroughs. Residents pay 30% of rent while receiving wrap-around services including case management, therapy, medication support, and 24/7 staff access.
Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP)
Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, our HVRP program provides job placement, training, and support services for homeless and at-risk veterans across all five boroughs. We serve veterans regardless of gender, family size, or criminal justice history.
Services include:
- Job placement and career coaching
- Resume development
- Interview preparation and professional attire
- Transportation assistance for job interviews
- VA benefits counseling
- Housing placement support
- Support for formerly incarcerated veterans
Contact HVRP:
- Phone: (718) 852-6004 Ext. 252 or Ext. 269
- Email: hvrp@bvsj.org
JOBS TO BUILD ON (JtBO)
Through our partnership with the NYC Council and the Consortium for Workers Education, we connect job seekers to careers in growing industries. Services include job readiness training, interview prep, resume writing, and direct job placement. All services are free.
Eligibility:
- 18 years or older
- NYC resident (proof of address required)
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Actively seeking work or training
Contact: LaTonya Nelson at (718) 852-6004 ext. 272 or lnelson@bvsj.org
Support for Formerly Incarcerated Veterans
Our Incarcerated Veterans Transitional Program provides case management and job placement support for formerly incarcerated and chronically unemployed veterans. We help participants secure employment at competitive wages and connect them with housing and support services.
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