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1. The Journey Home Starts Here
Homes for All Veterans is funded by the Veterans Administration and is a program of Denver Options
Www.HomesforALlVeterans.org
HAVHomes For All Veterans
9900 E. Iliff Ave.
Denver, CO 80231
2 N. Cascade Ave., Suite 1100
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Fax: 303-636-5660866-245-6600
wITH HELP, WE CAN CHANGE LIVES
Veteran Greg Rivera struggled to put his life together after suffering a debilitating injury while
serving in the Army. A single father of 4, Greg was evicted from his apartment, leaving them
homeless and sleeping in a car that wasn’t even his.
Homes for All Veterans (HAV) stepped in to help him through the crisis by addressing his
immediate housing and transportation needs and encouraging him to keep going even when
money was tight.
“Without (HAV), I wouldn’t have a home, a degree or a job, and I probably wouldn’t have custody
of my kids” he says. “My care coordinator helped me stay in school and made me feel like I was
worthy again.”
Working with our homeless program, Greg
• Received help in finding a suitable apartment, as well as money for deposits, application fees
and rent;
• Connected with resources that provided food for his family, the down payment for a used car
and a computer to help him earn his college degree; and
• Attended an inpatient program to deal with his post-traumatic stress disorder.
OFf The StrEet, On With Life
HAVHomes For All Veterans
A hot meal delivered to victims after a disaster, blood when it is needed most, shelter when
there is nowhere else to turn, an emergency message delivered to a member of the Armed
Forces from their family -- these are just some of the ways that gifts are put to work through
the American Red Cross. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the American Red Cross is
empowering people to perform extraordinary acts in the face of emergencies.
Our supporters have become part of a network of millions of Americans who donate their
time, money and blood to the humanitarian work of the Red Cross. We thank them for their
gifts and we are privileged to put their compassion into action.
HAV helps Colorado veterans and their families find and keep a roof over their heads. Help
us help our national heroes today. To make a donation,
text xXXXXXX to XXXXX;
call 800-FUND OTF; or
visit www.HomesforAll Veterans.org

2. HAV relies on care coordinators to identify the needs of those enrolled in the program and
help them link to services and funding sources that promote housing stability and alleviate
homelessness. Services include assistance with
- Temporary shelter and permanent housing
- VA and other public benefits
- Emergency financial and food needs
- Health care services
- Legal and financial planning services
- Employment services
A care coordinator serves as a trusted mentor to veterans, guiding them through the reintegration
process. Care coordinators help veterans
- overcome obstacles and crises;
- navigate complicated military, state and federal benefits;
- connect with community-based resources for services and assistance; and
- learn how to self-advocate.
Care coordinators build personal connections and foster a sense of trust with veterans and their
family members.
Heroes shouldn’t slEep in the rain
Every night, our nation’s veterans sleep on sidewalks, in cars and in shelters throughout the country
for which they sacrificed. Here’s how dire their situation is:
• 20% of the U.S. homeless population are veterans despite veterans making up only 8% of the
general population.
• 1 of every 10 veterans is living in poverty. Of those, 10% will become homeless at some
point in a year.
• The VA estimates there are 107,000 homeless veterans on any given night in the United States.
• More than 20% of the homeless population living in Colorado’s El Paso, Denver and Mesa
counties are veterans.
• America’s homeless veterans have served in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam
War, Grenada, Panama, Lebanon, Afghanistan and Iraq.
• There has been a 24% increase in the number of veterans with families who
become homeless.
Returning home can sometimes be the most challenging battle service members face. They may
experience irritability, depression, isolation and anxiety that make it hard to reconnect with family,
secure and maintain employment and build and sustain healthy relationships. Many may not realize
they need−or choose not to ask for−help until someone reaches out.
Home for All Veterans (HAV) offers services for homeless veterans and those at risk for homeless-
ness by providing emergency assistance to get them in a home and provide them with food to eat
and then find long-term care solutions for keeping a roof over their head.
A MiSsion to CARETo qualify for HAV, an individual must be a U.S. military veteran who
- is homeless or at-risk for becoming homeless;
- is considered very low income based on income limits determined by family size and metro
area or county of residence*;
- has not been dishonorably discharged; and
- has served at least one day of active duty.
Families also qualify if the head of household or the spouse is a veteran who meets the above
conditions.
*Visit www.HomesforAllVeterans.org to learn more about the income limits for your metro
area or county of residence.
Program EligibilitY
Rebuilding lives, A hero at a timE
HAVHomes For All Veterans