Veteran Homestead
Individual and Family ServicesMassachusetts, United States2-10 Employees
Veteran Homestead is a nonprofit organization based in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, operating within the Individual and Family Services sector. Founded in 1993 by its CEO, it has expanded to multiple facilities across New England and Puerto Rico, delivering a range of veteran-focused programs aimed at addressing complex needs such as terminal illness, aging, disability, and substance use challenges. The organization manages six programs, including a hospice-style service for homeless veterans with terminal illnesses, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility run on an organic farm, and a newer site in Gardner, Massachusetts that combines housing, therapy, counseling, and educational opportunities for veterans and their spouses in partnership with Mount Wachusett Community College. Through these offerings, Veteran Homestead seeks to provide affordable housing, case management, education, and medical and psychological care to veterans in need. The organization operates within the broader ecosystem of veteran support services, alongside other nonprofit and charitable entities serving similar populations.