ABOUT
To truly understand what Soldier On is about and why our mission is so vital, you need to hear directly from our President and CEO Jack Downing.
Jack can explain not only what changing the end of the story means, but what Soldier On has done under his leadership to make that goal a reality.
Nuts And Bolts
Soldier On is a non-profit organization governed by a full-time CEO/president and a volunteer board of directors. We work in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies to provide veterans with both shelter and support within an environment that offers dignity, integrity and, most of all, hope.
Grounded In Integrity
At our core, Soldier On is about integrity: The integrity of veteran residents, the integrity of staff, and the integrity of our commitment to work tirelessly to improve the lives of veterans in the community at large. We assist veterans with both picking up the pieces of their lives and filling in the gaps that public agencies do not address.
Making A Difference
Since Jack Downing took over as president and CEO in 2001, Soldier On has substantially increased the number of veterans we serve and the scope of services we deliver. We have also made marked improvements in many key areas.
Some data for comparison:
| Statistics | 2001 | 2009 |
| Total Residents | 68 | 238 |
| Total GPD Beds | 120 | 225 |
| Identified Chronically Mentally Ill | 18 | 50 |
| Total Female Veterans | 0 | 10-12 |
| Treatment Program Groups | 0 | 47 |
| Total Resident Staff | 3 | 24 |
| Formerly Homeless Veterans in Professional Positions |
0 | 4 |
| Budget | $700,000 | $3.8 million |
| Full-Time Employees | 13 | 21 |
| Total Permanent Apartments | 0 | 11 |
| Dental Provided to Residents | $0 | $280,000 |
| Resident Staff Hourly Wage | $4 | $9 |
| Veterans-Operated Businesses | 0 | 2 |
Help Us Do More
With your help, we can continue to increase the number of veterans we serve, add and improve services, and seek out new ways to further the goal of ending veteran homelessness. Make a donation today to help us change the end of the story for homeless veterans.
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