District of Columbia

All Faith Consortium (AFC) Programs for Homeless Veterans

Provides homeless Veterans with skill sets for entry into a structured training program supported by a career services component and permanent housing placement.

Directory of Local Homeless Service Organizations in the District of Columbia

List of District of Columbia homeless service organizations.

District of Columbia Centers for Independent Living (CILs)

List of District of Columbia CILs, which are private, non-profit organizations that provide services relating to employment, health care and living skills that support the independence of individuals with disabilities.

District of Columbia Department of Housing & Community Development

Provides information on affordable housing, home loans, rental programs and more.

District of Columbia Housing Choice Voucher Program

Information on this program, which increases affordable housing choices for very low-income households by allowing families to choose privately owned rental housing.

District of Columbia Summary of VA Programs & Services

Fact sheet that describes the full range of VA programs, benefits and services available to Veterans and their families in Washington, DC. Resources include information on home loan benefits, education benefits, health care facilities, counseling centers and vocational rehabilitation. Download the VA's District of Columbia fact sheet in .doc format.

Fisher House Comfort Homes in Washington D.C.

Free temporary housing for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers in Washington D.C.

HUD in the District of Columbia

Provides information about homes and communities in the District of Columbia.

Help for Homeless Veterans

Select your city and state from the drop down menu on the page to find a list of organizations that offer programs and services for homeless Veterans in your area.

Helping Our Heroes Foundation

Provides monthly Honor Our Heroes parties, emergency air travel, Hire a Hero career nights, resume writing and other career events at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

Military Heroes Program

Provides child care, laptop computers, a hospice suite, emergency financial support and other programs for wounded Service Members and their families at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification - District of Columbia

Provides information and resources on modifying and/or repairing a home in the District of Columbia.

Operation Homefront - DC Metro Area

Provides emergency assistance and morale to Service Members, Veterans and their families residing in Washington D.C., northern Virginia and Maryland.

Operation Second Chance

Assists in housing modifications and provides comfort items to wounded Service Members and their families at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

Rebuilding Together of Washington D.C.

Volunteer teams rehabilitate homes for low-income elderly and disabled homeowners, families with children, and for nonprofit facilities such as schools, shelters and 501(c)(3) community service organizations.

U.S. Vets - Washington D.C.

Provides safe, sober, affordable transitional housing, with access to case management, counseling employment assistance, job training, and career planning to homeless Veterans.

Washington D.C. MetroAccess

Provides curb-to-curb transportation service for eligible riders with disabilities or special needs.

Washington D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles Disability Information

Information on disability tags and parking placards/permits, including who is eligible and how to obtain and renew them.

Washington Elderly Handicapped Transportation Services

Provides basic transportation for seniors who cannot access traditional transportation systems. Arrangements are made to transport elderly persons to essential medical appointments, dialysis sessions, appointments with public benefits agencies (Medicaid, Medicare, Food Stamps, SSI, Social Security) and banking institutions, etc.

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Accessibility Information

Information about accessibility on Metro rail and bus services in the District of Columbia.

DisabilityGuide.org - Online Disability Information for DC, MD & VA

A user-friendly resource for people with disabilities. Includes information on area accessible transportation, lodging, personal assistant services and more.

Yellow Ribbon Fund

Provides transportation and temporary housing assistance, as well as recreational events, to injured Service Members and their families at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and National Naval Medical Center.
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