HOMELESS VETERANS SERVICES OF DALLAS INC. (HVSD)

Homeless Veterans Services of Dallas, Inc. (HVSD) is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit, created in 2004 to assist homeless and at-risk veterans. HVSD operates and manages the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) which opened in 2011 as a "one-stop" center to assist veterans. One end of our building has programs to assist all veterans with needs such as filing claims, educational programs and resources for employment. The other end of our facility is a day center designed to assist veterans who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless. 

The VRC kept its doors open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Donations/funds were reduced due to the pandemic canceling all of the fundraisers that had been planned.  YOUR help is desperately needed so we can continue helping our veterans. 2022 and 2023 brought even more obstacles such as unprecedented inflation which has caused even more veterans to seek out assistance. Our PASSION is helping veterans and with YOUR generous donations - we will be able to continue serving those who served for all of us.

Below is a glimpse of some of the services we offer onsite to our veterans:

• Employment Referral Services  
• Computer lab to conduct job search
• Showers
• Laundry facilities
• Organizations on-site to assist with filing for V.A. Benefits
• 2 meals served daily
• Clothing access
• Coats/jackets
• Hygiene kits
• Hair cuts
• Bus Passes

Veteran Welding Training Program - in partnership with Dallas College veterans are trained in welding and provided with the necessary education to be certified welders and secure employment which pays a living wage. During the 9 week program students are certified in OSHA-10 and Forklift operation -  along with testing for certification for the American Welding Society.

StopOne Suicide Prevention Program - educating community about the signs of suicide in veterans

Our Needs

- Insect Repellant
- Bottled Water
- Sports Drinks
- Backpacks
- Rain Ponchos
- Shampoo
- Body Wash
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste
- Foot Powder
- Gallon size zipper style baggies (to protect belongings inside backpack)
- Gas station gift cards (needed for transportation to job interviews and doctor's appointments)
- Bus Passes (needed for transportation to job interviews, doctor's appointments)

NEW ITEMS ARE REQUESTED

PLEASE REMEMBER ANY ITEMS THAT YOU NEED ON A DAILY BASIS ARE THE SAME ITEMS THAT OUR HOMELESS AND AT RISK VETERANS NEED ON A DAILY BASIS.

ITEMS NEEDED TO RUN THE VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER:

- Flash Drives for use in the Employment Center

- Coffee

- Heavy Duty Shower Curtains

- Towels

- Washcloths

- Laundry Detergent (powdered detergent)