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Veteran Housing & Shelter Services in NYC

Veteran Housing Services in NYC

BVSJ provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing for veterans and their families across New York City. We operate over 1,200 beds throughout the five boroughs, serving veterans facing homelessness, those in recovery, veterans with families, and individuals transitioning out of the shelter system. If you’re a veteran in need of housing assistance in NYC, we can help.

Emergency & Transitional Shelter

BVSJ operates one of the largest veteran shelter networks in New York City. Over the past 30+ years, we’ve provided shelter services to thousands of veterans—men and women—and continue to expand our capacity to meet growing need.

DURYEA

200-bed shelter. Contact (718) 852-6004 for availability.

PAMOJA HOUSE

198-bed men’s shelter in Central Brooklyn. Trauma-informed supportive services focused on removing barriers to permanent housing.

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62-bed men’s shelter providing individualized case management and housing placement services.

KRESHMA ANNEX

114-bed transitional shelter with housing placement support.

LINDEN ANNEX

54-bed men’s shelter connecting residents to education, health services, job training, and financial counseling.

OASIS ANNEX.

92-bed men’s shelter using trauma-informed care and holistic case management to prepare residents for independent living.

ZAWADI HOUSE

110-bed women’s shelter in the Bronx.

SALIM HOUSE

135-bed men’s shelter in Kensington, Brooklyn.

AMANI

108-bed shelter in Far Rockaway, Queens.

AMADO

200-bed men’s shelter in the Bronx.

DURYEA

200-bed in the Barbara Burden,

Housing Voucher Assistance

We help veterans navigate housing voucher programs including HUD-VASH, Emergency Housing Vouchers, and CityFHEPS. Our team provides case management, housing counseling, and placement support to help veterans with rental subsidies find and keep permanent housing.

PERMANENT HOUSING SERVICES

UZIMA RESIDENCE

14-unit permanent supportive housing for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. On-site case management, counseling, and 24-hour support.

WAZOBIA HOUSE

42-unit permanent housing for formerly homeless individuals and those with mental health needs.

RESURRECTION HOMES

Affordable housing in Bedford-Stuyvesant for Section 8 and working families.

HUD I 

Rapid rehousing program for homeless veterans, including formerly incarcerated veterans. We help place individuals in scattered-site apartments across NYC with ongoing support.

VETERANS PLACE

Veterans Court (210 Hart St) and Veterans Residence (495 Sterling Place) provide affordable housing for veterans and families transitioning out of the NYC shelter system.

SHELTER OPERATIONS

Black Veterans for Social Justice (BVSJ) Shelter Operations Program is BVSJ’s largest Supportive Housing platform.  Over the last 30 years, BVSJ has serviced thousands of single adult men and recently servicing women.  BVSJ shelter operations are expanding under BVSJ’s Leadership.

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM

Our Supportive Housing Program provides ongoing rental assistance to veterans and adults with disabilities across all five boroughs. Residents pay 30% of rent while receiving wrap-around services including case management, therapy, medication support, and 24/7 staff access.

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COMMERCIAL SPACE

BVSJ has commercial space available for lease. Contact us for details.
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VETERANS SERVICES

The Veterans Service Center provides program services to assist military personnel in transitioning smoothly from active duty to civilian life.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES

BVSJ is dedicated to helping individuals and communities throughout NYC rise from poverty, exit homelessness and live a healthy life.

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EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS

The New York City Council has created a unique partnership linking labor unions, community groups and a network of respected workforce providers to mobilize efforts that will benefit job seekers, the under-employed and the unemployed New Yorkers.

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SUICIDE PREVENTION

In partnership with The Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Program, BVSJ provides services to meet the needs of Veterans and their families through outreach, suicide prevention services, connection to VA and community resources.

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Join a fundraising initiative to help a veteran recover and transition into everyday life. Whether biking across the country or running a marathon, hosting a fundraiser is a great way to give back to our nation’s heroes.
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