Our Long-Term Vision

Building Toward the Future

These are the programs we are working toward as we grow. Your support today brings us closer to making these a reality for veterans across Long Island.

Warm, welcoming transitional housing apartment interior
Future Goal

Safe Haven Transitional Housing

Short and medium-term transitional housing (6-24 months) for veterans and their families. Pet-friendly, fully furnished units designed to provide stability and safety.

  • Short and medium-term stays: 6 to 24 months
  • Women veteran and family-friendly units
  • Separate veteran housing with VA benefits support
  • Pet-friendly: dogs, cats, and more welcome
  • Fully furnished: beds, bedding, kitchen, and bath supplies
Help us get there →
Licensed counselor and veteran client in a supportive therapy session
Future Goal

Support Services

Licensed therapy, trauma counseling, addiction recovery support, case management, childcare, and after-school programs for veterans and their resident families.

  • Licensed therapy and trauma counseling
  • Addiction recovery and mental health referrals
  • Case management and life coaching
  • Childcare and after-school programs for resident families
Help us get there →
Group of adults including veterans in a job skills training workshop
Future Goal

Empowerment & Training

Resume building, job placement, GED and college support, vocational skills training, financial literacy classes, and entrepreneurship programs to equip veterans for lasting independence.

  • Resume building and job placement
  • GED and college support
  • Vocational skills training
  • Financial literacy classes
  • Entrepreneurship and small-business support
Help us get there →
Person receiving support funds and keys from a nonprofit worker
Future Goal

Start-Over Micro-Grant Fund

Emergency relocation assistance and up to $5,000 in business startup capital paired with ongoing mentorship — giving veterans the seed capital to truly rebuild.

  • Emergency relocation assistance
  • First-month rent, clothing, work tools, and childcare
  • Business startup funds: up to $5,000
  • Ongoing mentorship paired with every business grant
Help us get there →

Ready to help us build this future?

Every dollar donated today accelerates VCLI's path toward these long-term programs for veterans and their families across Long Island.

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