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VCP helps homeless Veterans have a home, and somewhere to be noticed, have food, and more. They build small homes that have essentials that everyone would need.

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We are going to make hygiene bags with a bunch of items by raising money by doing a lemonade and popcorn sale. We also are going to try to have a guest speaker come and talk about what they do for others.

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Access Google Drive with a Google account (for personal use) or Google Workspace account (for business use).

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Mission Statement

I value and believe in God, volleyball, family, baking, and friends. Sports, family, and friends make me happy. My goals in life is to travel the world, model kindness, encourage others, and make others laugh. My dreams and visions for life are to share my love, passions, travel, and be successful. I think I am very good at volleyball/sports, creativity, and helping others. I am passionate about my dogs, traveling, baking, and having fun. I want people to think of me as a kind, funny, creative, responsible, and hard-working person.

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Mission Statement I value and believe in God, volleyball, family, baking, and friends. Sports, family, and friends make me happy. My goals in life is to travel the world, model kindness, encourage others, and make others laugh. My dreams and visions for life are to share my love, passions, travel,

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Some ways you can help VCP is by volunteer by donating good or essential products, buying stuff from their wish list, if you are old enough you can volunteer to help build or plant stuff and lastly just simply donating a few dollars can help a lot.

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Veterans Community Project would not be possible without the time, energy, commitment, and enthusiasm of our volunteers. Thousands of people have raised their hand and taken the oath to help serve those who served us. Together, we are transforming the lives of Veterans...and our own.

Please note that volunteer opportunities vary city by city.

Administrative

Assist Veterans and VCP by welcoming guests, answering phones, organizing donations, and other administrative tasks.

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House Construction / Maintenance

Participate in the construction or maintenance of a tiny house and leave a lasting mark on the community. No experience necessary; volunteers age 16+ only.

Staging

Help VCP prepare the tiny house for a Veteran by filling it with furniture, household goods, and the special touches that make a house a home.

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Events

Engage the community by joining VCP at public events and helping lead tours of our model tiny house.

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Veterans Community Project would not be possible without the time, energy, commitment, and enthusiasm of our volunteers. Thousands of people have raised their hand and taken the oath to help serve those who served us. Together, we are transforming the lives of Veterans...and our own. Please note that volunteer opportunities vary city by city.

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More ways you can help VCP is Donating goods it could be hygiene products or/and home supplies. You could also host a event. One more thing is you can help welcoming guest with answering phones and more.

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About 1.5 million veterans are considered at risk of homelessness due to poverty.

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VA takes care of homeless veterans, yet it still leaves over 100 thousand homeless veterans.

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America's homeless Veterans have served in World War II, the Korean War, Cold War, Vietnam, and etc.

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Veterans need help with finding a home, jobs, training, and more.

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About 56% of all homeless Veterans are Hispanic and African American.

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About 75,609 veterans, male and female, were homeless on one night of January 2009.

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Almost all of the sheltered veterans are single adults, however some have a families.

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California is one of the most experienced place for homeless veterans.

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Since VCP and other shelters have helped the U.S population with military experience has declined.

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There are about 16.2 billion veterans in the U.S.

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Veterans usually retire at the age of 60 years old.

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Veterans, after they serve, most of them experience 48 to 67% of mental health issues.

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Homeless veterans are at high risk for co-occurring disorders at least one alcohol or other drugs.

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At least 76% of veterans had prior diagnosed with mental disorder.

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In 2010, 20,000 veterans with government sponsored mortgages lost their homes.