Emergency, transitional, and permanent supportive housing — including our new 71-unit Lightfighter Village — paired with case management and wraparound services.
Celebrating 30 Years of Serving Those Who Served
Since 1996, we've served Veterans across California from our historic Fort Ord campus — meeting them with housing, food, and whole-person care that turns crisis into lasting stability.
Who We AreOur Programs
Caring for Veterans, Their Families & Their Pets
We provide housing, supportive services, and whole-person care that empower Veterans to build stable, independent, and fulfilling futures. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we're proud to be one of the few Veteran-serving organizations in the nation that welcomes Veterans, their families, and their pets — because no one who served should have to leave a loved one behind on the road home.
Housing for Veterans & families
A food pantry — pets included
Counseling & peer support
Employment & re-entry help
30Years
of dedicated support
Every Bit Counts
A warm bed, a hot meal, even food and care for a Veteran's dog — every gift, no matter its size, helps a Veteran move from crisis toward stability. For nearly 30 years, donors like you have kept Veterans, their families, and their pets housed, fed, and cared for across California.
Donate TodayFrom every Veteran we serve — thank you for standing beside those who served.
Our Impact
What your support makes possible every year.
522Veterans empowered & housed this past year
3,400Average bed days per month
1,300Veterans served monthly in our food pantry
15Dogs receiving food & pet care daily
Whole-Person Care, Every Step Home
All ProgramsGroceries, staples, and pet food for Veterans in our program — open to military and alumni on Fridays. No one who served, or their pets, should go hungry.
Group activities and life-skills sessions that help residents build connection, stability, and the tools for self-sufficiency on their journey home.
Benefits navigation, employment help, and our Long-Term Offender Re-Entry program — including the nation's first dedicated Veterans unit at CTF Soledad.
Get Involved & Stay Connected
From our podcast to our pantry, there are many ways to support Veterans, their families, and their pets.
Real Veterans. Real Stories. Tune in at VTCvoices.org.
LCM provides revenue for VTC programs, employs Veterans, and diverts waste from the landfill.
This three-story, 71-unit complex features 64 studio apartments and seven two-bedroom family units. LFV is at full occupancy, but you can still apply for the waitlist.
Stay up to date on everything VTC with our quarterly newsletters — events, news, and more.
Help us supply Veterans with essential items from day one by shopping our Amazon wish list.
Send donations straight to the pantry from the comfort of your own home.
Awards & Recognition
Honored for our work serving Veterans across California.
2025 Nonprofit Agency of the Year
NCHV 2025 Award
2025 Outstanding Member Award
2023 Nonprofit Agency of the Year
