Veterans Assisted - Veteran's Helping Hands Project

Joe - Triple amputee Navy EOD veteran on successful elk hunt

Real veterans, real success stories - Helping our heroes reclaim their lives

Making a Difference, One Veteran at a Time

Every veteran who comes through our program has a unique story and unique needs. Through our comprehensive approach combining housing assistance, mental health support, vocational training, and community resources, we're helping veterans rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose.

"We don't just provide a handout - we provide a hand up. Our goal is to give veterans the tools, training, and support they need to become self-sufficient and thrive."

Our Impact By The Numbers

20+

Community Partners

Organizations working together to serve veterans

100%

Direct Impact

Of donations go directly to veteran services

Housing Secured

Veterans moved from streets to stable homes

Lives Changed

Veterans trained and employed in skilled trades

How We Help Veterans

Housing Assistance

We work directly with the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs to provide what they cannot - security deposits, first and last month's rent, and move-in costs that keep veterans off the streets.

Emergency housing placement
Security deposits and rent assistance
Utility connection fees
Basic furniture and household items
Transitional housing support

Mental Health & Counseling

Addressing the "800 lb. gorilla in the room" - veteran mental health, PTSD, and substance abuse issues that often go undocumented and untreated.

PTSD treatment and therapy
Substance abuse counseling
Crisis intervention services
Peer support groups
Family counseling

Vocational Training

Through the Veteran's Skilled Trades Center, veterans learn construction trades while building homes and rebuilding their lives.

Carpentry and construction skills
Electrical and plumbing training
On-the-job training under supervision
Trade certifications
Job placement assistance

Life Skills & Support

We provide comprehensive support services that address all aspects of successful reintegration into civilian life.

Financial literacy classes
Resume writing and interview prep
Transportation assistance
Legal advocacy and support
Connection to community resources

Success Stories

"I was living in my car for eight months after I came back. The VA helped with healthcare, but I couldn't afford first and last month's rent. VHHP stepped in and got me into an apartment. Now I'm working construction and paying my own rent. They gave me my dignity back."

- James M., U.S. Army Veteran

"I was facing my third strike and looking at serious prison time. The Veteran Court gave me a chance to go through the Skilled Trades Center instead. I learned carpentry, got clean, and now I have a job with a contractor. This program saved my life."

- Robert T., U.S. Marine Corps Veteran

"PTSD nearly destroyed my marriage and my life. The counseling I received through VHHP was different - they understood what I'd been through. Combined with the structure of working on construction projects, I finally started healing. My wife says she has her husband back."

- Michael D., U.S. Air Force Veteran

"After detox at the VA hospital, I had nowhere to go and no job skills. The Skilled Trades Center taught me electrical work while I stayed sober. Work became my therapy. I've been clean for 18 months and on my way to earning my journeymen certification."

- David K., U.S. Navy Veteran

Out of respect for our veterans' privacy, all testimonials are shared with permission and use first names and last initials only to protect identities.

From Homeless to Housed

Veterans who were living on the streets now have stable housing and are working toward self-sufficiency through our programs.

Second Chances Work

Working with Veteran Courts, we've given veterans facing incarceration a second chance through our Skilled Trades Center program.

Skills for Life

Veterans trained in our program are now employed in construction trades, earning good wages and supporting their families.

Healing Through Work

Veterans struggling with PTSD and substance abuse have found healing through the structure and purpose of meaningful work.

Recreational Therapy & Outdoor Activities

Healing happens not just through work, but also through outdoor recreation. We organize fishing trips, hunting excursions, and outdoor activities that help veterans reconnect with nature and each other.

Fishing trips provide peace and connection

Building confidence and self-worth

Veterans working together on construction projects

Learning valuable trade skills

Watch Our Progress

We regularly update this page with new jobs completed and veterans helped. The Veteran's Skilled Trades Center is currently 95% through the process of opening in Hot Springs, SD.

Project Updates Coming Soon

Once our manufacturing facility opens, we will showcase:
• Photos of completed housing projects
• Videos of veterans learning and working
• Updates on families helped
• Community impact reports

Veterans We've Helped