Frequently Asked Questions

How can I volunteer?

Use the website to send us a message of what you are interested in volunteering to do. Or ask us to call you by giving us your phone number.

Specifically, what can volunteers work on?

What is Currently Happening?

Volunteers can help in their area of expertise. Can you help veterans in need of housing helping us secure land to build on, social media, architect work, VA mortgages & benefits, acquiring tax sales to rehab, help design PUDs, designing microhomes to build, city permits, making videos, office help, concrete work for foundations, in-kind donations, nonprofit experts, church relations, fundraising, marketing, hosting events, grant writing to foundations, and more.

Is there a time commitment?

Timing varies by role and type. Some are networking, working from home, helping at the job site or out in the community.

What training is provided?

We prefer you volunteer using your skill set. Then we will work with you to make progress to help more veterans.

How do I stay informed?

Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on events, opportunities, and volunteer news.

What are your plans for the future?

Veteran Homes of Honor's strength is building micro-homes for Veterans to build wealth accumulation through home-ownership. The work and research is to fulfill that purpose.

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Veteran Statistics

• Veterans have a strong track record of homeownership when PROPERLY SUPPORTED. This data driven is proof programs do work.

• The VA & partners housed 47,925 veterans - 96% remain stably housed.

• 20% of Veterans do not own their own home. With the cost of renting so high they need to consider owning their own home sometimes for less than the cost of renting.

• Veterans 55+: 24% are housing cost burdened - spending over 30%+ on housing alone.

• 50% of all Veterans are 65 or older (2022)

• 67% of Veterans plan to buy a home within 3 years if they can.

• 649,939 Veterans live in Illinois

• On any given day there are OVER 1,000 homeless Veterans in Illinois.

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