InteCare SSVF

10/16/2026

Our new newsletter is a great way to stay connected to our work in the community assisting Veterans in securing stable housing.

Each month, we’ll share their stories, helpful resources, updates and ways you can stay involved. 📬

Read our Oct. newsletter and subscribe to stay in the know 👇https://www.intecarevets.org

10/08/2026

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced recently a record high $1.17 billion in grants to 680 organizations nationwide to help Veterans find and maintain stable housing. Of that, $855 million will be awarded through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program, with one-year grants beginning Oct. 1, 2026.

We’re proud to be among a handful of Indiana organizations receiving SSVF funding. This investment will help us:
• Prevent the loss of a Veteran’s home
• Help Veterans and their families find more suitable housing
• Rapidly re-house Veterans experiencing homelessness

We’re grateful for this investment and the opportunity to continue helping Veterans find stability.

The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) grant helps organizations support low‑income Veteran families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with housing stability and local support.

09/30/2026

In 2025, saw a 26% reduction in Veteran homelessness, a reminder that when we invest in the right resources and work together, we can create meaningful change for Veterans and our community.

What’s making a difference? Wraparound support. Local organizations working together to help Veterans find housing quickly while connecting them to the resources and services they need to stay housed. When we put resources where they can truly make a difference, we create stronger outcomes for Veterans and a stronger community for everyone.

Want to learn more? Explore the 2026 Point-in-Time Count data and the State of Homelessness: Indianapolis report to see the full picture of homelessness in our community. 👇

We want to thank all those who attended the 2026 State of Homelessness: Indianapolis. Your presence was powerful and we were grateful for the opportunity to not only present the 2026 Point-in-Time Count data but allow us to narrate what this data means for the CoC now and looking forward.

09/26/2026

She Found Safety. Her Children Found Home. Healing Began.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program helps Veterans and their families find stable housing and prevent homelessness. For many women Veterans, that support may also include addressing unique needs like childcare, safety, and trauma-informed care.

JaQuala and her two sons began working with our team after fleeing domestic violence and experiencing homelessness. While staying in a shelter and facing job loss, she worked closely with her case manager and community partners to rebuild stability.

Today, the family is safely housed. JaQuala has secured full-time employment, returned to school, and her sons are thriving. They are also receiving ongoing mental health support as they continue healing.

Her story is a powerful reminder that with safe housing, compassionate support, and the right resources, hope can become a new beginning. 🏡

09/23/2026

A Veteran Stand Down is about more than bringing services together in one place. It’s about creating a welcoming space where Veterans can connect with people who are ready to listen, answer questions and help them find a path forward.

We’re grateful to be part of this event, hosted by The Bros Foundation and presented by Citizens Energy Group. Events like this are important because they bring Veterans directly to the people and organizations that can help.

A special thank you to Broadway UMC for opening its doors and hosting everyone. If you’re attending, come find us at Table R9 in the Housing & Homeless Services area. We’ll be there to listen, answer questions and help connect Veterans with housing and other resources.

Sometimes knowing where to start is the hardest part. We’ll be there to help.

The Veteran Stand Down is a twoday event hosted by The Bros Foundation, a new nonprofit focusing on helping veterans find resources, services and support.

All veterans are welcome. Registration required. Link in bio.

Below is the schedule for both days.
⏰ 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
🗓️ Sept. 24

There will be showers, clothing and hygiene items, haircuts, VA benefits assistance, employment and job-training assistance, housing help, transportation assistance and food support.

⏰ 3:30-7 p.m.
🗓️ Sept. 25

There will be motivational messages, veteran recognitions and a dinner.

09/17/2026

We are proud to celebrate our team member, Bobby Durbin, who was recently honored with the FOX59 News for making a difference in our community.

Thank you Bobby for your service to our country and for your continued dedication to helping those who have served. Your compassion, commitment, and work supporting Veterans make a lasting impact every day.

👏 Join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition!

📺 Watch the full story here:

INDIANAPOLIS — No one thought Bobby Durbin would end up joining the military when he was young—including Bobby. After two decades of service, the self-described “wild, wild kid” ended up reti…

09/15/2026

Housing stability takes more than a place to live. 🏠

A recent report from Prosperity Indiana and the National Low Income Housing Coalition found Indiana renters need to earn $24.13/hour to afford the average two-bedroom apartment. The average renter earns just $19.29/hour.

For Veterans facing a housing crisis, this gap can make stability even harder to achieve. Preventing Veteran homelessness requires a comprehensive, holistic and person-centered approach that addresses their housing crisis while connecting them to resources like employment services that help Veterans remain housed and build a stronger future.

Read the full Out of Reach – Indiana 2026 report to learn more about housing affordability across Indiana 👇

https://www.prosperityindiana.org/Policy-News/13656183

09/13/2026

We’re honored to be among the 2027 Grants for Veteran Services (GVS) recipients.

This grant helps support our work serving Indiana Veterans, their families, and caregivers and the numbers show the impact is real.

📈 January–March 2026: 87 Veterans enrolled in services
📈 April–June 2026: 73 Veterans enrolled

That’s 160 Veterans connecting with support in just six months. We’re grateful to the The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs for investing in organizations working to make a meaningful difference for Hoosier Veterans and look forward to building on this momentum.

Congratulations to our 2027 Grants for Veteran Services (GVS) recipients! We’re proud to support organizations that provide life‑changing services and meaningful opportunities for Hoosier Veterans.

At the ceremony, grantees connected, shared ideas, and explored new ways to collaborate-amplifying their support for Veterans statewide.

We look forward to all you’ll accomplish in the year ahead! Thank you for making a difference—today and every day.

08/31/2026

We’re excited to share that InteCare Veteran Services has been selected to participate in the Bob Woodruff Foundation Innovation Lab Cohort! 🎉

The Innovation Lab supports and strengthens programs that think outside the box and explores how best to measure their impacts on our nation’s service members, Veterans, their families, and their caregivers.

Through the Cohort, we’ll have the opportunity to test promising ideas, address unmet needs, strengthen our work and learn alongside other organizations committed to creating meaningful solutions for those who have served.

We’re honored to be part of this inaugural cohort and excited to learn, collaborate and grow alongside five other outstanding Veteran-serving organizations.

Congratulations to all of our fellow cohort members: Boots to Roots , Brushwood Center, Heroic Gardens, National Alliance for Eating Disorders and Veterans Healing Farm. We are excited to get to work!

Learn more about the Innovation Lab and the Cohort: https://bit.ly/_innovationlab

Through coaching, funding, & long-term support, the Innovation Lab helps Got Your 6 Network partners test new ideas to support veterans.

08/20/2026

Congress on Your Corner is coming to InteCare Veteran Services

Having challenges connecting with a federal agency? Is your case taking longer than expected? Connect directly with Andre Carson's constituent services staff to see how we can assist you.

📅 Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
⏰ Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Location: InteCare Veteran Services 777 N. Meridian St., Ste. 120, Indianapolis

If you are a Veteran needing assistance navigating issues with a federal agency, we’re here to help get you answers.

Stop by and chat with team members in person. No RSVP required.