VLP Agency Number 38965

The Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania provides essential housing, employment, and other vital supportive services to eligible veterans, service members and their families to improve self-sufficiency, sustainability and quality of life.

Stand Down 2010

"STAND DOWN" is a military term which refers to fresh troops taking care of exhausted combat troops by removing them from the battlefield to an environment that is safe and secure. The soldiers are given medical attention, food, fresh clothing and the chance to get cleaned up, rest and recuperate.

On August 21 2010, the Pittsburgh community will come together to host Stand Down 2010 - an intensive service fair for homeless veterans, their families, and other citizens in need. If you are a service provider, volunteer, or just want to help, please contact Bob Rosswog at 412-481-8200, rosswogr@vlpwpa.org.

Click here to download the flyer.

Click here to view photos from Stand Down 2008.

2010 Partners in Leadership Awards

Please mark your calendars and join us for our 21st annual Partners in Leadership Awards celebration on October 21, 2010. Once again, VLP will take time to honor those who have served and sacrificed on behalf of us all. Your support allows us to continue the important work of serving our region's veterans, service members and their families.

VLP Board Chair Frank DeCarlo on Glen Meakem's Radio Program

VLP Board Chair, Frank DeCarlo, reports on the challenges facing today's veterans and how each of us can do our duty to help.

Click here for the interview.

VLP Featured in PA Veteran Newsletter

VLP is featured in an article in the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Newsletter. The article on VLP can be found on page 10 and there are many other news-worthy articles found in the newsletter

Click here to read the Pennsylvania Veteran Newsletter article on VLP.

VLP Looking for Mentors for Veterans Court

Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania (VLP) is looking for volunteer mentors to help veterans who encounter the criminal justice system. The mission of the Veterans Court Mentoring Program is to support the veteran through their readjustment to civilian life, to assist the veteran navigate through the court, treatment, and VA systems, and to act as a friend and ally through this difficult time. The goal is to ensure that no veteran is left behind.

Click Here to download the Mentor Application in WORD.

Click Here to download the Mentor Application as a PDF.

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VLP Receives New Funding To Assist Veterans

VLP has been selected to receive two new sources of funding and has had one existing competitive grant renewed. This funding will allow VLP to continue carrying out our mission of improving the self-sufficiency, sustainability and quality of life for our veterans. Please see below for more information.

United Way of Allegheny County Impact Fund.

VLP is honored to have been recognized by the United Way of Allegheny County for our unwavering commitment to our veterans. Of the 97 proposals that were submitted to the United Way, only 18 agencies were chosen to receive funding, VLP being one of those 18. Click here to read the official press release from the United Way.

Veterans Workforce Investment Program (VWIP).

VLP, in conjunction with our colleagues in Philadelphia and Harrisburg, has been awarded the VWIP grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. This employment and training grant will focus on "Green Jobs" and will allow us to assist veterans by channeling them into new and exciting careers. Click here to read the official press release from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP).

VLP has operated HVRP since 1993. This competitive grant will allow VLP to continue serving our area's homeless veterans by providing them with career guidance, training, job placement and a wide array of supportive services to assist them with reintegrating back into the workforce. Click here to read the official press release from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing

VLP, in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Department of Veterans Affairs and Shepherd's Heart Fellowship has been awarded funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing (HPRP). This program will provide financial assistance, housing relocation and stabilization services to the Pittsburgh region's "at risk" population. The HPRP program will be available to all area residents.