Our soldiers sacrificed it all while serving to protect our nation's freedom. Sadly, men and women who proudly served our country in the military returned to find themselves without a home or are vulnerable to losing the homes they had. Unfortunately, our country has forgotten them and turned a deaf ear to their cry for help.

VAlanthropy (philanthropy for Veterans) works to relieve veteran homelessness by increasing permanent supportive veteran housing inventory. Our model creates desirable and affordable all-veteran apartment communities that place veterans in sustainable, permanent living situations.

Helping low-income veterans who are homeless or may face homelessness is a well-recognized goal, but solutions for permanent veteran housing are not. With our assistance, veterans who navigate the Veterans Administration (VA) system can recover from the threat of homelessness. This project and our future projects use a unique approach. It is a testament to our community’s commitment to our veterans, and your support is crucial in making it successful.
On the battlefield, service members never left another behind. We cannot and will not leave our veterans behind in this desperate housing crisis.

Solutions

VAlanthropy, with resources from the VA and local housing authority and the generous help of our donor partners, businesses, Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs), and foundations, is working to relieve some veteran homelessness by increasing the inventory of permanent supportive veteran housing.
Desirable, affordable housing is a critical component, but housing alone will not keep veterans from returning to unhealthy relationships and undesirable living conditions. Access to supportive services is also vital. An all-veteran community of like-minded veterans who share the same experience completes this successful, proven model.
Valanthropy will continue to develop, construct, manage, and own stable, safe, affordable homes and apartment communities where veterans will be proud to live.
The Hidden Wounds Project has established a collaboration between VAlanthropy and Hidden Wounds, both 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofits. This partnership is crucial in our first mission to provide twelve sustainable, high-quality one-bedroom apartments for low-income veterans in Sumter, South Carolina.
Desirable, affordable housing is a critical component, but housing alone will not keep veterans from returning to unhealthy relationships and undesirable living conditions. Access to supportive services is also vital. An all-veteran community of like-minded veterans who share the same experience completes this successful, proven model.

PHASE I HOUSING

VAlanthropy is constructing an all-veteran apartment village where veterans can thrive, living among other veterans with similar experiences. This village will foster a strong community and mutual support, helping residents transition to stable, independent living. VAlanthropy broke ground on the property we  purchased on March 17, 2025, and construction is underway.

The Sumter, SC site is ideal for this venture. It is adjacent to the Hidden Wounds Resource Center, a USO-like facility that provides supportive services such as case management, community engagement, job training, and a crisis/suicide intervention hotline. The site is also near the Veterans Administration (VA) and the Department of Mental Health (DMH) and free city bus transportation. This location gives veterans access to all the resources needed to stay on track, be  productive, and live independently.

PHASE II SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

Once the tenants are assigned, Hidden Wounds will handle day-to-day case management and supportive service integration.

PHASE III, A VETERAN COMMUNITY

The third component is bonding with and sharing experiences with other veterans in a structured, safe, and sanitary community. These essential components keep the veterans on track to overcome the emotional and physical trauma that brings them to the point of homelessness.

PHASE IV

We will expand the program to other locations, first statewide and then nationally, based on the need in areas with veteran populations that may be on the brink of homelessness.

VAlanthropy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that does not pay state or federal taxes, 100% of donations are used to fund the program and are tax-exempt. Therefore, we can provide a safe, permanent, stable environment and keep rents low.

About Us

VAlanthropy is a 501(c) 3 charity that helps provide permanent housing for homeless veterans, veteran women with children, veteran families, and those veterans facing eviction and homelessness.

Project

With your help, Valanthrophy aims to raise funds to develop and build a 12-unit, permanently affordable pilot apartment complex for Veterans.

Case Studies

Learn about veterans who have used similar programs nationwide to get help.

Resources

There are many ways to receive help. Visit our resources page to find services that may be of assistance.

Donate

We need your financial support to help give deserving veterans a permanently affordable, desirable place to live and keep them from returning to the streets.

Tom Lash
P.O. Box 5230,
Columbia, SC 29205
214.244.3879
tom@valanthropy.org

Fred Altman
P.O. Box 5230,
Columbia, SC 29205
803.414.4352
fred@valanthropy.org

Ben Marich
P.O. Box 5230,
Columbia, SC 29205
941.928.5913
ben@valanthropy.org

Thank you to our Advisors for their incredible help and support!