We provide a dignified place to live and an opportunity for veterans to become their best selves. SMVC’s professional staff customizes wraparound solutions to support veterans’ goals around employment, physical and mental health, trauma and addiction management with the means and support necessary to achieve long-term health, employment and financial stability.

Our campus is a home and a community where veterans can live their best lives and give back to their community.

SMVC adopted the Housing First and Permanent Supportive Housing models to have a sustained impact on ending veteran homelessness in Kansas City. These evidence-based models focus on permanent housing with wrap-around support are equally essential components to keep people housed and healthy. Key principles of these models include a low-barrier admission policy, no programmatic prerequisites, supportive services are voluntary but are actively used to engage veterans with a focus on housing permanency and wellness, and veteran residents have full rights, responsibilities and legal protections.

SMVC also focuses on a third element that makes us unique – we build a vibrant community that takes care of our neighbors.  The campus is infused with pride. The campus becomes a place for formerly homeless and disabled veterans to live, and a home and community where they can live their best lives and give back. It provides a unique opportunity to build positive relationships and mutual support among veterans.

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