National Coalition of Homeless Veterans (NCHV): Drawing upon our advocacy and outreach, Dixon Center supported the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans in the Grants Pass v. Johnson Supreme Court Case, which challenged bans on outdoor sleeping for homeless individuals. This ruling will impact veterans by potentially criminalizing homelessness rather than addressing its root causes. Even though the decision was unfavorable to veterans who are in the most need of assistance, Dixon Center will continue to advocate for nationwide “Housing First” policies that prioritize permanent housing as the foundation for recovery and reintegration services.
United Methodist Communities (UMC): In wanting to improve its inclusion of veterans into its organization, UMC turned to Dixon Center for expertise on how to engage with aging veterans in need of long-term care services and how to leverage residents at its various communities to enhance a culture more favorable to veterans. Dixon Center provided strategic recommendations and connected them to Soldier On to collaborate on care coordination for older veterans requiring independent and assisted living.
Freddie Mac: Dixon Center continues to assist in the strategic development of the relationship between Freddie Mac, a leader in the U.S. housing market in making homeownership and rentals accessible and affordable, and Soldier On. This collaboration has resulted in increased access to mortgage counseling and home ownership for thousands of veterans and military families from the end of 2018 through 2024.
Soldier On: During speaking opportunities, and events, Dixon Center has provided funding, built awareness, encouraged community involvement and support, and promoted the services of Soldier On, a private nonprofit organization committed to ending veteran homelessness. Dixon Center has also shared resources with Soldier On to support their programs as well as to their partners who are addressing basic needs of hundreds of their residents and communities across five states.
