Because she served, she deserves a place to call home.
A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization | EIN 84-2159444
2 million+
women veterans in the United States
17.9%
of the active duty force are women
103%
higher suicide rate than civilian women
The Face of Military Women of Valor
Military Women of Valor honors, supports and uplifts the women who have worn our nation's uniform, and connects her to housing, careers and trusted resources from New York to Virginia as she moves from military service into her next chapter.
Proudly served our nation
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WHO WE ARE
Dedicated to the women who served
Military Women of Valor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring, supporting and uplifting our nation's female veterans. We connect women to safe housing, supportive services and pathways to lasting independence through referrals and partnerships, and we advocate for a transition system built around the realities women face when they come home.
This is not about charity. It is about justice, dignity and a system worthy of her service.
OUR VISION
A future where every female veteran has access to safe, affordable housing and critical supportive services.
OUR MISSION
To honor the service and sacrifice of female veterans by providing safe transitional housing options, supportive service referrals and pathways to permanent housing and lasting success.
OUR APPROACH
Enhancing the system, not recreating it
Military Women of Valor is not trying to build a new system. We work hand in hand with federal, state and local partners and with veterans organizations and associations to strengthen what already works and to close the gaps where women are falling through. This is a different way of moving forward in a new era, one built on partnership and on the lived experience of the women who served.
FEDERAL
Federal agencies
Aligning with the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Labor so women can reach the benefits they have earned.
STATE AND LOCAL
State and local government
Working with state veterans affairs offices, housing authorities and county services to connect women to help where they live.
VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS
Veterans organizations and associations
Partnering with groups such as the VFW and the American Legion to extend their reach to women veterans and their families.
COMMUNITY
Community and business partners
Uniting nonprofits, employers, faith communities and local businesses around housing, jobs and belonging.
HOUSING AND SHELTER REFERRALS
Veteran housing from New York to Virginia
Military Women of Valor is not trying to build a new system. We work hand in hand with federal, state and local partners and with veterans organizations and associations to strengthen what already works and to close the gaps where women are falling through. This is a different way of moving forward in a new era, one built on partnership and on the lived experience of the women who served.
HOMELESS OR AT RISK TONIGHT
1 (877) 424 3838
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, available 24 hours a day. You can also dial 211 for local shelters.
Wilmington
Delaware Center for Homeless Veterans
Serves women veterans
Housing and supportive services for homeless veterans, SSVF assistance and a dedicated Female Veterans Grant and Per Diem program.
(302) 691 7411
DELAWARE
Milford
Home of the Brave Foundation
Serves women veterans
Transitional housing for homeless veterans across Delmarva, including Home of the Brave II, a house for female veterans.
(302) 491 7923
DELAWARE
Dover, serving all three counties
Delaware Office of Veterans Services
State veterans office connecting veterans to benefits and housing help statewide.
(302) 739 2792
DELAWARE
Philadelphia
Veterans Multi Service Center
Day service center, permanent supportive housing and SSVF housing assistance for veterans and families.
(215) 923 2600
PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia
Impact Services
Veteran housing, case management and employment services in Kensington and across the city.
(215) 739 1600
PENNSYLVANIA
Statewide, all 67 counties
PA VETConnect
Pennsylvania DMVA field staff who connect veterans to housing and financial help, including Veterans Temporary Assistance.
PENNSYLVANIA
Winslow Township
Veterans Haven South
Serves women veterans
State transitional housing with food, health care, counseling and vocational help. Toll free (888) 849 7188. Women veterans are eligible.
(609) 561 4990
NEW JERSEY
Glen Gardner
Veterans Haven North
Two year state transitional housing program with an on site Veterans Service Officer. Toll free (877) 648 0091.
(908) 537 1999
NEW JERSEY
Parsippany, serving New Jersey
Community Hope, Hope for Veterans
24 hour SSVF referral line. Transitional housing intake (908) 647 5717. Permanent supportive housing and prevention.
(855) 483 8466
NEW JERSEY
Trenton, statewide
NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
State veterans services, including Bringing Veterans Home housing initiatives.
(609) 530 4600
NEW JERSEY
Baltimore
Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training
Emergency shelter, short term and long term housing for veterans in transition.
(410) 576 9626
MARYLAND
Baltimore
The Baltimore Station
Transitional housing and recovery support for veterans.
(410) 752 4454
MARYLAND
Southern Maryland
Three Oaks Homeless Shelter
Shelter and housing assistance listed by the Maryland veterans department.
(301) 863 9535
MARYLAND
Washington, D.C., suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia
Friendship Place, Veterans First
Rapid rehousing and homelessness prevention for veterans and their families.
(202) 658 9599
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Richmond, statewide
Virginia Department of Veterans Services
Housing care coordination and referrals across 16 regional networks. Toll free (844) 838 7838. Dial 211 for local shelters.
(804) 786 0286
VIRGINIA
Northern, central and southwest Virginia
Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas, SSVF
Rehousing, homelessness prevention, case management and benefits help for low income veteran families.
(571) 765 1075
VIRGINIA
Brooklyn, serving all five boroughs
Black Veterans for Social Justice
Serves women veterans
Emergency shelter, transitional and permanent supportive housing, including Zawadi House, a 110 bed women's shelter in the Bronx.
(718) 852 6004
NEW YORK
Statewide
NYS Department of Veterans' Services
Veterans Benefits Advisors who help with housing, benefits and support for women veterans.
(888) 838 7697
NEW YORK
JOBS AND EVENTS
Veteran careers and upcoming events in the region
Every state job center from New York to Virginia has staff dedicated to veterans, including Local Veterans' Employment Representatives who help with job searches at no cost. Current openings are posted daily on the job boards below.
UPCOMING EVENTS, FALL 2026
Oct 1
Women Veterans and Inclusion Program Listening Tour
Columbia, MD
Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families
Oct 10
Community Health and Resource Fair
Laurel, MD
Hosted by Delegate J. Sandy Bartlett
Oct 17
Women Veterans and Inclusion Program Listening Tour
Bel Air, MD
Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families
Oct 29
Job Fair at Naval Station Norfolk
Norfolk, VA
RecruitMilitary
Nov 6
Women Veterans and Inclusion Program Listening Tour
Newburg, MD
Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families
Nov 7
Mission Maryland
Frederick, MD
Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families
Nov 11
New York City Veterans Day Parade
Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
United War Veterans Council, (212) 693 1476
Nov 11
National Veterans Day Observance
Arlington National Cemetery, VA
Wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Nov 13
Women Veterans and Inclusion Program Listening Tour
Baltimore, MD
Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families
Nov 14
Virginia Women's Conference
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Office of Senator Mark Warner
Nov 24
National Virtual Career Fair
Online
RecruitMilitary
Dec 3
Job Fair at Fort Eustis
Fort Eustis, VA
RecruitMilitary
Please confirm dates, times and registration with each host before attending.
JOB BOARDS BY STATE
NEW YORK
NYS Department of Labor Veterans Services
NEW JERSEY
New Jersey Department of Labor Veterans Services
PENNSYLVANIA
PA CareerLink
DELAWARE
Delaware JobLink
MARYLAND
Maryland Workforce Exchange
WASHINGTON, D.C.
DC Department of Employment Services
VIRGINIA
Virginia Values Veterans, V3
VIRGINIA
Virginia Workforce Connection
NATIONWIDE
USAJOBS, federal careers
NATIONWIDE
RecruitMilitary job fairs
NATIONWIDE
Hiring Our Heroes events and fellowships
NATIONWIDE
Military Friendly Job Portal
MILITARY NEWS
Stay informed
Trusted newspapers and news services that cover every branch of the armed forces, veterans and military families.
Military Times
Independent news on pay, benefits and policy for the entire military community.
BY THE NUMBERS
The women who served, and what they face at home
Every state job center from New York to Virginia has staff dedicated to veterans, including Local Veterans' Employment Representatives who help with job searches at no cost. Current openings are posted daily on the job boards below.
2M+
women veterans live in the United States, about 10 percent of all veterans
17.9%
of active duty members are women, and 22.4 percent of the Selected Reserve
1 in 3
women veterans report military sexual trauma when screened by the VA
24%
increase in homelessness among women veterans from 2020 to 2023
SUICIDE RATE PER 100,000, 2023
Women veterans: 13.9
Non veteran women: 7.2
The rate for women veterans was 103 percent higher than for women who never served.
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE, 2025 ANNUAL AVERAGE
Women veterans: 4.6%
Non veteran women: 4.0%
Men veterans: 3.3%
Women veterans face higher unemployment than both male veterans and civilian women.
28%
of active duty mothers are single parents, compared with 8 percent of fathers
54%
of women veterans did not feel prepared to navigate community resources, compared with 35 percent of men
33%
of women veterans found a job within three months of leaving service, compared with 41 percent of men
18%
projected share of the veteran population who will be women by 2040, up from 4 percent in 2000
THE TRANSITION GAP
The most dangerous year is the first one home
More than 200,000 service members leave the military every year. In the first year after separation, veterans die by suicide at nearly twice the rate of the overall veteran population. Researchers call this window the deadly gap: military health care ends before VA and community care begin.
Women carry added weight
Aligning with the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Labor so women can reach the benefits they have earned.
Systems built for another era
Transition programs, housing options and veteran services were designed for a force that looked very different decades ago. Few transitional homes accept children, and many shelters are not built for women.
Isolation turns hardship into crisis
Without a connected network, a lost job or an unsafe relationship can become a housing crisis within weeks. Early connection to peers and services is the strongest protection.
A NEW INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TRANSITION
A clear path from uniform to her next chapter
A successful transition starts long before the final day in uniform and continues well after it. This is the path Military Women of Valor encourages every servicewoman, family and community partner to follow.
12 TO 24 MONTHS BEFORE SEPARATION
1.Plan
• Begin the Transition Assistance Program early, no later than one year out
• Build a budget for at least six months of civilian living costs
• Map housing, child care and school options in the community you will call home
• Request copies of your medical and service records
6 MONTHS BEFORE SEPARATION
2.Prepare
• File a VA disability claim through the Benefits Delivery at Discharge program
• Explore DoD SkillBridge for civilian training and internships
• Translate military experience into a civilian resume and professional network
• Connect with a women veteran peer group before you leave
THE FIRST 90 DAYS
3.Connect
• Enroll in VA health care and schedule a women's health appointment
• Meet a local veteran service officer to review your benefits
• Confirm stable housing and a safety plan for you and your children
• Save the Veterans Crisis Line and Women Veterans Call Center numbers
THE FIRST YEAR AND BEYOND
4.Thrive
• Use the GI Bill or Veteran Readiness and Employment for education and training
• Keep regular mental health and peer support in place
• Build savings, credit and a path toward home ownership
• Give back as a mentor to the next woman making the transition.
WHAT WE ADVOCATE FOR
Six pillars of a system worthy of her service
Safe, child inclusive housing
Transitional and permanent housing that never forces a mother to choose between her children and a roof.
Gender specific health care
Comprehensive women's health and mental health services in every community.
Trauma informed support
Care that acknowledges military sexual trauma and the unique experiences of women in service.
Career and financial readiness
Programs that recognize military skills, open doors to employers and build long term financial stability.
Warm handoffs, not cold exits
A direct connection from military care to VA and community care, so no woman falls through the gap.
Recognition and belonging
Peer networks and public recognition that affirm every woman who served is a veteran
HELP IS AVAILABLE TODAY
Resources for women veterans
If you or a woman veteran you know needs support, these free and confidential services are available now.
IN CRISIS
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988, then press 1
Or text 838255. Free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
BENEFITS AND SERVICES
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988, then press 1
Or text 838255. Free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
HOUSING
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
1 (877) 424 3838
For veterans who are homeless or at risk of losing their home, available around the clock.
SERVICE MEMBERS AND FAMILIES
Military OneSource
1 (800) 342 9647
Confidential counseling, financial guidance and transition support.
RESOURCE DIRECTORY
Everything in one place
Trusted programs and services for women veterans, transitioning servicewomen and their families. Search by name or choose a category.
Housing
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
For veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Call or chat around the clock.
1 (877) 424 3838
Housing
VA Homeless Programs
Housing First programs, community employment services and dedicated support for women veterans with children.
1 (877) 424 3838
Housing
Homeless Aging and Disabled Veterans Program
Housing assistance, health care and supportive services for older veterans and veterans with disabilities.
Housing
VA Home Loan Program
VA backed home loans, including options for veterans rebuilding after bankruptcy or foreclosure.
VA Benefits
Women Veterans Call Center
Call, text or chat for help with health care enrollment, appointments, eligibility and benefits. Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET, Saturday 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET.
1 (855) 829 6636
VA Benefits
VA Benefits Hotline
Answers about VA benefits. Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET.
1 (800) 827 1000
VA Benefits
Disability Compensation
Tax free monthly compensation for service connected conditions, including guidance on effective dates and back pay.
VA Benefits
Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance
Education benefits under Chapter 35 for spouses and children of veterans who died, are missing or are permanently disabled.
Health
VA Women's Health
Gender specific care, maternity and lactation support, and specialized care for military sexual trauma.
Health
VA Health Care
Enrollment, TelePain virtual pain care, telehealth for rural veterans and the MOVE! Coach wellness app.
Health
My HealtheVet and the VA Health and Benefits App
Secure messaging with your care team, appointment scheduling and prescription refills from your phone.
Health
Women's Health Transition Training
Helps transitioning servicewomen and recently separated women veterans understand and use VA health care, including the heaRT reengagement training.
Health
Caregiver Support Line
Resources and support for family members caring for a veteran.
1 (855) 260 3274
Health
Million Veteran Program
Take part in VA research on how genes, lifestyle and military experience affect health.
Mental Health
Veterans Crisis Line
If you or a veteran you care about is in crisis or at risk of suicide. Dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255. Chat is also available.
988, press 1
Mental Health
VA Vet Centers
Confidential counseling and community readjustment services close to home.
1 (877) 927 8387
Mental Health
National Center for PTSD
Treatment information including Cognitive Processing Therapy, plus free mobile apps for PTSD and mindfulness.
Mental Health
VA Online Mental Health Courses
Free courses available 24/7 on anger management, insomnia, stress and substance use.
Mental Health
Military OneSource
Confidential counseling, financial guidance and transition support for service members and families.
1 (800) 342 9647
Employment
Transition Assistance Program
Information, resources and tools to prepare service members and their families for civilian life, including the Know Before You Go benefits workbook.
Employment
DoD SkillBridge
Civilian apprenticeships, internships and fellowships during the last 180 days of service, including corporate and Salesforce fellowships.
Employment
Veteran Readiness and Employment
Career counseling, job training and employment readiness for veterans with service connected disabilities.
Employment
American Corporate Partners
Free one on one mentorship with corporate professionals for veterans, transitioning service members and qualifying spouses.
Employment
The Honor Foundation Vector Accelerator
A free career transition program for all veterans.
Employment
Employment
Military Friendly Job Portal
Connects veterans, military spouses and transitioning service members with committed employers.
Employment
RecruitMilitary
In person and virtual career fairs for veterans and military spouses across the country.
Employment
Department of Labor VETS
Prepares service members, veterans and military spouses for meaningful careers.
Employment
Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Fellowship
Career fellowships and accelerator programs for military spouses.
Education
GI Bill
Education and training benefits, including commercial driver's license training and the GI Bill Comparison Tool.
Education
Apprenticeship USA
One place to connect with registered apprenticeships. GI Bill benefits can help cover living expenses.
Education
Career Forward
Earn Google Career Certificates as a transitioning service member or veteran.
Business
SBA Veteran Business Resources
Training, counseling and SBA backed loans for veteran and military spouse owned businesses.
Business
VA Women Veteran Owned Small Business Initiatives
Support from VA's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization for women veteran owned businesses.
Business
Vetrepreneur Franchise Academy
A free 10 week program guiding veterans and military spouses toward franchise ownership.
Financial
VA Life Insurance
Life insurance options for service members, veterans and spouses.
Financial
IRS Veterans Tax Information
Many VA benefits are tax exempt. Find guidance for veterans and military families.
Financial
Legacy
VA Burial and Memorial Benefits
No cost burial benefits for veterans, spouses and qualifying family. The pre need application takes under 10 minutes.
Legacy
Veterans Legacy Memorial
The nation's largest online memorial. Share your story privately now, to be published after your passing.
Recreation
VA Adaptive Sports
Adaptive sports grants, Paralympic support and recreation opportunities.
Recreation
Project S.E.R.V.E.
Custom adaptive devices built at no cost for veterans with disabilities.
Recreation
Honor Flight
Honors veterans with a trip to see their memorials in Washington, D.C.
MISSION POSSIBLE
It takes an army. Together this mission is possible.
Every woman we serve once raised her hand to serve our nation. Today many carry the weight of trauma, financial hardship and the loss of a home, often in silence. Your gift and your time tell her that she is seen, that she is valued and that she is not alone.
Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to stand with her. It will be rewarding, gratifying and life changing, for her and for you.
GIVE
Make a donation
The need is great and every gift moves a woman closer to safety, healing and independence. Your generosity helps connect women to safe housing, trauma informed support and the training that leads to a career.
One time gift
Provide immediate support for women veterans in need.
Monthly giving
Sustain our services and outreach year round.
Sponsor a woman veteran
Help cover transportation, training and emergency needs.
Corporate and foundation partnership
Align your organization with a lasting community investment.
In kind donations
Furnishings, supplies, professional attire and services.
SERVE
Join the volunteer army
ㅤBRING YOUR TALENTSㅤ
ㅤBRING YOUR SKILLSㅤ
ㅤBRING YOUR IDEASㅤ
Whatever you do best, there is a place for you in this mission. Volunteers are the heart of Military Women of Valor
Mentoring and peer support
Walk alongside a woman as she rebuilds her life.
Career coaching
Resume writing, interview preparation and job readiness.
Skills instruction
Share expertise in wellness, culinary arts, finance or business.
Events and fundraising
Plan galas, markets and community gatherings.
Hands on service
Home setup, repairs, landscaping and moving support.
Professional services
Legal, financial, medical and counseling expertise.
They stood for us. Now we stand for them.
To make a donation, volunteer your time or become a partner, contact Military Women of Valor today. Together we can give our female veterans more than a bed. We can give them back their future.
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Sources. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 2025 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Situation of Veterans, 2025. U.S. Department of Defense, 2024 Demographics Profile of the Military Community. U.S. Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service, Women Veterans Research. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs homelessness data as reported by NPR, 2024. Cohen Veterans Network, Military Women by the Numbers. Psychiatry Research, The Deadly Gap, 2021.
Military Women of Valor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN 84-2159444. Because She Served, She Deserves a Place to Call Home.