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.
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
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.
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.