NVHS Veteran Support

Some businesses assume sponsorship ends once the check is written. It doesn’t. At NVHS, partnership means follow-through, clear communication, coordinated event planning, recognition timelines, and ongoing touchpoints so you always know where things stand and how your support is making an impact. When businesses feel informed and aligned, confidence grows, and so does community impact. If you’re exploring a partnership built on transparency and coordination, review our 2026 Event Sponsorship Guide: nvhs.org/2026-nvhs-event-spo… #NVHS #CorporatePartnership #CommunityImpact #SupportOurVets #BusinessLeadership

This November, help NVHS make Thanksgiving special for 400 local veterans! 🦃 We’re asking our Central Florida community to donate specific food items needed to prepare Thanksgiving meals for local veterans. Every contribution can help bring a little extra comfort and care to the holiday table. Want to get involved? Your support can help make Thanksgiving dinner possible for veterans in our community. ❤️ See our events page for more details: nvhs.org/events/

🏃 Help Us Make the NVHS Home Stretch 5K a Success! Here’s where we need extra support: 📋 Packet Pickup & Registration Friday, November 6 | 2:15–6:00 PM We could use a couple more volunteers to help with pre-race packet pickup and registration. 🏃 Race Day Course Marshals & Floater Volunteers Sunday, November 8 We need several more volunteers to help guide participants and keep everything running smoothly. 🩹 First Aid Provider Sunday, November 8 Are you certified in First Aid and CPR? We’re looking for someone to serve as the event’s First Aid Provider. Want to help? Sign up here: runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer… For the First Aid Provider role, contact Kasey at [email protected] or 321-205-7643. Every helping hand makes a difference for homeless and at-risk veterans!

From setting up event booths to packing outreach kits and organizing supply rooms, volunteers support many of the behind-the-scenes tasks that keep NVHS programs and events moving. Their time helps the NVHS team prepare resources, organize materials, and support outreach efforts across Central Florida. There are many ways to get involved, whether you have a few hours for an event or want to volunteer more regularly. Interested in volunteering? Sign up: nvhs.org/veteran-volunteer-o… Learn more about our mission: nvhs.org

🦃 Help Us Make Thanksgiving Dinner Possible for Local Veterans This Thanksgiving, NVHS is preparing to pack and deliver a special meal for local veterans, and we’re asking our community to help make it possible. Right now, we’re requesting Gordon Food Service gift cards to help our team. Want to help? Consider donating a Gordon Food Service gift card or sharing this opportunity with someone who can. See our events page for more details: nvhs.org/events/?gad_source=…

Ending veteran homelessness takes more than one organization. It takes volunteers, donors, community leaders, and partners working together around a shared mission. Every person and organization brings something different to the table, whether that’s time, resources, expertise, or a willingness to spread the word. Thank you to everyone who continues to be part of NVHS's network of support. Want to join the team? Bring your workplace, family, or community group to the Home Stretch 5K on November 8. Register or form a team: nvhs.org/events-list/9th-ann… Learn more or support the work: nvhs.org

When businesses give back, the impact goes far beyond a donation. Corporate giving helps National Veterans Homeless Support provide veterans with the resources, stability, and support they need to move forward. Whether it’s through financial support, employee involvement, sponsorships, or community partnerships, businesses can play an important role in helping veterans find a path home. Your business can be part of that impact. Learn how you can support veterans in our community: nvhs.org Help us continue serving veterans. Donate today: nvhs.org/online-donations

When you register for the Home Stretch 5K, you’re doing more than securing a race bib. You’re joining a community event that helps support NVHS's work with at-risk and homeless veterans in Florida. Funds raised through the event help support programs and resources including outreach, housing assistance, and other services for veterans facing housing instability. Run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, there are plenty of ways to be part of the day. Register for the Home Stretch 5K: nvhs.org/events-list/9th-ann… Learn more or support the work: nvhs.org

Resilience isn’t the absence of struggle; it’s the strength to keep moving forward despite it. Every veteran's experience is different. Housing instability can involve many different challenges, from financial hardship and health concerns to gaps in available resources and support. NVHS provides housing-focused assistance, outreach, basic-needs support, and resource connections that can help veterans address barriers to greater stability. Learn more about the programs available to local veterans: nvhs.org Help us continue serving veterans. Donate today: nvhs.org/online-donations

Want to support local veterans directly? Start with what they actually need right now. Swipe through our updated October Needs List to see how your donations directly support street outreach teams and veterans in housing transition across Brevard County. Every item listed goes straight into the hands of a veteran working toward stability. Save this guide for your next store trip or donation drive! Help us continue serving veterans. Donate today: nvhs.org/online-donations Learn more or support the work: nvhs.org

Take Your Support Beyond a Single Event A single event can bring people together around an important cause. Ongoing support gives community members another way to stay involved throughout the year. Monthly giving can help provide consistent support for NVHS's ongoing outreach, prevention, housing assistance, and basic-needs work. Whether you give once, give monthly, volunteer, or partner with NVHS, every form of support has a place in the mission. Explore ways to stay involved year-round: nvhs.org Help us continue serving veterans. Donate today: nvhs.org/online-donations

Stable housing is an important part of helping veterans move forward, but housing needs often involve more than securing a place to live. NVHS provides housing-focused assistance, case management, basic-needs support, and connections to community resources that can help veterans address barriers and work toward greater housing stability. Programs such as HUD-VASH can also provide eligible veterans with housing assistance and supportive services. NVHS does not administer HUD-VASH or determine who receives a voucher. Our role is to connect veterans with the programs, resources, and support available to them. Learn more about NVHS’s programs: nvhs.org/programs/ Gain knowledge about the HUD-VASH Program: nvhs.org/veteran-resources/h…

🍿 The Power of Community Support Pizza, popcorn, and a movie night gave veterans in NVHS’s transitional housing programs a chance to relax, connect, and enjoy time together. This Creative Therapy event, part of NVHS’s PTSA program, highlights how support can extend beyond housing. Creating opportunities for connection, community, and positive experiences can be an important part of a veteran’s transition toward independent living. Thank you to the people who help make moments like this possible. ❤️ Want to support NVHS’s housing programs and the veterans we serve? Learn more at nvhs.org/programs/ptsa/ or donate at nvhs.org/online-donations.

Consistent support can make a difference throughout the year. Monthly giving gives NVHS a more predictable source of support for its ongoing work with veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Even a recurring gift at a level that works for you can become part of the broader network supporting outreach, prevention, housing assistance, and other programs. Interested in becoming a monthly donor? Explore recurring giving options: nvhs.org/online-donations Learn more or support the work: nvhs.org

Big support can start with simple necessities. Thank you to the Nam Knights of America MC Space Coast Chapter for supporting local veterans with donated water, food, and supplies. In-kind donations help NVHS maintain the basic-needs supplies used through outreach and other veteran support efforts. Want to help with in-kind giving? Start with NVHS's current needs list to see what is requested right now. Learn more or find out how to donate: nvhs.org Help us continue serving veterans. Donate today: nvhs.org/online-donations

🌎 World Homeless Day Homelessness can happen for many reasons, including financial hardship, rising housing costs, health challenges, trauma, and gaps in available support. On World Homeless Day, we’re recognizing the people experiencing homelessness and the organizations working to connect them with resources, housing, and long-term support. In our community, NVHS works specifically with veterans facing homelessness and housing instability. Supporting local programs like ours helps ensure veterans have access to the resources and assistance they need. Learn more about how you can support our mission: nvhs.org

The wounds of service aren’t always visible. Post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and depression can make veterans feel isolated even in a room full of people. On World Mental Health Day, we want every veteran in Central Florida to know: reaching out for support is a sign of strength, not weakness. Through peer connection, PTSA awareness, and community resources, NVHS works to bridge the gap between crisis and long-term well-being. If you or a veteran you care about is struggling, immediate help is within reach: Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 (Press 1) or text 838255. Learn more or support the work: nvhs.org Help us continue serving veterans. Donate today: nvhs.org/online-donations

We are officially 30 days away from race morning! On November 8 in Melbourne, community members of all ages will line up to run and walk for our local veterans. Whether you are aiming for a personal record or taking a casual walk with friends, your presence matters. Don’t wait until race day to get signed up, secure your spot today and help us build powerful momentum heading into November! Register for the 5K: nvhs.org/events-list/9th-ann… Help us continue serving veterans. Donate today: nvhs.org/online-donations

Here are five practical ways to take action this October: • Share: Help veterans and community members find accurate information and resources. • Volunteer: Give your time to street outreach, events, or care package assembly. • Donate essential items: Check the current needs list for non-perishable food, hygiene supplies, and other requested items. • Show up: Attend community events and find ways to stay connected to the mission. • Partner with NVHS: Bring your workplace, business, or community group into the work. Each action strengthens the network of support available to local veterans. Choose the way that works for you and get involved this October: nvhs.org Register for the 5K: nvhs.org/events-list/9th-ann…

This October, come together for veterans. 💙 Join National Veterans Homeless Support (NVHS) for a community highway clean-up day in Cocoa. It’s a simple way to give back, connect with others, and learn more about how you can support veterans in our community. ☕ Coffee and donuts will be provided, along with everything you need for the clean-up, including safety vests, trash grabbers, bags, and water. Bring your friends, family, or coworkers and spend the morning making a difference together. 📅 October 16, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 AM 📍 NVHS King St. Office 1436 King St, Cocoa, FL 32922 Have questions or want more information? Contact Kasey Corson at [email protected] or 321-208-7562. And, learn more about our work to prevent homelessness: nvhs.org/programs/housing-ho…

This November, run for veterans. 💙 The NVHS Home Stretch 5K is more than a race. It’s a community coming together to support veterans facing homelessness and housing instability. Grab your friends, family, coworkers, or walking crew and join us for a morning dedicated to supporting veterans in our community. Whether you’re running your first 5K or taking a walk with friends, your participation helps support the work NVHS does for veterans throughout the year. 📅 November 8, 2026 📍 Melbourne, FL Register today and run for a cause that matters:: runsignup.com/homestretch5K And, learn more about our work to prevent homelessness: nvhs.org/programs/housing-ho…