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Veterans Leadership Program

EMPOWERING VETERANS TO NAVIGATE THE TRANSITIONS OF LIFE.
Everyone at VLP has a passion for helping Veterans get back on their feet. We serve Veterans with housing, wellness, career development, and support services so that they can live the fulfilling lives they deserve.
WE SERVE ALL WHO SERVED.
Regardless of VA eligibility, discharge status, or length of service, VLP is on a mission to serve all who served. Because your service counts. VLP serves over 7,200 Veterans annually with housing, wellness, career development, and supportive services. We provide service throughout 30 counties in Pennsylvania, New York, and Ohio including Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Fulton, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Somerset, Venango, Warren, Washington, Westmoreland, Chautauqua, NY and Ashtabula, OH Counties.
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Purpose

VLP is the largest provider of Veteran subsidized housing in Western Pennsylvania, operates two of the nation’s most effective employment programs, as well as holistic wellness and additional supports for Veterans and their families.... Read more

Vision

In 1982,Mills were closing. Manufacturing jobs were disappearing. Many Veterans were out of work and out of hope. It was at this time that Vietnam Veterans took it upon themselves to step up as leaders and provide job assistance and supportive services to their peers who were displaced in the changing economy. They called it Vietnam Veterans Leadership Program (VVLP). During the Reagan Administration, Vietnam Veterans Leadership Program had an office in all 50 states. To this day, only two remain, including our organization and an organization in Texas.
In 1993, VLP expanded its job search and career counseling program into the PA Laurel Highlands area by opening an office in Johnstown, PA, which is currently located in the Hiram G. Andrews Center.
In 2005, the Pittsburgh office moved to the South Side and changed the organization’s name to Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania to show that all Veterans are welcome.In August 2016, VLP moved its offices to the Strip District to accommodate its growth .As we celebrate the 40 years that VLP has operated with a focus on empowering Veterans to navigate the transitions of life and supports every Veteran in reaching their fullest potential the organization continues to adapt, grow and expand.
In 2022, VLP expanded its career development and housing programs into the Erie Veterans Administration (VA) catchment area by opening an office in Erie, PA, which is currently located at 406 West 8th Street Erie, PA 16502.
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Mission

Veterans Leadership Program's mission is to empower Veterans to navigate the transitions of life. VLP is a team comprised of experienced leadership, support staff, and case managers including Veterans, National Guard, Army Reserve, family members of Veterans, and civilian supporters who are deeply committed to assisting any and every Veteran.... Read more

Additional Culture Details

VLP is an awesome work place due to the progressive actions taken by Leadership based on real time issues, data and solutions. We are able to connect via virtual staff meetings, Monthly Pittsburgh and Johnstown Militarys shares in collaboration with the Pittsburgh COmmunity Food Bank and other volunteers, across county outreach and collaborations w/service providers and resources, Annual Pittsburgh Stand Downs, host of Friends of Dorothy (LGBTI), sponsor for the Steel City Softball Team- Blue Falcons. We represent and take pride in work place diveristy. Committees have been established to address diversity, the women veteran experience and employee engagement. Host of United Way Tax site, a place to get a shower, hygiene and dry food made available thanks to donations. Offering free a hot beverage from the kergeg is always welcome to boost morale. Staff are able to purchase additional VLP items in addition to yearly VLP swag (tshirt, hoodie). PA Serves joined VLP: Working with partnering resources that will support veterans that may not be directly covered under out services.-financial assistance, medical, snap, legal, housing assistance and much more. support flexibility with hours, location and equipment needed. Benefits are great for single and family and pays toward retirement. The leadership helps staff professionally develop by supporting additional training programs and much more. Relaxed atmosphere, effective communication on multiple platforms.gym in break room.clean... Read more

Values

SERVING ALL WHO SERVED.
If you’ve served in the military and you’re in need of assistance, Veterans Leadership Program is here to help. From housing and career development to wellness and supportive services, our passion is helping Veterans reach their fullest potential.

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