Ways to Give: Help Change a Veteran’s Life Today
At National Veterans Homeless Support (NVHS), we are committed to eliminating veteran homelessness and ensuring at-risk veteran families remain housed. Your support makes this mission possible; we have reduced veteran homelessness by 90% in Brevard County since 2008. Whether you choose to donate, fundraise, or give in other ways, every contribution brings us closer to a future where no veteran is left behind. Explore how you can support and donate to veterans and make a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans who need us most.
Online Donations: The Fastest Way to Help
You can make a one-time or recurring donation through a credit card, Google Pay, Apple Pay, or PayPal. Your online gift lets us respond quickly to urgent needs and ensure resources go where they’re most needed.
Cryptocurrency Donations: A Tax-Efficient Way to Give
Donating cryptocurrency is one of the most tax-efficient ways to contribute, allowing you to support veterans while maximizing your tax benefits.
Learn More About Crypto Donations
Donor-Advised Funds (DAF): Strategic Giving for Maximum Impact
Recommend a grant from your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) to support NVHS. DAFs offer favorable tax benefits and provide the flexibility to support the causes that matter most to you.
Stock Donations: Turn Investments into Support
Donating publicly traded stock is a powerful way to give, allowing you to avoid capital gains taxes while making a significant impact.
In-Kind Donations: Provide Essential Supplies
Many veterans lack necessities. Donating essential items can provide comfort and dignity to a veteran in need.
We accept:
- Non-perishable Food (pop-top canned meats, snacks, protein bars).
- Hygiene products (shampoo/body wash, shaving cream, deodorant).
- Camping gear (bug repellant, sterno cans, batteries for homeless veterans).
- Household items (furniture, kitchen essentials for transitioning veterans).
- Vehicles, real estate, and professional services to support NVHS operations.
Workplace Giving: Make an Impact Where You Work
Support NVHS through workplace giving programs like:
- Matching Gift Programs – Double your donation if your employer offers a match.
- Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) – NVHS is an approved CFC charity.
- United Way Giving – Select NVHS as your preferred nonprofit.
Check with your HR department to see if your company matches charitable contributions or offers workplace giving opportunities.
Learn More About Workplace Giving
Organize a Fundraiser: Rally Your Community to Give
Turn your passion into action by organizing a fundraiser for NVHS. Whether it’s a birthday fundraiser, corporate giving challenge, or community event, every dollar raised helps veterans in need.
We provide peer-to-peer fundraising tools to make creating and managing your campaign easy.
Check & Cash Donations: Traditional Giving Options
We gladly accept donations via check and cash.
Check Donations:
Make payable to NVHS and mail to:
NVHS
1436 King St
Cocoa, FL 32922
Cash Donations:
For security reasons, please deliver cash donations in person at our office. Contact us to arrange a suitable time.
Specific Purpose Donations: Direct Your Gift
While we allocate funds where needed most, we understand that some donors prefer to support a specific program. If you’d like your donation to be used for a particular initiative, please indicate your preference when submitting your gift.
Make a Purpose-Driven Donation
Why Your Support Matters
Every donation has a direct and life-changing impact on veterans in Central Florida. Your generosity provides:
- Emergency housing assistance for veterans facing eviction.
- Food, hygiene kits, and survival gear for those experiencing homelessness.
- Connections to resources like job assistance, medical care, and VA benefits.
- A second chance at stability and independence for veterans in crisis.
Your donation isn’t just a gift—it’s the lifeline a veteran needs to rebuild their future.
Your Impact: A Veteran’s Success Story
After serving his country, Army veteran Carlton faced an uncertain future when his apartment complex was bought out. As renovations began, he realized he would soon be priced out, unable to afford the higher rent rates that came with the new ownership. Faced with the urgent need to relocate, Carlton found himself in a difficult position—his new home required the first month’s rent and a security deposit, expenses he couldn’t afford while still paying rent at his current place.
That’s when National Veterans Homeless Support (NVHS) stepped in. Understanding the urgency of his situation, NVHS provided the $1,100 needed for his security deposit and first month’s rent, ensuring he wouldn’t face homelessness.
“I’m very grateful, and if I could recommend them to anybody, I would, because they treated me with the utmost respect and fast service. And that’s what veterans need; real, prompt service. A lot of times we get promises, but NVHS came through when I needed them most.” – Carlton, U.S. Army Veteran.
Carlton’s story powerfully reminds us that veterans deserve more than just promises—they need real, immediate support. Thanks to NVHS, Carlton has a safe, stable home and the peace of mind that comes with it.
Spread the Word: Help More Veterans Find Support
Veterans in need don’t always know where to turn for help. By raising awareness and sharing ways to donate to veterans, you can become part of the solution.
- Follow us on social media and share our mission.
- Encourage others to donate or fundraise to support NVHS programs.
- Start a conversation about the challenges veterans face and how we can help.
The more people who know about NVHS, the more veterans we can reach before they lose hope.
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Your Support Creates Change—Give Today
No veteran should have to face homelessness alone. Your donation, fundraiser, or shared post could be the turning point in a veteran’s life.
Every dollar brings us closer to a future where no veteran is left behind.
Disclaimer
NVHS is a tax-exempt public charity organized under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. All donations are fully tax deductible so long as no goods or services were provided in exchange for them. NVHS is registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture: Division of Consumer Services. Registration number CH31885.
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY VISITING FDACS.GOV OR CALLING TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
Copies of NVHS’s IRS Tax Filing’s (Form 990) and other financial statements can be obtained at https://www.guidestar.org/profile/35-2330290.