Robert (Rob) Hamilton, Executive Director of Veterans Place, graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.A. in Public Service and is currently completing a masters degree from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) in Public Policy and Management. Prior to attending Pitt, Rob served in the United States Army National Guard as a military police officer where he worked in crime prevention and emergency response throughout the state of Pennsylvania. He also holds a Supervisor/Manager Certificate from Penn State University and a Non-Profit Management Certificate from the University of Pittsburgh. Rob is currently a board member of South Hills Pet Rescue and is an elected official of the Lower Burrell City Council in the Public Works Department. He is the Co-Chair of the leadership portion of the Allegheny County/Pittsburgh Veteran Homeless Boot Camp Committee. Rob received the 2018 prestigious Salute Our Heroes Recognition from the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Who’s Next 2019: Community Leaders & Activists Award from the Under 40 and Making a Difference: The Incline Award. In 2019 Rob received the VA Challenge Certificate of Appreciation.
Change isn’t an easy task. Likewise, the transition from the military may not be easy, but with the right tools to prepare for the transition, you can make it easier and less stressful. At Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard, we’ve...
Read MoreAlthough Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard had to cancel their cornhole tournament last year due to COVID, they are bringing it back this year better than ever! This event will be held on September 18th at the RMU Island Sports...
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Having access to mental health services is crucial for everyone. Studies have shown that veterans struggle with mental health more than other parts of the population. In regard to suicide rates, they are 1.5 times higher among veterans than among...
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Preparing your taxes can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be! AARP is now offering the Tax-Aide program to assist military members and others in filing their state and federal tax returns. This is a free program...
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Many animals, including pigs, horses, monkeys, and even birds, can be trained to perform tasks that aid people with disabilities, with the most common service animal being the dog. Dogs can be trained to perform various tasks to help those...
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Honoring Vietnam War Veterans March 29th is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. On March 29, 1973, the last combat troops were withdrawn from Vietnam and the last prisoners of war held in North Vietnam arrived on American soil. Over 58,000...
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Veterans Place is Now Safer, Thanks to the City of Pittsburgh At the beginning of February 2021, the City of Pittsburgh demolished these long-vacant and abandoned properties next door to Veterans Place and will be transferring ownership of the now...
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The year 2020 will go down in history as an extremely difficult and uncertain time for the entire world. As COVID-19 spread, Veterans Place remained determined to continue providing veterans with life-sustaining services in a safe environment. It was challenging...
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With the holiday season coming up, many of us are decorating our homes and preparing to have a safe and happy holiday with our family. At Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard, we work to provide our veterans with a safe...
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As the holiday season approaches, now is a wonderful time to make plans with your family, enjoy traditions and the festivities of the holidays. It is also a time of giving and a time when we should reflect on those...
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Thanksgiving is a time where we gather with family to enjoy a delicious meal, but more importantly, it is also a time to reflect on what we are most thankful for. At Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard, we are thankful...
Read MorePittsburgh is known for its huge Veterans Day parade to honor those who served, but with COVID-19 canceling this year’s parade, several smaller tributes were held in the area including VeteransPalooza at Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard; KDKA's Paul Martino...
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