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.
At Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard, we are excited for all the St. Patrick's Day Festivities, and we hope that you enjoy the St. Patrick's Day activities that you have planned this weekend! Donate Green for St. Patrick's Day! While...
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The Veteran Choice Program (VCP) is a benefit that enables eligible Veterans to receive health care from a provider in the community instead of waiting for a VA appointment or having to travel to a VA facility. Determining Eligibility for...
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At Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard, we think it is important to recognize our Veterans and celebrate their successes! Every month, we choose a Veteran who has demonstrated hard work and determination to meet their goals. We are excited to...
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Although spring may seem far away under the cold weather of Pittsburgh winter, it’s time to start thinking about spring cleaning! At Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard, we are preparing to refresh our space inside and out this spring, and...
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In order to continue to serve the Veterans in our region with the best resources and assistance in transitioning out of homelessness, we are excited to announce that we are working on earning our CARF Certification. What is CARF? The...
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At Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard, we would like to wish you a Happy Valentine's Day! Valentine’s Day is a time when we treat our loved ones to a special dinner, a box of chocolates, or other thoughtful gifts to...
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Veteran Place to undergo strategic planning through the PACE Program at the Bayer Center of Nonprofit Excellence At Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard, we are always looking for ways to improve the way we serve our Veterans, which is why...
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Veterans Places of Washington Boulevard is excited to announce that we have received a grant from Concordia Lutheran Ministries Foundation that will enable us to provide services to low-income Veteran families and female veterans. The Angel Tear Ministries Fund Grant...
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With the New Year comes a new decade full of resolutions! As part, your list of resolutions, Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard, invites you to take part in our New Decade Challenge by helping us help our region’s Veterans in...
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Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard is pleased to announce that we have received a $100,000 State Opioid Response Grant through the Department of Veterans Affairs. According to the article “Combat troops at higher risk for opioid, heroin addiction, study says”...
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Greetings from Our Executive Director, Marlon Ferguson Volunteers, Donors, Friends, and Family of Veterans Place: As I reflect on the year behind us and the year to come, I am excited and encouraged by the forward movement of our organization....
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As Christmas draws closer and you finish your last-minute shopping for family and friends, consider taking the time to purchase an extra pair of boots or package of socks for a Veteran in need. Your generous donation of clothing to...
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