Happy Thanksgiving from Veterans Place

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 for our veterans and the freedom we have because of their sacrifices.

The Veterans at Veterans Place Give Thanks 

We spoke with some of our veterans and asked them what they are thankful for:

“I am thankful this is a safe place for me to come to get help with all my needs: food, transportation, housing. The exceptionally nice way the staff treats me.” -Veteran Ron Cheatham, U.S.A.F.

“I am thankful for the Lord’s blessings.” -Veterans Place helpful attitude, my health, and my friends.” -Veteran Robert Sweazen, Navy.

We are thankful for our community of supporters because you are the ones who make it all possible. Your generous donations help us find life-sustaining programs, housing, education, and events for our veterans to help transition them out of homelessness and lead self-sufficient lives.

Say Thank You to a Veteran by Donating Today

As you reflect on what you are thankful for this holiday, take the time to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy each day because of our veterans. They have made many sacrifices to preserve our freedoms. The holiday season is a great time to show them how grateful we are for their service by donating to support the programs they rely on.
Your donation will directly help a veteran in need and will help us further our mission of ending veteran homelessness in the region. Please visit our Donate page to donate.

Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard would like to wish you and your family a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

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Rob Hamilton

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.

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