Veterans Place Launches “11 for 11” Challenge to Help Pittsburgh Veterans Rebuild Their Lives

The second annual 11 for 11 Challenge encourages Pittsburgh supporters to donate $11 and challenge 11 others to do the same, helping fund the comprehensive services and support Veterans Place provides to local veterans.

PITTSBURGH, PA – November 9, 2026 – For Army veteran Logan Snyder, rebuilding his life meant having time and support to focus on recovery, improve his finances, and prepare for a more stable future. He found that support at Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard.

“My life basically fell apart, and I needed to rebuild it. Veterans Place gave me the time and space I needed: to rebuild my credit, to save money, go to AA meetings, and focus on recovery,” said Snyder, an Army veteran and Veterans Place Transitional Housing resident. “The Recovery Support Services staff have made a big difference. If you want to get your life back together, it’s a great place to do it.”

This November, Veterans Place is inviting the Pittsburgh community to help sustain those opportunities through its second annual 11 for 11 Challenge. Inspired by Veterans Day on November 11 (11/11), the campaign encourages supporters to donate $11 and challenge 11 friends, family members, or coworkers to do the same, with a goal of raising $30,000.

Building on the more than $28,000 raised during its inaugural year, the campaign supports Veterans Place’s mission to end veteran homelessness and provide essential services to veterans in need.

Why Giving Matters

“Last year’s campaign showed the value and power of community participation in supporting veterans,” said Jessica Gilmore, director of operations and development at Veterans Place. “Raising more than $28,000 in our first year with the 11 for 11 Campaign gave us a great foundation to build on. This November, we’re encouraging people to make an $11 contribution and invite others to join them in providing valuable support to the veterans we serve.”

For veterans experiencing homelessness or housing instability, rebuilding can require more than a place to stay. It can also mean finding employment, addressing recovery needs, accessing essential resources, and developing a dependable support network.

Donations help sustain Veterans Place programs that address those connected needs, including Transitional Housing, Workforce Development, Recovery Support Services, the Veterans Resource Center, Veteran Mentorship, and other wrap-around services.

Snyder’s experience illustrates what that support can make possible: time to address immediate challenges while working toward longer-term stability and independence.

Honoring Service With Practical Support

As Veterans Place celebrates 30 years of serving veterans, the campaign gives individuals, families, businesses, and community groups an accessible way to support its work.

One $11 donation, followed by $11 gifts from 11 additional supporters, generates $132 in combined contributions. Together, those gifts help sustain services veterans rely on as they build stable, sustainable futures.

Supporters can also create personal fundraising pages through the campaign website to share the challenge and encourage participation within their networks.

How to Participate

Throughout November, community members are encouraged to:

• Donate $11 through the official 11 for 11 Challenge page.
• Invite 11 others to make a contribution.
• Share the campaign with friends, family, coworkers, and community organizations.

Students at the University of Pittsburgh are also getting involved by taking on the 11 for 11 Challenge and encouraging others to support local veterans. Businesses, schools, and community organizations are encouraged to follow their lead and bring the challenge to their own networks.

To donate or create a personal fundraising page, visit the Veterans Place 11 for 11 Challenge.

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Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard

Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard provides supportive services for veterans experiencing housing instability, recovery challenges, and barriers to long-term stability. Through housing support, outreach, case management, recovery services, and community-based resources, the organization works closely with veterans to help them access the care, structure, and support they need to move forward.

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