U.S. VETS - Washington DC

Join us for our upcoming Tenant Detective class on Wednesday, May 27th from 1 PM–3 PM, in partnership with The Office of The Tenant Detective!

This hands-on class will teach you how to research online databases and public records to make sure your landlord is complying with DC law.

We recommend bringing a laptop or tablet so you can follow along and research your landlord in real time as the presenters speak.

We hope to see you there!

Guess what? Our first ever Veterans Connection Hub movie afternoon is THIS FRIDAY!
Join us for a FREE fun and low-key afternoon this Friday at 3:00 PM as we show the classic 1987 film Good Morning, Vietnam starring Robin Williams! Candy, chips, popcorn, and soda will be provided at absolutely no cost. Veterans and their families are welcome to attend.
See you soon!

Come hang out with us for a fun, low-key movie afternoon and connect with fellow vets in a relaxed setting on Friday, May 8th, at 3:00 PM. Enjoy a classic film, meet new people, and unwind for the afternoon. Free admission for veterans and their families!

As a crisis intervention counselor at U.S.VETS Washington, D.C., Katrina Messer recalls responding to a high-risk call involving potential su***de intent. With limited identifying information, the Air Force veteran began a series of crisis efforts, including attempting a three-way call with 911, contacting the crisis hotline and coordinating with authorities to locate the veteran and ensure immediate safety.

The situation required hours of crisis management and coordination to ensure the veteran’s well-being and connection to support services.

"It was such an amazing feeling just to make sure someone was doing OK,” she recalls.

Seeing her community come together energizes Katrina, who is finishing a clinical practicum and last year completed a SkillBridge internship with U.S.VETS—a federal program that puts active-duty military into the workforce toward the end of their service to help prepare them for civilian employment. She is a team member among specialists brought on by a VA su***de prevention grant helping vulnerable veterans regain a sense of purpose.

Her dedication is rooted in her own lived experience. Katrina experienced a sexual assault while in the Air Force, an incident that left her feeling unsupported and overlooked in the system. She struggled with her mental health and faced a period of profound hopelessness—challenges that inspired her commitment to ensuring other veterans have the support, advocacy and compassion she once needed herself.

Katrina founded a military chapter of Young People in Recovery, serves on the advisory board for Healing Path Recovery, and coordinates outreach for Project Rebirth focusing on 9/11 trauma and SeaWaves, which brings awareness to eating disorders among veterans.

“I love the community this work brings,” Katrina adds. “The clients, the partnerships and the people doing this work. It brings me so much joy watching people realize they don't have to feel alone."

We’re relishing the growing presence of veterans in our new one-stop Veterans Connection Hub centrally located in the main business district.

Our hub at 1575 I St. NW provides prevention-focused, community-based support including career services, mental health counseling, housing assistance, su***de prevention, after care and peer support, all designed to stop veteran homelessness before it starts. Upstream support follows a long-term decline in the number of unhoused veterans locally and a shifting landscape of need among veterans and their families.

Opened with support from FOX Corporation—which contributed $2 million toward hub expansions nationwide—and in collaboration with healthcare and veteran housing provider Brighton Marine Inc., the hub brings together proven programs U.S.VETS has piloted across the country. Supportive services are designed to foster stability for veterans who struggle to adjust to civilian life or lack the resources to rebuild their futures.

These last few months have been inspiring, seeing our veteran clients meeting with case managers, working in the computer lab, attending career and resource fairs, and enjoying camaraderie!

Steps for Vets is coming to the nation’s capital! 🇺🇸🏃 🚶🧑‍🦽
Join us for Steps for Vets 5K – Run, Walk, Roll on May 2, 2026 at Anacostia Park as we come together to honor and support our veterans. Every step helps fund critical programs working to prevent and end veteran homelessness.
📅 Mark your calendars, DC - this is one you don’t want to miss! 💥👟 Register at honor.usvets.org/2026-StepsforVets-DC

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🎉 U.S.VETS Washington, D.C. Honored with the Seven Seals Award! 🎉

We are proud to share that U.S.VETS Washington, D.C. has been awarded the Seven Seals Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). This recognition celebrates our meritorious leadership and initiative in supporting the brave men and women serving in the National Guard and Reserve.

Our Workforce team remains committed to creating meaningful career opportunities for veterans, service members, and their families as they transition into civilian life.

A special thank you to ESGR for this incredible honor and for your tireless dedication to fostering strong partnerships between the military and civilian workforce. We also congratulate Main Protective Line Services on being recognized for their outstanding support of our Workforce Readiness Program.

Together, we stand united in empowering veterans through employment, opportunity, and community. 💙💛

U.S.VETS, in partnership with the Washington DC Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs, is excited to host our upcoming Workforce & Resource Expo on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the DC Armory.

This event is designed to support veterans experiencing housing instability by connecting them with employment opportunities, vital resources, and entrepreneurial guidance.

Event details:
Location: DC Armory – 2001 East Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Our U.S.VETS Washington, DC team had the honor of participating in Rolling Thunder DC 2025 over Memorial Day weekend. Our dedicated staff engaged with hundreds of veterans, offering resources and support as part of our ongoing mission to serve those who served.

Rolling Thunder DC is a powerful demonstration that began in 1988 and has become a national symbol of remembrance for POWs, MIAs, and veterans lost to su***de. Now led by AMVETS National Headquarters as Rolling to Remember, the event spotlights su***de prevention and launches the U.S. semi-quincentennial (250th anniversary) celebrations this year.

Beyond the iconic motorcycle ride from the Pentagon through the National Mall, the weekend featured a candlelight vigil, wreath-laying ceremonies, and other commemorative events. It was a deeply moving experience for our team and a testament to the importance of never forgetting those who sacrificed.

Find out more at https://rollingthunderdc.com/