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Veteran Support

Veterans first, because this is where it started.

We are planning housing pathways that put veterans first. We do not yet provide housing or services, so please use the resources below if you need help now.

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Need help today?

Homeless or at risk of homelessness

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, open 24/7

877-424-3838

Local housing and services

Free referrals across Maryland and most of the U.S.

Dial 2-1-1

In crisis

Veterans Crisis Line, open 24/7

Dial 988, then press 1

Find more help for your situation

These are independent services. They are not run by or affiliated with Community Building Blocks.

Why veterans

People who served should not have to look for a place to sleep.

Our veterans-first direction comes from a founder’s family experience of veteran homelessness.

Veterans are our starting point because that is where our commitment was formed. Our broader mission also includes low-income families and neighborhoods.

What we intend to build

A future support ecosystem.

Planning and partner development. None of this is operating today.

Planning

Housing pathways

Veteran-priority housing developed with experienced owners and operators.

Planning

Provider partnerships

Working with veteran-service organizations on referrals and support.

Planning

Affordability

Defining what affordable means in practice, and how it lasts.

What we will not do.

  • Promise housing we do not have.
  • Ask you to apply before a real process exists.
  • Collect military or medical records through this website.
  • Share a veteran’s story without consent.

Serve veterans in Maryland?

We want to learn from providers about gaps and how we could help, without duplicating your work.