U.S.VETS-Barbers Point
Secretary Donovan and U.S.VETS Hawaii staff
In 2002, U.S. VETS- Barbers Point at Kalaeloa began providing affordable, long-term, supportive housing for veterans. In 2003 it implemented U.S.VETS signature work re-entry program Veterans in Progress. Barbers Point serves 175 veterans daily.
Barbers Point News
Girls Scouts Troop 703 selected U.S.VETS-Barbers Point as their Community Project. The girls decided they wanted to build mini libraries in each quad for the Veterans to read and enjoy [...]
On March 31, 2012 the Military Order of the Purple Hearts Chapter 483 sponsored this event “Welcome Home to all Veterans.” They provided an international lunch menu catered by Ige’s [...]
Right now 47 military veterans are off the streets and living in permanent housing at U.S. Vets in Kalaeloa through the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program, also known as VASH.
Representative Kymberly Pine speaks with Darryl Vincent, Vice-President of Programs
Our very own, Darryl Vincent, was one of the honorees at the Helping Hands Hawai’i 2012 Annual Fundraising Dinner which took place on February 23, 2012. The other distinguished honorees [...]
On January 12, 2012 Congresswoman Mazie Hirano visited with U.S.VETS-Hawaii, meeting with staff and veterans.
On November 29, 2011, the Rotary Club of Honolulu presented a $10,000 grant from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation to U.S.VETS-Barbers Point. Dr. Michael Leineweber, RCOH President Elect, expressed elation at the grant award.
Help a veteran’s wish come true this holiday season!
On November 19, 2011, USVI-Barbers Point held their 7th Annual 5k Patriot Run/Walk.
U.S.VETS-Barbers Point was treated to a special belated Veteran’s Day BBQ by Friends of U.S.VETS on Sunday, November 20th. The delicious aroma of barbecued hamburgers and steak filled the air [...]
On Saturday, Nov 19th, the Kapolei Rotary Club in collaboration with Ko’olina served a scrumptious Thanksgiving lunch to the USVI-BP veterans. Students from Kapolei High School were also present to [...]
U.S.VETS-Hawaii talks about ending homelessness in Hawaii. VP of programs Darryl Vincent and combat veteran Ryan Waldroop were interviewed on Veterans Day to educate the public on the reason why [...]
Veterans, staff, and other distinguished guests gathered together on October 21, 2011 to celebrate Barbers Point 8th Anniversary.
Wear your red-white-and-blue and run or walk in honor of a veteran or a friend or family member currently serving in the armed services!
September 1, 2011: Through the recent acquisition of a new Permanent Housing Grant, U.S. VETS-Barbers Point was awarded funding for 13 studio units and 4 family units.
Ending homelessness among [...]
On August 24, 2011, Secretary Donovan, Senator Akaka, Senator Inouye, and Representative Hanabusa held a press conference at the U.S. VETS-Barbers Point site to discuss veteran homelessness. They expressed their [...]
By Dan Nakaso
Hawaii Star Advertiser
Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans are increasingly becoming homeless across Oahu and an organization devoted to treating homeless veterans already [...]
Hawaii staff met with Mayor Carlisle of Honolulu who was recognizing the work of Hawaii’s Continuum of Care (CoC) does in ending homelessness in Hawaii. Vice President of Programs Darryl [...]
On May 27, 2011, U.S. VETS Barbers Point welcomed VA Secretary Eric Shinseki, Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie, and other esteemed guests to a site visit. The visit began with introductions [...]
WAIKIKI (HawaiiNewsNow) – In addition to remembering those who died while serving our country, one of Hawaii’s largest homeless service providers is remembering and reaching out to homeless veterans [...]
