Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
Providing housing assistance and supportive services to qualifying veteran families
The goal of the SSVF program is to provide stable housing stability to low income Veteran families who are facing eviction or are literally homeless.
The Supportive Services for Veteran Families helps prevent and reduce the episode of homelessness. Our case managers provide intensive case management to ensure long-term housing stability.
Contact us to Schedule Your Assessment
- MAIN OFFICE:
Phone: 610-374-4696, ext. 293
North Second Street, Reading, PA 19601
www.opphouse.org - SCHUYLKILL COUNTY:
Email: vspitler@opphouse.org
Phone: 570-604-6948
315 North Centre Street, Pottsville, PA 17901
Directions - BERKS COUNTY:
Email: klong@opphouse.org
Phone: 610-504-8032
430 North Second Street, Reading, PA 19601
Directions - LANCASTER COUNTY:
Email: khartman@opphouse.org
Phone: 610-858-4749 or 717-740-5077
128 E. Grant Street, Suite 103, Lancaster, PA 17602
Directions
Supportive Services for Veteran Families Eligibility Includes:
- Veteran with a discharge other than dishonorable
- A single person or family in which the head of household, or the spouse of the head of household is a Veteran
- Very low income of less than 50% of the area median
- Currently homeless or at risk of being homeless
- Timing out of transitional housing
“Opportunity House changes lives by educating, housing, feeding, and empowering people to stand on their own feet.”
SUCCESS STORY
SSVF Veteran from Homeless to Homeowner
“It wasn’t easy, but I was determined,” said Nathan W., sharing his path to homeownership. This former Army Veteran and Supportive Services for Veteran Families graduate, knows the value of hard work and perseverance. Nathan grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania and enjoyed track and field, and cross country during his time at Reading High […]