Our program requires a commitment by the veteran of 6 months to 2 years, in this time they will receive transportation to/from the VA, internships on the job training or schooling.
They will work with Navy Federal to develop a financial plan to prepare them for exiting our program.
We have an Aquaponic Greenhouse, where they will grow their own fish, vegetables and herbs.
Fruit and Nuts trees are planted on the grounds as well as grapes blackberry and blue berry.
Gardening areas are available on connected site for corn, and other planting each person may want to grow.
We provide community trips to special interest places, libraries. Road side sales of (Certified Homegrown by Heroes) Excess foods, Wood working or crafts which they will produce.
The Veterans currently housed will unite - to build the next Tiny house for more veterans.
We are currently working on the following:
Completion of 16 emergency housettes. (7 up)
Fence and gate for the village propertyÂ
Shaded BBQ and fire pit area
Concrete sidewalksÂ
To Provide Transitional housing to homeless veterans.
BBQ area seating, picnic tables or used patio furniture
Potted plants and trees
Funding for Fence with Privacy Gate
Funding for more emergency housing
Concrete sidewalks
Twin/bunk/full bed frames
Serenity Veterans Village currently has 24 Veterans and family members.
Since 2019 we have assisted 65.
We have graduated 26 out of program and into their own housing. This is a 34% success rate.
We have a 36% retention rate, this is those who are not yet ready to graduate, but have been actively participating in better themselves and are on their way to it.
We have had 11% pass away with us. Elderly with no close family or friends left.
4% have been removed for inappropriate behavior and the rest have respectfully notified us that they cannot live clean and sober just yet.
Our properties are designed for different purposes. Our Waxahachie home is dedicated to those who need to be close to hospitals and emergency care response is fast. It is wheelchair accessible with ramp. Our Tiny house is 3 bedrooms and is designated to families.
The emergency Village is designed for immediate housing. Shelter and shared facilities.
We will deny no veteran assistance, though we do have a long waiting list most of the time.
The waiting list is first come first serve. We do not ask anything but are you a veteran or the family of a veteran who passed away.
Organization name
Serenity Veterans Village
Causes
Employment & Workforce Development, Housing, Shelter & Homelessness, Veterans
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Other
BIPOC Leadership
Executive Director/CEO
Address
1114 Epps Rd