The VTH in New Bedford fills an important role for veterans
Standard-Times photographer Peter Pereira and staff writer Aimee Chiavaroli in last Sunday’s paper documented the lives of VTH veterans as they try to put their lives back together. Pereira’s photos…News & Events
6.16.2022
KRAFT FAMILY, PATRIOTS FOUNDATION AND GILLETTE DONATE $275,000
KRAFT FAMILY, PATRIOTS FOUNDATION AND GILLETTE DONATE $275,000 IN THE NAMES OF 2022 MYRA KRAFT COMMUNITY MVP AWARD WINNERS Rosemarie Lopes of New Bedford, presented with $10,000 donation for the…
5.10.2022
New Bedford Police Officer Named Veteran of the Year
All right, stand at ease. I’d like to ask, what are the qualities of a good soldier? The makings of a good soldier bring in reliability, fearlessness, discipline, consistency, courage,…
12.30.2020
Stop and Shop Community Bag Program Announcement
The VTH is the beneficiary of the Community Bag Program for the month of January. $1 from each of the $2.50 Community Bags purchased at the Fairhaven Stop and Shop…
12.28.2020
Honoring WWII Veterans
In recognition of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, we are pleased to honor these veterans of World War II and thank the donors would have…
9.09.2020
Barrington’s Confetti Kids raise money for veterans
An ambitious group of Barrington children are selling face coverings to raise money for a worthy cause.
10.28.2019
AG gets inside look at Veterans Transition House work
James Reid, executive director of the Veterans Transition House gave Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey a tour of one of the future transitional housing properties being constructed and renovated by…
3.20.2019
Demolition on Willis Street makes way for veterans housing
NEW BEDFORD — The Veterans Transition House is in a transition of its own.
10.23.2018
New Bedford veteran overcame his troubles and now helps other veterans
A New Bedford veteran, who is devoting his life to helping others after suffering a combat-related brain injury in Iraq, is this year’s Southeastern Massachusetts Veteran of the Year.
VTH Needs
Immediate Needs
If you would like to assist VTH and the veterans we serve, please consider these immediate needs as suggestions on how to make an impactful donation:
- Gift cards (grocery and clothing preferred)
- Unrestricted or memorial donations (donate here)
- Gas gift card for veteran transportation (150,000 miles are driven each year by our vans)
- Sponsor the naming rights to a bedroom in the new SFC Bruce Portas, U.S. Army (Ret) Transitional Housing Center ($10,000 can be pledged over five years) (view naming opportunities)
In-Kind Donations
VTH welcomes the donation of certain items that can directly benefit the lives of veterans. These items include:
- New sheets, blankets, pillows (Twin XL sizes)
- New bath towels, washcloths, and bath mats
- Artwork (military or patriotic themed art or art from local artists)
Not Accepted
Unfortunately, VTH cannot accept the donation of certain items including:
- Food and beverage products
- Used clothing and shoes
- Used furniture
- Used electronics