Restoration Hall Veteran Housing Sustainability Initiative

A self-replenishing model to move veterans from homelessness to homeownership

Restoration Hall’s Veteran Housing Sustainability Initiative establishes a practical, replicable cycle that converts program revenue and community support into long-term housing solutions for veterans. Funds generated through our on-site enterprises — including the Early Learning Center (daycare), the Culinary Arts Program, and community donations — are directed toward the acquisition and rehabilitation of vacant homes within the Belmont Valley. Restored properties are then allocated to veterans who successfully complete Restoration Hall’s transitional housing and workforce development programs.

As veterans graduate into homeownership or permanent housing, proceeds from strategic sales or refinancing are reinvested to purchase additional properties, creating a continuous, replenishing inventory of homes available to future program graduates. This model strengthens neighborhoods, provides meaningful vocational opportunities through rehabilitation projects, and creates a sustainable funding stream that increases the number of veterans who move from homelessness to stable homeownership.

Logo of Restoration Hall Inc. with a blue door icon and text in red and blue stating, 'Our doors are always open to those who bravely served our country.'
Four workers installing green and white siding on the exterior of a building, using ladders and tools on a clear day.
A house under construction with siding and window frames, construction materials and windows in front, and a clear blue sky.
Two men working with a miter saw in a room under renovation, one wearing a gray t-shirt and camouflage cap, the other in a red shirt, near a window with natural light.