The Alston Foundation

Enhance the lives of female veterans and their children through the support of the Alston Foundation.

Empowering Female Combat Veterans in Their Journey to Civilian Life

Supporting brave female veterans through transition and integration back into civilian life. Explore our resources and services, developed for and by women who have served our country.
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Usage of VA Services

87% of female veterans do not use VA services, indicating a gap in outreach or accessibility

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Percentage of Homeless Veterans

Women represent approximately 9% of the veteran population but closer to 15% of the homeless veteran population.

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Homeless Women Veterans Served by SSVF

The Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program assisted more than 11,600 women veterans, which is 15% of those served.

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Children Served by SSVF

Nearly 22,300 children were served by Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program

Supporting Female Combat Veterans: The Importance of Dedicated Services

Supporting the unique needs of female veterans during their transition back to civilian life is a primary focus of The Alston Foundation. Women who served our country face a broad range of challenges, including higher rates of unemployment, homelessness, and mental health issues compared to their male counterparts. We believe in empowering female veterans and their children with the resources, education, and services they need to succeed in their civilian lives. Let’s make a difference together and support our female veterans.

Female combat veterans face unique challenges during their transition to civilian life. By presenting statistics on their experiences, we highlight the need for dedicated support services.

50%

of female combat veterans experience higher rates of homelessness.

50%

of female combat veterans face gender-specific challenges.

Supporting Female Combat Veterans' Transition

Learn more about the challenges faced by female combat veterans and how you can help…

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Find answers to common questions about our transition support services.

To access our support services, you can reach out to our team through our contact page or by calling our helpline. We are here to assist you in your transition to civilian life.

We offer a range of resources specifically tailored to the unique needs of female combat veterans. These include counseling services, job placement assistance, and housing support.

If you are interested in getting involved with our organization, we have volunteer opportunities and fundraising events. Contact us to learn more about how you can make a difference.

The caring with honor theory emphasizes the importance of culturally competent care for veterans. It recognizes the unique experiences and needs of female combat veterans and aims to provide effective and respectful support.

You can support policy changes by advocating for gender-sensitive approaches to veteran reintegration. Contact your local representatives and raise awareness about the challenges faced by female combat veterans.