SOCHE has been selected as a recipient of a CenterPoint Energy Foundation Energizing Veteran Resilience Grant, receiving $25,000 to support veterans and their families throughout the Miami Valley. The grant is part of a special initiative established in recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, supporting nonprofit organizations that strengthen veteran resilience through programs focused on housing stability, mental health, and everyday needs.
The funding will support SOCHE’s Vets Moving Forward: Reintegration Support and Basic Needs Initiative, expanding resources that help veterans successfully transition to civilian life, pursue education, and connect with employment opportunities.
Of the total award, a portion will fund grocery gift cards, which will be distributed through Veterans Service Commissions and university veteran centers in Montgomery, Greene, and Clark Counties. The funding will also support Vets Moving Forward programming in 2027, an event in its 10th year of helping veterans address barriers to employment, education, and long-term stability.