New England Public Radio

Charlsey Mitchell walks up to the dedication for the new housing with other veterans. Behind her is the housing for the female veterans.
(Photo Credit: Carol Lollis for the Daily Hampshire Gazette)

Home Equity For Struggling Veterans And Transitional Housing For Women Vets And Their Children

An unusual affordable housing development for previously homeless veterans is now open at the VA in Leeds, Massachusetts. The project, modeled after one in Pittsfield, gives tenants a chance to purchase equity in their home.

Also new at the VA campus, a 16-bedroom temporary housing center for women veterans and their children. The facilities are run by the group “Soldier On.”

Click the audio player above to hear New England Public Radio’s Susan Kaplan speak with Soldier On President Jack Downing.