Veterans of The Vietnam War
Akron - United Veterans Beacon House
Beacon House is sponsored by the "Veterans of Vietnam War Post #30" and administered totally by volunteer efforts. Provides temporary housing for homeless veterans. The house serves as a transitional group home for up to eight homeless veterans who have completed drug and alcohol recovery programs at Veterans Administration Hospital in Lebanon. Counseling and support are also provided to veterans. Resident veterans are provided with medical and vocational rehabilitation services through the Lebanon Veterans Medical Center. Volunteers also help with driving and maintenance of the agency van.

Speakers are available to give presentations about the organization to interested groups.
130 South Ninth Street
Akron, PA 17501
Eligibility: Homeless veterans, men only; board meetings are open to the public
Hours: 24-hour answering service, Board meetings held every second and fourth Tuesday at 7 pm on site
(717) 859-4577
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Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (717) 859-4577
  • (800) 409-8771 - Hotline/Toll-Free
  • (570) 603-9741 - Fax
Email Address: vvnwnatl@epix.net
Fee Amounts: Weekly program fee of $50
Intake Procedure: Lebanon V.A. homeless program, call 800-409-8771, ask for homeless outreach
Geographical Area: Counties: Lancaster; States: PA; Countries: USA
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Veterans of The Vietnam War
Akron - United Veterans Beacon House
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