Maryland Funds $23 Million Expansion for Perry Point Veterans Village

Maryland funds $23 million expansion for veteran housing

Maryland is doubling the capacity of a specialized housing community for veterans at risk of homelessness.

The investment will support the construction of 77 additional homes on the campus of the Perry Point Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. This move effectively doubles the number of residences available at the site to provide stable housing and supportive services for veterans and their families.

Diverse funding streams support energy efficient housing

The $23 million project relies on a combination of diverse funding streams to ensure long-term viability.

Beyond basic shelter, the development is designed with modern efficiency in mind. The department provided specific funds to ensure the community remains energy efficient, with the project being supported primarily by solar power.

The location of the village offers more than just housing; it provides a direct link to essential medical and social services.

Residents will have immediate access to the Perry Point VA Medical Center. This proximity allows case management, life skills training, mental health care, and psychotherapy to be integrated.

The role of HELP USA

HELP Development Corp., a nonprofit affiliate of HELP USA, will act as the lead developer for this second phase of construction. The original HELP Perry Point Veterans Village opened in 2018.

HELP USA has a long history in the sector, having started as a homeless shelter in Brooklyn, New York, in 1986. The organization now operates more than 70 sites and programs across the country and has supported nearly 550,000 people through various stages of housing stability.

“Housing is a human right.”

The expansion aims to provide a transitional environment where veterans can move away from chronic homelessness. Secretary Day noted that the village offers a safe space for families to acquire the tools necessary for future security and success.

Maryland Funds $23 Million Expansion for Perry Point Veterans Village

For the development team, the public investment represents a critical milestone. David Cleghorn, president and CEO of HELP Development Corp., stated that securing these funds is essential to ensuring veterans and families have access to safe, stable, and affordable housing.

The project addresses a critical demographic of the population that often faces unique hurdles when transitioning from military to civilian life. By clustering permanent supportive housing near a major VA medical hub, the state is attempting to mitigate the high costs associated with untreated mental health issues and housing instability.