MISSION STATEMENT
Veterans Support Initiative is empowers veterans, to to empowering veterans, service members, and their families by providing comprehensive support services, career and educational development opportunities, and housing assistance. We strive to create a collaborative network of advocates and partners to ensure that all veterans, especially those experiencing or at risk of homelessness, have access to the resources they need to achieve stability, secure meaningful employment, and thrive in their communities.
VISION STATEMENT
A future where every veteran and their family thrive—empowered with the support, resources, and opportunities needed to build fulfilling, stable, and purpose-driven lives.
VSI CORE OBEJTIVES: EMPOWERING VETERANS FOR A STRONGER FUTURE
-
Career Advancement & Job Placement
Equip veterans with career exploration, training, education, and job placement services, prioritizing stable, high-demand occupations that offer livable wages. -
Housing Stability & Supportive Services
Provide diverse housing solutions and essential support services to prevent and address veteran homelessness, ensuring long-term stability. -
Strategic Partnerships for Equity
Build and strengthen cross-sector partnerships to break down employment barriers and deliver equitable services for marginalized veterans. -
Comprehensive Housing Assistance
Implement temporary and long-term housing programs tailored to support low or no-income veterans and their families. -
Advocacy & Benefits Assistance
Champion veterans’ rights within the community and guide them in securing benefits earned through military service. -
Health & Wellness Empowerment
Develop programs that support veterans' mental and physical well-being, including stress management resources and specialized care for invisible wounds.
MEET THE TEAM
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mr. Raul Barragan is a seasoned nonprofit leader, a veteran of the U.S. Army, and an expert in sales and marketing. With a proven track record of building partnerships and enhancing organizational efficiency, he has served as a trusted advisor, consultant, and mentor within the military veteran community.
Committed to lifelong learning, he holds a Master of Business for Veterans (MBV) from USC’s Marshall School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Mount Saint Mary’s University in Los Angeles.