Thank you for your interest in the Veterans Village!
The Veterans Village is part of Awake Ministries - a Faith-Based, non-profit ministry that exists to equip individuals with the Gospel and the resources necessary for abundant living. To receive housing at the Veterans Village, it is not necessary that you personally claim any particular faith. However, participation in all program pieces is mandatory, this will include the faith-based aspects of the program.
This program is designed to help homeless Veterans get access to the resources they need while getting their lives established. This is temporary housing with a target duration of 6-9 months. While we will work with Veterans to find more permanent housing solutions, we offer no guarantee that permanent housing will be found or that it will be provided through Awake Ministries.
Qualifying Criteria
- Served in the United States Military
- Separation or discharge from service was not dishonorable
- Homeless
If you do not meet these criteria but you are in need of housing, please feel free to contact our office, via phone or email, and we will do our best to connect you with an organization that may be able to assist you with necessary resources and support.
After we have reviewed your application, you will be asked to provide additional information and documentation such as:
- Valid government issued ID
- Driver's License, State ID, Passport, etc.
- Valid Social Security Card or Birth Certificate - or proof thereof
- Proof of Military Service & condition of separation / discharge - this can be any of the following forms:
- DD-214 / DD-215
- DD Form 256 (for some Reservists)
- NGB Form 22 (for Guardsmen)
- Documentation of homelessness:
- Certification Letter(s) from an emergency shelter for the homeless
- Certification Letter(s) from a homeless service provider or outreach worker
- Certification Letter(s) from any other health or human service provider
If you need assistance in acquiring these documents, please start by reaching out to the resources below.
Disqualifiers
- If you knowingly provide false information during any part of the application process
- Furthermore, if while in the program, it has been discovered that false information was provided, you may be subject to immediate discharge.
- If you were dishonorably discharged
- If you currently have housing or have received a voucher
- If you have ever been charged or convicted of a sexual crime; or have ever been on a Sex Offender registry.
Local Resources
Awake Ministries
Phone: 502-647-5555
Email: philip@awakeky.com
VFW Post 1179 (Shelbyville, KY)
Phone: 502-647-2133
Address: 617 Main St.; Shelbyville, KY
Department of Veterans Affairs (KY)
Phone: 502-595-4447