Catholic Charities’ Sacred Heart Veteran Village in Flint, Michigan, Houses Six Veterans and Connects Others With Services
By Claudette
Posted Nov 11, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Catholic Charities is housing six veterans, four of them at Sacred Heart Veteran Village in Flint, and connecting others with food, benefits and other services. According to Catholic Charities of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties, the village has helped nearly 200 veterans from across Michigan.
Katie Baxter, the organization’s CEO, said the transition is difficult. “It is a big adjustment for veterans coming back into civilian life and sometimes they have challenges,” she said.
The first veteran moved into the village in April, before its grand opening in May. All four bungalows are now full. The organization plans to eventually build 26 as fundraising continues. Offering a veteran a place to stay reflects the call to welcome the stranger (Matthew 25:35).
The village’s resource center offers a food pantry and clothing, along with help with military discharge matters. Veterans can also get help finding a job, accessing mental health and substance use services, and connecting with one another.
Program Coordinator Daniel Vela said staff work with community partners to find assistance. “Depending on what it is, we reach out to our community resources that we’ve partnered with and try to find the best location where they can find that help in the fastest way and being there kind of alongside them,” Vela said. “It feels good to be a part of something that I see helping veterans every day.”
On Veterans Day, Vela encouraged veterans who may be hesitant to seek help to reach out. “There are so many people willing to help, but the veteran has to take those first steps to be able to say, hey, I do need some help and not be afraid to ask,” he said.
The resource center, located off North Saginaw and Stewart Avenue, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Upcoming events include a Sober Social Game Night from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 18.
Catholic Charities is seeking donations, volunteers and mentors. More information is available through a link in the original report.
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