Support JAVC's Mission

A Safe Place to Start Again

JAVC’s Operation 6 is a 90-day Low Demand Safe Haven program designed to serve veterans experiencing homelessness with compassion, dignity, and minimal barriers. We offer immediate shelter and support without preconditions—meeting veterans where they are, not where they “should” be.

Participants receive:

• Safe, stable housing
   
• Daily meals, hygiene items, and clothing
   
• Case management and peer support
   
• A harm-reduction approach that respects individual autonomy
   
• Personalized pathways to permanent housing and independence
   

Community Impact Highlights:

• Since launching in March 2024, we’ve housed 30 veterans.
   
• We've partnered with over 50 local organizations, including GEO Group, which helps incarcerated veterans re-enter society—some even build tiny homes for our program.
   
• Veterans completing the program may receive, mattresses, household items, and possible job opportunities through JAVC.
   
• Our team includes certified peer/recovery support specialist, licensed independent addiction counselors, Licensed Associate Counselor,  MRT certified facilitators, and an art therapist.
   
• Participants benefit from diverse classes, including recovery, anger management, budgeting, trauma healing, and more.
   
• We support veterans beyond housing—through sober events, community fairs, and long-term connection.
   

Tiny Homes Initiative:
Graduates may move into our tiny home village, paying utilities, lot fees and a minimal fee—creating an affordable bridge to self-sufficiency.

Connecting Veterans to Care, Community, and Opportunity

The JAVC Transportation Program is a lifeline for veterans facing barriers to independence, offering reliable, accessible, and veteran-focused transportation to essential services across Mohave County and beyond. For many veterans, lack of transportation is one of the biggest obstacles to obtaining medical care and legal services. This program is designed to eliminate that barrier—ensuring no veteran is left behind due to lack of access.

We serve a diverse group of veterans with a wide range of needs, including:

• Medical Appointments: VA clinics, local hospitals, behavioral health, dental, vision, and specialty care.
   

How It Works:

• 🚐 JAVC Shuttle Service: Operated by our trained staff, the shuttle provides door-to-door transport for veterans living in our housing programs or who are referred through partner agencies.
   
• 🎟️ Bus Pass Program: For veterans able to navigate public transit independently, we offer pre-paid daily bus passes.
   
• 🚗 Veteran Volunteer Drivers: IWE have volunteer drivers that are Pass Certified to assist veterans to get to their appointments.
   

Key Features:

• 1st come, 1st serve with a 48 hour notice from 8 to 4.
   
• Priority given to veterans with mobility issues or urgent medical needs
  
   

Since its launch, the program has provided hundreds of rides each month, helping veterans keep medical and legal appointments.

Building Independence One Home at a Time

The JAVC Tiny Home Program offers a transformational housing solution for veterans transitioning out of homelessness and into stable, supportive environments. More than just shelter, these homes represent dignity, security, and a renewed sense of purpose for those who have served our country.

Through a unique community partnership, JAVC provides the materials for each tiny home using funding from private donors and grants, while the GEO Group of Kingman contributes the labor, engaging incarcerated veterans in the construction process. This collaboration not only gives veterans a place to call home—it also builds community and purpose on both sides of the equation.

Program Highlights:

• 🏠 Affordable Living: Veterans only pay for the lot fee, utilities, and minimal fee—making it one of the most affordable housing options in the region.
   
• 🛠️ Veteran-Built Homes: Constructed by veterans, for veterans, fostering pride and craftsmanship.
   
• 🧍 Graduation Option: Available to veterans who successfully complete JAVC’s Low Demand Safe Haven Program or are referred through community partners.
   

The Tiny Home Program is not just about housing—it’s about healing. It provides veterans with a secure foundation to rebuild their lives, reconnect with community, and pursue personal goals. Each home is a symbol of respect for their service and a stepping stone toward renewed independence and well-being.

Restoring Stability, One Veteran at a Time

Coordinates Stand Downs and resource events to connect at-risk veterans with vital services.

These events are designed to meet immediate needs while building a bridge toward long-term recovery and reintegration.

Key Services Include:

• Temporary shelter and support for veterans in crisis
   
• Coordination with service providers for healthcare, legal aid, job placement, and counseling
   
• Community-driven Stand Downs providing meals, clothing, hygiene kits, and more
   
• Ongoing follow-up and care navigation

 → Find transitional housing assistance or upcoming Stand Down events near you.

Breaking the Stigma. Promoting Safer Choices.

The JAVC Opioid Education Program educates veterans and veteran communities about the risks and safe use of opioids while offering alternatives and support.

Through expert-led discussions and community-based resources, this program empowers veterans to make informed health decisions and fosters open, stigma-free dialogue around addiction and recovery.

Program Highlights:

• Education on opioid use, safety, and long-term risks
   
• Presentations on prevention and mental health support
   
• Strategies for alternative pain management
   
• Tools for navigating recovery and supporting others
   
• Safe, nonjudgmental space for veterans to ask questions and get help.

• Narcan Training
  
  → Learn more or register for an upcoming session.

Veteran Home Repair Support Across Mohave County

One of the lessons we’ve learned over time is that housing alone doesn’t always mean stability. Many veterans who are currently housed still struggle with repairs they can no longer physically manage or financially afford—leaking sinks, failing plumbing, dry rot from long-term water damage, and unsafe living conditions that quietly worsen over time.

That realization led to the creation of Operation BOB — a JAVC program developed to help veterans across all of Mohave County with essential home repairs that improve safety, dignity, and long-term stability.

Last year, we met Bob, a U.S. Navy veteran who is 85 years old and in declining health. Bob lost his wife several years ago, and despite his own challenges, he was doing everything he could to help another veteran who was in desperate need of housing.

When we visited Bob’s mobile home, it became clear he needed help too. Years of water leaks from a sink and bathtub had caused significant dry rot and deterioration in the floors, creating unsafe conditions in his home — especially in the kitchen.

Through the generosity of Home Depot and the dedication of our JAVC volunteer service team, we were able to:

• Remove and replace damaged flooring
• Repair affected subfloor areas
• Rebuild the kitchen, restoring safety and functionality
   

What made this project especially meaningful was seeing the community come together to support a veteran who has spent his life supporting others.

Operation BOB is about meeting veterans where they are. It’s about recognizing that dignity, safety, and stability don’t end at the front door of housing — they extend into the condition of the home itself.

This effort helps us to:

• Prevent small issues from becoming dangerous situations
• Support aging and disabled veterans
• Honor veterans who continue serving others even in their later years
   

If you have skills — or simply a heart — to help veterans with:

• Light plumbing repairs
   
• Flooring or carpentry
   
• Home maintenance projects
   
• General volunteer support
   

…we would love to have you join the Operation BOB Service Team.

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• Request Help (for veterans or referral partners)
   
• Volunteer (join the service team)
   
• Donate Materials or Sponsor Repairs