The Samuel L. Felton, Jr. Valor Home
Our mission is to support homeless veterans in our community in their efforts to achieve greater self-sufficiency, including the ability to secure and maintain permanent housing.
Healing, Growth, and a Plan for Stable Housing
Samuel L. Felton, Jr. Valor Home in Lorain County offers transitional and permanent supportive housing options for homeless male veterans. On site, we offer a 24/7 transitional housing, providing structured and engaging therapies throughout the week, which include art therapy, music therapy, life skills, and stress management. Each veteran is provided with an individual room during their stay and lives at the Valor Home for an average of 6 to 12 months with an end goal of gaining permanent housing. We also offer permanent supportive housing to veterans in Lorain County, with 15 units across three locations.
Named in Honor of a True American Hero
This Valor Home location is named for Samuel L. Felton, Jr., a lifelong resident of Lorain, Ohio. He was a member of the United States Marine Corps from December 1968 to August 1971. Sam honorably served three tours in Vietnam and while there, received both the Navy Cross for heroism and the Purple Heart for being wounded in combat. In August 1972, Sam was honorably discharged from the U.S. Marines. In 2019, Felton was inducted into the Veterans Hall of Fame for his life-long involvement and contributions to his community and fellow veterans.
Who We Serve
At Samuel L. Felton, Jr. Valor Home, we provide support services to residents both on-site and in the community. Each resident is assigned a support worker and has a daily routine that includes self-improvement activities, exercises in self-sufficiency, and personal time.
Eligibility for enrollment with the Samuel L. Felton, Jr. Valor Home includes:
- Must be a veteran
- Must be homeless
- At least 18 years of age
- Able to live in an environment with people from a variety of backgrounds.
While living in our facilities, veterans can be provided with bus passes, security deposit assistance, rent assistance, help with finding or maintaining employment, referrals for assistance to obtain benefits, help accessing child care, help with obtaining school supplies, and more.
Contact The Samuel L Felton Jr. Valor Home
221 W 21st Street Lorain, OH 44052
Veteran Coordinated Entry:
(855) 234-7310
Donate to The Samuel L. Felton, Jr. Valor Home
You can assist our veterans by donating any of the following items:
- Towels, pillows, twin XL sheets, coffee, sugar, and creamer
- New pots and pans for veterans moving into permanent housing
- Used vehicles for veterans to transport themselves to appointments
- Monetary gifts to help feed veterans or provide needed supplies
For more information on current list of donation needs, please email [email protected]