Compassionate Support
The veteran-facing layer. Trauma-informed intake, dignity-first referral, and a 24-hour response promise.
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Our mission
End it. Do not manage it
Lead the fight to end veteran homelessness in the United States through compassionate support, innovative solutions, and unwavering advocacy.
Compassionate Homes for Veterans · 501(c)(3) · Founded 2023 · Maryland
The problem we are solving
The math broke. Disability income no longer covers rent in our region.
A veteran rated 50% disabled receives roughly $1,075 per month from the Department of Veterans Affairs. A modest two-bedroom in the Baltimore region rents for about $2,314. HUD-VASH vouchers stall when Fair Market Rents lag actual rents. Intake windows measured in months leave veterans in crisis with weeks.
CHV closes that specific gap for Maryland veterans that federal programs are not reaching. Not another program layer. Direct housing placements and rent assistance, where the math actually breaks.
$1,075
Avg VA disability
50% rating, monthly.
$2,314
Avg Maryland 2BR rent
Modest two-bedroom.
“$1,075 in disability. $2,314 in rent. That is a policy gap, not a personal failing.”
Who we are
Veteran-led. Regional first. National vision
Compassionate Homes for Veterans (CHV) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2023 by U.S. Army veteran Bryan Worsley, who continues to serve in the National Guard. We exist to close the gap where federal systems fall short.
We are veteran-authored, veteran-voiced, and civilian-ally welcomed. We operate with evidence, not intuition. We lead with plain language, not acronyms. We work in Maryland today, with a national vision over the decade ahead.
Built by veterans. For veterans.
Who we serve
Every veteran who needs us
We do not gatekeep. If you served, we work for you.
Veterans of every branch and discharge
Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, Space Force. Every discharge category. You served. That is enough.
Families and dependents
Veterans do not live alone. Our programs reach spouses, dependent children, and caregiving relationships where appropriate.
Maryland, with focus
Baltimore region today, Maryland-wide tomorrow. The focus is operational, not philosophical.
Our vision
“A future where all U.S. veterans have a permanent, secure home, empowering them to pursue their dreams with confidence and stability.”
Vision is where we are going. Mission is how we get there. If we do our job, veteran homelessness in the United States becomes a historical problem, not a lived one. Until then, we lead.
Our priorities
Three pillars. One mission
The mission names three modes of action. Each one maps to a pillar of the work. They are inseparable.
Innovative Solutions
The operating model. Direct housing placement and rent assistance, structured so the math works where it usually breaks.
Explore ServicesUnwavering Advocacy
The policy pressure. A public stance on Department of Veterans Affairs voucher gaps, emerging research partnerships, and engagement on the discharge-category limits that lock veterans out.
Read our positionOur True North
Seven principles guide every decision we make. Together, they spell COMPASS, the direction we navigate by.
Compassion
A commitment to alleviate veteran suffering by honoring their struggles with deep empathy, kindness, and generosity.
Openness
Embracing diversity in all its forms and fostering a culture of transparency and honesty. Different perspectives are valued. Communication is clear. Everyone feels welcome.
Magnitude
Reflects the significant impact the organization aims to achieve. Acknowledges the importance of both scope and depth, striving for meaningful changes that make a real difference.
Partnership
The value of collaboration. Building relationships based on mutual respect and shared goals, recognizing that greater achievements are possible through working together.
Advocacy
Championing veterans' causes and pushing for social justice and systemic change. Every veteran deserves the support, respect, and opportunity they have rightfully earned.
Service Excellence
Delivering the highest standard of care and support in every program and every interaction.
Solidarity
Unity and shared commitment. Standing together in support of one another and the community, especially in the face of challenges.
C · O · M · P · A · S · S — seven points, one direction.
Founder's voice
“A single act of kindness can create endless ripples of hope.”
Bryan Worsley
U.S. Army veteran, National Guard · Founder & Executive Director
EIN 92-3849743CFC #44992501(c)(3)Registered in MarylandZeffy 0%Veteran-led governance