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Sergeant Carliss Place: 2026 & Beyond

Veteran transitional housing that restores dignity, rebuilds stability, and creates a sustainable path toward permanent housing and independence in today's changing world.

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Proudly Serving America's Veterans

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About the Program

Dignity, respect, and a path forward.

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Sergeant Carliss Place, a program of Designed to Soar, Inc., provides veterans experiencing homelessness or housing instability with a safe, stable, and supportive environment as they work toward permanent housing and greater independence.

We believe those who served our country deserve to be treated with dignity, respect, compassion, and honor. Our goal is not simply to provide a place to stay, but to help veterans rebuild stability and create a sustainable path forward — one that is prepared for the workforce, economy, and opportunities of 2026 and beyond.

Today's veteran faces a rapidly changing world. From AI-driven job markets and digital workplaces to evolving VA benefits systems and new housing programs, Sergeant Carliss Place ensures that every veteran we serve is equipped — not just housed — for the future ahead.

5-Star Treatment

You served with honor. We serve you the same way.

5-Star

Care Standard

100%

Dignity & Respect

24/7

Support Access

Zero

Judgment

At Sergeant Carliss Place, every veteran is received with the highest level of care, honor, and respect — the same standard of excellence they brought to their service. We do not offer charity. We offer partnership, dignity, and a community that stands with you — today, tomorrow, and into the future.

Our Services

How we serve our veterans.

Safe & Stable Transitional Housing

A secure and welcoming environment where veterans can focus on rebuilding their lives while transitioning toward permanent housing — free from the pressures of the street.

Comprehensive Veteran Support Services

Individualized support including case management, employment preparation, résumé assistance, digital literacy, AI workforce readiness, life-skills development, financial education, benefits navigation, transportation coordination, and referrals to health and supportive services.

Digital & AI Workforce Readiness

Preparing veterans for the workforce of 2026 and beyond — including digital tools, AI literacy, remote work readiness, and connections to high-demand career pathways in healthcare, technology, skilled trades, and more.

VA Benefits Navigation

Expert guidance to help veterans understand, apply for, and maximize the VA benefits they have earned — including housing vouchers, healthcare, disability compensation, education, and employment services.

Mental Health & Wellness Support

Connections to VA mental health services, peer support, trauma-informed care, and faith-based encouragement — because healing the whole person is essential to lasting stability.

Pathway to Permanent Housing & Independence

We work alongside each veteran to identify barriers to stable housing, establish personal goals, strengthen financial and employment stability, and connect them with resources to successfully transition into permanent housing.

Veteran Benefits

Know your benefits. Claim what you've earned.

Every veteran who served this nation has earned benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. We help you understand, navigate, and apply for the support that is rightfully yours.

VA Housing Assistance

The HUD-VASH program combines HUD housing vouchers with VA supportive services to help veterans experiencing homelessness find and sustain permanent housing.

Learn about HUD-VASH

VA Healthcare

Veterans may be eligible for a full range of VA healthcare services including primary care, mental health, substance use treatment, and specialty care — often at no cost.

Apply for VA Healthcare

Disability Compensation

If you have a service-connected disability, you may be entitled to monthly tax-free compensation. We can help connect you with a VSO to file or appeal your claim.

File a Disability Claim

Education & Training (GI Bill)

The Post-9/11 GI Bill and other education benefits can cover tuition, housing, and books for eligible veterans pursuing college, vocational training, or certification programs — including emerging technology and AI fields.

Explore Education Benefits

Employment Services (VETS)

The Department of Labor's VETS program provides employment assistance, job training, and transition support to help veterans enter or re-enter the civilian workforce — including high-demand industries of 2026 and beyond.

Find Employment Support

Pension & Survivor Benefits

Low-income wartime veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA pension benefits. Aid & Attendance benefits are also available for those needing daily living assistance.

Check Pension Eligibility

Need Help Applying?

We'll help you navigate the VA system.

Applying for VA benefits can feel overwhelming. Our case managers are here to walk alongside you — helping you gather documents, connect with a Veterans Service Organization (VSO), and submit your claims with confidence.

Our Commitment

More than a place to stay.

At Sergeant Carliss Place, veterans are more than the circumstances they are facing. We honor their service, recognize their strengths, and provide the support and encouragement they need to rise, rebuild, and soar — equipped for the workforce, technology, and opportunities of 2026 and beyond.

Designed to Soar, Inc. — Restoring dignity. Rebuilding lives. Creating pathways forward.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

— John 15:13 (KJV)

Get Involved

Ready to take the next step?

Whether you're a veteran seeking housing, a supporter, or a volunteer — we'd love to connect with you.

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