Boots on the Ground: Educating the Community that Serve Veterans

Welcome to Educating the Community that Serve Veterans—a boots-on-the-ground look at how real estate and advocacy unite to end veteran homelessness. Each episode highlights real stories, proven strategies, and practical tools for those working to open doors for veterans nationwide.
Boots on the Ground: Homeless Veteran Housing Advocacy

Here’s what you’ll hear:
🏡 From Homelessness to Homeownership – Real insights into programs and partnerships creating permanent housing for veterans.
📋 Systems Made Simple – Breaking down HUD-VASH, grants, and compliance for advocates and real estate pros.
📈 Progress & Lessons – Honest updates on victories, challenges, and field-tested solutions.
🤝 Partnerships That Work – Showcasing collaborations transforming communities.
📚 Training & Tools – Resources empowering Realtors, case managers, and advocates.
🪖 Real Experience – Straight talk from over 20 years in veteran housing and real estate.
💡 Balance & Purpose – Strategies for staying grounded while serving those who served.

🎙️ Veteran Housing Advocacy: The Real Estate Blueprint for Change is where policy meets purpose—and where veterans find their way home.
Boots on the Ground: Homeless Veteran Housing Advocacy

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👩🏽‍💼 About the Host
I’m Yvette Jones Swanson, M.A.—Army veteran, Realtor since 1996, and CEO of VetMentors LLC. For over two decades, I’ve helped house more than 5,000 homeless veterans while training advocates and real estate professionals nationwide. This work is about more than homes—it’s about healing, hope, and transformation.
Direct. Honest. Actionable. This is where advocacy meets real estate—and where veterans find their way home.