Congratulations and welcome! You are now part of VetMentors Housing University—a first-of-its-kind educational community dedicated to creating housing solutions for veterans, strengthening organizations, developing housing leaders, and expanding opportunities through education, collaboration, and action. Whether you’re a veteran, Realtor®, investor, nonprofit leader, social worker, case manager, housing provider, lender, developer, government professional, or community advocate, you belong here. Your First Assignment Please visit the Introductions tab and tell us: - Your name - Your City & State - Who you are - Why you joined VetMentors Housing University - What you hope to accomplish - How you hope to contribute to the community Your introduction is more than saying hello—it is your first networking opportunity. Someone in this community could become your next mentor, business partner, referral source, employer, client, or lifelong collaborator. New Student Checklist ✅ Introduce yourself in the Introductions tab. ✅ Complete your SKOOL profile. ✅ Read the Community Rules. ✅ Download the SKOOL app and turn on notifications. ✅ Begin engaging with posts by commenting, asking questions, and supporting other members. ✅ Welcome at least three new members to help build our community. Level Up to Unlock Opportunities At VetMentors Housing University, engagement unlocks opportunity. This is an active learning community—not just a place to watch videos. As you participate, you’ll earn experience points, level up, and unlock access to courses, classroom discussions, resources, and other exclusive learning opportunities. Please Note: Students who remain inactive and do not level up will not unlock classroom access. Our goal is to build a community of engaged learners who are committed to growing together. Our Mission Together, we are building one of America’s leading educational communities focused on: - Veteran Housing Solutions - Ending Veteran Homelessness - Homeownership - Government Contracting - Real Estate - Business Development - Nonprofit Leadership - Community Collaboration - Economic Empowerment

📚 Homework Assignment College of Veteran Housing Solutions Due: Friday (or ASAP if you already know the answer) Welcome to your first homework assignment. As Chancellor of VetMentors Housing University and a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on veterans housing and homelessness for Mission Roll Call, I want you to begin thinking like a housing problem solver—not just someone who knows the resources. Your assignment is to read the following articles and critically analyze each veteran's situation. Required Reading 1. The Veteran Has Income — So Why Are They Still Homeless? https://missionrollcall.org/veteran-voices/articles/the-veteran-has-income-so-why-are-they-still-homeless/ 2. When the System is the Barrier: One Veteran's Search for Help https://missionrollcall.org/veteran-voices/articles/when-the-system-is-the-barrier-one-veterans-search-for-help/ 3. When the System Misses the Veteran: Where SSVF Is Breaking Down—and How We Fix It https://missionrollcall.org/veteran-voices/articles/when-the-system-misses-the-veteran-where-ssvf-is-breaking-down-and-how-we-fix-it/ 4. Words Matter—But Definitions Shouldn't Delay Help https://missionrollcall.org/veteran-voices/articles/words-matter-but-definitions-shouldnt-delay-help/ ---BONUS --- (1 Book to the best solution) 1. The System Says Yes but the Door Stays Closed: The Ongoing Fight of Sgt. Marlene Wolf https://missionrollcall.org/veteran-voices/your-stories/the-system-says-yes-but-the-door-stays-closed-the-ongoing-fight-of-sgt-marlene-wolf/ 2. Watch these Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JdWREdLs5g&t=137s

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History Has Been Made. Today marks a milestone for VetMentors Housing University. Our FIRST course is officially LIVE! College of Veteran Housing Solutions Course 1: Collaborative Housing Solutions for Homeless Veterans For more than 25 years, I’ve dedicated my career to helping veterans transition from homelessness to stable housing. Now, I’m opening the classroom and sharing that knowledge with professionals across the country. If you’ve ever said, “I want to help homeless veterans,” your education begins here. This is more than an online course—it’s the foundation of a university designed to educate REALTORS®, case managers, social workers, nonprofit leaders, housing providers, investors, veterans, and community partners who are committed to creating lasting housing solutions. Your First Assignment 1. Enroll in the classroom: https://www.skool.com/vetmentors-housing-university-9628/classroom 2. Order your required textbook before beginning the course: https://tr.ee/n51aAK 3. Watch the Welcome Lesson on YouTube and comment “Done” on both YouTube and inside the classroom: https://www.youtube.com/live/8NZOmpByvCQ?is=8b7Seem2YueJ_2j5 This is a university, and every university begins with learning. Your textbook is part of the curriculum, and active participation is expected. This first course is only the beginning. It serves as the foundation for VetMentors Housing University and the first of many courses that will prepare professionals to create real housing solutions for veterans nationwide. To our Founding Members—thank you for believing in this vision and helping build something that will impact lives for generations to come. We don’t just study housing. We create housing solutions. Welcome to VetMentors Housing University. Learn. Collaborate. House Veterans. Change Lives. See you in class! Yvette Jones-Swanson, M.A.

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