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Our History
The newly renovated facility allows us to deliver a wide range of essential programs and services, including:
- Community Meals & Events – fostering camaraderie and connection among Veterans and their families.
- Wellness Services – addressing mental, emotional, and physical well-being through fitness, holistic therapies, and peer support.
- Housing & Family Support – providing stability and assistance for Veterans facing housing insecurity or family challenges.
- K9 Service Dog Training & Support – pairing trained service dogs with Veterans to enhance independence and improve quality of life.
- Community Engagement & Volunteering – creating meaningful opportunities for Veterans and civilians to connect and serve together.
Vision and Values
These core principles guide Veteran Pathways of New England’s (formerly Clear Path for Veterans New England) mission:
- Respect and Dignity: We honor every Veteran’s service by creating an environment of trust, compassion, and respect.
- Community and Connection: We believe in the power of community, fostering meaningful relationships between Veterans, their families, and the broader public.
- Holistic Care: We support the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—through integrated programs promoting long-term wellness.
- Empowerment: We equip Veterans with tools, resources, and training to help them regain purpose and autonomy in civilian life.
- Collaboration: We actively partner with organizations, agencies, and local communities to deliver comprehensive and coordinated care.
- Integrity and Accountability: We are committed to transparency, ethical practices, and the responsible stewardship of donor resources.
- Service to Others: We believe in honoring the sacrifices of Veterans by serving them—and our community—with dedication, compassion, and gratitude.
Our History
Veteran Pathways of New England (formerly Clear Path for Veterans New England) was founded in 2017 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and respectful environment where Veterans can heal, reconnect, and thrive. From its beginnings on the historic Devens campus, the organization focused on addressing the complex and evolving needs of Veterans across Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire through a community-centered, holistic model of care.
Over time, this work expanded beyond a traditional service model into a comprehensive system of support—integrating housing stabilization, wellness programming, food security, and community reintegration. This natural evolution laid the foundation for what is now known as Veteran Pathways of New England Inc. (formerly known as Clear Path for Veterans New England), a more structured, pathway-driven approach to supporting Veterans and their families.
A major milestone in this growth was the completion of the Journey Home Campus in 2020, transforming a historic 22,000-square-foot former Army facility into a central hub for Veteran services. This expansion significantly increased the organization’s capacity to deliver housing support, wellness services, community programs, and canine-assisted training—all within a unified environment designed for healing and connection.
As needs across the region continued to grow, the organization further evolved into a housing-first, data-driven system serving Veterans across multiple counties. By integrating federal and state partnerships and expanding service pathways, it became a regional leader in Veteran housing, stabilization, and reintegration.
Today, the Veteran Pathways of New England History reflects both legacy and forward momentum. The transition to Veteran Pathways of New England (formerly known as Clear Path for Veterans New England) represents not a departure, but a continuation—building on a strong foundation while creating a clearer, more scalable model of care.
Veteran Pathways of New England (formerly Clear Path for Veterans New England) built the foundation. Veteran Pathways builds the future.
Our Impact
Our Impact in 2025
Helped Veterans with
$786,456 in Temporary
Financial Assistance
Housed 361
Homeless
Veterans
Utilized 40,560 lbs.
of Food in our
Food Pantry
Total Volunteer
Hours Served
7,545
Total Service
Valued over
$271,620
Our Mission
Our Mission
At Veteran Pathways of New England Inc. (formerly known as Clear Path for Veterans New England), our Veteran Pathways of New England mission is to empower Veterans, Service Members, and their families through a structured system of support that fosters stability, resilience, and long-term success.
Through our four core pathways—Housing & Family Support, Culinary & Food Security, Resiliency & Wellness, and Canine-Assisted Programs—we provide a safe, respectful, and trauma-informed environment where individuals can stabilize, rebuild, and reintegrate into their communities.
The Veteran Pathways of New England mission is rooted in meeting Veterans where they are and guiding them through a continuum of care that includes housing, wellness, employment, and community connection. By delivering comprehensive, coordinated services, we create opportunities for growth, restore independence, and strengthen the foundation for lasting success.
Our work honors those who have served by not only supporting their journey, but by helping to build the pathways home.
