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Who We Are
We serve without discrimination
120,000+ services provided
We've been serving since 1993
History Statement
MCVET was established in 1993 by 4 veterans with ties to several Veterans Service Organizations including: Veterans of Foreign Wars, Jewish War Veterans, The American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and Vietnam Veterans of America. They envisioned a veterans program that was dedicated to veterans in need and specifically homeless veterans. The program would be developed in a military model which empowers the veterans, establishes an environment of teamwork and camaraderie and rewards hard work with success.
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The program envisioned by our founders has evolved and grown into our current program. MCVET now operates 5 housing programs including a Day Drop In, Emergency Shelter, Bridge Housing, Transitional Housing and Single Room Occupancy (SRO), which function together as one system. The housing segments are built on the common experiences of entering the military as a new recruit. Veterans in the program all share this common bond. The program is a place of comfort and familiarity for each veteran. MCVET returns each veteran to a place in their lives where they have experienced success and where they understood the link between hard work and the rewards that come with it. MCVET gives veterans the opportunity to live in an environment where they can place their trust in everyone around them and concentrate on the work of moving from dependence to independence.
Strategic Plan
We, at MCVET, are committed to offering a military-structured, seamless continuum of services that helps veterans in need transition from dependent to independent living.
Our Dedicated Staff
Welcome to the Maryland Center for Veterans Education & Training (MCVET), a beacon of hope and transformation where the dedication and passion of our staff illuminate the path to a brighter future for our veterans. At the helm of our compassionate mission is our esteemed Director, Misty L. Bruce, whose leadership embodies the resilience, courage, and spirit of service that defines our organization. Under Misty’s guidance, alongside a dynamic team of directors, MCVET is committed to empowering our veterans through comprehensive education, training, and supportive services tailored to their unique needs and aspirations. We invite you to delve deeper into the stories and expertise of our leadership team, whose unwavering commitment to our veterans’ success is the cornerstone of our mission. Discover more about the people who make MCVET a place of renewal and growth, and feel encouraged to reach out and connect with them. Together, we stand ready to serve those who have so bravely served us.