Construction Begins on Thompson Family Veterans Village in Akron
The Thompson Family Veterans Village aims to provide permanent housing for veterans, addressing homelessness among over 32,000 U.S. veterans. The development will feature ten homes with lease agreements based on income and supportive services, targeting move-in by late summer 2027.

Groundbreaking for the Thompson Family Veterans Village in Akron, Ohio, is set to begin, aiming to provide permanent housing for military veterans experiencing homelessness. The project includes ten 800-square-foot homes, with lease agreements tied to income, and access to supportive wraparound services.
This initiative is being driven by the Thompson Family Foundation, led by Army veteran Michael Thompson, alongside Axess Family Services and various public and private stakeholders. The goal is to complete the housing units by late summer 2027, with potential plans for future expansions. This project addresses the critical issue of veteran homelessness, which affects an estimated 32,000 veterans on a given night.




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