Organization
New Directions for Veterans
TL;DR
A Los Angeles nonprofit that has housed and rehabilitated veterans since 1992, and the place where the film's Stan McDonald met Dr. Lorin Lindner.
New Directions for Veterans started in 1992, when two formerly homeless Vietnam veterans and a local advocate opened a five-bedroom house in Los Angeles for eight homeless veterans. It has grown into one of LA's most established veterans' services organizations, with transitional housing, thirteen permanent supportive housing facilities across Los Angeles and Orange County, substance abuse treatment, mental health counseling, job placement, and legal and financial help.
The organization is part of our film's own story. It is the rehab program where Navy veteran Stan McDonald met Dr. Lorin Lindner, who later asked him to help build the wolfdog sanctuary.
Why OGSP Recommends It
It is part of the film's own story. Stan McDonald met Dr. Lindner here, and her work with veterans began in programs like this one.
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Ways To Get Involved
Donate, give in-kind goods, volunteer, or hire a veteran. Details at ndvets.org.
Key Takeaways
- Founded in 1992 by two formerly homeless Vietnam veterans and a local advocate, starting from a five-bedroom house that slept eight.
- Provides substance abuse treatment, counseling, job training, and housing, including thirteen permanent supportive housing facilities across Los Angeles and Orange County.
- This is where the film's Stan McDonald met Dr. Lorin Lindner before helping her build the sanctuary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Directions for Veterans?
A Los Angeles nonprofit that has housed and rehabilitated veterans since 1992.
Who does New Directions for Veterans serve?
Men and women who served in the military, and their families. The goal is productive and fulfilling lives after service.
How is New Directions for Veterans connected to the wolfdog film?
It’s where Stan McDonald met Dr. Lorin Lindner, the meeting that eventually led him to the wolfdog sanctuary.
Where is New Directions for Veterans located?
Los Angeles, California.