The American Village of Hope (AVH) is a national nonprofit 501 c3 tax exempt organization and Community Development through its alliance with the Hispanic Society of American Veterans that provide services that help communities to create housing with services to provide social independence. American Village of Hope was founded in 2009 by a consortium of individuals who represent a commitment to dedicate its combined resources to assist American war Veterans, the disabled population and their families to achieve economic and social independence. American Village of Hope advances our mission advocacy, expertise, leadership, housing, training, employment, and resources to make it easier to create and operate supportive housing. AVH seeks to help create an expanded supply of supportive housing for Veterans and the disabled population, their families and/or face other significant challenges that place them at on-going risk of becoming second class citizens.