The Soul Foundation’s lead private investment of $X million enabled the construction of 77 studio apartments on the former Abrams Hall site, now called Building 14, on the 66‑acre Walter Reed campus. Three‑quarters of the units are priced at 30% of the Median Family Income for chronically homeless veterans, while two units sit at 50% of MFI.
HELP USA partnered with the District of Columbia to build the first residential structure on the former military medical center. The project includes offices for medical staff, counselors and case managers, a cafeteria, a gym and a landscaped courtyard, ensuring residents have access to both shelter and comprehensive support.
"We were called on to lead the private‑sector investment at Walter Reed and are proud to have this opportunity to say thank you to those who so bravely serve our country," said Jon Bon Jovi. The artist’s words echo the foundation’s broader mission, which has also backed housing for veterans in Hoboken, Las Vegas and New Jersey.
Mayor Muriel Bowser praised the project as part of the city’s 15‑year redevelopment plan, noting it supports residents facing housing insecurity and creates a new neighborhood that benefits the wider community.
Veterans who have moved into the complex report feeling secure and supported. One resident, a former infantryman who spent two years on the streets, said the integrated services make a daily difference in his recovery.
The success of the Walter Reed housing model has already prompted the city to consider similar developments on other vacant federal sites, with a vote on expanding veteran housing slated for early 2027.