The Lucky Duck Foundation (LDF), Regional Task Force on Homelessness (RTFH) and Rancho Santa Fe Foundation are partnering to invest $200,000—approximately $67,000 each—to expand free legal services for veterans experiencing homelessness throughout San Diego County.
The investment builds on an initial $50,000 pilot funded by LDF and RTFH in partnership with Homefront Group, which provided legal representation to 40 veterans receiving services at Veterans Village of San Diego. The current caseload is projected to generate approximately $11.32 million in lifetime VA benefits—more than $220 in projected benefit value for every dollar in the original $50,000 pilot budget.
The expanded program aims to provide 100 additional veterans with free legal representation in 2027, helping them navigate disability claims, appeals and other challenges that can prevent them from accessing the benefits they’ve earned.
“Too many veterans experiencing homelessness face barriers to accessing benefits they’ve already earned through their service. This program addresses those barriers while demonstrating how a relatively modest investment can unlock millions in resources that our veterans can use to overcome homelessness,” said Lucky Duck Foundation CEO Drew Moser.
Led by retired U.S. Navy officer and VA-accredited attorney Chris Czaplak of Homefront Group, the program will continue weekly legal clinics at VVSD and establish a second service location to reach more veterans.
“For many of the veterans we serve, the benefits they’ve earned have been out of reach for years because of complicated legal and administrative barriers,” said Czaplak. “We’ve seen firsthand how consistent, sustained legal representation can change that. This expansion will allow us to reach more veterans, advocate for their needs, and help them access resources that can make a lasting difference in their lives.”
By helping veterans secure existing federal benefits, the partnership aims to turn a one-time investment in legal assistance into lasting financial stability, including recurring income for housing and basic necessities, healthcare and other supportive services.
“Helping veterans overcome homelessness requires more than addressing their immediate needs. It means connecting them with the resources that can help them remain housed for the long term,” said RTFH CEO Tamera Kohler.
Your one-time or recurring monthly donation helps veterans overcome barriers to accessing the benefits they’ve earned, providing critical resources that support long-term housing stability and independence.
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