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$10 Million Commitment to West LA Veteran Wellness Center

November 11, 2026

To bring thousands of veterans and their families the support they need together in one place, Harbor Freight Tools Foundation, LLC, a subsidiary of The Smidt Foundation, has committed over $10 million to U.S.VETS for a new, dedicated wellness center within historic “Building 300” on the West Los Angeles VA Campus.

The 15,000-square-foot wellness center will serve as a centralized hub for veterans seeking comprehensive support services, bringing together mental health counseling, suicide prevention resources, food assistance, legal aid, workforce development programs, and co-located VA healthcare – all under one roof. The facility will serve veterans and their families living on the campus as well as throughout Greater Los Angeles.

This commitment is part of a broader transformation of the West Los Angeles VA Campus, led by The Veterans Collective, into the nation's largest supportive housing community for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

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