Volunteers of America Honors Veterans in Denver
Volunteers of America Colorado recognized veterans at the Bill Daniels Veteran Services Center on Veterans Day.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Military Jobs
Volunteers of America Colorado honored veterans at the Bill Daniels Veteran Services Center in Denver on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Each veteran was recognized and given a challenge coin during the ceremony, which Denver Mayor Mike Johnston addressed.
Why it matters
The organization served 16,983 veterans across Colorado last year, underscoring the scale of veteran service needs in the state. Its housing program's results highlight efforts to keep veterans stably housed in the Denver area and beyond.
Volunteers of America Colorado served 16,983 veterans statewide last year, and its Supportive Services for Veteran Families program helped 607 veterans and families avoid homelessness and 866 find housing. The source does not provide a comparison to prior years or program targets.
The players
Volunteers of America Colorado
The Colorado chapter of the national nonprofit Volunteers of America, which provides housing, support and services to veterans and other people in need.
Mike Johnston
The mayor of Denver, who spoke at the Veterans Day recognition event.
EJ Walton
A military veteran who left the service in 1962 and has volunteered with Volunteers of America for more than a decade, also spending time with various veterans groups.
The details
Veterans were recognized in a ceremony at the Bill Daniels Veteran Services Center on Wednesday, and each was given a challenge coin. The event featured remarks from Denver Mayor Mike Johnston.
Timeline
1962: EJ Walton left the military.
Last year: Volunteers of America Colorado served 16,983 veterans statewide.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026: Veterans were recognized at the Bill Daniels Veteran Services Center on Veterans Day.
Military Jobs Context
The Supportive Services for Veteran Families program run by Volunteers of America Colorado helped 607 veterans and families avoid homelessness and 866 find housing. Veterans recognized at the Bill Daniels center this Veterans Day are among those the program's housing outcomes are measured against.
Veterans in Denver and across Colorado can seek housing and support services through Volunteers of America Colorado's programs. The organization's Supportive Services for Veteran Families program has helped hundreds of veterans secure housing and avoid becoming homeless.
The takeaway
Support for veterans often depends on sustained housing and service programs that reach beyond a single ceremony. Veterans seeking help can contact local providers like Volunteers of America Colorado to learn what programs may apply to their situation.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Denver 7 Colorado News (KMGH).
