agency is still headquartered from the former Massachusetts National Guard Armory on Grove Street in Worcester. In addition, Veterans Inc. operates residential programs for veterans at several other Worcester sites (including a program for female veterans and their dependent children on Sheridan Street), in addition to sites in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts and Devens, Massachusetts. Veterans Inc. also operates a residential program in Bradford, Vermont, Lewiston, Maine, and New Britain, Connecticut. National service In 2015 Veterans Inc. received for the second time the "Outstanding Member Award" from Then National Coalition for Homeless Veterans. In 2013 Veterans Inc. received the Call of Duty Endowment "Seal of Distinction" from the Call of Duty Endowment for its efforts to help veterans in need, and specifically for our effectiveness and efficiency in placing veterans in jobs. In 2004, 2007, 2011 and 2012; the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) identified the Veterans Inc. Employment and Training Program as an example of "Top Best Practices." The Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program Best Practices Project was produced by the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor-Veterans' Employment and Training Service (DOL-VETS). Veterans Inc. receives grant funding through this program, and the organization serves as a guidepost for other community-based homeless service providers throughout the country that are developing employment assistance programs. In 2009, Secretary of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs awarded Veterans Inc. the Secretary's "Outstanding Service Provider Award" for 2009. The event, held in Washington DC, was part of the VA's National Summit Ending Homelessness Among Veterans. Veterans Inc. was selected from more than 1,000 organizations serving veterans nationwide. "Veterans Inc. plays a vital role in improving the lives of veterans and their families in our community, and throughout New England" said Congressman James P. McGovern, who attended the award ceremony. "I know Veterans Inc. provides outstanding programs and services, and I am so pleased that the Department of Veterans Affairs is recognizing the organization as a leader in ending homelessness among veterans. This award confirms the standard of excellence set by Veterans Inc. in the provision of services for veterans and their families." The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) awarded Veterans Inc. the "2009 Outstanding Member Award" at the Coalition's annual convention. Veterans Inc. was selected from more than 250 veterans' supportive services organizations nationwide for this award. References Charities based in