VETS Canada | Ground Support for Veterans

VETS Canada - began as a grassroots movement in 2010, founded by veteran Jim Lowther and his wife Debbie in Halifax. They witnessed firsthand the growing number of veterans “slipping through the cracks” and established the charity to support homeless and at-risk Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP veterans ([vetscanada.org][1]). Since then, they’ve grown into a federally registered organization with hundreds of volunteers coast-to-coast, successfully housing nearly 1,000 veterans, providing direct financial support, and assisting over 4,500 individuals in crisis ([vetscanada.org][1]).

Their services have expanded far beyond emergency housing. VETS Canada now operates drop-in centers in Edmonton, Ottawa, and Dartmouth, offering essentials like food, clothing, rent assistance, and medical bill relief ([vetscanada.org][2]). They also run peer-led initiatives—most notably Guitars for Vets, which equips veterans with musical tools and virtual lessons as a therapeutic outlet—alongside specialized support for LGBTQ2+ veterans, funded by the LGBT Purge Fund ([vetscanada.org][3]). Their unwavering “ground support” approach ensures that veterans receive both practical resources and compassionate, veteran-led peer care.

By featuring VETS Canada in ourSupport Our Heroes Directory, we shine a light on a mission-driven charity that truly walks the walk—veterans helping veterans. From crisis intervention and housing stabilization to emotional resilience programs, their comprehensive model sets a national standard. This listing connects them with a wider audience of supporters, partners, and future volunteers—amplifying impact and helping ensure that no veteran is left behind.

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