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March 6, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
at the Angus Barn Pavilion

LeithCars.com takes immense pride in supporting veterans as vital members of their team and valued individuals within our communities. Leith Automotive Group is honored to have a valued community of veterans on board, bringing their dedication, discipline, and leadership to every aspect of their organization. Join us this March 6 to Salute To Leith Automotive Group.

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The Veterans Life Center is designed to help at-risk 21st Century veterans and prevent them from falling into crisis – chronic homelessness, incarceration, suicide or premature death.

Our Mission

Our mission is to improve the lives of 21st Century North Carolina veterans who are experiencing reintegration problems by providing temporary housing and services with the goal of achieving self-reliance.

ACT NOW and make a life-changing difference for our veterans by donating today! With a $750,000 gift match expiring on June, 30 your contribution will have double the impact!

All About The VLC

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Watch our latest video talking about the Veterans Life Center.

Refer a veteran to the Veterans Life Center

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John Turner Finalist for Medal of Honor Society Award

Referrals

If you know a veteran who is struggling with homelessness, addiction, mental health issues, or other challenges, please refer them to the Veterans Life Center of North Carolina. The VLC is a safe and supportive place where veterans can receive the care and assistance they need to rebuild their lives. The VLC offers residential programs, counseling, education, job training, and more. The VLC accepts referrals from veterans themselves, family members, friends, service providers, or anyone who cares about a veteran in need.

All About the VLC

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Serving the 21st Century Veteran

The Veterans Life Center is a residential program designed to help at-risk 21st Century veterans. Our goal is to provide each of our residents the prospect of a constructive and personally satisfying role in civil society.

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Key Facts

With construction complete, the elements of the program finalized and staff on board, the actual functioning of the facility began when the first residents arrived in September 2020.

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Our State of the Art Facility

Our facility has been built on a 9.5-acre property leased from the state and located in Butner, NC.

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Our Veteran Residents

Our typical veteran residents will be those who have been unable to make a successful transition.

Construction News

Veterans Life Center Grand Opening Ceremony

https://player.vimeo.com/video/442120519 Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) were the headline speakers at the official Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting ceremony at the newly completed Veterans Life Center Building today in Butner, NC.... Read More

Fundraising News

Veterans Life Center Receives $300,000 Grant From Kenan Charitable Trust

BUTNER, N.C. – (May 2020)  The Veterans Life Center (VLC), a planned residential facility for 21st-century veterans experiencing problems reintegrating to civilian life, has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust.... Read More

Honors News

Turner Receives Coveted D.A.R. Award

VLC Executive Director John Turner receives the Daughters of the American Revolution Medal of Honor award from Lisa Wooten, Regent of Asbury Station Chapter DAR and Peggy Troxell, Past Vice President General, NSDAR. On March 28, 2019, VLC Executive Director John Turner received the Daughters of... Read More

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