DiscoverAmerica's Heroes GroupEp. 794 - Housing Veterans & Securing Government Contracts | Yvette Jones Swanson & Derrick Green
Ep. 794 - Housing Veterans & Securing Government Contracts | Yvette Jones Swanson & Derrick Green

Ep. 794 - Housing Veterans & Securing Government Contracts | Yvette Jones Swanson & Derrick Green

Update: 2025-04-11
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How do you house thousands of homeless veterans and win government contracts to scale the mission?

In this powerful episode of America’s Heroes Group, U.S. Army Veterans Yvette Jones Swanson, Founder of Vet Mentors LLC, and Derrick Green, Government Contracts Expert and SBA/VA-certified business owner, break it all down.

How to build ethical, effective housing programs for veterans

Why service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB) certification matters

The dangers of turning veteran housing into a hustle

What procurement really means — and how to do it right

Why collaboration between realtors, nonprofits, and contract experts is key

Swanson, who has personally housed over 5,000 homeless veterans, and Green, an acquisitions and procurement expert, reveal how their partnership is shaping the future of veteran housing with accountability, integrity, and long-term vision.

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Ep. 794 - Housing Veterans & Securing Government Contracts | Yvette Jones Swanson & Derrick Green

Ep. 794 - Housing Veterans & Securing Government Contracts | Yvette Jones Swanson & Derrick Green

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