Mr. Sandy's Homeless Veterans Fund

Mr. Sandy's Homeless Veterans Fund supports the operation of Veteran's Helping Hand. This organization was created by Sandy Walker, a Vietnam Veteran who did not want any of his fellow Veterans to feel isolated or unwelcomed after coming home from war.  Sandy's dream was to open a community center that would not only provide emergency shelter, but would also provide immediate help with basics supplies such as food, clothing, and transportation.  Some of you may have heard of his work over the years, where he dedicated his life to serving the homeless and needy of York City and York County.  Sandy was able to help meet the needs of a countless number of Veterans.  Unfortunately, his service in Vietnam led to severe health issues and Sandy lost his final battle on March 14, 2015.  Sandy was in the beginning stages of creating the first homeless center for Veterans in York County.  After his death, members of the York County community worked hard in Sandy's honor and in October of 2015, Mr. Sandy's Homeless Veterans Center became a reality! Six years after Mr. Sandy's death, this center continues to meet the immediate needs of homeless and needy Veteran and is the first and only homeless center for Veterans in York County. This organization also continues the Food Run, which is a weekend dinner feeding partnership that has served the hungry in York since 1985.