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The website provides a concise introduction to the Veteran Village Movement.
For those who want to understand the work in greater depth, there are two places to begin:
The prospectus explains the plan.
The book explains the philosophy.
Read the Plan
The Veteran Village General/Master Prospectus
A Deeper Look at the Movement and Its Planned First Prototype
The General/Master Prospectus is the principal public planning document for the Veteran Village Movement.
It provides a more developed overview of the Veteran Village concept and Claude Firth Veteran Village, the planned first prototype near Fort Davis in Far West Texas.
The prospectus addresses the philosophy and practical model behind the Movement, planned Village facilities and enterprises, organizational direction, financial planning, development considerations, and the principal elements being brought together through the prototype.
If you want to understand the more complete project picture, this is the place to begin.
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Read the Philosophy
The Veteran Village
A Philosophy for Reintegration
By James Howard Sullivan
Founder’s Edition
The Veteran Village began with a question:
What does a Veteran need in order to recover purpose, belonging, usefulness, and a meaningful place in the world?
In the Founder’s fuller articulation of the philosophy behind the Movement, James Howard Sullivan explores Hopelessness, work, responsibility, dignity, community, Veteran reintegration, and the belief that helping someone should help restore agency.
The book explains the WHY behind the Veteran Village—the experiences, convictions, and principles that eventually became a practical Village model.
This is not simply a description of buildings or programs. It is the philosophical foundation upon which the Movement is being built.
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A Curated Public Foundation
A Clear Path into the Work
The Veteran Village Movement has developed substantial planning and supporting material.
The public website is intentionally selective.
The General/Master Prospectus provides the principal public planning overview. The book provides the deeper philosophical foundation. Together, they give an interested reader a clear and authoritative path into the work without requiring the public to navigate internal planning documents, technical appendices, financial workbooks, or working materials.
Think Tank Pathway
Interested in Helping Strengthen the Model?
The Veteran Village Movement is assembling a multidisciplinary Think Tank of Veterans, professionals, subject-matter experts, and experienced leaders who can help examine, challenge, strengthen, professionally validate, and advance the work.
If you are considering becoming involved, the prospectus and book provide the best foundation for understanding both the practical plan and the philosophy behind it.
When you are ready, we invite you to begin the conversation.