Fresh Start Foundation

Fresh Start Foundation is a non-profit organization headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that specializes in providing comprehensive healthcare, housing, and rehabilitation services for homeless veterans. Registered in SAM.gov since January 2010, the organization works closely with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 (VISN 4), to deliver critical support services to veterans experiencing homelessness. The foundation's primary focus is on the Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) program, offering a range of services designed to assist veterans in transitioning from homelessness to stable living conditions.

Through its federal contract awards, Fresh Start Foundation has consistently provided Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) services in the Philadelphia and Coatesville, Pennsylvania areas. The organization has been awarded multiple firm fixed price delivery order contracts by the VA-VHA VISN 4, with contract values ranging from $539,245 to $2,887,109. These contracts encompass a variety of services, including housing and rehabilitation services, community-based residential care, case management, transportation, and structured activities for homeless veterans. None of the contract awards have utilized set-aside designations, indicating open competition, and Fresh Start Foundation has consistently served as the prime contractor without major subcontractors.

In terms of federal grant awards, Fresh Start Foundation has received at least one notable grant from the VHA Under Secretary for Health. This grant, awarded on August 28, 2023, provides per diem funding to assist with the operational costs associated with transitional housing beds for homeless veterans. The grant falls under the Project Grant assistance type and supports the foundation's mission of providing comprehensive support to veterans experiencing homelessness.

Fresh Start Foundation holds multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDVs) with the VA-VHA VISN 4, with the most recent and significant contract valued at $14,716,800 and running through September 30, 2030. These IDVs cover 24/7 community-based residential care services for homeless veterans, including Low Demand Safe Haven (LDSH) and Contracted Emergency Residential Services (CERS) programs. The contracts require the foundation to operate facilities supporting the Philadelphia and Coatesville VA Medical Centers, with the capacity to serve approximately 195 veterans annually. The IDVs allow for flexible task order issuance, enabling the VA to address the changing needs of the veteran population in Pennsylvania through comprehensive support services.