Operation Dignity

Specialties

Operation Dignity has been providing emergency and transitional housing to homeless veterans and non-​veterans since 1993. We are a full-​fledged non-​profit 501©(3) veteran run, service-​enriched provider serving the homeless veterans and displaced populations of Alameda County. Our goal is to provide safe housing, nutritious meals, and a full array of services to help primarily homeless veterans and non-​veterans so they can being their rehabilitation process. All of our housing offer clean and sober residences with on-​site support for sobriety and other self-​help groups.

History

Established in 1993.

As a Vietnam Veteran, Alex McElree has sworn to never forget. «We don’t leave our people on the battlefield and we consider the streets the battlefield.»

After returning from 3 tours of duty in Vietnam, Alex was homeless himself several times and battled alcoholism. When he looked around and saw the number of homeless veterans, he vowed to do what he could to help them. Starting with his own Social Security check, he rented a house in Oakland, bought some beds, and brought home some vets. In 2009, the California Legislature Assembly selected Alex McElree as the 16^th District Veteran of the Year for his work.

Meet the Manager

Alexander M.

Manager

As a Vietnam Veteran, Alex McElree has sworn to never forget. «We don’t leave our people on the battlefield and we consider the streets the battlefield.»

After returning from 3 tours of duty in Vietnam, Alex was homeless himself several times and battled alcoholism. When he looked around and saw the number of homeless veterans, he vowed to do what he could to help them. Starting with his own Social Security check, he rented a house in Oakland, bought some beds, and brought home some vets. In 2009, the California Legislature Assembly selected Alex McElree as the 16^th District Veteran of the Year for his work.