U.S.VETS, in partnership with San Bernardino County, the City of San Bernardino and Kingdom Development, Inc., celebrated the groundbreaking of the E Street affordable housing development for veterans and their families—an effort made possible through the generosity of Holocaust survivor John Boruchin and his wife Dora, longtime residents of the region.

After World War II, the Boruchins started a new life in San Bernardino County, never forgetting their family’s sacrifice and the U.S. soldiers who helped secure their freedom. John Boruchin went on to become one of California’s most successful home builders. In their estate plans, the couple left a substantial gift to the Jewish National Fund, including land designated to support housing for veterans—a vision now becoming reality.

“The E Street project expands our commitment to bringing affordable housing and supportive services to Inland Empire veterans and their families,” said Nicole Starks-Murray, executive director of U.S.VETS Inland Empire. “Today, we’re laying more than the foundation for housing—we’re building hope and honoring those who’ve served with the stability, dignity and community they’ve earned.”

The development will include 30 one- and two-bedroom homes for veterans experiencing homelessness. U.S.VETS will provide on-site services, including mental health programs, career development and peer engagement opportunities.

Each home will feature a modern kitchen and bathroom with essential appliances. Community amenities will include laundry facilities, a community center and shared common areas designed to foster connection and neighborhood integration. The project is anticipated to open in 2027 and will serve veteran households earning 50 percent or less of the area median income.

U.S.VETS and Kingdom Development are jointly developing the E Street project, with funding support from Banc of California, California Department of Housing and Community Development, City National Bank, City of San Bernardino, County of San Bernardino, Disabled Veteran Charities, R4 Capital and The Home Depot Foundation. The development is estimated to cost $28 million.

“Veterans and their families have given so much in service to our nation,” said Dawn Rowe, chair of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and Third District supervisor. “Our investment in this development is one way we can recognize their service and support their continued success in our community.”

Other county leaders said the project reflects San Bernardino County’s broader efforts to expand housing and services for veterans.

“Our investment in the E Street project is about bringing dignity and respect to the veterans and families who call our community home,” said Joe Baca, Jr., vice chair of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and Fifth District supervisor. “This development reflects our commitment to honoring their service with action.”

Although the number of veterans experiencing homelessness in the Inland Empire has declined over the past decade, more than 500 veterans in the region remain unhoused, underscoring the continued need for projects like E Street.

U.S.VETS is the largest nonprofit with boots on the ground combating America’s veteran homelessness crisis head-on. Our holistic approach delivers intervention and prevention services—including housing, mental health, career and supportive services—helping more than 20,000 veterans and their families each year. With residential and service sites nationwide, U.S.VETS is on a mission to prevent and end veteran homelessness so no veteran sleeps on the streets they once defended.