Re-Enlist to Life Builds Restorative Communities for Resilient, Transitioning Veterans.

"A Mission-Driven Path to Restoration"

We redefine the transition for service members and justice involved Veterans to civilian life as a focused, supportive mission. Our model replaces the uncertainty of homelessness with a three-pillared approach: Stabilized Housing to ensure safety, Clinical Integration for proactive behavioral health and unlabeling, and Vocational Empowerment to help veterans reclaim their professional purpose. We don't just provide a place to stay; we build the infrastructure for a life reclaimed.

We believe transition is a mission, not a waiting room. We strategically integrate supportive housing with trauma-informed clinical care and vocational training, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem where veterans don't just find a home—they find a new direction.

Re-Enlist to Life is a Sponsored Affiliate of Basin Wide Foundation

A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit public benefit corporation in Yucca Valley serving the Morongo Basin communities. Tax ID #33-0688147

Robert at CTF Soledad Ca, instrumental in creating the first ever All Veteran Yard in the Nation.

Robert Embry and Jennie Nestler with newly released, formerly incarcerated, veterans from CTF

About

The blueprint for Re-Enlist to Life was forged within the most challenging environments of the justice and transitional systems, where the "one-size-fits-all" approach to veteran support consistently fails. We recognize that the transition from service is a complex "translation" of skills and identity what traditional systems often overlook. By identifying the specific catalysts that lead to justice involvement, we ensure they are met with strategic support rather than systemic silence, turning a potential crisis into a successful transition.

Whether navigating the complexities of the justice system or the standard move to civilian life, we believe every veteran deserves a path defined by their enduring potential rather than the barriers they face. By replacing generic oversight with a structured, trauma-informed mission, we provide the stability necessary for veterans to reclaim their purpose. At Re-Enlist to Life, we don't just offer a place to stay—we offer a community that understands the weight of the journey and the value of the mission ahead.

Collaborations

Basin Wide Foundation

A Mindful You

DoD SkillBridge / NextOp / Onward OPS / VA

California Department of Corrections

Services

Unified Transition Management

Proactive Behavioral Health

Vocational Sovereignty & Re-Skilling

Recognition

SAMHSA / HHRC / HCD Certified

Johns Hopkins Psychological Crisis Prevention (PFA)

Columbia University Peer Sponsor

Predictive Project Management (PMP/PMI)

NASW-CA Social Work Essentials

Architectural Concept Award: Modern Kinetic Systems

Location

Yucca Valley California

Mobile Outreach: San Bernardino County

Projects

Meet the Team

  • Robert Embry

    Founder & Principal Systems Architect

    MRS: Lead Restoration Strategist

    B.Arch / Marine Veteran

  • Heather Simpson

    Chief Executive Officer: Strategic Advocacy

    PR Specialist / CHW Advocate

  • Daniel Bevan

    Chief of Operations: Deployment & Logistics

    CFI-II / Marine Veteran

  • Anela Richie

    Chief Clinical Officer: Strategy & Human Restoration

    M.A., LMFT 115341 / Air Force Veteran

  • Emily Beetler

    Casework Director: Advocacy & Integration

    B.S.Technical Management

  • Jennie Nestler

    Senior Advisor: Post-Incarceration Strategy

    CDCR Liason

    Justice-Involved Program Specialist

Let’s Work Together!

We are excited to hear from you and love to collaborate with community partners. If you’d like to know more please ask.

If you or someone you know is a veteran experiencing or at risk of homelessness, please reach out.

If you or someone you know is an incarcerated veteran seeking housing as part of a parole plan, please reach out via the form below.