To combat homelessness, individuals all over the United States are finding unique, grassroots solutions to secure housing for the Veterans in their communities.
The Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System recently hosted its third annual Homeless-to-Housed Veterans Stand-Down.
This year, Veterans Day also marks the first day of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, an annual initiative to educate the public on how they can help fix the critical but solvable problems of homelessness and food insecurity.
Services provided under the HUD-VASH program address Veterans’ unique health, education, vocational, and other needs, and they all contribute significantly to housing stability.
The goal of Veterans Community Project is to build a village of tiny homes to house homeless Veterans in the Kansas City area.
“Operation Stand Down Rebound" is providing homeless Veterans and those at risk of becoming homeless, with the opportunity to access a broad range of services in one convenient location.
Today, VA announced it has awarded $343 million in grants to 288 nonprofit organizations to help low-income Veterans and their families.
Awards announced today will provide approximately funding for 556 projects to community agencies that provide transitional housing and supportive care for homeless Veterans.
Veteran homelessness is a multifaceted issue that goes beyond housing. It is rooted in complex causes, including mental health challenges and substance abuse, and it is affected by the state of the economy and availability of affordable housing.
The extension will give those organizations a chance to improve the effectiveness of their programs and an opportunity to apply for funding under an upcoming “notice of funding.”
Recognizing the efforts of those across VA to end Veterans homelessness, several facilities, employees and community providers are being highlighted for their work.
Since the three groups began collaborating in fall 2015, their efforts have housed more than 380 formerly homeless Veterans across Kent County, Michigan.