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Shreveport VA homeless program delivers camaraderie and food

Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 4:00 pmAugust 17, 2020 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 275 views

The Healthcare for Homeless Veterans program at Shreveport VA provides more than just housing or shelter to …

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VA takes next step in reset of GI Bill housing payment implementation

Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 8:00 amMarch 26, 2019 Posted in Benefits by VAntage Point Contributor 4k views

Department of Veterans Affairs selected Accenture Federal Services, LLC to assist with the benefit payment …

VA’s Office of Transition and Economic Development engages Puerto Rico’s Veteran community

Posted on Monday, November 26, 2018 3:00 pmNovember 26, 2018 Posted in News Releases by OMR 467 views

VA recently hosted and participated in a series of partnership events in Puerto Rico to advance the …

VA patients’ families can stay free of charge at nearby Fisher Houses for the duration of treatment.

Fisher House: a “home away from home” for Veterans’ families

Posted on Friday, September 14, 2018 10:44 amSeptember 13, 2018 Posted in VA Careers by VA Careers 765 views

VA is proud to work with a variety of charities and programs dedicated to supporting Veterans and their …

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Native American Veterans find a pathway from homelessness with HUD-VA program

Posted on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 10:41 amDecember 21, 2017 Posted in Benefits, Native American Veterans, Tribal Affairs by VAntage Point Contributor 498 views

After her military service, Alvina White Bull struggled to maintain civilian employment, which led to …

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Formerly homeless Veteran now scours the streets hoping to help others

Posted on Monday, March 20, 2017 12:29 pmMarch 20, 2017 Posted in Top Stories, Veterans Homelessness by VAntage Point Contributor 602 views

As someone who previously experienced homelessness, this Army Veteran can relate to the difficulty some have …

Image of A Veteran with the Oglala Sioux Tribe of Pine Ridge Reservation is among the first to move with his family into this permanent home, thanks to Tribal HUD-VASH.

Oglala Sioux Tribe Veteran among first housed under new tribal HUD-VASH program

Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 1:42 pmJune 21, 2016 Posted in Top Stories, Tribal Affairs, Veterans Homelessness, VSO / Partners by Stephanie Birdwell 434 views

An estimated 500 Native American Veterans are expected to benefit from housing and supportive services …

VA joins 100 Million Healthier Lives initiative

Posted on Thursday, March 24, 2016 2:39 pmMarch 23, 2016 Posted in News Releases, Vets Experience by OMR 138 views

“We are proud to be a part of the 100 Million Healthier Lives effort,” said VA Secretary Robert A. …

Paying It Forward for Our Nation’s Veterans

Posted on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 9:31 amOctober 24, 2018 Posted in Guest Posts by VAntage Point Contributor 75 views

The National Disabled Veteran Business Council's Union Carpenters Apprenticeships program helps Veterans …