VA awards $84m to fight veteran homelessness
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced $84 million in grants to 176 organizations to help veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
In a Tuesday press release, the VA said $42 million in grants will cover legal services and another $42 million in grants will go toward case management services to improve housing retention by veterans at risk of becoming homeless or who were previously homeless and are transitioning to permanent housing.
“No one who served our nation in uniform should go without shelter,” VA Secretary Doug Collins said in a statement. “These grants will provide crucial support and services to help thousands of Veterans on their journey back to self-sufficiency.”
The VA’s Grant and Per Diem program will distribute grants that will fund approximately 100 case manager positions that provide essential services that include:
Assistance with housing search and placement.
Home visits to monitor housing stability and assess the need for services and other support.
Assistance with access to educational activities that support personal empowerment and independence.