NCHV Receives Grants from the Departments of Labor and Veterans Affairs

 

The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans is pleased to announce that it has been awarded technical assistance grants from both the U.S. Department of Labor and Veterans Affairs. Under these grants, NCHV will be providing a variety of services for organizations serving homeless veterans.

 

In addition to providing general technical support on employment-related issues and grant compliance, the Department of Labor grant will focus on Stand Downs, homeless courts and permanent supportive housing.  Conference calls and trainings will be held on these topics throughout the year.  Organizations can receive more information on the NCHV website.  Training dates will be confirmed early in 2008.

 

The two year grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs will focus on grant compliance and capacity building.  Organizations will be able to request onsite visits for grant and fiscal management from NCHV staff and consultants. NCHV will be producing several publications on the grant and per diem program and OMB circulars. Additional trainings are also planned with topics including how to create measurable objectives, development of permanent supportive housing, accessing mainstream programs, and the CHALENG and CoC process.

 

Organizations are encouraged to contact NCHV with any questions that they may have concerning providing services to homeless veterans, or visit our website.

 

2008 NCHV Annual Conference Set For June 23-25

 

NCHV is excited to be hosting its 12^th annual conference in June.  The theme of this year's conference is "Special Challenges of a New Era," featuring speakers that will inspire, strengthen and even surprise attendees as we consider the emerging needs of a new homeless veteran demographic. 

 

Headquarters for the conference will be the Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street NW, in the heart of Washington D.C.  NCHV has reserved a block of rooms for $201 each plus 14% tax; make your reservation by May 22 to assure this rate.  DO NOT WAIT– for five straight years the block of rooms NCHV reserves for this conference have sold out months before the event. Be sure to identify yourself as attending the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans Conference.  Reservations can be made by calling 202-582-1234 or toll-free 800-233-1234.

 

NCHV staff is currently working to finalize the agenda.  If you or if you or your organization would be interested in presenting during our conference, please contact Melanie Lilliston at nchv5@nchv.org.  Be sure to check our website in the new year for updated information.

 

Conference fees are $275 for members, $350 for non-members.  One day fees are $110 for members and $130 for non-members.

 

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Disabled American Veterans Charitable Trust

 

DAV Charitable Trust supports physical and psychological rehabilitation programs, meets the special needs of veterans with specific disabilities – such as amputation and blindness – and aids and shelters homeless veterans.

 

Grant making is targeted to nonprofit, charitable organizations located in the United States.  Priority is given to long-term service projects providing direct assistance to disabled veterans and their families. Grants are generally not awarded to individuals, advertising, political interests, endowments or capital campaigns.

 

Application deadlines are January 31, May 1, August 1, and November 1.

 

For more information go to: http://www.dav.org/cst/index.html.

 

VetJobs.us

Created by the American Legion in partnership with Avue Technologies, this site is designed to help veterans find employment with the federal government.  Through this site, you will be able to search for federal jobs by geographic location, have exclusive access to Avue's Career Choice Advisor, get useful information on special hiring authorities for veterans, learn how veterans' preference is used in the federal hiring process, get tips on marketing your military experience, and a host of other information designed to address the special information needs of our country's veterans. 

 

For more information go to: http://www.vetjobs.us/.

 

Hire Heroes USA Program

The Hire Heroes USA Program in Alpharetta, Ga., serves as a link to employment opportunities nationwide for veterans returning home. The program provides placement services to wounded veterans returning from Operation Enduring Freedom and/or Operation Iraqi Freedom with any level of disability as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

For more information go to: http://www.hireheroesusa.org/.

 

To find career resources for the severely injured, visit the Military.com Severely Injured Career Center.

 

 

Don't forget National Homeless Person's Memorial Day on Friday, December 21^st.