HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services

Dec. 2, 2013

In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the Nov. 29, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed using...continue

Pete Dougherty Award for Excellence Nominations Due Soon!

Nov. 27, 2013

The Home Depot Foundation and the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans are proud to announce the First Annual Pete Dougherty Award for Excellence in Permanent Supportive Housing for Homeless Veterans.

This award serves to honor an outstanding effort to provide...continue

VA and HUD Announce 24% Reduction in Veteran Homelessness since 2010

Nov. 27, 2013

WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced that a new national report shows a 24 percent reduction in homelessness among veterans since 2010.

The report also showed an 8 percent reduction...continue

Opening Doors to Innovation: Building Strong Connections to Rapidly House Veterans

Nov. 27, 2013

Please join the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) and the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) for a free webinar discussion on how providers serving veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness can build strong local...continue

Housing Instability Among our Nation’s Veterans

Nov. 26, 2013

According to Housing Instability Among Our Nation’s Veterans, a study released Nov. 12 by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) 1.5 million veteran households suffered from severe housing cost burden in 2011, spending more than 50% of their income on housing. There were...continue

2013 NCHV Veterans Access to Housing Summit

On Nov. 20-21, the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV), in partnership with The Home Depot Foundation and Citi Salutes, is hosting the third annual Veterans Access to Housing Summit in Chicago, IL.

The NCHV Housing Summit brings together the major partners in improving access to...continue

Secretary Shinseki Announces an Additional $4.9 Million to Help Eliminate Veterans Homelessness

Nov. 14, 2013

WASHINGTON  – The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced that 25 projects in 11 different states will share approximately $4.9 million in grants to provide enhanced services for homeless veterans this year. This is in...continue

VA Approves $8.8 Million in Grants to Provide Transportation and Renovated Housing for Homeless Vets

Nov. 14, 2013

WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs has approved $8.8 million in grants to fund 164 projects in 37 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to rehabilitate currently operational transitional housing projects...continue

Shoebuy.com “In Their Shoes” Campaign to Encourage Charitable Shopping for the Holiday Season

Nov. 8, 2013

Shoebuy.com Joins Forces Again with National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, Oxfam, The Home for Little Wanderers and TwoTen Footwear Foundation

Boston – Shoebuy.com, a leading global online retailer of shoes and clothing for...continue

Justice for Vets Offers Veterans Day Toolkit for Veterans Treatment Court Outreach Efforts

Oct. 31, 2013

Each Veterans Day, our nation pauses to honor the men and women who have served in the military protecting our freedom at home and abroad. Justice For Vets is encouraging all Veterans Treatment Courts to reach out to their communities and...continue

Veterans to Hit the Road, Not the Streets

Oct. 28, 2013

Opportunities for employment are arriving by the truckload, and the organization behind the wheel is C.R. England.  Through its innovative Service to Semis program, the U.S. transportation giant affords veterans 21-years-old and older the chance to join its workforce by allowing them to...continue

Funds Available for Veteran Housing in Rural Areas

Oct. 7, 2013

The Home Depot Foundation is seeking opportunities to support veteran housing projects in rural areas. Projects may be new construction or rehab, with priority given to renovation and rehab projects, and must be either in progress or scheduled to commence within the next 12...continue

Continuum of Care Launches CoC 2.0

Oct. 7, 2013

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently launched Continuum of Care 2.0, an online training curriculum developed by AIR/The National Center on Family Homelessness' Collaborative Partnership as a part of its technical assistance for HUD grantees. The curriculum provides...continue

HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services

Oct. 4, 2013

In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the Oct. 4, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed using...continue

A Mission to Serve: State Activities to Help Veterans Access Transportation

Oct. 1, 2013

The National Conference of State Legislatures is hosting a webinar on Oct. 2, 2013 at 3 p.m. ET, titled "A Mission to Serve: State Activities to Help Veterans Access Transportation."

Today, about 23 million Americans are military veterans, with tens of...continue

HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services

Sept. 24, 2013

In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the Sept. 20, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed...continue

HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services

Sept. 13, 2013

In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the August 30, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed...continue

VA Releases Do’s and Don’ts of SSVF Grant Applications

Sept. 5, 2013

The Department of Veterans Affairs has released a public review of the grant applications process it carried out for distributing Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) grants for fiscal year 2013.

Highlights of this report included:
• 97% of existing...continue

VEVRAA Receives New Rule; Annual Veteran Hiring Benchmarks Established

Sept. 5, 2013

Speaking on Aug. 27 to a crowd of veterans and their families in Houston, Vice President Biden announced two new rules that will advance veterans’ employment, as well as individuals with disabilities. Vice President Biden announced the rules while addressing...continue

HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services

Aug. 30, 2013

In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the August 30, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed...continue

HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services

Aug. 23, 2013

In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the Aug. 23, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed using...continue

HUD and VA Announce More Vouchers to Get Homeless Vets into Permanent Homes

Aug. 21, 2013

WASHINGTON – The U.S.  Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced the second round of HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) funding to local public housing agencies across the...continue

Opening Doors to Innovation: Reducing Barriers to Services

Aug. 15, 2013

Join USICH and the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans for an informational webinar focused on reducing barriers to services that homeless Veterans face in transitional housing and other programs. Addressing these barriers can increase Veteran participation in these...continue

NLCHP Applauds ABA Calling on U.S. to Implement the Human Right to Adequate Housing

Aug. 14, 2013

WASHINGTON - On Aug. 12, the American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates passed a resolution calling on the U.S. government at all levels to promote and implement the human right to housing.

In the resolution, the ABA "urges governments...continue

HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services

Aug. 9, 2013

In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the Aug 9, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed using...continue

DOL Awards $5 Million in Grants to Help 1,900 Homeless Female Veterans and Veterans with Families

Aug. 5, 2013

WASHINGTON — The Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL-VETS) today announced the award of 22 grants, totaling more than $5 million, to provide about 1,900 homeless female veterans and veterans with...continue

HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services

Aug. 2, 2013

In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the Aug 2, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed using...continue

New PTSD Treatment and Training Options for Service Providers

July 31, 2013

The National Center for PTSD now offers the following options to help service providers access training resources and treatment companions.

Audio Option for Learning

Busy providers can stay up on the latest in trauma care. Stream or download dozens of audio...continue

Registration Opens for 2013 Warrior Resilience Conference

July 31, 2013

The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) will host the fifth annual Warrior Resilience Conference, from Aug. 12 to 16. For the first time, the conference will be online. The change in venue accommodates budget cuts and...continue

Presentations from 2013 National Conference on Ending Homelessness Now Available Online

July 31, 2013

The National Alliance to End Homelessness has posted presentation materials from the 2013 National Conference on Ending Homelessness workshops on the Alliance website. The materials cover a wide range of issues from the conference, including...continue

Home Modification Grants for Disabled Veterans in Virginia

July 30, 2013

Granting Freedom is a grant program for home modifications for disabled veterans or disabled servicemen or women who sustained a line of duty injury resulting in a service connected disability. The Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) is partnering with the...continue

Suicide Prevention Strategies and Resources to Improve Services for Veterans and Their Families

July 29, 2013

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) is holding a webinar on July 20, 2013 at 2 p.m. EDT, titled "Suicide Prevention Strategies and Resources to Improve Services for Service Members, Veterans and Their...continue

HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services

July 29, 2013

In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the July 26, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed using...continue

Opening Doors to Innovation: Increasing Housing Placement and Retention Free Webinar

July 24, 2013

Join the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) and the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) for an informational webinar on housing placement and retention strategies for programs that serve veterans who experience...continue

VA Announces Availability of Funds for the Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas

July 16, 2013

On July 9, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the availability of funds under the Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas. This program''s purpose is to provide grants to eligible recipients to...continue

HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services

July 16, 2013

In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the July 12, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed using...continue

VA Announces $300 Million in New Grants to Help End Veterans’ Homelessness

July 11, 2013

WASHINGTON – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced today the award of nearly $300 million in grants that will help approximately 120,000 homeless and at-risk veterans and their families. The grants have been awarded to 319 community...continue

VA to Host Fully Developed Claims Webinar

July 11, 2013

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) wants providers working with veterans to know that they are in a position to help our nation’s veterans and their families by understanding the Fully Developed Claims (FDC) program.

The FDC program enables veterans and their survivors to submit...continue

Housing Seniors & Veterans in America: Preservation, Development & Services

July 9, 2013

The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) is holding a conference, Housing Seniors & Veterans in Rural America: Preservation, Development & Services, Aug. 28-29, 2013, at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, IA. 

Made possible with generous support from...continue

HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services

July 1, 2013

In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the June 28, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed using...continue

DOL Announces Nearly $29 Million in Grants through the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program

WASHINGTON, June 27, 2013— The U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service (DOL-VETS) has announced the award of 121 grants, totaling nearly $29 million, to provide more than 14,000 veterans across the nation with job...continue

HCH Offers Quick Guide on Establishing and Strengthening Collaborations with VA Medical Centers

June 27, 2013

The National Health Care for the Homeless Council (HCH) has released a new "Quick Guide on Establishing and Strengthening Collaborations with VA Medical Centers." The purpose of this quick guide is to assist health care for the...continue

Rural Housing Stability Assistance Program (RHSP) Regulation: Public Comment Period Closing July 1

June 26, 2013

The proposed rule for the new Rural Housing Stability Assistance Program (RHSP) was published in the Federal Register on March 27, 2013. The public comment period began on that same day.

The Department of Housing and Urban...continue

SNAPS Resource Pages Moved to OneCPD Resource Exchange

June 26, 2013

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the launch of Resource Library pages for the Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs’ (SNAPS) homelessness assistance programs and reporting systems on the OneCPD Resource Exchange.

OneCPD Resource...continue

June is PTSD Awareness Month

June 26, 2013

June is PTSD Awareness Month, and the National Center for PTSD has been releasing resources and information each week to promote PTSD awareness. The themes for each week of June have been: learn about PTSD, challenge beliefs, explore options, and reach out.

For those who have PTSD, treatment can...continue

HUD Releases Interim Report on the Family Options Study

June 26, 2013

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released an interim report on The Family Options Study, which is a multi-year experimental study sponsored by HUD. The objective of the Family Options Study is to provide research evidence to help federal...continue

Vocational and Education Services for Transitioning Veterans

June 19, 2013

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can provide free vocational and educational counseling services for transitioning service members and individuals eligible for GI Bill benefits (Montgomery, VR&E, Post-9/11, etc.). Counseling can take place at a Veterans Benefits...continue

Understanding Your Employment Rights Under the ADA: A Guide for Veterans

June 19, 2013

In recent years, the percentage of veterans who report having service-connected disabilities (i.e., disabilities that were incurred in, or aggravated during, military service) has risen. About twenty-five percent of recent veterans report having a...continue

HUD and VA Announce 9,000 New HUD-VASH Vouchers to House Homeless Vets

June 11, 2013

WASHINGTON – Approximately 9,000 homeless veterans living on the streets and in the nation’s shelter system will soon find a permanent place to call home. U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs...continue

HAC Symposium: Housing Seniors and Veterans in Rural America

June 11, 2013

The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) is hosting a symposium, Housing Seniors and Veterans in Rural America: Preservation, Development and Services, on Aug. 28-29 in Council Bluffs, IA. The symposium will provide training and information on housing for these vulnerable...continue

DOL Hosts Women Veterans Employment Listening Session

June 11, 2013

The Department of Labor (DOL) is hosting a Women Veterans Employment Listening Session on June 19, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET at the DOL office in Washington, D.C.

This facilitated listening session will discuss different topics surrounding women veterans employment...continue

HUD Property Available for Homeless Services

May 24, 2013

In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the May 24, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed using...continue

Definition of Chronic Homelessness Proposed Rule: Comments Due May 28

May 22, 2013

The Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009 (HEARTH Act), enacted into law on May 20, 2009, consolidates three of the separate homeless assistance programs administered by HUD under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act...continue

NCHV TA Center Trainings on HFVVWF SGA

May 20, 2013

The Department of Labor Veterans Employment and Training Service (DOL-VETS) has announced the availability of funds for the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) Homeless Female Veterans and Veterans with Families Reintegration Program (HFVVWF) for Program Year (PY) 2013....continue

HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services

May 17, 2013

In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the May 17, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed using...continue

Conference Call: What Can a Housing Counseling Agency Do for You?

May 16, 2013

The Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships is hosting a conference call with HUD Development Deputy Secretary Maurice Jones, Assistant Secretary Carol Galante, and Deputy Assistant Secretary Sarah Gerecke from the...continue

NCHV Hosts Training on Legal Services through the VA Medical Center

Level II Training: May 14, 2013, at 3 p.m. EDT

Earlier this year, the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) Technical Assistance (TA) Center hosted a training webinar on best practices for meeting the legal needs of homeless veterans to remove barriers to...continue

NCHV Publishes Overview of Transition in Place Questionnaire

May 10, 2013

WASHINGTON— In early 2013, the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) conducted a survey of current Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program recipients in order to assess their capacity to implement the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Transition in Place housing...continue

HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services

May 10, 2013

In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the May 19, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed using...continue

Military Families and Coping with Reintegration Challenges Webinar

April 22, 2013

Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) will host its next webinar, “Military Families and Coping with Reintegration Challenges,” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. EDT, on Thursday, April 25. 

Since the onset of Operations...continue

HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services

April 19, 2013

In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the April 19, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed...continue

National Veteran Employment Summit Report Released

April 16, 2013

In December 2012, Monster.com and Military.com hosted the first National Veteran Employment Summit. The Summit brought senior human resource professionals, military and government officials, academic leaders and military veterans together to address the best practices for...continue

HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services

April 15, 2013

In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the April 12, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed...continue

President’s FY 2014 Budget Includes Record Funding for Homeless Veteran Programs

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2013— Yesterday, President Barack Obama released his administration’s budget proposal for fiscal year (FY) 2014, which will begin on Oct. 1, 2013. If passed by the U.S. Congress and signed into law, this budget would make the largest...continue

NCHV TA Center Schedules Repeat Trainings on HVRP SGA

April 11 (New Applicants) and April 12 (Returning Applicants and HVRP Staff)

On April 3, 2013, the U.S. Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service (DOL-VETS) announced the availability of up to $5 million to fund 16 or more Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP)...continue

Webinar: Building Relationships with Landlords

April 11, 2013

On April 12, 2013, from 1:30-3:00 p.m. EDT, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will be hosting a webinar on Building Relationships with Landlords. The webinar will focus on providing grantees with ideas, practical tools, and resources for...continue

HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services

April 5, 2013

In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the April 5, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed...continue

Upcoming Webinar: Addressing Homelessness Among Veterans of Recent Conflicts

On April 18, 2013, from 2:00 - 3:30 pm EDT, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will be hosting a webinar on Addressing Homelessness Among Veterans of Recent Conflicts. This webinar includes participants from an expert panel who will...continue

HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services

March 29, 2013

In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the March 29, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed...continue

Legislative Update: Sequestration Spares All but One Homeless Veteran-Specific Program

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2013— Late last week, the U.S. Congress passed a bill that would continue government operations until the end of the fiscal year (FY) on Sept. 30, 2013. While H.R. 933 – the “Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans...continue

2013 Housing Inventory Count and Point-in-Time Count Data Submission Webinar

March 25, 2013

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will be opening the HUD Homelessness Data Exchange (HDX) on Monday, April 1 for Continuum of Care (CoC) data submission for the 2013 Housing Inventory Count (HIC) and Point-in-Time (PIT) Count and...continue

HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services

March 22, 2012

In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the March 22, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed...continue

USICH Releases 2012 Annual Update to Opening Doors

March 21, 2013

The second year of implementation of Opening Doors was met with continued commitment from Federal leaders of the 19 agencies on the Council and greater collaboration among State and local governments and nonprofits to reach the goals. The United States Interagency Council on...continue

New Resources Available through NVTI Training Solutions

March 20, 2013

For the past 25 years, NVTI Training Solutions has provided high-quality, intensive training services to partners in government and private agencies. New and expanded training options can assist direct service providers and their partners in government, philanthropy, and...continue

Upcoming Webinar: Homelessness Among American Indians

March 20, 2013

On Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. EDT, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will be hosting a 1.5 hour webinar on homelessness among American Indians. This webinar includes participants from an expert panel who will address American...continue

Webinar Focuses on Leveraging TANF Funds and Strategic Partnerships

On March 20, 2013, from 1-2:30 p.m. EDT, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Family Assistance will host a webinar on leveraging TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) funds and strategic partnerships to improve housing stability and economic...continue

My Next Move for Veterans: Career and Transition Resources

March 15, 2013

My Next Move for Veterans is designed for U.S. veterans who are current job seekers. The interactive tool helps vets learn about their career options. The site has tasks, skills, salary information, job listings, and more for over 900 different careers. Veterans can...continue

HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services

March 15, 2013

In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the March 15, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed...continue

HUD Announces $1.5 Billion in FY 2012 Continuum of Care Grants

WASHINGTON— On March 13, 2013, U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan renewed support for 7,000 local homeless housing and service programs across the country. Provided through HUD’s Continuum of Care (CoC) Program, this funding will ensure these local...continue

Webinar: Faith Communities Forum on Financial Education

March 12, 2013

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced an upcoming webinar for leaders and members of faith communities.

The webinar will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. ET.

The webinar will focus on the CFPB’s work to help consumers make...continue

Webinar on Conducting Homeless Counts on Native Lands

March 11, 2013

The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) is presenting a webinar highlighting its recent publication Conducting Homeless Counts on Native American Lands: A Toolkit. It is often difficult to address homelessness on Native American lands, due to the challenge in quantifying the...continue

HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services

March 8, 2013

In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the March 8, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed using...continue

NCHV Training on Homeless Courts and Veteran Treatment Courts

WASHINGTON— On Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at 3 p.m. EST, NCHV’s Technical Assistance Center will host “Meeting Legal Needs of Homeless and At-Risk Veterans: Homeless Court Programs and Veteran Treatment Courts.” This Level II Training Webinar will feature issue-experts Steve Binder,...continue

HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services

March 1, 2013

In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the March 1, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed using...continue

Returning from War Guide for Veterans Available Online

Feb. 28, 2012

Reintegration is an adjustment for all involved. The National Center for PTSD has developed a guide for veterans, families and friends to better understand and handle the transition from war to home.

Interactive multimedia formats allow you to watch, read, or listen to...continue

Conducting Homeless Counts on Native American Lands Toolkit

Feb. 13, 2013

The Housing Assistance Council has released this flexible toolkit which highlights steps, tools, and methods that can be used to complete an accurate homeless count on Native American lands. The toolkit is based upon past research as well as interviews with key...continue

VA Launches Veterans Employment Toolkit

Feb. 8, 2013

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched a new website for employers seeking to hire veterans. The Veterans Employment Toolkit aims to help employers, managers and supervisors, human resource professionals, and employee assistance program (EAP) providers relate to and support...continue

Webinar: Housing as an Asset-Building Platform

Feb. 7, 2013

In response to demand for a reprise of the Assets Learning Conference session, Housing as an Asset-Building Platform, at the Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED) Conference, this webinar will present innovative strategies to integrate asset building and other financial...continue

Identifying and Treating Concussion/mTBI in Service Members and Veterans

Feb. 1, 2013

BrainLineMilitary.org is offering a course for civilian health care providers called "Identifying and Treating Concussion/mTBI in Service Members and Veterans." The course is offered online and  will teach you the following:

• Signs and symptoms of a...continue

Upcoming SAMHSA Webinar: Homelessness Prevention

Jan. 23, 2013

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Homeless and Housing Resource Network has announced a webinar on Jan. 24, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

According to national data, on any given night, nearly 672,000 Americans are homeless: nearly 40 percent are...continue

New Resource on Family Homelessness from NAEH

Jan. 23, 2013

The National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH) has published a profile of a successful rapid rehousing program in Utah. The program has successfully returned more than 1,000 families from homelessness to permanent housing. The program is a partnership between a homeless service...continue

U.S. Conference of Mayors Releases Hunger and Homelessness Report

Jan. 22, 2013

The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) released its annual Hunger and Homelessness report that points out a concerning dilemma for families and individuals experiencing hunger and homelessness: an increase in demand for services, but no increase in services...continue

President’s Message: Veteran Housing, Securing Service Capacity

Jan. 22, 2013

We have now officially begun the second half of VA Secretary Eric Shinseki’s Five-Year Plan to End Veteran Homelessness. During the first two and a half years the VA and its community partners represented by NCHV have fundamentally changed the homeless veteran...continue

Policy & Legislative Update: Is the Five-Year Plan to End Veteran Homelessness Working?

Jan. 22, 2013

If all goes according to plan, our nation will end veteran homelessness in 24 months.

If that notion sounds wildly ambitious to you, that is because it is. But this ambition has fueled significant reductions in veteran homelessness, and has...continue

Participate in Your Community’s 2013 Point-in-Time Count

Jan 18, 2013

During the last 10 days of January, all Continuums of Care (CoCs) across the country will count the number of people experiencing homelessness in their geographic area served. This Point-in-Time count (PIT) serves as the basis of the Department of Housing and Urban...continue

HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services

Jan. 18, 2013

In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the Jan. 18, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed using...continue

Substance Abuse and Traumatic Brain Injury: Magnitude, Manifestations, Myths and Management

Jan. 14, 2013

The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health & Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) are hosting a webinar Jan. 24, 2013 at 1 p.m. ET. The webinar is titled "Substance Abuse and Traumatic Brain Injury: Magnitude, Manifestations,...continue

New Maximum Per Diem Rate for GPD

Jan. 9, 2013

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Grant and Per Diem Program (GPD) maximum per diem rate has increased to $41.90. GPD grantees may request per diem rate increases by submitting the appropriate information. To view instructions and worksheets for this process, click here.

VA asks that all...continue

New Job Search Resource from Real Warriors

Jan. 9, 2013

Transitioning from active-duty service to civilian employment can be a challenging process that takes careful planning and thought for some service members and veterans. During the transition to a civilian job, it is important to emphasize the skills a veteran developed while in the...continue

USICH Report to Congress on Homeless Veterans

Jan. 7, 2013

For Fiscal Year 2012, the Senate Committee on Appropriations asked the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) to provide an assessment of the progress of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Department of Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program...continue

Stand Down Grant Deadline Extended

Oct. 7, 2013

The Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) has announced it has extended its acceptance period for applications to fund local Stand Down events around the country. These grants will be disbursed for Stand Down events in the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2014, and are...continue

Top Picks of the Week

Dec. 5, 2013

The Catherine Holmes Wilkins Charitable Foundation was created in trust to provide charitable grants to qualified medical research and social service agencies in the Puget Sound region. Organizations must operate within or significantly affect the residents of the Greater Seattle region: Tacomma to Everett,...continue