2014 NCHV Annual Conference: Bridging the Gap
May 28-30 in Washington, D.C. Register today!
In nearly every community across the country, the resources exist to end veteran homelessness. However, having every puzzle piece does not mean the full picture has been completed. We must connect the pieces and, where pieces are still missing, push...continue
Federal Properties Available for Homeless Services
March 7, 2014
In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the March 7, 2014, 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
SAMHSA Announces Grants for the Benefit of Homeless Individuals - Services in Supportive Housing
Feb. 28, 2014
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2014 Grants for the Benefit of Homeless Individuals-Services in...continue
HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services
Feb. 28, 2014
In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the Feb. 28, 2014, 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 Stand Down Training Webinars in March
Feb. 6, 2014
Webinar on Stand Down Development
March 3, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. EST
Starting with the first Stand Down in San Diego in 1988, Stand Down events have continued the mission of providing a “hand up, not hand out” to homeless veterans in local communities. Learn how to contribute to this...continue
New Online GI Bill Comparison Tool Available
Feb. 5, 2104
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched an online GI Bill® Comparison Tool to make it easier for veterans, servicemembers and dependents to calculate their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits and learn more about VA’s approvedcolleges, universities and other education and...continue
Project Based Voucher Set-Aside for HUD-VASH Published
Feb. 4, 2013
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is pleased to announce the publication of a Project Based Voucher (PBV) set-aside funding Notice for the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. Through the competition outlined in this notice, HUD...continue
DOL Announces $900,000 in HVRP Grants
Feb. 3, 2014
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez today announced the awarding of two grants totaling $900,000 to fund services provided by Veterans’ Employment and Training Service. Grants of $450,000 each were awarded to Advocates for Human Potential Inc. in Sudbury, Mass., and the...continue
Federal Properties Available for Homeless Services
Jan. 31, 2014
In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the Jan. 31, 2014, 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
SSVF 2014 NOFA Grant Application Workshops
Jan. 27, 2014
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that $600 million has been made available to community agencies to assist very-low income veterans and families facing homelessness. These funds are offered through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program, a...continue
Federal Property Available for Homeless Services
Jan. 24, 2014
In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the Jan. 24, 2014, 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
Free Webinar on VA Home Loans
Jan. 23, 2014
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) wants to ensure that Servicemembers, Veterans and their families are aware of the benefits they deserve.
The VA Home Loan benefit may be used by eligible service members, veterans, reservists, National Guard members and surviving spouses to buy a home or...continue
Stand Down Surplus Request “Step by Step” Instructions Now Available
Jan. 22, 2014
The VA has released detailed instructions that service providers can use when requesting surplus for Stand Down events (to be approved by a local facility HCHV coordinator or VA employee stand down POC). Below you will find this set of instructions, in...continue
DCoE Webinar Examines Effects of Multiple Concussions
Jan. 16, 2014
The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) will host its first 2014 webinar, “State of the Science: Clinical, Metabolic and Pathologic Effects of Multiple Concussions,” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. (EST) Jan. 16.
Military duty and...continue
Congress Considers Appropriations Bills
Jan. 16, 2014
The appropriations package currently under consideration in Congress has some good news for homeless veterans and service providers across the country. Though amorphous until passed by both houses, the current proposal on the floor of the House of Representatives would maintain funding...continue
VA Announces Funding Available for SSVF Program
Jan. 14, 2013
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the availability of funds for supportive services grants under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program (SSVF). The NOFA, published in the Jan. 14, 2014 Federal Register, contains information concerning the SSVF...continue
Iowa Launches Veteran Employment Website
Jan. 10, 2014
Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds recently launched www.homebaseiowa.org, a new website for Home Base Iowa. The initiative is a new nonprofit, private-public partnership that will recruit veterans and active duty service members for private-sector job opportunities in Iowa.
...continueSAMHSA: 21 Percent of Veterans in Substance Abuse Treatment were Homeless
Jan. 9, 2014
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) released a data spotlight brief on homeless veterans in The TEDS Report on Jan. 7. The Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) is a database of substance abuse treatment admissions. The brief, which...continue
CLPHA Releases Housing Authorities: Essential Partners in Ending Homelessness
Dec. 24, 2013
Each year, the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA) produces a report that highlights the work of its members and focuses on the ways in which housing authorities are strengthening neighborhoods and improving lives.
CLPHA’s 2013...continue
HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services
Dec. 16, 2013
In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the Dec. 13, 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
Housing Rural Heroes: Veterans in Rural America
Dec. 12, 2013
This Rural Research Brief from the Housing Assistance Council features analysis of demographic, housing, and economic conditions for veterans in rural America.
Of the more than 22 million veterans in the United States, approximately 5.6 million live in rural or small town...continue
In 31st Annual Assessment of Hunger and Homelessness, Mayors Find Continued Growth in Demand
Dec. 12, 2013
The 31st annual assessment of hunger and homelessness conducted by The U.S. Conference of Mayors, released recently in Washington, found continuing growth in the demand for emergency food and housing across 25 cities whose mayors are...continue
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
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
DOL-VETS Announces Availability of Funding for Stand Down Events
Jan. 28, 2014
The Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service (DOL-VETS) supports local Stand Down events that help homeless veterans attain meaningful civilian employment.
Stand Down funding is provided in the form of non-competitive grants that are awarded...continue
Top Picks of the Week
March 6, 2014
The Bob Woodruff Foundation provides grants to programs that support post-9/11 injured service members, veterans, and their families and the communities and caregivers that support them. The Foundation funds national and community organizations whose proven programs address three core issue areas: education...continue
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