Webinar – Creative Employer Engagement
Sept. 28, 2016
The National Veterans Technical Assistance Center (NVTAC) is hosting the webinar “Creative Employer Engagement” on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 2:00 pm EDT.
Strong employer relationships are the foundation of effective HVRP programs. This webinar will focus on how to take your employer...continue
CSH Presents Housing Data Project Webinars
Sept. 26, 2016
The Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) Housing Data Project (HDP) collects and analyzes data to demonstrate the number of vulnerable people needing supportive housing in the following categories: mental health; addiction; veteran; family; youth; aging; justice; intellectual and...continue
ITT Closure Guidance from Student Veterans of America
Sept. 23, 2016
The recent closure of ITT Educational Services affects over 6,000 veterans enrolled in the company's classes and programs. With many students utilizing GI Bill benefits to cover housing costs while completing their studies, this event has put veterans at risk of...continue
Mayors Challenge National Call on Sept. 28
Sept. 23, 2016
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is hosting a call on Sept. 28, 2016, with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Bob McDonald, HUD Secretary Julian Castro, San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee and other federal partners to discuss how Mayors can work to end veteran...continue
HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services
Sept. 23, 2016
In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the Sept. 23, 2016, 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
WEBINAR: Resources and Tips for Dealing with Debt Collection
Sept. 19, 2016
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Office of Servicemember Affairs Information Desk team is launching the webinar "Resources and Tips for Dealing with Debt Collection" on Thursday Sept. 22, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. EDT.
The webinar is for military leaders,...continue
New HAC Brief: Economic Expansion Eludes Rural America
Sept. 16, 2016
The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) has released a new research brief, Economic Expansion Eludes Rural America. The brief is related to the recently released Census Bureau report, Income and Poverty in the United States: 2015. According to the Census Bureaus report,...continue
HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services
Sept. 16, 2016
In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the Sept. 16, 2016, 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
Webinar: Homelessness in Select Populations
Sept. 12, 2016
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Office of Regional Operations (ORO), Region 10 (AK, ID, WA, OR), is hosting the webinar "Homelessness in Select Populations" on Sept. 28, 2016, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm PST (1:00 pm – 3:00 EST).
This will be an open community...continue
HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services
Sept. 6, 2016
In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the Sept. 2, 2016, 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 Awards $300 in SSVF Grants to Help End Veteran Homelessness
Aug. 30, 2016
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today awarded approximately $300 million more in grants under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program to help thousands of very low-income veteran families around the nation who are permanently housed or...continue
HUD, VA Announce Second Round of HUD-VASH Funding
Aug. 22, 2016
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced a second round of funding to help provide permanent homes to an estimated 108 veterans experiencing homelessness in seven states. The rental...continue
DOL Employment Workshop (DOLEW) Participant Guide eBook Now Available
Aug. 11, 2016
The Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service (DOL-VETS) has announced its first DOL Employment Workshop (DOLEW) Participant Guide eBook- now available for free download on any device from the following link:...continue
Mission Transition: Citi and Military.com Team Up on New Mobile App for Servicemembers and Families
Aug. 5, 2015
Military.com launched a free mobile app yesterday that assists military members through their transition out of military service and prepares them for civilian life.
Transition by Military.com is sponsored by Citi, and is free on...continue
HUD, VA, USICH Announce 17 Percent Decrease in Veteran Homelessness in Past Year
Aug. 2, 2016
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) have announced the number of veterans experiencing homelessness in the United States has...continue
HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services
July 29, 2016
In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the July 29, 2016, 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
National League of Cities Releases Brief on Landlord Engagement Events to End Veteran Homelessness
July 29, 2016
The National League of Cities has released a brochure showcasing the process, goals, lessons learned, and outcomes from its first four events focused on engaging landlords to help end veteran homelessness. The process to identify...continue
Proposed Rule Change for SSVF Program
July 27, 2016
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced in today's Federal Register its proposal to amend its regulations that govern the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. This rulemaking would clarify VA's procedures for continuing to fund SSVF Program services in...continue
DOL-VETS Releases Guidance on AJC Services for HVRP-Enrolled Veterans
July 20, 2016
The Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service (DOL-VETS) has released Veterans Program Letter 03-16 to provide guidance and information on the requirement to have participants of the Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP) enroll in...continue
Enlisting Mainstream Resources to End Homelessness
July 18, 2016
Federal homelessness programs are vital, but not sufficient, to achieve the goal of ending homelessness for all Americans. We must enlist federal, state, and local "mainstream" programs that serve low-income people, like TANF, Medicaid, and Housing Choice Vouchers, in our...continue
VA National Center on Homelessness Among Veterans Releases H-PACT Program Report
July 18, 2016
The VA National Center on Homelessness Among Veterans has released a report on the Homeless Patient Aligned Care Team (H-PACT) model. H-PACT is a multi-disciplinary, population-based medical home model organized around the unique challenges homeless...continue
Important Developments for HUD-VASH, Webinar on July 12
July 5, 2016
Funds Awarded to 42 PHAs for Extraordinary Administrative Fees
On July 1, HUD awarded more than $5 million in "extraordinary administrative fees" to 42 local public housing authorities across the country. The local PHAs receiving these fees will develop aggressive efforts...continue
HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services
June 24, 2016
In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the June 24, 2016, 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
Updated “10 Strategies to End Veteran Homelessness” Guide from USICH
June 23, 2016
We know how to end homelessness for veterans. The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) has identified 10 strategies that increase leadership, collaboration, and coordination and promote rapid access to permanent housing for all veterans.
The goal...continue
Webinar: Health Care and Housing, Creating a Floor for Optimum Health
June 15, 2016
This webinar, presented by The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Office of Regional Operations (ORO), Region 10 (AK, ID, WA, OR), will take place July 27, 2016, from 10:00 am – 11:15 pm PST (1:00 pm – 2:15 EST). The webinar will be an open...continue
HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services
June 10, 2016
In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the June 10, 2016, 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
Just Released from USICH, HUD: Criteria and Benchmark for Ending Chronic Homelessness
June 9, 2016
Permanent housing with individually tailored supportive services is the solution to chronic homelessness. To make sure all individuals experiencing chronic homelessness are on a quick path to permanent housing, communities need robust,...continue
HUD and VA Team up to find Permanent Homes for 5,200 Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
June 7, 2016
WASHINGTON - To help end veteran homelessness, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are awarding nearly $38 million to help more than 5,200 homeless veterans find a...continue
DOL-VETS Announces $36 Million in HVRP Grant Awards
June 7, 2016
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez announced the award of $36 million in Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program grants on Wednesday, June 1, at the NCHV Annual Conference. The grants will help an estimated 17,000 veterans successfully transition to...continue
2016 NCHV Annual Conference
A New Beginning: Building Blocks of a Post-Plan Era
Download the 2016 NCHV Annual Conference program | Amendments to the program
The 2016 NCHV Annual Conference - A New Beginning: Building Blocks of a Post-Plan Era took place June 1-3 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C.
This year's Conference was an...continue
VA Proposes to Grant Full Practice Authority to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
May 26, 2016
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proposing a rule to grant full practice authority to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) when they are acting within the scope of their VA employment. Full practice authority will help...continue
VA Announces Availability of Renewal Funding for Existing GPD Special Need Grants
May 20, 2016
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the availability of 1-year funding for the 21 currently operational fiscal year (FY) 2015 VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Special Need Grant Recipients and their collaborative VA...continue
Webinar - Ending Veteran Homelessness: Where Are We Now?
May 18, 2016
Date: Thursday, May 19, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM PDT
Swords to Plowshares is hosting an online seminar to take a hard look at national efforts to end veteran homelessness, and what still needs to be done. “Opening Doors: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End...continue
HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services
May 13, 2016
In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the May 13, 2016, 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
Two VA Employees Lauded For Their Work With Homeless Veterans
May 11, 2016
WASHINGTON – Two Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) employees were named finalists for the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America medal, also known as the Sammies. The Sammies, called the “Oscars” of government service, are a highly respected public service honor named...continue
Webinar on Using Risk Mitigation Funds to Engage Landlords
May 4, 2016
The United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) recently released case studies from five communities that established risk mitigation funds to supplement landlord recruitment efforts to help find housing for homeless individuals and family. As a follow up,...continue
Health Care and Housing – Creating a Floor for Optimum Health (Webinar 1 of 3)
April 29, 2016
Health Care and Housing – Creating a Floor for Optimum Health, the first in a series of three webinars is brought to you by The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Office of Regional Operations (ORO), Region 10 (AK, ID, WA, OR). The...continue
Webinar – Talking to Congress; Advocating for Homeless Veterans
April 28, 2016
The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) is hosting the webinar, “Talking to Congress; Advocating for Homeless Veterans”, on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 3:00 pm EDT.
Communicating with your elected representatives in Congress can be a daunting task if...continue
Clearpoint ReConnect Military Webinar - “Financial Success Starts Here”
April 27, 2016
Join the Clearpoint Military Reconnect team on April 28 from 3:00pm-4:00pm EST as they facilitate a webinar titled “Financial Success Starts Here”. Every financial journey begins with a single step. This course is a great starting point for learning how to...continue
VA Issues Guidance on Releasing Information About Homeless Veterans to Community Service Providers
April 26, 2016
The VHA Privacy Office, in collaboration with the VHA Homeless Program Office, after discussions with the VA Office of General Counsel, is issuing guidance regarding VHA’s legal authority to disclose Veteran information and...continue
HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services
April 15, 2016
In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the April 15, 2016, 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
Special Report: How to Prevent and End Homelessness Among Older Adults
April 14, 2016
A lack of affordable housing and higher costs for health care and other necessities are pushing greater numbers of older adults into homelessness. A Special Report by Justice in Aging, created in partnership with The National Alliance to End Homelessness,...continue
It’s Time We Talked the Walk on Housing First
April 1, 2016
The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness recently featured a blog post from Deputy Director Richard Cho, "It's Time We Talked the Walk on Housing First", focusing on being intentional about implementing Housing First and being specific about what that means. Housing First is more...continue
Connecting People Returning from Incarceration with Housing and Homelessness Assistance
March 25, 2016
This tip sheet from the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness provides ways for corrections agencies, reentry service providers, state and local governments, and community partners to help people exiting the criminal justice system...continue
Women Veterans and Homelessness Roundtable
March 22, 2016
The VA National Center on Homelessness Among Veterans will be hosting its third Homeless Evidence and Research Synthesis (HERS) Roundtable virtual research symposium on May 4, 2016 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm EST. This HERS Roundtable symposium will focus on Women Veterans and Homelessness...continue
Proposed Rules to Modernize Lifeline Program for Affordable Broadband to Low-Income Americans
March 11, 2016
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, working closely with fellow Commissioner Mignon Clyburn, is circulating for consideration by the full Commission an Order to modernize the FCC’s Lifeline program to efficiently and effectively meet a critical...continue
Mayors Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness Call Hosted by HUD
March 10, 2016
Mayors, city staff, stakeholders, community leaders, and partners are invited to join U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julian Castro and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti for a discussion on the continuing commitment to end veteran...continue
New Report from DOL: Women Veteran Economic and Employment Characteristics
March 8, 2016
The Department of Labor has released Women Veteran Economic and Employment Characteristics. This report profiles the demographic and employment characteristics of women veterans and compares these characteristics to those of male veterans, women...continue
HUD Awards $1.6 Billion for Local Homeless Programs
March 8, 2016
WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro today awarded $1.6 billion in grants to provide funding to 6,400 local homeless housing and service programs across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. View a...continue
HUD Announces Tribal HUD-VASH Awards
March 2, 2016
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced Tribal HUD-VASH funding awards for FY 2015. Tribal HUD-VASH expands the HUD-VASH program into Indian country to serve homeless and at-risk veterans living on or near Tribal lands.
For FY 2015, 26 awards totaling $5,878,516...continue
Upcoming: Housing + Employment Works Webinar Series
Feb. 23, 2016
Are you interested in how Continuum of Care (CoC) leadership, CoC Program recipients, and local workforce professionals can more effectively provide employment support for homeless and at-risk job seekers? Check out the new four-part webinar series titled Housing + Employment...continue
DOL-VETS Announces Availability of $13 Million for HVRP Grants
Feb. 23, 2016
The U.S. Department of Labor Veterans Employment and Training Service (DOL-VETS) has announced the availability of Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program funding of $13 million to provide an estimated 6,000 veterans with job-driven training for in-demand jobs to...continue
National Center for Homelessness Among Veterans Releases Permanent Supportive Housing Guide
Feb. 22, 2016
The Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for Homelessness Among Veterans has released the second edition of the Permanent Supportive Housing Resource Guide. The Guide mirrors the tremendous progress that has been made towards...continue
Trauma-Informed Care in Service Systems: New Tool from American Institutes for Research
Feb. 22, 2016
Organizational trauma-informed care is a systemic approach to service delivery that is grounded in an understanding of the causes and consequences of trauma and promotes resilience and healing.
Trauma-informed organizations ensure that...continue
HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services
Feb. 19, 2016
In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the Feb. 19, 2016, 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 Availability of $300 Million for Existing SSVF Grantees
Jan. 15, 2016
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the availability of funds for supportive services grants under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. Applications for supportive services grants under the SSVF Program must be received...continue
HUD and VA Award $5.9 Million to 26 Tribes to Provide Housing for Homeless Native Veterans
Jan. 13, 2016
WASHINGTON – For the first time, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) this week awarded $5.9 million in grants to 26 Tribes to offer a permanent home and supportive...continue
Webinar – Serving Women Veterans and Veterans Fleeing Domestic Violence
The National Veterans Technical Assistance Center (NVTAC) is hosting the webinar “Serving Women Veterans and Veterans Fleeing Domestic Violence” on Thursday, Jan. 7 at 2:00 pm EST. The Department of Labor – Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL-VETS) recently...continue
New WIOA Toolkit Available
Dec. 21, 2015
The implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) can catalyze communities and states to help ensure that job-seekers facing barriers to employment can succeed in work — but doing so will require deliberate efforts by stakeholders. The new WIOA Planning & Implementation Toolkit,...continue
Philadelphia Latest Major U.S. City to Functionally End Veteran Homelessness
Dec. 21, 2015
Last week, First Lady Michelle Obama and Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden wrote an op-ed in the Philadelphia Inquirer to recognize the city's accomplishment in functionally ending veteran homelessness. Philadelphia has identified each individual veteran...continue
Mike Michaud Sworn in as Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training
Dec. 11, 2015
On Dec. 9, 2015, former U.S. Representative Mike Michaud was sworn in as the new Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training. President Obama nominated Michaud for the position in July and the Senate confirmed his...continue
Strategies Addressing Moral Injury in Today’s Military
Dec. 11, 2015
Army OneSource Resource Center is holding the National Web Event: Strategies Addressing Moral Injury in Today’s Military, scheduled for Dec. 16, 2015 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm CDT and moderated by Chaplain Steve Sullivan, M. Div, Veterans Affairs Clergy Partnership for Rural...continue
NCHV Releases Veterans Access to Housing Summit Wrap-Up Report
Dec. 10, 2015
In October 2015, NCHV held The Drive to December: Veterans Access to Housing Summit, a training event gathering stakeholders from around the country to address their local challenges in housing homeless veterans. The event, presented in partnership with Citi and The...continue
HUD Releases 2015 Homelessness Assessment Report, Shows Decline in Veteran Homelessness
Nov. 19, 2015
Military Times featured an article last week on the new estimate for homeless veterans, with quotes from NCHV Executive Director Baylee Crone. Read the article here.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián...continue
Coordinating Healthcare & Housing Resources to End Veteran Homelessness Webinar Now Available
Nov. 18, 2015
HUD's Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPs) and Office of HIV/AIDS Housing (OHH) have posted the recently recorded ‘Hear from Your Peers’ webinar, Spotlighting Communities that are Successfully Coordinating Healthcare &...continue
Virginia is the First State in the Nation to Functionally End Veteran Homelessness
Nov. 11, 2015
This morning at a Veterans Day ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial, Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that Virginia has been certified by the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Department...continue
HUD and VA Team Up to Help Homeless Veterans Find Permanent Homes
Nov. 10, 2015
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced nearly $12 million to 79 local public housing agencies across the country to provide a permanent home to veterans experiencing...continue
VA to Hold National Access Stand Down
Nov. 10, 2015
This Saturday, Nov. 14, VA medical centers across the country will participate in the first-ever National Access Stand Down.
A team of clinical leaders, administrators and volunteers will be on site at every VA medical center from 9 a.m. to noon to reach out to all veterans waiting for...continue
Migration By Veterans Who Receive VA Homeless Services
Nov. 9, 2015
The National Center on Homelessness Among Veterans has released a research brief on Migration By Veterans Who Receive VA Homeless Services by Stephen Metraux, PhD. This brief contains initial findings from a study on migration among 113,400 veterans who initiated use of...continue
HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services
Oct. 30, 2015
In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the Oct. 30, 2015, 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
Senate Passes Homeless Veterans Services Protection Act
Oct. 29, 2015
Just now, the United States Senate passed S.1731, the “Homeless Veterans Services Protection Act” which will protect the eligibility for VA homeless services of homeless veterans with “Other Than Honorable” (OTH) discharges.
These veterans have been served through the...continue
HUD/VA Effort to Provide Permanent Homes for Native American Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
Oct. 26, 2015
WASHINGTON – For the first time ever, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are launching a demonstration program to offer a permanent home and supportive services...continue
SQUARES: New Tool Allows Access to CoC HMIS, Veteran Identification
Oct. 21, 2015
SQUARES (Status Query and Response Exchange System) is designed to give community-based providers accessing the CoC-based Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) the ability to instantaneously determine veteran status, allowing them to quickly engage...continue
Understanding the Criteria and Benchmarks for Federal Certification of Ending Veteran Homelessness
Oct. 20, 2015
On Oct. 29, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. EDT, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness is hosting a webinar to discuss the recently released criteria to meet Federal standards of ending veteran homelessness and how to use it to align your...continue
Quick-Reference Employment Services Tool for Veterans from DOL-VETS
Oct. 20, 2015
The Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service (DOL-VETS) has developed a quick-reference employment services tool for veterans, service providers, and caregivers to provide an overview of employment services for veterans. The tool lists...continue
SOAR Webinar: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Oct. 20, 2015
The SAMHSA SOAR TA Center is holding an informational webinar on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. EDT on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in the context of representing the SOAR applicant with the Social Security Administration (SSA). In recent years, SOAR practitioners have seen an...continue
HUD is Asking About Criminalization of Homelessness: Here’s What You Need to Know
Oct. 14, 2015
The Department of Housing and Urban Development recently held the webinar, HUD is Asking About Criminalization of Homelessness: Here's What You Need to Know, and the recording, presentation slides, and resources from the webinar are all now...continue
HUD Secretary Julián Castro to Deliver Remarks at 2015 NCHV Housing Summit, Download Program Now
"The Drive to December" | Oct. 5-6, 2015 in Washington, D.C.
Download the 2015 NCHV Veterans Access to Housing Summit program (Updated Oct. 1).
The discounted room block is now sold out.
The 2015 NCHV Veterans Access to Housing Summit is SOLD...continue
10 Strategies to End Veteran Homelessness
Oct. 2, 2015
The goal to end veteran homelessness is in reach and will require accelerated efforts from all partners to get the job done. To support communities as they progress towards the goal, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) has identified 10 strategies that increase...continue
VA Announces $12.8 Million in GPD Transition in Place Renewal Funding
Sept. 30, 2015
WASHINGTON – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald has announced $12.8 million in renewal funding through the Grant and Per Diem (GPD) program to 20 community agencies that currently provide transitional housing with supportive services for...continue
Research Brief From National Center on Homelessness Among Veterans Examines SSVF Results
Sept. 30, 2015
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Center on Homelessness Among Veterans published a research brief last year examining outcomes for homeless and at-risk veterans utilizing resources through the Supportive Services for Veteran...continue
DOL-VETS Announces $1.8 Million to Help Formerly Incarcerated Vets Return to Work, Avoid Homelessnes
Sept. 23, 2015
WASHINGTON — Supporting the president's goal to eliminate homelessness among U.S. military veterans, the U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service today announced the award of $1.5 million in grants to...continue
VA Awards SSVF Grants to Prevent and End Homelessness Among Veterans
Sept. 14, 2015
WASHINGTON – Thousands of very low-income Veteran families around the nation, who are permanently housed or transitioning to permanent housing, will continue to have access to crucial services with the renewal of approximately $300 million in grants under the...continue
VA Awards SSVF Grants to Prevent and End Homelessness Among Veterans
Sept. 14, 2015
WASHINGTON – Thousands of very low-income veteran families around the nation, who are permanently housed or transitioning to permanent housing, will continue to have access to crucial services with the renewal of approximately $300 million in grants under the...continue
Additional Funds Available for HUD-VASH to Aid Efforts to House Veterans
Aug. 25, 2015
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a unique and timely funding opportunity to support your community efforts to rapidly house veterans as you work toward the national goal of ending all veteran homelessness.
In response...continue
Linking Employment and Housing to Prevent and End Homelessness
Aug. 12, 2015
The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH), Department of Labor (DOL), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Butler Family Fund have released Partnerships for Opening Doors, a new report that reflects the combined knowledge of the 11...continue
The Home Depot Foundation Seeks Proposals for Veteran Housing Projects in Rural Areas
Aug. 12, 2015
The Home Depot Foundation (THDF) 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...continue
SAMHSA Webinar Series on Rural Homelessness
Aug. 12, 2015
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is hosting an upcoming webinar series focused on rural homelessness. The Rural Spotlight Series will be comprised of eight 90-minute virtual sessions over a 5-week period. Participants will have the opportunity to...continue
DOL-VETS Announces Availability of Funds for IVTP Grants to Current HVRPs with IVTP Experience
Aug. 4, 2015
The U.S. Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL-VETS) has announced the availability of approximately $1.5 million in grant funds for approximately five Incarcerated Veteran Transition Program (IVTP) grants...continue
USICH, VA Guidance for Assisting Homeless through SSI and SSDI
July 28, 2015
The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) has partnered with the Department of Veterans Affairs and others to provide guidance for homeless assistance providers on connecting homeless people with benefits through the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and...continue
HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services in Four States
July 27, 2015
In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the July 24, 2015, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were...continue
Funding Availability: Project-Based HUD-VASH
July 17, 2015
On Friday, June 26, HUD published a set-aside notice for project-based HUD-VASH vouchers. This would be additional HUD-VASH vouchers, to be used in a setting where the HUD-VASH voucher is assigned to a rental unit and not an individual veteran, allocated to a Public Housing Authority...continue
TODAY: Housing First for People Experiencing SMI and Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use
July 9, 2015
Housing First for People Experiencing Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Webinar
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2015
Time: 3:00-4:30 PM EDT
Hosted By: The Substance Abuse and Mental...continue
DCoE Webinar: Expert Offers Tips for Families, Caregivers Supporting People with TBI
An educational psychologist will discuss how families adjust to a service member’s traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a webinar hosted by the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) 1-2:30 p.m. (ET) July 9.
...continueWebinar: Breaking the Cycle of Incarceration and Homelessness Among Veterans
There is a high prevalence of criminal justice system involvement among veterans experiencing homelessness, with some estimates indicating that as many as one-half of all veterans experiencing homelessness are involved in the justice system. Strategies to end veteran...continue
Breaking the Cycle of Veteran Incarceration and Homelessness: Emerging Community Practices
July 2, 2015
The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) recently published a justice-involved veterans strategy brief. The resource is meant to be a quick overview of the Sequential Intercept Model and practices that communities are using to...continue
DOL-VETS Announces $35 Million in HVRP Grants to Assist 16,000 Homeless Vets
June 23, 2015
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez announced today the award of more than $35 million in grants to provide an estimated 16,000 veterans with job-driven training for in-demand jobs to help them successfully transition from homelessness...continue
USICH Announces Amendments to Opening Doors
June 22, 2015
A message from USICH on behalf of Executive Director Matthew Doherty
On the five year anniversary of the launch of the first comprehensive Federal strategic plan to prevent and end homelessness, USICH is pleased to release Opening Doors, as amended in 2015. This amended version...continue
HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services in Four States
June 15, 2015
In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the June 12, 2015, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were...continue
VA Launches Community-Based Employment Service for Homeless Veterans
June 10, 2015
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced a new employment program aimed at helping job-ready Veterans exiting homelessness, and those on the brink of homelessness, gain stable and long-term employment.
The new program, Homeless Veteran...continue
Stand Down Funding Available From Department of Labor
Applications must be approved in early September
Since the first event in San Diego in 1988, Stand Downs have connected homeless veterans with meaningful services and community support. Based on the philosophy of a “hand up, not a hand out”, the heart of the Stand Down is providing...continue
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Aug. 11, 2016
Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. gives grants to organizations in the U.S. that help homeless veterans. Grant applications are accepted throughout the year, and applicants can expect a decision within 8-12 weeks. Applications can be found online. For more information, visit...continue