Register Now! 2013 NCHV Annual Conference
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Register today for the 2013 NCHV Annual Conference, “Service Providers: Great Innovations.” The Conference will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2013 – Friday, May 31, 2013 in Washington, D.C.
The NCHV Annual Conference provides the nation’s most comprehensive source...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
HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services
Jan. 7, 2013
In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the Dec. 28, 2012, 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
Google Launches VetNet Website
Dec. 13, 2012
Google recently launched an online hub to help American men and women exiting the military. Called VetNet, the site offers veterans three distinct "tracks" to plot and organize their next life moves -- from "basic training" which aids job hunters to "career connections" which links users to...continue
HUD Releases 2012 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness
Dec. 10, 2012
WASHINGTON – On a single night in January 2012, 62,619 veterans were homeless in the United States. In releasing the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s latest national estimate of homelessness, Secretary Shaun Donovan cited as hopeful that even during a...continue
HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services
Dec. 7, 2012
In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the Dec. 7, 2012, 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
SSVF Webinar for Existing and New Grantees
Dec. 6, 2012
On Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 2 p.m. EST, the National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH) will host a webinar that will explain the application process for grants under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. In addition to discussing...continue
NCHV Hosts Training on Best Practice Housing Options for Homeless Veterans
Dec. 5, 2012
Successful Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) grantees know that housing stability promotes participants’ success in securing and maintaining employment. While some HVRP grantees are already connected to a wide variety of housing programs...continue
Motivational Interviewing: Helping Homeless Veterans Make Needed Changes
Dec. 4, 2012
The National Veterans Technical Assistance Center (NVTAC) is hosting a webinar titled "Motivational Interviewing: Helping Homeless Veterans Make Needed Changes to Leave Joblessness and Homelessness Behind," on Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. ET....continue
HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services
Nov. 30, 2012
In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the Nov. 30, 2012, 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’s HPACT Program Collaborates to Meet Healthcare, Housing Needs
Nov. 29, 2012
As the nation is nearing the halfway point toward the goal of ending veteran homelessness by 2015, the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) along with partners at the Department of Veterans Affairs is focusing on innovations to accelerate that...continue
Asset Building and Financial Literacy for Populations Experiencing Homelessness
Nov. 29, 2012
On Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 2:30 p.m. ET, the National Alliance to End Homelessness will host a webinar that will explore efforts to incorporate financial literacy components into homeless assistance services. Speakers will describe local initiatives in...continue
The Battle Within: TBI, PTSD and Violence Risk
Nov. 26, 2012
The Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC) will host the first of four webinars in its winter webinar series: "Hot Topics in Traumatic Brain Injury." The premiere webinar, "The Battle Within: TBI, PTSD and Violence Risk," is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. (EST) Nov. 28.
Service...continue
HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services
Nov. 16, 2012
In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the Nov. 16, 2012, 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 Releases Notice of Funding Availability for Continuum of Care Program
Nov. 9
WASHINGTON — On Friday, Nov. 9, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released its Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program competition. This year's NOFA includes several important changes, including:
- ...continue
Veterans Day: Shoebuy.com Partners with NCHV to Help Homeless Veterans
Nov. 8, 2012
For the fifth consecutive year, Shoebuy.com has announced it will recognize Veterans Day by supporting America’s veterans in crisis through a donation to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV). NCHV member organizations provide housing and...continue
New Veterans Brochure from Real Warriors Campaign
Nov. 8, 2012
The Real Warriors Campaign recently launched a new veterans brochure that highlights the campaign’s tools and resources to help veterans manage common challenges experienced in post-military life, such as transition to a civilian career, understanding veterans’ health benefits...continue
USICH Releases First Ever National Research Agenda
Nov. 8, 2012
The United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) has released the first ever National Research Agenda: Priorities for Advancing Our Understanding of Homelessness. Meeting the goals outlined in Opening Doors requires targeted investments in proven solutions. As we...continue
Joining Forces: Improving Care for Veterans through HCH-VA Collaborations
Nov. 6, 2012
Over 22,000 veterans were served by Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) grantees in 2011. Veterans are consistently over-represented in the homeless population, and although these numbers are decreasing thanks to federal efforts to end veteran homelessness,...continue
Policy & Legislative Update: Contentious Issues Remain for the 112th Congress
Nov. 2, 2012
The second session of the 112th Congress is coming to a close, and a number of contentious legislative issues remain: among them, the imminent "sequestration" and scheduled expiration of the 2001 and 2003 (“Bush-era”) tax cuts. The former issue is of...continue
SAMHSA Releases Brief on Needs of Veterans of Recent Wars
Nov. 2, 2012
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently released the brief, "Behavioral Health Issues among Afghanistan and Iraq U.S. War Veterans." The brief introduces some of the behavioral health problems facing veterans who have served in...continue
HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services
Nov. 2, 2012
In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the Nov. 2, 2012, 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 SSVF Funds
Oct. 26, 2012
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the availability of funds under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. The SSVF Program's purpose is to provide supportive services grants to private nonprofit organizations and consumer cooperatives that will...continue
Wounded Warrior Conference to Include First Career Fair
Oct. 23, 2012
SAN DIEGO – The Department of the Navy is hosting the 3rd Annual Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Conference Oct. 29-30 in San Diego.
For the first time, this year's conference will feature a two-day career fair and workshops for wounded, ill and injured service members...continue
HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services
Oct. 12, 2012
In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the Oct. 12, 2012, 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 Community Provider Toolkit Released
Oct. 10, 2012
This site from the Department of Veterans Affairs features key tools to support the mental health services you provide to Veterans. You can find information on connecting with VA, understanding military culture and experience, as well as tools for working with a variety of mental health...continue
Veterans Job Bank: Central Source for Veteran Employment Opportunities
Oct. 10, 2012
The Veterans Job Bank powered by the National Resource Directory provides Veterans with a central source for identifying Veteran-committed employment opportunities and assists America’s employers in identifying qualified Veterans. A key part of the White...continue
Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR): An Introduction to the Data Collection Process
Oct. 5, 2012
The Ready, SET, Go! webinar series provides comprehensive information for Continuums of Care (CoCs), HMIS administrators, grantees, project sponsors and other stakeholders on a variety of topics.
The next webinar in the series is "Annual...continue
Federal Properties Available for Homeless Services
Oct. 5, 2012
In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the Oct. 5, 2012, 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
NCHV Publishes Reports on Member Survey, Concerns Identified at Annual Conference
Oct. 4, 2012
Report on the NCHV Member Survey
This summer, the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) conducted a nationwide member survey to gauge the effectiveness of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)’s efforts to include service providers in...continue
Webinar on Ending Homelessness Among Veterans
Oct. 2, 2012
On Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 3 p.m. ET, the National Alliance to End Homelessness, will host a webinar on veteran homelessness. The webinar is open to anyone who would like to register.
Ian Lisman, Program and Policy Analyst for the Alliance will join Baylee Crone, Technical Assistance...continue
New DOL Employment Resource for Veterans
Sept. 28, 2012
Veterans looking for employment opportunities now have another resource at their fingertips. The Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration recently updated the Veterans ReEmployment portal on CareerOneStop.org to better serve the needs of veterans and military...continue
Online Toolkit Aims to Support Mental Health Providers Serving Veterans in the Community
Sept. 27, 2012
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has developed a new online Community Provider Toolkit aimed at delivering support, therapeutic tools, and resources to community providers treating Veterans for mental health concerns.
...continueUpcoming Webinar: Preparing for Your 2013 Housing Inventory and Point-in-Time Counts
Sept. 26, 2012
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPs) is holding a webinar titled "Preparing for Your 2013 Housing Inventory and Point-in-Time Counts" on Oct. 2, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. EDT. This...continue
PTSD/TBI Best Practices are Focus in VA Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development
Sept. 26, 2012
Issue 49(5) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Rehabilitation Research & Development Service's Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development focuses on the 2010 VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of PTSD. Along...continue
Gold Card Employment Initiative for Veterans
Sept. 25, 2012
The Gold Card provides unemployed post-9/11 era veterans with the intensive and follow-up services they need to succeed in today's job market. The Gold Card initiative is a joint effort of the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) and the Veterans'...continue
Webinar: Retooling Transitional Housing
Sept. 25, 2012
The National Alliance to End Homelessness is hosting a webinar, "Retooling Transitional Housing," on Oct. 2, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. EDT.
This webinar will focus on the process for transitional housing providers to assess and evaluate their programs and consider the options and models to...continue
DCoE Monthly Webinar: Managing Suicidal Behaviors
Sept. 25, 2012
The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) will host their monthly training webinar on Sept. 27, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. EDT. The topic for this month's webinar is "Managing Suicidal Behaviors."
Since 2004, the number of suicides...continue
Free Guidebook on Veterans Benefits
Sept. 24, 2012
Navigating Government Benefits & Employment: A Guidebook for Veterans with Disabilities, published by the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) in cooperation with Griffin-Hammis Associates LLC, offers easily accessible information on governmental benefits available to veterans...continue
Two Webinars on Homelessness Issues
Sept. 24, 2012
Rethinking National Solutions: Addressing Homelessness on the Frontier and in Rural America
Sept. 25, 2012 | 2–3:30 p.m. ET
One of the most common concerns among providers who serve people who are experiencing homelessness in rural and frontier environments is that evidence-based...continue
HAC Announces Availability of Housing for Rural Veterans Grants
Sept. 21, 2012
The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) has announced a new initiative to support local nonprofit housing development organizations that meet or help meet the affordable housing needs of veterans in rural areas. Work supported will be bricks-and-mortar projects that...continue
Trauma-Informed Care for Women Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
Sept. 21, 2012
Trauma-Informed Care for Women Veterans Experiencing Homelessness: A Guide for Service Providers, also known as the “Trauma Guide,” was created to address the psychological and mental health needs of women veterans. The guide is also a compilation of best...continue
VRAP Meets FY 2012 Goal, Accepting Applications for FY 2013
Sept. 21, 2012
The Veteran Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) has surpassed its goal of approving 45,000 applications in Fiscal Year 2012. Under the VOW to Hire Heroes Act, which established VRAP in November 2011, the Department of Veterans Affairs, in cooperation with the...continue
HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services
Sept. 21, 2012
In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the Sept. 21, 2012, 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 Announces $28 Million in GPD Grants
Sept. 19, 2012
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has approved $28.4 million in grants to fund 38 projects in 25 states and the District of Columbia that will provide transitional housing to homeless Veterans. Among these 38 projects, 31 will provide temporary housing to homeless...continue
Help Shape the Future of Homeless Veteran Services
Registration is now closed, program posted online
The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) will be presenting the 2012 Veteran Access to Housing Summit on Sept. 17-18 in historic San Antonio. The purpose of this conference is to rapidly increase the permanent housing available to...continue
HUD-VASH Webinar Scheduled
Sept. 14, 2012
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will host a webinar, “Building Community Partnerships to Effectively Serve Chronically Homeless Veterans through HUD-VASH,” on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. This webinar is scheduled to take place at 1:30...continue
CSH Releases PHA Toolkit
Sept. 12, 2012
The Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) has released a new interactive technical assistance tool to help Public Housing Agencies across the country improve opportunities for homeless and other vulnerable households.
The CSH PHA Toolkit is a guide to how PHAs can work with service providers to...continue
Webinar: Increasing Consumer Involvement in Homeless Programs
September 12, 2012 | 2–3:30 p.m. Eastern Time
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) promotes consumer involvement in the delivery of behavioral health services and has helped to make services for people with mental, substance abuse, and...continue
DCoE September Webinar: Managing Suicidal Behaviors
Sept. 10, 2012
Since 2004, the number of suicides among active-duty service members has increased dramatically. The rise in military suicide rates may be associated with psychological health problems and/or interpersonal and family stressors. Research has suggested that of those who commit...continue
HUD Capacity Building and Grant Writing Training Program Schedule
Sept. 10, 2012
The Department of Housing and Urban Development Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnership (HUD CFBNP) has announced its Capacity Building and Grant Writing Training Program schedule for September 2012. Participants who attend one of the listed...continue
HUD Foreclosure Prevention Workshop for Homeowners
Sept. 6, 2012
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is hosting a workshop in New York City to provide information on HUD programs to assist homeowners who are at risk of foreclosure or struggling with their mortgage payments. HUD staff will be available to help answer...continue
Executive Order Provides Increased Access to Mental Health Services
Sept. 4, 2012
WASHINGTON – President Obama recently signed an executive order that provides increased access to mental health services for service members, military families and veterans.
The order directs the Defense Department, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and...continue
Operation Boots to Business
Aug. 30, 2012
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has joined with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to launch a training program for transitioning servicemembers and veterans called "Operation Boots to Business: From Service to Startup," to help them become entrepreneurs and...continue
Veteran Homelessness Featured in New “Evidence Matters”
Aug. 30, 2012
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released the summer 2012 issue of "Evidence Matters," a research publication. This issue includes "Tackling Veteran Homelessness with HUDStat," an article on how HUD is using a performance management tool to improve...continue
Top Picks of the Week
May 15, 2013
The Chicago Community Trust provides grants to nonprofit organizations across several priorities. Among their priorities are: housing, hunger, poverty, and health. Each focus area has unique deadlines. For more information, click here.
The Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation funds nonprofit...continue
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