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Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes: Ghost Machine’s Collaboration for Veterans through JUNKYARD JOE

2023-11-10T17:23:26+00:00

Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes: Comic Industry Legends Support veterans through JUNKYARD JOE Get Your Shirt here We are thrilled to express our deepest gratitude to Ghost Machine for their unwavering support of our mission at the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) and Veterans Aid (VA). Ghost Machine, the groundbreaking creator-owned and operated media company, has once again demonstrated its commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of veterans through their latest initiative. In collaboration with writer Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank, Ghost Machine is releasing a [...]

Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes: Ghost Machine’s Collaboration for Veterans through JUNKYARD JOE2023-11-10T17:23:26+00:00

Stand Down Documentary

2023-11-07T17:26:42+00:00

The documentary "Stand Down" is a poignant and compelling 30-minute film that shines a light on the incredible journey of recovery for our honored veterans. It delves into the heartwarming narrative of thousands of volunteers coming together annually to assist veterans in rediscovering meaning and purpose in their lives. At the center of this moving narrative is the creation of a military camp-like setting designed to encourage each individual to reconnect with their best selves. This film showcases the power of providing a haven for veterans to access a myriad of essential social services, including dental, legal assistance, housing support, [...]

Stand Down Documentary2023-11-07T17:26:42+00:00

The Road Home Podcast Season 4: Collective Action & Solidarity

2023-09-29T16:58:59+00:00

  Are you ready for an inspiring new season of The Road Home podcast? Season 4 is just around the corner, and we can't wait to share with you what's in store. In Seasons 1, 2, and 3, we explored the intricacies of traditional affordable housing development projects, innovative short-term approaches, and the crucial concept of housing justice in our mission to end veteran homelessness. But this time, we're taking a new and exciting turn. Season 4 of NCHV's The Road Home podcast is coming soon! Our focus for this season? Solidarity as a critical piece of the puzzle in [...]

The Road Home Podcast Season 4: Collective Action & Solidarity2023-09-29T16:58:59+00:00

VA announces $30M for GPD Case Management Grants

2023-02-02T15:09:30+00:00

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced $30 million in grant funding for Grant and Per Diem (GPD) organizations to help formerly homeless Veterans maintain their independence and housing stability. VA anticipates awarding 100 Case Management Grants for up to $300,000 each to support approximately 150 case manager positions nationwide Awards will fund two years of operations, from Oct. 1, 2023, and ending Sept. 30, 2025. Grant applications must be received by the GPD Program Office by 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 4, 2023. This funding opportunity will give organizations the funding they need to hire case managers, who will [...]

VA announces $30M for GPD Case Management Grants2023-02-02T15:09:30+00:00

VA Surpasses Goal of Housing 38K Veterans

2023-01-26T15:04:03+00:00

VA Surpasses Goal of Housing 38K Veterans WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), announced that it has surpassed the goal of placing 38,000 Veterans into permanent housing. In February 2022, Secretary Denis McDonough announced VA’s new goal to place at least 38,000 homeless Veterans into permanent housing by Dec. 31, 2022. The Department reports that 40,401 veterans were housed in response to the Secretary’s challenge. The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) commends VA and communities across the country for this achievement. Of note, 110 of 140 VA Medical Centers (VAMCs) achieved their local [...]

VA Surpasses Goal of Housing 38K Veterans2023-01-26T15:04:03+00:00

NCHV Debuts Season 3 of The Road Home Podcast

2023-01-19T19:09:51+00:00

Season 3 of NCHV’s The Road Home podcast is here! In Seasons 1 and 2 we explored traditional affordable housing development projects, and innovative short-term approaches, respectively, as the means to ending veteran homelessness. In Season 3 our focus will shift to examine housing justice as an integral piece of the effort to end veteran homelessness. Using an equity lens, we will explore how specific demographic characteristics impact an individual veteran’s ability to access affordable housing. According to recently released data, the number of veterans experiencing homelessness declined by 11 percent between 2020 and 2022 and by 55 percent since [...]

NCHV Debuts Season 3 of The Road Home Podcast2023-01-19T19:09:51+00:00

House passes the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023

2022-12-23T20:37:39+00:00

12|23|22 Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2617, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, of 2023. The bill contains many provisions directly impacting veterans experiencing homelessness, and the providers who serve them. Topline funding for veteran-specific programs are as follows: Dollar Amount Funding Item $750,167,000 VA Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) Program $557,921,000 VA HUD-VASH case management $50,000,000 HUD New HUD-VASH vouchers Up to $7,500,000 HUD Tribal HUD-VASH voucher renewals $276,368,000 VA Grant and Per Diem (GPD) programs $65,500,000 Department of Labor Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) Of note, the bill also: Directs VA to work with public [...]

House passes the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 20232022-12-23T20:37:39+00:00

USICH Unveils New Strategic Plan

2022-12-22T16:18:09+00:00

The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) is thankful for the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness' (USICH) recent release of the USICH Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness, and for the work of the administration on ending veteran homelessness. We are encouraged by the inclusion of most of NCHV's top priorities for preventing and ending veteran homelessness. This strategic plan is key in coordinating not only the homelessness efforts of over twenty Federal agencies but also guides the efforts of state and local communities work to enable them to proactively fill in any gaps [...]

USICH Unveils New Strategic Plan2022-12-22T16:18:09+00:00

NCHV Releases GDP Focus Group Results

2022-12-06T19:07:45+00:00

The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) conducted a series of focus groups in 2021, to discuss the Grant and Per Diem (GPD) program with both participants, and those who were offered but declined. The results of this focus group series was compiled into a report called "The Veterans' Perspective: The Grant and Per Diem Program." With more conversation surrounding GPD participation, the opportunities and challenges, barriers to utilization, and ongoing program modernization, it is critical to understand the perspectives of veterans with lived expertise in housing instability. In recent years, changes to the program, reductions in veteran homelessness, and [...]

NCHV Releases GDP Focus Group Results2022-12-06T19:07:45+00:00

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