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VA announces FY2027 funding for Veteran homelessness programs

2026-09-14T19:08:46+00:00

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has announced $1.17 billion in fiscal year 2027 grants to 680 organizations serving Veterans who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The funding will support two VA programs, Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) and Grant and Per Diem (GPD). The grants are intended to support homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing, transitional housing, and other services that help Veterans move toward permanent housing. $855 million for Supportive Services for Veteran Families VA will award $855 million through the SSVF program. These one-year grants begin October 1, 2026. SSVF organizations provide case management and supportive services [...]

VA announces FY2027 funding for Veteran homelessness programs2026-09-14T19:08:46+00:00

DC Wheels to Skate 45 Miles to Support the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans

2026-08-13T14:41:34+00:00

DC Wheels to Skate 45 Miles to Support the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans This Labor Day weekend, DC Wheels is putting 45 miles behind the mission to end veteran homelessness. On Saturday, September 5, 2026, DC Wheels Skate Crusaders and friends will take on a 45-mile skate through Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. to raise funds in support of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV). The nine- to 10-hour Skate-A-Thon will begin in Bethesda and travel throughout the region before finishing at Theodore Roosevelt Island. The ride will take place rain or shine, bringing skateboarders and community members together [...]

DC Wheels to Skate 45 Miles to Support the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans2026-08-13T14:41:34+00:00

VA Implements New Flexible Assistance for Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

2026-08-04T13:46:49+00:00

VA Implements New Flexible Assistance for Veterans Experiencing Homelessness July 29 implementation gives VA medical centers additional tools to help veterans overcome barriers to housing The Department of Veterans Affairs on July 29 implemented a new authority allowing VA medical centers to provide flexible assistance to veterans experiencing homelessness and veterans participating in HUD-VASH. The authority comes from Section 403 of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, which Congress enacted in January 2025. It authorizes VA to provide assistance through Sept. 30, 2027. Read the VA's July 29 implementation notice: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/29/2026-15301/implementation-of-section-403-of-the-senator-elizabeth-dole-21st-century-veterans-healthcare-and NCHV has advocated for [...]

VA Implements New Flexible Assistance for Veterans Experiencing Homelessness2026-08-04T13:46:49+00:00

HUD and VA Announce $33 Million Expansion of HUD-VASH Program

2026-07-24T18:54:56+00:00

HUD and VA Announce $33 Million Expansion of HUD-VASH Program The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have announced $33 million in new funding for the HUD–Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program, expanding housing assistance for Veterans experiencing homelessness across the country. The funding will support 2,532 new HUD-VASH vouchers that will be distributed through 265 Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) in 44 states. HUD also announced an additional $10 million in administrative funding for 289 PHAs in 46 states to support voucher leasing and improve program delivery. [...]

HUD and VA Announce $33 Million Expansion of HUD-VASH Program2026-07-24T18:54:56+00:00

National Coalition for Homeless Veterans Applauds Enactment of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

2026-07-20T15:11:15+00:00

The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) applauds the enactment of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, legislation that takes meaningful steps to increase the nation's housing supply, reduce barriers to affordable housing development, and modernize federal housing programs. As communities across the country continue to face a severe shortage of affordable housing, expanding housing supply is an important component of preventing and ending veteran homelessness. The legislation includes a number of provisions but NCHV is particularly encouraged by the legislation's provisions directly affecting veterans, including measures to increase awareness of VA home loan benefits, improve [...]

National Coalition for Homeless Veterans Applauds Enactment of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act2026-07-20T15:11:15+00:00

NCHV Statement on the 2025 Point-in-Time Count

2026-06-18T13:16:40+00:00

Last month, HUD released the 2025 Point-in-Time Count, which recorded the first national decline in overall homelessness since 2016. The count showed more than 32,000 veterans without stable housing on a single January night in 2025. While veteran homelessness has been reduced by more than half since 2009, the pace of progress fell short of what the scale of the problem demands. We acknowledge the work of all of the providers, advocates, local leaders, and federal partners, however, thousands of veterans remain without stable housing amid growing pressure, including age, disability status, and an ever-shrinking social safety net, continue to drive [...]

NCHV Statement on the 2025 Point-in-Time Count2026-06-18T13:16:40+00:00

The NCHV Annual Conference Supports Veterans Experiencing Homelessness Through Innovation and Collaboration

2026-05-22T15:18:35+00:00

The NCHV Annual Conference Supports Veterans Experiencing Homelessness Through Innovation and Collaboration The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) was created in Washington, D.C. 36 years ago to combat veterans homelessness. Next week, leaders, service providers, advocates, and partners from across the country will gather for the 36th NCHV Annual Conference. It comes at an important moment as a new generation of service members return from global conflicts. This is our moment to both reflect on what we have achieved this year, and to focus on addressing the challenges ahead of us so [...]

The NCHV Annual Conference Supports Veterans Experiencing Homelessness Through Innovation and Collaboration2026-05-22T15:18:35+00:00

NCHV 2026 to Feature Keynote Sessions with Secretary Doug Collins and Assistant Secretary Jeremiah Workman

2026-05-22T15:27:25+00:00

The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans is pleased to welcome Douglas A. Collins, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Jeremiah Workman, Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) at the U.S. Department of Labor, as keynote speakers at #NCHV2026. Bringing together national leaders, frontline providers, advocates, researchers, and partners from across the country, NCHV’s annual conference serves as a critical space for collaboration, innovation, and action in the effort to end veteran homelessness. This year’s keynote sessions will provide attendees with the opportunity to hear directly from two leaders whose work and [...]

NCHV 2026 to Feature Keynote Sessions with Secretary Doug Collins and Assistant Secretary Jeremiah Workman2026-05-22T15:27:25+00:00

Introducing a New Resource for Communities Working to End Veteran Homelessness

2026-04-29T14:34:39+00:00

The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) is proud to release a new guide developed with support from The Home Depot Foundation and Open Doors Atlanta. This resource is built for communities doing the work every day. It reflects real challenges, real coordination, and real progress happening across the country. Why This Guide Matters Ending veteran homelessness takes more than alignment on goals. It requires systems that work together, partners that stay coordinated, and strategies that translate into action. This guide is designed to support exactly that. Developed through close collaboration with these partners, it brings together national [...]

Introducing a New Resource for Communities Working to End Veteran Homelessness2026-04-29T14:34:39+00:00

NCHV Statement on VA–DOJ Agreement Affecting Guardianship Proceedings for Veterans

2026-03-11T18:58:27+00:00

Washington, DC — The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) is aware of the newly announced memorandum of understanding between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Justice intended to help ensure that some of the nation’s most vulnerable veterans receive timely and appropriate care. Ensuring that vulnerable veterans receive appropriate care is essential. In some circumstances, the appointment of a legal guardian can help veterans access treatment and transition safely to more appropriate care settings. However, guardianship and other forms of involuntary intervention are serious legal actions that remove significant personal autonomy. They must be used sparingly, with strong safeguards, [...]

NCHV Statement on VA–DOJ Agreement Affecting Guardianship Proceedings for Veterans2026-03-11T18:58:27+00:00

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The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans does not provide direct services such as housing and case management. If you are a veteran that is experiencing homelessness or at risk of, please contact our toll free number or learn about other resources on our Veterans Help Page.

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