“These federal funds will give at-risk veterans in Upstate New York access to resources and support that can help them and their families find safe places to live and avoid homelessness”, said U.S. Sen.
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VA Secretary Robert McDonald said his agency’s Housing First strategy – which helps very low-income Veteran families around the nation find permanent housing – has cut veteran homelessness almost in half since 2010.
A recently awarded grant allows the Kitchen, Inc.to continue providing temporary financial assistance for homeless and at-risk veterans and their families.
The Department of Veterans Affairs 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 transitioning to permanent housing, according to a media release. Grantees also provide eligible Veteran families with outreach, case management, and assistance obtaining VA and other benefits, including health care, child care, legal services, and transportation.
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DVNF has been a major supporter of community organizations throughout the country who work to help homeless veterans.
The program is in its fourth year and serves about 1,000 veterans. Southwest Counseling Solutions will receive $1,565,832 through the SSVF program and the Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency will receive $643,493.
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In fiscal year (FY) 2015, SSVF served more than 157,000 participants and is on track to exceed that number in FY 2016.
