Peake: Grant Honors VA’s Commitment to Veterans
WASHINGTON – To ensure the state veterans home in Boulder City remains a comfortable, safe residence, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is awarding more than $1.8 million for improvements to the facility.
“This grant honors our commitment to care for Nevada’s men and women who have served in uniform,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake. “Successful partnerships between federal and state governments are paramount to providing caring and comfortable environments for our veterans.”
The grant, which Peake announced today, is for new construction and renovation at the home’s dining facility. Estimated cost of the project is nearly $2.8 million, with VA’s grant covering up to 65 percent of the cost.
Last year, VA spent nearly $880 million in Nevada for the state’s 245,000 veterans. VA operates a major medical center in Reno, with another under construction in Las Vegas, nearly 20 outpatient clinics and two Vet Centers.
For more information on Nevada’s veterans home, visit ** http:/www.veterans.nv.gov. **
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