ending Veteran homelessness

VA has a "no wrong door" policy. That means no matter how you contact VA about being homeless, you connected with the people you need to talk to.

Awards announced today will provide approximately funding for 556 projects to community agencies that provide transitional housing and supportive care for homeless Veterans.

Veteran homelessness is a multifaceted issue that goes beyond housing. It is rooted in complex causes, including mental health challenges and substance abuse, and it is affected by the state of the economy and availability of affordable housing.

The extension will give those organizations a chance to improve the effectiveness of their programs and an opportunity to apply for funding under an upcoming “notice of funding.”

A Navy Veteran is grateful for all the help from VA and its partners, who have given her the skills and confidence to succeed.

In Greater Nashua alone – which includes Nashua, and nine nearby communities– nearly 900 formerly homeless Veterans have obtained permanent housing since October 2012.

When Veterans have a place to call home, they are better able to benefit from other supportive services they need — such as medical care, mental health support and employment services.

When one VA employee heard about an opportunity to help Veterans dress for success, she and team members from the St. Louis Records Management Center jumped in to action.